15 Best Doge's Palace Prisons & Secret Itineraries Tours In Venice

“Should have cancelled, tour operator had changed day and time which was fine but since the time start was changed to 8:30pm I had called tour operator to confirm tour was the same ( a month prior to tour) and they assured me that it was and it wasn’t!! Tour had been cut in half…”

1,412 reviews1 hour 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $143.91by Walks - Italy & Spain

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Venice: Lords of the Night Prison’s Palace Cells & Tortures

/ June 4, 2026

5.Venice: Lords of the Night Prison’s Palace Cells & Tortures

Ancient Venice prison cells near San Marco for $11, with Casanova’s jailbreak, a secret 1500s passage, and skip-the-line entry.

★ 4.0

1,067 reviews1 dayFrom $11by CITY TOURS CO LTD

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Venice: Doge’s Palace Prisons & Secret Itineraries Guided Tour

/ June 4, 2026

6.Venice: Doge’s Palace Prisons & Secret Itineraries Guided Tour

Skip the line at Doge’s Palace in Venice with a guided look at secret prison areas, the attic cells, and the Bridge of Sighs.

★ 4.5

“The behind the scenes tour of Doge Palace was amazing. Our tour guide was awesome! The Palace was beautiful.”

665 reviewsFrom $91.04by City Wonders Ltd

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Venice: After-Hours St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace Tour

/ June 4, 2026

7.Venice: After-Hours St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace Tour

After-hours access to St. Mark’s Basilica and (optionally) Doge’s Palace. See illuminated mosaics, crypts, and power rooms without crowds.

★ 4.8

“This is expensive, but it’s well worth the money. I can’t even begin to describe how amazing it is to see these places away from the daily crowds. Francesca was wonderful and full of knowledge.”

659 reviewsFrom $95.16by Walks of Italy

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Venice: Gondola Tour under the Bridge of Sighs & Audio Guide

/ June 4, 2026

8.Venice: Gondola Tour under the Bridge of Sighs & Audio Guide

Shared Venice gondola near St. Mark’s with app audio commentary and a run under the Bridge of Sighs, 30–50 minutes.

★ 3.9

617 reviews30 - 50 minutesFrom $42by Very Viva Venice Srl

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Venice Doge’s Palace & Prisons Tour

/ June 4, 2026

9.Venice Doge’s Palace & Prisons Tour

Fast-track guided visit to Venice’s Doge’s Palace and Prisons, with skip-the-line entry, headsets, and the Bridge of Sighs.

★ 4.5

“This was excellent. Alejandro - our guide - was so passionate and informative. He’s a historian and told the stories with such Venetian flare. It made the tour so enjoyable, even in wet weather. He was fantastic and allowed us time to admire the beauty of the palace.”

616 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $114.88by Avventure Bellissime

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Venice: Doges Palace, Prison, and Secret Passageways Tour

/ June 4, 2026

10.Venice: Doges Palace, Prison, and Secret Passageways Tour

Go behind the scenes in Venice’s Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line access, secret prisons, Casanova’s cell, and Ca’Rezzonico time.

★ 4.7

“Susan was terrific - great narrative storytelling combined with a fabulous voice to create drama and intrigue. What a treat to go behind the scenes into the secret passageways in a small group like that.”

441 reviewsFrom $106.49by Walks of Italy

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Venice: After-Hours St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace VIP Tour

/ June 4, 2026

11.Venice: After-Hours St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace VIP Tour

VIP after-hours Venice tour with private access to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, plus Bridge of Sighs and Pala d’Oro views.

★ 4.8

“This was the best tour we experienced in our two week trip to Rome, ports along the Adriatic Sea and Venice. It was our tour guide, Nico B, that made it the top ranked. His knowledge, deliverance, and passion in making sure we understood the history, people of that time, and the magnificence of all…”

393 reviewsFrom $157.47by Walks of Italy

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Venice: Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Prisons, Correr & Audioguides

/ June 4, 2026

12.Venice: Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Prisons, Correr & Audioguides

Priority entry to Doge’s Palace and Prisons plus the Bridge of Sighs, with a phone audio guide and extra St. Mark’s museums included.

★ 4.1

“Being able to walk straight in early in the morning made getting about and enjoying the incredible palace and interesting prison a lot easier . A good cafe and gift shop are available at the end of the tour and toilets are readily available.”

345 reviewsFrom $52.37by Very Viva Venice Srl

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Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs & Prison Skip-the-Line Tour

/ June 4, 2026

13.Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs & Prison Skip-the-Line Tour

Fast-track Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs tour plus Correr and other St Mark’s museums access. Live guide and audio system.

★ 4.9

“Our guide was so very knowledgeable about the history of Venice, Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. It was just so awe inspiring the Beaty and grandeur of it all. I wish I could remember her name. She was AMAZING!!!! Loved the tour!!”

236 reviewsFrom $78.17by Crown Tours

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