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Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Doge's Palace is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Always free for citizens and residents of Venice (Comune di Venezia); children aged 0-5; disabled visitors with their helper; Musei in Festa: free for residents of the Metropolitan City of Venice and Mogliano Veneto.
- Otherwise: st. Mark's Square Museums ticket (Doge's Palace + Museo Correr + National Archaeological Museum + Marciana rooms), standard — €35.
Calendar
Free days at Doge's Palace
For Venice Metro residents
- SUN8NOVSunday, 8 November 2026 · in 2 weeks
- SUN22NOVSunday, 22 November 2026 · in 4 weeks
- SUN13DECSunday, 13 December 2026 · in 7 weeks
Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Venice residents (and Venetian citizens) enter free every day - bring ID.
- Under-6s are free; ages 6-14 pay the €15 reduced ticket.
- Buying online 30+ days ahead saves €5 on the full ticket.
- Without a timed slot the ticket only admits you after midday - book a slot for mornings.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forAlways free for citizens and residents of Venice (Comune di Venezia) | Venice residents | Show an ID proving Venetian residence/citizenship at the ticket office. Special guided itineraries are not included (residents get a reduced price there). | No |
| Free forFree for children aged 0-5 | children under 6 | Children 6-14 pay the reduced ticket (€15) - not free. | No |
| Free forFree for disabled visitors with their helper | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Bring documentation of the disability. | No |
| Free dayMusei in Festa: free for residents of the Metropolitan City of Venice and Mogliano Veneto | Venice Metro residents | Residents of the 44 municipalities of the Metropolitan City of Venice and of Mogliano Veneto; show ID. Remaining 2026 dates: Sun 8 Nov, Sun 22 Nov, Sun 13 Dec. 2027 dates not yet published. | No |
Official prices
Doge's Palace ticket prices
| St. Mark's Square Museums ticket (Doge's Palace + Museo Correr + National Archaeological Museum + Marciana rooms), standard — €30 online if bought at least 30 days ahead. Reduced €15 (ages 6-14, students 15-25, over 65, Rolling Venice) - not free. Includes the MUVE app audio guide. | €35 |
| Secret Itineraries guided tour (incl. St. Mark's Square Museums) — Prisons, chancery and interrogation rooms with a guide; reservation only. | €40 |
| The Doge's Hidden Treasures guided tour (incl. St. Mark's Square Museums) — The Doge's private rooms and restored chapel. | €40 |
| Museum Pass - all MUVE civic museums, valid 6 months — Worth it if you add Ca' Rezzonico, Ca' Pesaro or Murano Glass Museum. | €50 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (st. mark's square museums ticket (doge's palace + museo correr + national archaeological museum + marciana rooms), standard). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Doge's Palace
Timed-entry ticketVenice: Doge's Palace Reserved Entry Ticket★★★★★ 4.6 · 46k reviewsfrom €35
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Timed-entry ticketVenice Museums Pass with Doge's Palace Access and Optional Cultural Sites★★★★☆ 4.3 · 3.1k reviewsfrom €35
Skip-the-line ticketSt. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour★★★★☆ 4.4 · 2.8k reviewsfrom €79
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Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Daily. Summer (1 Apr-31 Oct) 9:00-19:00, last admission 18:00; winter (1 Nov-31 Mar) 9:00-18:00, last admission 17:00. St. Mark's Square Museums tickets without a time slot are admitted from 12:00.
Piazzetta San Marco 1, 30124 Venice, Italy (public entrance: Porta del Frumento)
Also free nearby
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Worth paying for nearby
Paid highlights within walking distance
- St Mark's BasilicaVenice: St Mark's Basilica & Campanile Ticket & Tour Optionsfrom €18 · 0.1 km
- Museo CorrerSt. Mark's Square Museums ticket (Museo Correr + Doge's Palace + National Archaeological Museum + Marciana rooms), standardfrom €35 · 0.3 km
- Palazzo GrimaniFull price (ordinary rate)from €14 · 0.4 km
FAQ
Doge's Palace: common questions
Is Doge's Palace free?
Doge's Palace has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Always free for citizens and residents of Venice (Comune di Venezia); children aged 0-5; disabled visitors with their helper; Musei in Festa: free for residents of the Metropolitan City of Venice and Mogliano Veneto. Otherwise the official ticket costs €35.
When are the free days at Doge's Palace for Venice Metro residents?
Upcoming free dates for Venice Metro residents: Sun 8 Nov, Sun 22 Nov and Sun 13 Dec. Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to Doge's Palace?
Venice residents — show an ID proving Venetian residence/citizenship at the ticket office. Special guided itineraries are not included (residents get a reduced price there).. Children under 6 — children 6-14 pay the reduced ticket (€15) - not free.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — bring documentation of the disability..
How much is a ticket to Doge's Palace?
St. Mark's Square Museums ticket (Doge's Palace + Museo Correr + National Archaeological Museum + Marciana rooms), standard costs €35 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/en/visitor-information/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- torcello.visitmuve.it/en/event/musei-in-festa-2026/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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