VIP Doge’s Palace Secret Itineraries Tour with Casanova’s Cell & the Bridge of Sighs
2.5 hours
Max 20
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Explore the more impenetrable parts of the Doge's Palace, including torture chambers and interrogation rooms
- Learn more about the people who passed through this building, such as the famous Casanova
- Acquaint yourself with the long and fascinating history of Venice through stories told by your expert guide
- Visit Ca’Rezzonico at your own pace for a glimpse into 18th-century Venetian life
- Sites Visited
- Casanova’s prison cell
- Torture chamber
- Secret archives
- Hall of the Great Council
- Courtrooms
- Sala della Scrutinio
- New Prisons
- Bridge of Sighs
- Ca'Rezzonico (self-guided)
- Tour Includes
- VIP Doge’s Palace Secret Itineraries tickets
- Skip-the-line Doge's Palace tickets
- Ca'Rezzonico ticket (self-guided visit)
- Expert local guide
Take a walk through hidden torture rooms, cells and council rooms
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Verified Customer reviews
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4.7 /5
based on 667 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
4.7 /5
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Excellent
Roberta, our guide, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned so much on this tour. Seeing the secret passages and prisons was a definite highlight. We highly recommend this tour.
Tripadvisor customer · Laureen · Oct 15, 2025 Excellent
Mose’s was a fantastic guide. His English was snazing, he was funny, kept us engaged and the knowledge he had about the history of Doges palace was unreal.
GetYourGuide customer · Sarah · United Kingdom · Oct 08, 2025 Excellent
Susan, our guide was excellent. She was clearly very knowledgeable about all aspects of the history of the Doges palace and prisons. A great communicator, erudite, kept to time, not rushed, a perfect amount of information. Susan made the tour. We loved the light and shade provided by seeing the behind the scenes of the dungeon and administration rooms then the contrast with the opulence of the "front of house" as Susan expressed it. The bonus access to Ca Rezzonico museum was well worth the visit, thanks to Susan for encouraging us to visit there in the afternoon and to take advantage of the museum cafe on the Grand Canal.
GetYourGuide customer · Sandra · Australia · Oct 05, 2025 Excellent
Susan was very knowledgeable - we learnt a lot about the palace and history. Great insights with some humour thrown in.
Highly recommend this tour
Tripadvisor customer · Pete · Oct 05, 2025 Excellent
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
Tripadvisor customer · Cathy · Oct 05, 2025
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VIP Doge’s Palace Secret Itineraries Tour with Casanova’s Cell & the Bridge of Sighs
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Excellent
Mose’s was a fantastic guide. His English was snazing, he was funny, kept us engaged and the knowledge he had about the history of Doges palace was unreal.
GetYourGuide customer · Sarah · United Kingdom · Oct 08, 2025 Excellent
Susan, our guide was excellent. She was clearly very knowledgeable about all aspects of the history of the Doges palace and prisons. A great communicator, erudite, kept to time, not rushed, a perfect amount of information. Susan made the tour. We loved the light and shade provided by seeing the behind the scenes of the dungeon and administration rooms then the contrast with the opulence of the "front of house" as Susan expressed it. The bonus access to Ca Rezzonico museum was well worth the visit, thanks to Susan for encouraging us to visit there in the afternoon and to take advantage of the museum cafe on the Grand Canal.
GetYourGuide customer · Sandra · Australia · Oct 05, 2025 Excellent
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
Tripadvisor customer · Cathy · Oct 05, 2025 Excellent
Susan was very knowledgeable - we learnt a lot about the palace and history. Great insights with some humour thrown in.
Highly recommend this tour
Tripadvisor customer · Pete · Oct 05, 2025 Excellent
This tour was great! We had an excellent tour guide who made the visit very interesting (story-telling was intriguing) - was never bored. There are many stairs to climb so be mindful of that if you have mobility issues (and tight places in the prison cells).
GetYourGuide customer · United States · Oct 01, 2025 Excellent
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!
Tripadvisor customer · Laura · Sep 30, 2025 Excellent
A great guide really makes a tour. While this would have been fantastic, our guide, Susan, with her passion and stories and insights, lifted this tour to 6 stars plus. One of the best we have had in over 5 weeks in Europe.
GetYourGuide customer · Greg · Australia · Sep 25, 2025 Excellent
Die Tour ist nicht gerade günstig, aber absolut lohnenswert, vor allem mit einem so tollen Guide wie Francesca. Man hat in jeder Sekunde gemerkt, wie sehr sie ihre Arbeit liebt. "Hinter die Kulissen" zu schauen war eine wunderbare Erfahrung und wir würden die Tour jederzeit wieder buchen!
GetYourGuide customer · Germany · Sep 19, 2025 Excellent
An interesting and informative tour. Our guide was excellent and extremely knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Viator customer · Catherine · Sep 18, 2025 Excellent
Everything was great!
GetYourGuide customer · Brian · United States · Sep 09, 2025FAQs
What can I bring into the Doge's Palace?
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.
What happens if there's a private event at the Doge's Palace and/or St. Mark's Basilica?
On rare occasions access may be restricted due to private events inside the Doge's Palace and/or St. Mark's Basilica. Unfortunately this is a situation beyond our control. Our tour guides will make modifications to ensure you still have an excellent experience, but no refunds will be issued. We appreciate your understanding.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
No. Unfortunately, due to site restrictions we cannot accommodate wheelchairs on 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.
Will the tour route be modified in the event of high tide/"acqua alta"?
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.
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.
Does this tour run when it rains?
This tour runs rain or shine. However, occasionally the Doge's Palace is closed to the public, without previous notice, due to high tides or particular festivities. In these cases we endeavor to contact customers as soon as possible to arrange a suitable alternative.
Are the Doge's Palace Secret Itineraries Wheelchair accessible?
No, unfortunatley they are not. But tours to general-access areas are.
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 there air conditioning?
There is no AC which means the narrow passages featured throughout can become quite hot over the course of the tour.
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