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Exclusive Doge’s Palace Tour: Casanova’s Cell & St. Mark's
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Venice, Italy 3 Hours Small Group Tour Art & History

Exclusive Doge’s Palace Tour: Casanova’s Cell & St. Mark's

Exclusive Doge’s Palace Tour: Casanova’s Cell & St. Mark's
A visit to Venice wouldn’t be complete without discovering the extraordinary history of the world’s oldest republic. This exclusive tour grants special access to hidden areas of Doge's Palace rarely seen by the public. Step behind closed doors to explore secret archives, concealed offices, council chambers, and even the attic prison cells—including the one that once held Giacomo Casanova. Hear the dramatic story of his daring escape as your expert guide reveals the darker side of Venetian power.

Learn how the Republic maintained authority through a sophisticated system of checks and balances, then admire the grand halls decorated with masterpieces by Veronese and Tintoretto, as well as the Doge’s private apartments. Cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs to reach the New Prisons before concluding at St. Mark's Basilica, where magnificent mosaics and treasures reflect centuries of cultural exchange between East and West.

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Tour Information

  • Tour Code : SMITVECU02
  • Type : Small Group Tour
  • Category : Art & History
  • Duration : 3 Hours
  • Departure City : Venice, Italy
  • Departure : Guaranteed Departure
  • Grade/Difficulity : Easy
  • Transport Mode : Walking
  • Children Allowed : Yes
  • Min Group Size : 1
  • Max Group Size : 20
  • Arrangement : Guide
  • Entrance Fee : Included with Skip the line
  • Hotel Pickup : No
  • Language Offered : English
  • Hotel Dropoff : No
  • Meeting Time: 09:15 AM / 08:45 AM
  • Starting/Meeting Point : This tour meets at Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco 52. Your guide will be waiting under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.
    Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes in advance
Availability
From April 2026 To October 2026
English - Every Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday,Saturday
Tour Includes
  •  Expert local guide
  •  Special access to the Doge’s Palace Secret itineraries
  •  Skip-the-line Doge's Palace tickets
  •  Skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica (12€)
Notes
  •  Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
  •  All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
  •  You are permitted to enter the Doge's Palace with handbags and small backpacks. But any large backpacks or luggage are not permitted inside. You have to check them in the cloakroom.
  •  There is no air conditioning in the secret passages, meaning the narrow spaces can get very hot in summer.
  •  If the local municipality restricts access due to high tide and there are no walkways available, it is the client’s responsibility to bring appropriate footwear (e.g., boots). The guide will modify the itinerary to include alternate dry paths whenever possible.
  •  For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
  •  The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
  •  Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument.

Pricing

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Apr 21, 2026Apr 30, 2026Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday,SaturdayOn Request
May 1, 2026Jul 31, 2026Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday,SaturdayOn Request
Aug 1, 2026Aug 31, 2026Tuesday,Wednesday,SaturdayOn Request
Sep 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday,SaturdayOn Request