Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace of Mysteries and Secrets and San Marco History Gallery

Join your guide in the heart of St. Mark's Square and venture into the majestic Doge's Palace, a symbol of Venice's power and grandeur.

• Discover the Golden Age of Venice: Skip-the-line Ticket to the Doge's Palace
• Shared guided tour with an expert guide who will lead you through the most beautiful rooms of power
• Special access to the Bridge of Sighs, the Prisons of the Doge's Palace and other museums in St. Mark's Square
• San Marco History Gallery: an incredible Virtual Reality experience

Entering the Palace, you will be transported to a world of opulence and splendor, where the Doge and his Council once controlled the fate of the Venetian Republic.

Admire the splendid works of art that adorn the walls of the great halls of the Palace, created by some of the most famous Venetian painters, such as Titian and Tintoretto. Wander through the halls of power, admiring the luxurious quarters of the Doge and his family in the Royal Palace.

Admire the breathtaking beauty of “Paradise,” the world’s largest painting, and marvel at the intricate details of the Golden Staircase, the Parliament, and the Inner Court.

With the skip-the-line ticket, you will have immediate access to this extraordinary monument without waiting. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and grandeur of the Doge's Palace!

Your guide will take you across the Bridge of Sighs, a passage that will take you directly to the damp and dark prison cells of the Doge's Palace. The bridge is famous because prisoners, crossing it, would sigh in front of it, looking sadly at the outside world for the last time.

Finally, visit the Ancient Royal Palace in Piazza San Marco on your own. Here you can discover the lifestyle of Venice in the past by entering spaces such as the rooms of Empress Sissi and Napoleon's ballroom.

Continue your journey with a thrilling virtual reality experience at the San Marco History Gallery. Wearing a VR headset, time dissolves, revealing St. Mark's Square and its iconic monuments as they once were. Imagine the Basilica transformed into the Doge's private chapel and the Doge's Palace into a medieval fortress!