VIP Doge's Palace Secret Passages Tour with St. Mark's Basilica

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3 h

Morning

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

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
Explore St. Mark's Basilica and see its incredible golden ceiling

Tour Itinerary

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Total Customer Reviews: 874

Verified Ratings

4.7 /5

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Latest Reviews

Excellent

This tour was amazing. Eliana is a great guide. She is very informative and knowledgeable and keeps you engaged. If you’re going to Venice I definitely recommend this.

Verified · Eric · USA · Male · 35 to 44 years · May 20, 2026

Excellent

Very informative tour. The guide was especially knowledgeable about the art work. Probably more than I would like but my spouse found this very enlightening.

Verified · Mark · USA · Male · 65 to 74 years · May 17, 2026

Excellent

Did Venice tour with our guide Francesca, who is very engaging and has an obvious command of the history of the sights and art we saw. Very interesting and fun experience and would highly recommend this tour!

Verified · Peter · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years · May 17, 2026

Excellent

This tour covers both the lightless prison cells of commoners both in the palace and later across the bridge of sighs, as well as the opulent receiving rooms of the doge and the senate. Our guide, Virginia, really helped to bring the history alive. We had already been to the cathedral as part of a night tour, but Virginia covered slightly different information, and it was nice to see it in daylight.

Tripadvisor customer · tmoore48 · May 17, 2026

Excellent

Our guide was amazing. Her knowledge and all the stories she was able to tell were incredible. My favorite of all the tours we took in Italy.

Tripadvisor customer · Marilyn · May 16, 2026

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 [email protected] to make alternative arrangements.

What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

This experience can be canceled up to 3 days before the tour date. Thank you for understanding.

Is proof of identity (ID) required for this tour?

Yes! Please ensure that all members of your party, including children, have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit.

What do I need to book this tour?

You must provide the following details for every guest in your party at the time of booking: first and last name. All guests must bring ID on the day of their tour as it is required to visit the St. Mark's Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument. Name changes are not permitted.

Does St. Mark's Basilica have a dress code?

Yes. Because it is a holy place, St. Mark's Basilica insists that both men and women wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. They can and will refuse entry to anyone who does not meet this standard and we can't do anything about it, so come prepared.