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

837

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

from $135

Free Cancellation

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Total Customer Reviews: 838

Verified Ratings

4.7 /5

based on 676 Devour customer ratings

Rating Summary by Category

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4.8/5

Guest Support

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Latest Reviews

Excellent

Learned a lot about both Doge's Palace and Basilica San Marco. Our guide was helpful and friendly. We explored many of the secret passages and parts of the prison. The artwork and displays were amazing.

Tripadvisor customer · ZHU-Eric · Apr 23, 2026

Excellent

Paola was a fantastic tour guide for Doge Palace & Basilica.

GetYourGude customer · GetYourGuide · Apr 21, 2026

Excellent

Great visit to St Marks Basilica and the Doge’s Palace including secret passages. Our guide was so informative and friendly. We had many areas with private access and were able to experience many aspects of the place and basilica

Tripadvisor customer · Dan · Apr 21, 2026

Excellent

Francesca the guide was brilliant- really knowledgeable and very engaging in the way she delivered the tour. Would absolutely recommend!

Verified · Helen · United Kingdom · Female · 45 to 54 years · Apr 19, 2026

Excellent

Our tour guide Francesca was excellent and made the experience very enjoyable. She was friendly, courteous, and brought the tour to life. Highly recommended.

Verified · Julie · United Kingdom · Female · 65 to 74 years · Apr 18, 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.

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 is the cancellation policy for this tour?

This tour is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to the event. Within 7 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.

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.