Secret Itineraries & Hidden Passages

DOGE’S PALACE · VENICE

7 Best Secret Itineraries & Hidden Passages In Venice

Venice's classics.

The 7 most popular secret itineraries & hidden passages in Venice. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.

7 Best Secret Itineraries & Hidden Passages In Venice

Guided, Prisons & Bridge of Sighs Tours, Secret Itineraries & Hidden Passages, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

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

Venice: Doges Palace, Prison, and Secret Passageways Tour

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

★ 4.7

Go behind the scenes in Venice with skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace prisons, archives, and Casanova, then visit Ca’Rezzonico.

“Niko was our guide and he was the best! He was very informative and knew all the history. It’s a lot of information to take in and retain but it makes me want to investigate further, especially as it relates to Casanova!”

441 reviewsFrom $106.49by Walks of Italy

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May 26, 2026

Secret Itineraries & Hidden Passages, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice 3,5 hrs tour: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s and Hidden Gems

3.Venice 3,5 hrs tour: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s and Hidden Gems

★ 4.5

Skip the line at Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica on a small-group Venice walk with quiet corners, La Fenice, and Bovolo Staircase.

“We were signed up for Doge Palace and Saint Marks Basilica, when we arrive, they did not have our name on the list for Doge Palace. We still was able to tour the palace, but we were very disappointed that our name was not on the list. It certainly caused us some anxiety! as well,…”

264 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $163.33by Avventure Bellissime

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May 26, 2026

Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Combos, Secret Itineraries & Hidden Passages, Tour Reviews, Venice

St Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace with Secret Passages Access

4.St Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace with Secret Passages Access

★ 4.5

Skip the line for Doge’s Palace secret passages, Casanova’s cell, Bridge of Sighs, and a guided St Mark’s Basilica visit in a small group.

“Very interesting tour. If you’re going in summer, remember the palace and jail are not air conditioned, so be prepared to be hot! There are 100 stairs to climb at one point. We were fine but noticed others were uncomfortable. Very cool history of the palace, Doges, and Casanova’s experience as a prisoner. Definitely worth…”

204 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $131.87by Walks - Italy & Spain

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