Doge’s Palace Secret Passages Tour and Casanova’s Cell

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Doge’s Palace Secret Passages Tour and Casanova’s Cell

Venice

Doge’s Palace Secret Passages Tour and Casanova’s Cell

Museo Correr Piazza San Marco , Venice , Italy

$128 { Per Person }

Overview

Doge’s Palace Secret Passages Tour and Casanova’s Cell Experience

Behind the scenes tour of the Doge’s Palace. Discover the secret itinerary of the rulers of the Venetian Empire

Details

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!

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.

Duration: 3 hours

Location

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Museo Correr Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy

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Availability

Offered April through October on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
24-hour advance booking requirement
24-hour advance cancellation policy

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What's Included

Small-group Doges Palace tour
Special access to the Doge’s Palace Secret itineraries
Skip-the-line Doges Palace tickets
Expert Walks of Italy tour guide
Small group of maximum 20 pax
Skip-the-line access to St. Marks Basilica (12€)

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop-off

Know Before You Go

Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
You are permitted to enter the Doge's Palace with handbags and small backpacks. But any large backpacks or luggage are not permitted inside. You have to check them in the cloakroom.
There is no air conditioning in the secret passages, meaning the narrow spaces can get very hot in summer.
Tips or gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
If the local municipality restricts access due to high tide and there are no walkways available, it is the client’s responsibility to bring appropriate footwear (e.g., boots). The guide will modify the itinerary to include alternate dry paths whenever possible.
For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. 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 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.
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.
This tour is not suitable for people who are claustrophobic.
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.
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.