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Doge's Palace: Every day from 9am; closes at 7pm from April to October and at 6pm from November to March. Last admission one hour before closing.
The status updates by itself, using Venice time and the official hours below.
Hours by season
| Season | Every day | Last admission |
|---|---|---|
| Summer: 1 April – 31 October | 9am–7pm | 6pm |
| Winter: 1 November – 31 March | 9am–6pm | 5pm |
Closing procedures start 30 minutes before closing time, and the ticket offices stop selling between half an hour and an hour before. Extraordinary changes are posted in the Announcements section of the official website.
The official pages say the palace is open every day and all year round; they give no special hours for Christmas or New Year's Day.
Entry times and the noon rule
Online tickets come with an entry time for the Doge's Palace. MUVE warns that holders of a ticket without a time slot are admitted only from 12pm. The Correr, the Archaeological Museum and the Marciana rooms can be visited the same day or up to 3 days later.
Tickets with an entry time
- Doge's Palace: Fast Track Ticket Tiqets · St. Mark's Square Museums ticket with timed entry · ★ 4.6/5 (5,107)from €35
- Doge's Palace: Reserved Entry Ticket GetYourGuide · Entry at a set time · ★ 4.6/5 (46,161)from €35
Partner prices checked on 27 October 2026; you see the total before paying.
Guided tour times
The Secret Itineraries start in English at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm; The Doge's Hidden Treasures in English at 11am and 4pm. All times on the Secret Itineraries and Hidden Treasures pages.
Also good to know
- Exhibitions: the official exhibitions page lists no current temporary exhibition. Until 23 March 2027 an Andrea Vicentino painting on loan is shown in the Picture Gallery ("Ospiti a Palazzo").
- Venice access fee: as of 27 July 2026 it no longer applies in 2026. It returns in 2027 on set dates from 26 March 2027; the rules are due by 31 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Doge's Palace open?
Every day at 9am.
What time does the Doge's Palace close?
At 7pm from 1 April to 31 October and at 6pm from 1 November to 31 March.
When is last admission?
One hour before closing: 6pm in summer, 5pm in winter.
Is the Doge's Palace open on Sundays and Mondays?
Yes, it is open every day.
Can I enter without a time slot?
Tickets without an entry time are admitted to the Doge's Palace from 12pm.
Sources
- Doge's Palace: visitor information — checked on 27 October 2026
- MUVE: visit — checked on 27 October 2026
- MUVE ticket shop: St. Mark's Square Museums — checked on 27 October 2026
- MUVE visitor regulations (PDF) — checked on 27 October 2026
- Doge's Palace: Ospiti a Palazzo — checked on 27 October 2026
- City of Venice: access fee — checked on 27 October 2026