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St Marks Basilica, Doges Palace & Secret Passages

Name: St Marks Basilica, Doges Palace & Secret Passages
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Go behind the scenes of Doge's Palace on the Secret Itineraries route. Step into hidden offices, prison cells and the story of Casanova's escape, then finish with a guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica.

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Full description

This early-morning tour goes beyond the standard palace route. In a group of up to 20, you enter restricted prison rooms, archives, offices and a torture chamber while the guide explains the republic's administration and darker judicial history, including the cell tied to Casanova and the story of his escape.

The itinerary then connects these hidden spaces with the grand reception rooms, the Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons, before a guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica.

A private format exists as a separate option. The passages are narrow and involve extra walking, and access depends on the monuments' operational or religious requirements.

The itinerary then connects these hidden spaces with the grand reception rooms, the Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons, before a guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica.

A private format exists as a separate option. The passages are narrow and involve extra walking, and access depends on the monuments' operational or religious requirements.

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Address

P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy · Venezia

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Hours

Daily morning departure at 8:45, ~4 hours.

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

Best time

early morning or morning

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

The departure is at 8:45 and the tour lasts about four hours
expect narrow spaces and extra walking
basilica access can change during religious events, so check for updates before the day.

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Reviews

Isabelle – France | September 30, 2026 Mosè's enthusiasm and humour made the secret palace areas fascinating. A religious event prevented basilica access, but the organizer refunded that portion and the guide explained its history.

GetYourGuide traveler

1/5

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