Royal Palace of Venice – tickets, prices, timings, what to expect, FAQs

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Royal Palace of Venice

The Venice Royal Palace, also known as the Museo Correr, is a reminder of the city’s once rich past.

It offers visitors a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of Venice’s royal court from the 14th to 19th centuries.

The Palace’s exquisite interiors were crafted by renowned architects and designers such as Giuseppe Soli, Lorenzo Santi, and Giuseppe Borsato.

This article covers everything you must know before booking the Royal Palace of Venice tickets.

What to expect

Museo Correr reflects Venice’s culture, history, and art dating back to its foundation, and then to its union with Italy in the late 19th century.

The attraction was closed for almost a century but is now open to the public.

Visitors get to marvel at the Correr’s twenty luxurious rooms that once served as the private residences of Venice’s ruling dynasties. 

This includes the Audience Hall, where Empress Elisabeth of Austria held court during her stay in Venice. 

The red and cream upholstery has been meticulously reconstructed, and so too the original 18th-century armchairs, and a captivating portrait of the Empress by Anton Einsle.

King Umberto I’s enchanting Moorish Hall is equally famous; It is filled with Islamic-inspired décor commemorating his adventurous travels to Turkey and Egypt. 

Another special room is the Chamber of King Victor Emmanuel II. It is renowned for being where the union of Venice and Veneto with the Kingdom of Italy was celebrated. 

TicketPrices
Doge’s Palace & Royal Palace Tour€57
Doge’s Palace, Royal Palace, and St. Mark’s Cathedral€95 

Where to book tickets 

You can book your Royal Palace Venice tickets online or offline.

Online tickets tend to be cheaper than tickets at the venue.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the attraction’s ticket counters.

You also get your preferred time slot when you book early.

Because there are limited tickets for the attraction, they may sell out during peak days. Booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

How do online tickets work

Go to the Doge’s Palace & Royal Palace ticket booking page.

Select the number of tickets, preferred date, and language, and book your tickets.

Once you purchase the tickets, they get delivered to your email address. 

There is no need to get printouts of the ticket. 

You can show the e-ticket on your smartphone and join the group.

Ticket price

There are multiple types of tickets for the Royal Palace & Doge’s Palace Tour.

A 1.5-Hour Legendary English Tour costs €64 for visitors above 15 years, and €46 for youth between six and 14 years old. Kids up to five years can enter for free.

The 50-Minute Mysteries and Secrets English Tour costs €57 for adults and €45 for youth. Entry is free for kids and infants.

The Legendary Morning English Tour and Gondola Ride ticket costs €100 for adults, €85 for youth, and €38 for children. Entry is free for infants.

Tickets for the Legendary English Tour and Light Lunch cost €92 for adults, and €74 for youth. Kids and infants can enter for free.

The Private English Tour ticket costs €94 for everyone, irrespective of age.

There is also a Royal Palace, Doge’s Palace, and St. Mark’s Cathedral tour (without lunch) that costs €95 for adults above 15 years, and €80 for youth between six and 14 years.

The same ticket with lunch costs €123 for adults and €108 for youth.

Entry is free for kids aged five years and below. 

Ticket prices remain the same for guided tours in French, German, Italian, Spanish, or English.

Royal Palace of Venice tickets

There are two ways to explore the Museo Correr Venice.

Tourists can either book the Royal Palace, Doge’s Palace, and Bridge of Sighs Tour or opt for the Doge’s Palace, Royal Palace, and St. Mark’s Cathedral tour.

Royal Palace, Doge’s Palace, and Bridge of Sighs Tour

Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace, & Royal Palace Tour
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Experience the grandeur of the Doge’s Palace, a magnificent example of Venetian Gothic architecture dating back to 1172.

View masterpieces by renowned artists such as Tiepolo and Tiziano. 

Some of the highlights of the Doge’s Palace are the grand golden staircases, the majestic halls of power, and the ‘Last Judgment’ by Tintoretto.

Next, visit the iconic Bridge of Sighs, before ending your tour with the Royal Palace.

This ticket, however, does not give you access to a professional guide for the Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana.

Ticket Prices

Adult Ticket (15+ years): €64
Youth Ticket (6 to 14 years): €46
Child Ticket (3 to 5 years): Free
Infant Ticket (up to 2 years): Free

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Royal Palace, Doge’s Palace, and St. Mark’s Cathedral tour

Royal Palace, Doge's Palace, and St. Mark's Cathedral tour
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With this skip-the-line ticket, you get priority admission to Doge’s Palace, Royal Palace, St. Mark’s Cathedral, Marciana Library, and the Bridge of Sighs.

