Venice: Doge's Palace & Secret Itineraries Experience
ID: GYG929274-1580754
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
With your priority ticket, explore Doge’s Palace, a Gothic masterpiece, including the Bridge of Sighs & Exclusive Secret Itineraries Path, featuring the prisons from which Casanova allegedly escaped.
Experience Venice like never before on a detailed small-group tour, exploring the Doge’s Palace, the legendary Bridge of Sighs, and the hidden chambers of the Secret Itineraries. With priority access, skip the long lines and delve into the intrigue, power, and justice of the Venetian Republic.
Step inside the Doge’s Palace, the heart of Venetian rule, where opulent halls and council chambers once decided the fate of the city. Admire stunning masterpieces before crossing the Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners took their final glimpse of Venice before facing their grim fate in the cells below.
Your tour continues with the exclusive Secret Itineraries, where the Republic’s most confidential affairs unfolded. Visit the Notary and Secretary’s Offices, where classified documents were kept, and climb to the Great Chancellor’s Office, home to Venice’s secret archives. Stand in the Chamber of Torture, a chilling reminder of the city’s strict justice system, then explore the Piombi, the infamous attic prison where Giacomo Casanova was once held. Descend into the Pozzi, dark cells where prisoners etched their despair into the stone walls. Finally, step into the Hall of the Inquisitors, where magistrates safeguarded state secrets beneath dramatic Tintoretto ceilings.
The History Gallery is a window through the past, where historical photographs reveal how Venice’s legendary landmarks have evolved over the centuries, offering a powerful visual journey through time. Continue your experience with a thrilling VR adventure that brings history to life: watch Piazza San Marco transform through the ages, see the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel, explore the Doge’s Palace as a medieval fortress, and discover how the iconic Rialto Bridge was once a wooden drawbridge.
Highlights
- Priority access to Doge's Palace with your guide
- Discover the exclusive secret itineraries of the majestic Doge's Palace
- Visit the Piombi prisons from which Casanova allegedly escaped.
- Live like a Venetian with our AI virtual assistant, Marco Polo.
- Travel back in time with a unique VR journey through historic St. Mark’s Square
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide. In these cases, it can be postponed to a day after or be refunded
For security reasons, suitcases, backpacks, or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace. Storage service is free of charge
St. Mark's Museums (Correr Museum, Marciana Library, National Archeological Museum) are not included in this tour
Please note that this tour is not suitable for children under 6 years old, pregnant women, wheelchair users, or individuals with claustrophobia.
For the Venice city audio guide, click here https://easyguideveneto.it/freetourid_1_h_994/
From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536
INCLUDED
- Priority ticket to Doge's Palace
- Access to secret itineraries tour of the Doge's Palace
- Expert Local Guide
- Guided Visit of the Doge's Palace
- Access to the Bridge of Sighs
- Access to the Prisons Palace
- Access to the History Gallery with VR Experience of Venice in the past
- Ai Powered App to discover the city
NOT INCLUDED
- St. Mark's Museums access (Correr Museum, Marciana Library, National Archeological Museum)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
