Private Doge's Palace Secret Passages Tour & St. Mark's Basilica Access

Highlights

• Exclusive Access
• Prisons & Apartments
• Private Guided Tour

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Palazzo Ducale

   2h 30min

   Explore the Doge's Palace on a private tour that begins inside the restricted Secret Itineraries, where hidden archives, council rooms, and the torture chamber reveal the workings of the Venetian Republic. Continue into the attic to see high security prison cells, including the one tied to Casanova, and learn the stories behind his escape. After the backstage route, enjoy a complete tour of the palace's grand halls decorated with masterpieces and finish by crossing the Bridge of Sighs into the New Prisons for a final view of Venice's judicial past.

2. 2

   St. Mark's Basilica

   30min

   Your tour finishes next door at St. Mark's Basilica. Bypass the lines and gaze up at the shimmering gold mosaics on the church's ceiling. On a fully guided tour of the basilica, your guide will uncover the dramatic story of how St. Mark’s relics arrived in Venice and help you appreciate the unique blend of eastern and western architecture.

Before you go

Location