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Doge's Palace: Secret Itineraries Tour
4.6
203 Ratings
Venezia
Uncover the hidden secrets of Venice on a VIP Doge’s Palace tour. Explore secret archives, torture chambers, and top-security prison cells with an expert guide.
Uncover the hidden secrets of Venice on a VIP Doge’s Palace tour. Explore secret archives, torture chambers, and top-security prison cells with an expert guide.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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 and hear the fascinating story of his escape. Visit the…
- 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 and hear the fascinating story of his escape. Visit the archives to discover how secrets were maintained, and 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. This small-group tour also includes crossing the iconic Bridge of Sighs to view the New Prisons.
What's Included
- Expert tour guide
- Special access to the Doge’s Palace Secret itineraries
- Small group of maximum 20 pax
- Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace tickets
- Expert tour guide
- Special access to the Doge’s Palace Secret itineraries
- Small group of maximum 20 pax
- Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace tickets
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information
Exploring Venice is incomplete without immersing oneself in its rich and captivating history as the world’s oldest republic. Venture beyond the usual path by going behind the scenes at the Doge’s Palace. Discover the hidden archives, offices, torture chambers, and the palace attic, which houses high-security prison cells, including the one that held the…
Exploring Venice is incomplete without immersing oneself in its rich and captivating history as the world’s oldest republic. Venture beyond the usual path by going behind the scenes at the Doge’s Palace. Discover the hidden archives, offices, torture chambers, and the palace attic, which houses high-security prison cells, including the one that held the legendary Casanova!
- 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.
Location
Museo Correr
Piazza San Marco
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco 52. Your guide will be waiting under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(203 Ratings)
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Peterwi474ru
Oct 5, 2025
A great insight into the history of the palace - Susan was very knowledgeable - we learnt a lot about the palace and history. Great insights with some humour thrown in.
Highly recommend this tour
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Cathyp341
Oct 5, 2025
Tour of secret passages in the doges palace - Really enjoyed tour with Antonetta who is Venetian born,really enjoyed the secret passages and walking in the bridge of sighs too . very informative and helpful would highly recommend
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Laura
Sep 30, 2025
Knowledge and informative guide - Our guide was very knowledgeable and professional. She shared the secrets of the prisons, Casanova, and the palace’s historical and artistic significance. Very enjoyable tour!
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Catherine_l
Sep 18, 2025
An interesting and... - An interesting and informative tour. Our guide was excellent and extremely knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Martin_m
Sep 3, 2025
Excellent tour. - Very knowledgeable tour guide. She provided helpful insights on all the areas we toured, including important historical facts.
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Merrelyn
Aug 22, 2025
A must do tour - This was one of the best tours we have been on. Marco was a wonderful guide, Great communication skills and very knowledgeable. This tour has it all. I highly recommend it.
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Stephanie_t
Aug 8, 2025
Stephanie T - Mose was knowledgeable in Doge’s palace, going thru the secret passages was cool too! Not sure it’s worth the extra cost.
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Judith_g
Jun 29, 2025
Doge's Palace behind the scene tour - We had an excellent tour jam packed with stories and historical information. Georgia, our enthusiastic and very knowlegable guide was wonderful and easy to understand. The tour includes lots of narrow stairs throughout the prisons and back rooms of the palace, but all have secure handrails. An excellent tour!
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Laura_h
Jun 25, 2025
Small group made this... - Small group made this experience wonderful and worth it!. Fantastic tour and guide. Highly recommend the tour.
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Jessica_d
Jul 2, 2025
Great tour in Venice - Very interesting tour. If you’re going in summer, remember the palace and jail are not air conditioned, so be prepared to be hot! There are 100 stairs to climb at one point. We were fine but noticed others were uncomfortable. Very cool history of the palace, Doges, and Casanova’s experience as a prisoner. Definitely worth checking out!
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