Begin your tour by marveling and reveling in the history of the above mentioned attractions.

Cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs and marvel at the Byzantine mosaics in St. Mark’s Cathedral. 

Visit the Royal Palace entrance (Correr Museum), where you can explore Napoleon’s Dancing Hall and Empress Sissi’s rooms at your own time and pace. 

Ticket Prices

Without Lunch 

Adult Ticket (15+ years): €95
Youth Ticket (6 to 14 years): €80
Child Ticket (up to 5 years): Free

With Lunch 

Adult Ticket (15+ years): €123
Youth Ticket (6 to 14 years): €108
Child Ticket (up to 5 years): Free

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Save time and money! Buy the Venice Pass and get skip-the line and Fast Track access to attractions in and around the city, including St.Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Vivaldi Church, etc. This pass entails a digital audio guide, a Gondola ride, and a boat island tour.

How to reach the Museo Correr

The Royal Palace or Museo Correr is only a few steps from the Doge’s Palace.

Address: P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy. Get directions.

The nearest ferry terminal is S. Maria del Giglio. You can board Vaporetto Line no.s 1, 2, 4.1, 5.1, and 5.2 to reach the meeting points for the tour.

The Doge’s Palace, Royal Palace, and St. Mark’s Cathedral tour begins from the Venice Tours office.

Palace opening hours

Museo Correr stays open from 10 am to 5 pm from 1 November to 31 March. 

It opens at the same time from 1 April to 31 October (10 am) but closes an hour later (6 pm).

The last entry is an hour before the closing time.

How long does the tour take

The Royal Palace & Doge’s Palace tour can take anywhere between 1 to 2 hours.

However, if you combine the tour with other attractions such as St. Mark’s Cathedral, the duration can go up to 3 hours.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Museo Correr Venice is as soon as it opens at 10 am.

Mornings and weekdays have relatively fewer crowds, so plan your visit accordingly.

Reviews

Museo Correr is a highly-rated tourist attraction. 

Check out these two reviews we selected from Tripadvisor to give you an idea of what to expect at this attraction.

Worth the visit!

Worth a visit for sure! Our two boys, aged eight and 10 years, enjoyed some parts more than others. Different artifacts, such as a mummy, coins, weaponry, ancient sculptures, etc., are on display to keep both adults and children interested. There is a lovely gift shop at the end. Overall, it is a beautiful building.

Aisling H,_Tripadvisor 

Wonderful Museum

My wife and I visit this wonderful museum from time to time during our regular visits to Venice. The museum is well-arranged, and the exhibits are imaginatively presented. With each visit, there is always something new to discover. It’s well worth a visit.

John A, Tripadvisor 

FAQs

Royal Palace of Venice FAQs
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Here are some frequently asked questions about the Venice Royal Palace tour.

Do I get a refund if I cancel my tickets?

You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your Museo Correr ticket 24 hours before visiting the attraction.

Are there any discounted tickets available for this attraction?

Both the Royal Palace, Doge’s Palace, and Bridge of Sighs as well as the Doge’s Palace, Royal Palace, and St. Mark’s Cathedral tours offer discounted tickets for youth. Children and infants can enter for free.

Can I book the Royal Palace (Museo Correr) Venice tickets online?

Yes, you can book your online ticket in advance. It is better to purchase tickets online because it is a more efficient way to ensure your spot for the tour. 

Will I get access to any other attraction with the Venice Museo Correr tickets?

Yes, you can get access to various other nearby attractions with the ticket. Check out the Royal Palace, Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Cathedral tour, and Royal Palace, Doge’s Palace, and Bridge of Sighs

Is the Royal Palace Venice tour private?

Normally, the tour is not private. But you can book a Museo Correr private tour if you are interested.

Are heavy luggage allowed inside Doge’s Palace Venice?

For security reasons, suitcases, backpacks, or large bags are prohibited inside the Palace. However, the storage service is free of charge.

Is the Venice Museo Correr tour Wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately, the tour is not wheelchair friendly. 

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  1. This museum is wonderful to visit with so much to see. We bought a pass that included multiple museums along with the Doge’s Palace, and we’re glad we did. Most people visiting St Mark’s Square head straight for the Basilica, the Palace, and the Campanile, which is understandable. But I suggest taking some time to visit the museum on the opposite side of the Square. It has a great mix of artwork and historical items from different times, and the gift shop has a good selection of guidebooks. The museum’s café is also a nice place to sit and watch the crowds at the other end of the Square.

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