Tour of the Doge's Palace
Explore the stunning interior of the iconic Doge's Palace with your private guide and discover the hidden dungeons and secret rooms hiding behind the opulent decoration.
Area
Venice
Type
Community & Culture
History
Who
Adults
Teens
The Doge's Palace has long been one of the most important buildings in Venice, home to the rulers of the Venetian Republic and now celebrated for its incredible Gothic architecture. With your private guide, learn about the history of the palace and the Republic, admiring the stunning interiors before heading behind the scenes to the 16th-century prison, where you'll find the torture chamber and the jail cells from which Casanova famously escaped.
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