• Doge’s Palace - Accompanied by a Venetian art expert and historian, enjoy priority access to the Doge’s Palace and head straight to the exclusive areas. A guard will open a special door, allowing entry to the palace’s hidden side, where you can explore the prison cell that once held Casanova, hear the fascinating story of his escape, and visit the archives to discover how secrets were maintained. Explore concealed council rooms to understand the checks and balances that established Venice as the world’s oldest republic. Access the most impressive general areas, including vast audience rooms, ballrooms adorned with stunning paintings by Veronese and Tintoretto, and the Duke of Venice’s private apartments. The tour also includes crossing the iconic Bridge of Sighs to view the New Prisons, all within a small-group setting.
• St. Mark’s Basilica - The tour concludes with a guided exploration of Venice’s most significant church, St. Mark’s Basilica. Marvel at the unique blend of eastern and western architecture and learn about how many of the basilica’s treasured items arrived through less than honest means.

• Expert tour guide
• Skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica (12€)
• Special access to the Doge’s Palace Secret itineraries
• Private tour (if option selected)
• Small group of maximum 20 pax
• Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace tickets

• Gratuities
• Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Exploring Venice is incomplete without immersing oneself in its rich and captivating history as the world’s oldest republic. Venture off the beaten path by going behind the scenes at the Doge’s Palace to discover the secret archives, offices, torture chambers, and the palace attic, which houses high-security prison cells, including the one that held the legendary Casanova! Conclude the tour next door at St. Mark’s Basilica, seamlessly combining visits to Venice’s most iconic landmarks.

• Due to Doge’s Palace regulations, children under the age of 6 are not permitted inside the secret itineraries and therefore cannot take this tour.
• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
• No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety and comfort.
• If access is restricted due to private events inside the Doge’s Palace, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will be issued.
• This tour is not suitable for people who are claustrophobic.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
• Guests should be prepared for a moderate level of physical activity, including standing for extended periods and climbing stairs, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions or mobility limitations.
• All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled. Name changes are not permitted.
• Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.