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Venice Doges Palace VIP Tour: Secret Chambers & Prison Cells

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Itinerary

Stop at: Doge's Palace
Details: With your guide, a Venetian art expert and historian, enjoy skip-the-line access to the Doge's Palace and make a beeline for backstage. After a guard opens a special door, enter the hidden side of the palace to see the prison cell where Casanova was held, hear the unlikely tale of his escape, and visit the archives to learn how secrets were kept. See hidden council rooms to learn of the system of checks and balances that made Venice the world's oldest republic and enter the best general access areas such as huge audience rooms, ballrooms with incredible paintings by Veronese and Tintoretto, and the private apartments of the Duke of Venice. You even cross the famed Bridge of Sighs to see the New Prisons on this small-group tour.
Duration: 2 hour(s) 30 min(s)
Admission Ticket Included

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A visit to Venice wouldn’t be the same without delving into its long and fascinating history as the world’s oldest republic. We take you beyond the traditional route, going 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! Gain exclusive VIP Access to the secret itineraries of the Doge’s Palace, a hidden labyrinth of secret archives, offices, torture chambers and top-security prison cells. The only tour in Venice that visits all these sites and explores the backstage of the Doge’s Palace with a small group. Your expert guide reveals Venice’s dark secrets, fascinating stories, and entertaining anecdotes.

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What's included

Small groups of 20 or fewer

Expert tour guide

Special access to the Doge’s Palace Secret itineraries

Tickets & reservation fees

Headsets

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Eligibility

Adult: 15–99 years old

Child: 6–14 years old

How to use

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

• Please note we meet in front of the entrance of Museo Correr, which is at the opposite side of the St. Mark's Basilica in St. Mark's square. The group will meet just outside the entrance of the Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.

• Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.

• The group will enter via a group ticket held by the guide.

• Please note, your guide at the meeting point will take care of all the entry tix.

• 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.

• There is no air conditioning in the secret passages, meaning the narrow spaces can get very hot in summer.

• All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.

• Backpacks are prohibited inside the Doge's palace. Free storage is available but please note you must return to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour.

• For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.

• The tour is not suitable for people who are claustrophobic.

• The prisons and secret itineraries are not wheelchair-accessible, nor is the route suitable for those with walking disabilities or for pregnant women.

Meeting point:

Museo Correr

Address: Piazza San Marco San Marco 52, Venice Italy

Details: Please note we meet in front of the entrance of Museo Correr, which is at the opposite side of the St. Mark's Basilica in St. Mark's square. The group will meet just outside the entrance of the Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.

End point:

Piazza San Marco

Address: Venezia,Città Metropolitana di Venezia,Veneto,Italy

Your voucher will be sent to your email after your booking is confirmed. Please check the usage instructions on your voucher for more info about how to use it.

Any traveler groups not mentioned in the booking options are not applicable for voucher use.

For inquiries:

1. Tour-specific inquiries (including the itinerary and transport): Please refer to the Tour-Specific Inquiries section of your e-voucher to find the relevant tour organizer's details.

2. Change or cancellation issues: Please contact Trip.com Customer Support via the email address or contact numbers provided in your e-voucher.

Change & cancellation policies

If a cancellation request is submitted before 12:00 AM, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.

If a cancellation request is submitted after 12:00 AM 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.

If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.

Partial refund is not available.

Important note

Public transportation options are available nearby Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness 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. The prisons and secret itineraries are not wheelchair-accessible, nor is the route suitable for those with walking disabilities or for pregnant women. Tour not suitable for people that are claustrophobic. Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

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