Tour times
| Language | Start times |
|---|---|
| English | 10am, 11:30am, 1pm (from 15 June to 31 August the 1pm tour moves to 9:30am) |
| Italian | 11am, 12:30pm |
| French | 10:30am, 12pm |
The tour takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, with a specialised guide, for groups of 2 to 25 people. It is by reservation only; arrive on time, because anyone more than 15 minutes late loses their place.
Price
| Ticket | What it includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Secret Itineraries | Guided tour plus the four St. Mark's Square museums | €40 |
| Secret Itineraries, reduced | Reduced categories | €20 |
The ticket includes the visit to the Doge's Palace, the Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum and the Monumental Rooms of the Marciana Library on your own.
What you see
- The Pozzi ("wells"): the tour starts in the courtyard and goes through a narrow door into these cells.
- The offices of the chancellery, where the Republic's documents and secrets were handled.
- The torture chamber.
- The Piombi, the prison cells under the lead roof, including both cells occupied by Casanova, now reconstructed.
- The rooms of the State Inquisitors, a magistracy set up in 1539 to protect state secrets; their ceiling has canvases by Tintoretto.
More on the prisons and Casanova on the prisons and Bridge of Sighs page.
Who can take the tour
- Not open to children under 6.
- Not accessible to people with mobility problems; not recommended for those with claustrophobia, vertigo or heart and breathing problems; not suitable in pregnancy.
How to book
Book on the official MUVE shop or through the call centre (details on the tickets page). Our partner also sells the tour:
Secret Itineraries
- Doge's Palace: Secret Itinerary Guided Tour Tiqets · Secret Itineraries tour with a guide, plus the museums · ★ 4.5/5 (616)from €40
Partner prices checked on 27 October 2026; you see the total before paying.
Frequently asked questions
How much are the Secret Itineraries?
€40, reduced €20, including the four St. Mark's Square museums.
How long is the Secret Itineraries tour?
About 1 hour 15 minutes.
What times is the tour in English?
At 10am, 11:30am, 1pm; from 15 June to 31 August the 1pm tour moves to 9:30am.
Do you see Casanova's cell?
Yes, both cells occupied by Casanova, now reconstructed, are part of the tour.
Can children join?
Not under 6.
Sources
- Doge's Palace: special itineraries — checked on 27 October 2026
- Doge's Palace: visitor information — checked on 27 October 2026