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Mysteries & Tortures: Doge's Palace Guided Tour & Access to the Torture Exhibition of the Prisons Palace

2 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Discover the mysteries of Doge's Palace, the core of Venetian power in the decades, and learn about the tourtures in the Prisons Palace!

As you step inside, you'll be immersed in a world of grandeur and magnificence, where the Doge and his Council once shaped the fate of the Venetian Republic. Stroll through the halls of power and marvel at the lavish living quarters that once housed the Doge and his family.

Your guide will lead you to the iconic Bridge of Sighs, a poignant passageway connecting the palace to its grim prison cells. The bridge earned its name from the sorrowful sighs of prisoners, who would catch one final glimpse of the outside world before descending into captivity. 

Discover the dark history of the Serenissima Republic at Maleficia, an exhibition in the Prisons' Palace. Featuring original documents, artifacts, and torture instruments, it reveals the persecution of witchcraft and the Inquisition’s grim legacy. Learn about the trials of accused women and figures like Giacomo Casanova, while reflecting on the suffering of those condemned in medieval times.

What's included?
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Doge’s Palace shared guided tour
  • Skip-the-line ticket to Doge’s Palace
  • Access to Doge’s Palace Prisons
  • Self Access to Prisons Palace Maleficia Torture Exhibition
  • Skip the line ticket to visit by yourself the Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana and National Archeological Museum in St.Mark’s Square
  • San Marco History Gallery : Venice in the past, a 3D Journey across the Centuries
  • Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)
Exclusions
    • Food and drinks
    • Guided tour of Royal Palace, Marciana Library, National Archeological Museum and Maleficia Exhibition
    • Hotel pickup and drop-of
    Please note
      • The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
      • Royal Palace (Correr Museum) ticket is included and can be used on the same day of the Doge's Palace guided tour or on the following day.
      • The Marciana Library is closed on Sundays.
      • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
      • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace (Free deposit available inside).
      • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to the staff)


      • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
      • The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
      • Please, be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time.
      What to bring

        Comfortable shoes