Venice, Piazzetta San Marco
Doge’s Palace in Venice
The Doge’s Palace, known as Palazzo Ducale, is Venice’s former seat of government beside St. Mark’s Square. Discover its council chambers, Renaissance paintings and prison route across the Bridge of Sighs, then plan your visit with opening hours, entrance advice and ticket comparisons.
Booking options
Doge’s Palace tickets and tours
Explore at your own pace
Choose ordinary admission for the main museum route. Check the included museums and audio guide before adding extras.
Add a guide
A guided tour explains the palace’s art and politics. Secret Itineraries is a separate reserved route, not part of standard admission.
Combine your visit
Basilica and gondola packages add separate experiences. Compare inclusions, timings and conditions for the day you plan to visit.
At a glance
Opening hours and visitor essentials
Summer season
1 April to 31 October
09:00 to 19:00
Last admission 18:00
Winter season
1 November to 31 March
09:00 to 18:00
Last admission 17:00
Piazza San Marco 1, 30124 Venezia. The public entrance is the Porta del Frumento on Piazzetta San Marco, the waterfront side of the palace, not the grand arch facing the basilica.
Always check official notices before travel: closures and special openings do happen. Full hours guide
Getting there
Arrive by water or on foot
Most visitors come from the San Marco area. Walking from Piazza San Marco takes a couple of minutes; by vaporetto you will usually step off at a stop along the Riva degli Schiavoni or at San Marco, then walk to the waterfront side of the palace.
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Content maintained by Palazzo Ducale Venice Guide. Museum tariffs, hours and admission rules checked against MUVE sources on .
- MUVE: prices, concessions, hours and visitor notices
- MUVE: Secret Itineraries and access restrictions
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