VIP Doge's Palace Secret Passages Tour

667

2.5 h

Morning

20 max

Imagine if the rooms in your home featured ceiling frescoes by Venetian masters.

From rooms like these the Doge ran an empire that spanned the Mediterranean.

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Overview

A visit to Venice wouldn’t be the same without delving into its long and fascinating history as the world’s oldest republic. Go beyond the traditional route, stepping behind the scenes of the Doge’s Palace to explore the secret archives, offices, torture chambers, and the palace attic, home to top-security prison cells, including that of the famed Casanova!

View of secret prison chambers & archives of Doge's Palace
Skip-the-line access and exclusive tour limited to 20 people
Special visit to Casanova's prison cell & torture chamber
Route including the best general access areas and apartments
Hear fascinating stories of Venice's history from your guide

Tour Itinerary

See parts of the Doge's Palace that most visitors and many Venetians don't even know exist on this special access tour. Open to just 20 people at a time, this exclusive tour explores secret prisons, archives, offices, and even a torture chamber in Palazzo Ducale to reveal a darker side of history.

For those with an interest in art, history, literature, or scandal, the Doge's Palace is by far the most interesting building in Venice. Home to the world's oldest republic, it's quite liter...

Price

$95

Free Cancellation

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Meeting Point

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.

Total Customer Reviews: 667

Verified Ratings

4.7 /5

based on 667 Devour customer ratings

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Latest Reviews

Excellent

A great tour to appreciate and understand the importance of the Doges in the establishment and development of Venice

Verified · Rod · Oct 06, 2024 · Australia · Male · 55 to 64 years

Excellent

Elena was excellent - a local Venetian, she had an abundance of knowledge and interesting stories about the Doge's, the people during that period (ie Casanova), and the historical, art, and social wisdom that she shared with energy and passion.

Verified · Jonathan · Sep 05, 2024 · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years

Excellent

The tour was very well coordinated, seemless from start to finish. Virginia, our guide was really friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was not rushed and Virginia was always conscious that everyone in the group had an opportunity to observe all the tour had to offer and ask questions. Would highly recommend Virginia for the tour of Doge's Palace.

Verified · Tanya · Sep 01, 2024 · Ireland · Female · 45 to 54 years

Excellent

Tour opens with the tiniest, dark, damp, concrete cells that housed multiple inmates each in the 16th century. We used the back staircases to see the inner workings of prison and the entire judicial bureaucracy. We had free access to walk into Casanova’s cell. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and well spoken. This is one of the best tours I have ever taken.

Verified · Mary · Aug 03, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years

Excellent

Absolutely the best tour in Venezia! Access to the normally closed off areas and the guide's stories were amazing... if you have to choose one tour, don't miss this one!

Verified · David · Jul 08, 2024 · USA · Male · 45 to 54 years

Know Before You Book

Can I bring children on the Secret Itineraries Tour?

Children under the age of 6 are not allowed to visit the Secret Itineraries of the Doges palace, so unfortunately they cannot take this tour.

Is this tour accessible to guests with mobility impairments?

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com to make alternative arrangements.