Palaces in venice

Top 10 Palaces

Palazzo Pisani: Venice's Highest Rooftop Terrace

Venice on Top at Palazzo Pisani is here to showcase the best views of Venice from the city's highest panoramic terrace. At 31-meters high, the terrace of the Pisani Palace – now home to the Venice Conservatory – opens onto a breathtaking panorama with sweeping views of all of Venice and a large part of the lagoon.

4.9(432 reviews)

Venice: Musica a Palazzo Traveling Opera in Palazzo Barbarigo-Minotto

Experience Italian opera within a Gothic-style palace overlooking Venice's Grand Canal, the Palazzo Barbarigo-Minotto. A unique and engaging approach to opera, focusing on the dynamic interplay between singers, musicians, and the audience. The clever use of space magnifies the show's atmosphere; guests move through three distinct rooms within the palace, each dedicated to an act of the performance. The entire room transforms, not just the scenery, creating a truly immersive spectacle. This one-of-a-kind show is perfect for both seasoned lovers of lyrical music and those dipping their toes into the genre for the first time.

4.7(99 reviews)

Doge's Palace: Fast Track Entry

No visit to Venice is complete without a visit to the Doge's Palace. The exterior hints at its beauty, and inside – with a golden staircase, triumphal arches, and frescoed walls – you'll get a complete sense of its splendor with these last-minute fast-track tickets.

4.6(5,311 reviews)

Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica: Guided Tour

Visit Doge's Palace to explore the historic chambers and grand architecture. Walk through the corridors where Venetian leaders once ruled. At St. Mark's Basilica, see the intricate mosaics and iconic domes.

4.6(808 reviews)

Mocenigo Palace (Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo): Entry Ticket

Palazzo Mocenigo's opulent insides are mostly unchanged from the 18th century, when the elite would gather for parties under its glimmering chandeliers. Get a taste of how the noble citizens lived their privileged lives, from the main floor's historic fashion, to an exhibition on the art of scent making – Venice was once the capital of perfume! See mannequins in period garments and lavish accessories, and don't miss Jacopo Guarana's Nuptial Allegory ceiling (1787) in the Green Living Room.

4.6(32 reviews)

St Mark's Square & Doge's Palace: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

This is the best way to explore the Doge's Palace. With a qualified guide for company, you'll visit Palazzo Ducale before the crowds, giving you a chance to explore while it's quiet. This Gothic architectural masterpiece was built in around 1340 and was 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 Republic. After experiencing the grandiosity and the opulence of the Doge’s Palace, you'll make your way to the imposing St. Mark's Basilica, the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Venice, and one of the best examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture. Your small group will explore the basilica, then head to the terrace to top off this marvelous experience. Witness the majestic and luxurious cathedral below. The panoramic view of Piazza San Marco, the island of San Giorgio, the Campanile and the Clock Tower is a sight to behold!

4.6(38 reviews)

Doge's Palace: Secret Itinerary Guided Tour + Skip The Line

Explore the Doge's Palace's hidden passages full of civil and political history. From the courtyard to the "Pozzi" cells, witness the stark contrasts within the palace's walls, where prisoners once endured harsh conditions. Discover grand rooms like the Ducal Notary’s office and the Hall of the Secret Chancellery, alongside the darker corners of history in the Torture Room. The tour culminates in the Piombi, revealing the notorious prisons concealed beneath the palace's roof.

4.5(616 reviews)

Palazzo Fortuny: Entry Ticket

When you visit Venice, you can't miss Fortuny Palace, with its centuries worth of history. When you pass through the front door, you immerse yourself in the customs and traditions of Venice. Its unique facade is characterised by seven openings, while its interior has wooden lintels and marble pillars. Its architectural beauty is what attracted the designer Mariano Fortuny, who decided to restore the palace and give it back its lost beauty. Amongst the designer's creations, you can admire the winter garden and painting studio located on the first noble floor. The space features art of female figures, allegorical images, satyrs and exotic animals, parrots, and monkeys enveloped in floral and vegetable motifs, garlands and grotesques. Make sure to admire the Fortuny family's antiques collection and spectacular examples of textile production during your visit.

4.5(100 reviews)

Ca' Pesaro Museum: Fast Track Ticket

Once the home of Venetian nobles, two world-class museums occupy the space inside this opulent ex-palace. Explore a huge collection of 19th and 20th-century paintings, as well as Expressionist and Surrealist art in The International Gallery of Modern Art. In the Oriental Art Museum, ogle the many treasures from Prince Enrico di Borbone's jaunt across Asia from 1887–89. Marvel at beautiful antique Islamic ceramics, an exquisite carved Chinese chess set from the 18th century, and more.

4.4(65 reviews)

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Ca' Rezzonico Museum: Fast Track Ticket

Step into Ca' Rezzonico Museum, designed by the greatest architect of the Venetian Baroque era, Baldassare Longhena, for the Bon family in 1649. The Rezzonico family acquired it, and its patriarch later became Pope Clement XIII. With carefully curated Baroque and Rococo-era pieces, the palace offers a look into the Venetians' lavish lifestyles in the last days of the grand Republic. The ballroom is intricately frescoed, and the tapestries and furniture are a labor of love.

4.4(127 reviews)