Venice Tour: Early Access to Doge’s Palace

Experience the magic of Venice with a special early entrance tour of Doge’s Palace and skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica and its terrace. Marvel at the opulence, admire panoramic views, and immerse yourself in the city’s rich culture and history.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Doge’s Palace - Your guide will firstly accompany you to the Doge’s Palace. This Venetian Gothic architectural masterpiece is said to have been built in 1340 and extended and modified throughout the following centuries. Being one of the main landmarks of Venice, this was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former…
What's Included
  • Expert local guide service included
  • Use of headsets for clear guidance
  • Exclusive early entry to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with rooftop access
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Obtain priority entry to the Doge’s Palace before regular opening hours, giving you the opportunity to admire its beauty in a unique setting.
Get Skip-the-line priority admission to St. Mark’s Basilica and its terrace, where you’ll be able to appreciate the lavishness of the Basilica while taking in the sweeping vistas of Piazza San Marco, the island of…

Location
Column of Saint Mark
Column of Saint Mark, 30100 Venezia VE – In front of or under the Columns of San Marco (Under the Column of the Lion) You will find our guide with a white sign with a company logo Wander in Italy
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bruce_h
Sep 23, 2025
The tour guide was very... - The tour guide was very good. Absolutely worth it to do the early entrance. There was only one other group inside with us, making it easy to hear our guide and easy to take pictures/walk around. Bonus, walking through Venice in the early morning on your way to the tour is wonderful as it is sans crowds!
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Dianne_s
Sep 23, 2025
Doge palace - Our tour guide Lorenzo was great very knowledgeable and on time this early entry is the way to go less crowded. The meeting point was right near the entrance in Saint Mark Square as it should be easy to find. I am a travel agent and will definitely be recommending this company to my clients in the future!
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Karlee_p
Sep 13, 2025
Overall it was a good... - Overall it was a good tour for the time and money. Our guide Alessia was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
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Sejal_s
Sep 12, 2025
This is a great way to... - This is a great way to start the tour early with less crowd and fast track access. Our tour guide was very passionate and knowledgeable about the history of the palace and basilica. Def worth it!
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Irene_r
Sep 9, 2025
Early start Doge's palace - The tour started early and we were able to see everything while there were not too many people around. Our guide Lorenzo was very informative, communicated his knowledge very nicely.
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Dena_w
Sep 1, 2025
Worth going early - We went on the first tour of the day and it is well worth it. You are in and mostly thru the tour before the crowds start. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable.
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Kandice_c
Aug 30, 2025
Best time to visit is... - Best time to visit is early morning! Nice to visit before it gets busy. Quiet and very lovely ! 😊😊
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Loida_m
May 18, 2025
Early bird special worth signing up for - Our tour guide was great-can easily understand her and she was very knowledgeable. Glad we got the early tickets as it wasn’t crowded yet. We got to visit a lot of rooms in the Doge’s palace and it’s really an impressive place. St Mark’s basilica was also a great place to see and the view from rhe terrace was beautiful. Glad we signed up for this package.
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Lynette_g
Oct 27, 2024
Superb - It was great to get the full impact of Doges Palace with only a few people. St Mark’s Basilica was incredible and a must see. To be able to do this without having to line up, having a tour guide to walk you straight through is worth every penny a tour costs. Our guide, Michella was brilliant, passing on incredible information that we would never have known unless visiting these buildings with a historian.
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Barry_w
Sep 22, 2025
Lots of standing and steps - A very interesting tour however there are a lot of steps and a lot of standing while listening to the Guide tell us about the buildings. Her accent was difficult to understand at times.
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From $146
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).