Timed entry · ★4.6 from 46,025 reviews · 10 min walk from Grimani
Antonio Grimani bought the palace at Santa Maria Formosa, and in 1521 he was elected doge. The Doge's Palace on St Mark's Square was where he ruled; Palazzo Grimani was where his family lived and collected.
Seeing both in one day shows the two faces of Venetian power: the public stage of the Republic, with its council chambers and Tintoretto ceilings, and the private taste of a patrician family.
The Doge's Palace is Venice's most visited monument and timed slots sell out, so book it first and fit Grimani, which rarely needs booking, around it.
Doge's Palace at opening, when it is calmest. Lunch near Santa Maria Formosa. Palazzo Grimani in the early afternoon, when St Mark's is busiest and Grimani is quiet.
Booked via GetYourGuide · Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
It is your first time in Venice. You want the city's headline monument and can commit to a time slot.
You hate crowds: Grimani and the smaller palace museums give you more peace, though nothing replaces the Great Council Hall.
| Location | St Mark's Square, about 10 min walk from Grimani |
| Duration | 2–3 hours, self-guided |
| Entry | Timed, book ahead |
| Rating | 4.6 from 46,025 GetYourGuide reviews |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before |
$39 per person · Free cancellation up to 24 hours before