Venice: Doge’s Palace Evening Tour

2 Hours Round trip from Doge's palace entrance Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Doge’s Palace with a professional authorized tour guide
  • 02 Visit the giant staircase, open court, and golden staircases
  • 03 See the institutional chambers and the Chamber of the Great Council
  • 04 Cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs
  • 05 Visit the prison inside Doge’s Palace
  • 06 Enjoy a twilight stroll through St. Mark’s Square
  • 07 Experience Venice in a quieter evening setting

Discover Venice in the softer light of evening on a guided tour of Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and St. Mark’s Square. As the daytime crowds begin to fade, this experience offers a more atmospheric way to explore one of the city’s most iconic landmarks and the historic heart of Venice.

Step inside Doge’s Palace to visit its grand chambers, monumental staircases, open court, and the Chamber of the Great Council, then cross the Bridge of Sighs and see the prison. The tour also includes a twilight stroll through St. Mark’s Square, where architecture, history, and evening ambiance come together in one memorable visit.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Venice
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Doge's palace Tour

  • Starting location:
    Palazzo Ducale
  • Piazza San Marco
    Visit, Guided tour, Walk, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)
  • San Marco, Venice
    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)
  • Doge's Palace
    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Walk, Scenic views on the way (1.5 hour )
  • Bridge of Sighs
    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk (10 minutes)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Doge's palace entrance 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Visit to the Doge’s Palace
  • Giant staircase
  • Open court
  • Golden staircases
  • Institutional chambers
  • Chamber of the Great Council
  • Bridge of Sighs
  • The prison
  • Twilight stroll through St. Mark’s Square
  • Professional authorized tour guide.
  • Entrance fee of Doge's Palace includes

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Transfers.

Know before you go

  • Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • People over 90 years old
  • Know before you go
  • Evening visit offers a quieter experience
  • Doge's Palace
  • An Evening at the Doge’s Palace

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Doge's palace entrance, Piazza San Marco, Venezia
Tour start
Doge's palace entrance, Piazza San Marco, Venezia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Doge's palace entrance.

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.