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

“It was great to beat the heat and the crowds with a night tour. I've seen St Marks at day and night, and both experiences were worthwhile. The guide wasn't super personable, and it was at times hard to hear or get a space to see, but overall it was a good experience.”

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 only downside for us was the meeting place. We tried to follow the instructions but got turned around so we asked at one of the information booths. We were sent in the opposite direction. Thankfully we got a call from one of the agents Read more”

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

“Christina was a great guide! She made us live through the experience. Without her the visit would not have been as meaningful and exciting as it was. Strongly recommend.”

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

“Mose, the tour guide was exceptional, funny, well informed and answered all the questions. The tour was very nice, specially the secret passageways to the prison cells and Casanova's cell. Well worth it.”

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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