Doge's Palace Prisons and Secret Itineraries Guided Tour

Explore Doge's Palace in Venice on a guided Secret Itineraries tour with skip-the-line access and included headsets.

Getting started

Meet your expert English-speaking guide at the designated meeting point near Doge's Palace. You will enter with skip-the-line access, so you do not wait in the regular ticket queue. After a brief introduction and security check, pick up your headsets so you can hear your guide clearly as the tour begins.

What to expect

Doge's Palace: Secret Itineraries

This guided tour takes you through the Secret Itineraries of Doge's Palace, including narrow corridors, hidden offices, and historic prison spaces. As you move through areas used by Venetian officials and prisoners, your guide shares stories about political power, justice, and daily life in the Republic of Venice.

Features

• Walk through lesser-known parts of the palace, including confined passages and rooms linked to the city's historical prison system and administration.

• Get context on how these spaces were used for political decisions, interrogations, and handling sensitive state affairs in Venice.

• Benefit from skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace, avoiding the main entrance queues at this popular landmark.

• Follow your expert English-speaking guide with the help of provided headsets, so you can clearly hear commentary even in tight or crowded spaces.