VENICE
Venice, for the two of you.
The 15 most-loved doge's palace prisons & secret itineraries tours for couples in Venice, with prices, timings and who you book through. The ones worth planning a slow Venetian day around, and what each one is really like.
Skip the line at St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace with guided stories, optional terrace balcony views, and VIP-style timing in Venice.
Most Popular“It is a great quick tour (quick meaning not all day) the tour guide was great. Very informative!! Worth going and worth seeing. Highly suggest”
Fast-track guided access to Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and prisons, plus St. Mark’s VR/3D moments and optional gondola.
Skip the line to Doge’s Palace and Venetian prisons, including Bridge of Sighs and art by Tintoretto, Titian, Veronese, and Casanova.
After-hours calm inside St Mark’s Basilica and the crypt, with optional late entry to Doge’s Palace, prisons, and Bridge of Sighs.
“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…”
Ancient Venice prison cells near San Marco for $11, with Casanova’s jailbreak, a secret 1500s passage, and skip-the-line entry.
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.
“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”
After-hours access to St. Mark’s Basilica and (optionally) Doge’s Palace. See illuminated mosaics, crypts, and power rooms without crowds.
“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.”
Shared Venice gondola near St. Mark’s with app audio commentary and a run under the Bridge of Sighs, 30–50 minutes.
Fast-track guided visit to Venice’s Doge’s Palace and Prisons, with skip-the-line entry, headsets, and the Bridge of Sighs.
“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.”
Go behind the scenes in Venice’s Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line access, secret prisons, Casanova’s cell, and Ca’Rezzonico time.
“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.”
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.
“Our guide Roberta was very informative and a real pleasure to tour with. It was great to see the sights after the big tourist rush during the day.”
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.
“This was a great place however I do feel like the audioguide could’ve been better.”
Fast-track Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs tour plus Correr and other St Mark’s museums access. Live guide and audio system.
“Marina was a wonderful guide and really passionate about the history - and it is so beautiful it’s hard to go wrong!”
Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace tour with optional Secret Itineraries, Bridge of Sighs, and VR History Gallery. Fast Venice intrigue.
“This was a FABULOUS tour! The slow turning in of lights was a very unique experience. We were able to visit areas that were only accessible to the clergy. It was so special to see all the precious religious items and have Marco (the tour guide) explain things in detail. Marco was also fantastic. He…”
Venice Doge’s Prison cells and torture-tool stories in a tight 45-minute guided visit, with original instruments and Q&A.
“It was ok but underwhelming. Expecting more than what was offered re information and available things to look at. You won’t miss much if you pass on this tour.”
From the gondola and St Mark’s to the lagoon islands, the food and the Veneto beyond, every way to spend a day in Venice as a couple.
