NEW: Piazza San Marco: Secret itineraries of Prisons Palace

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Duration
1 hour
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Why take this tour?

Discover the secret itinerary of the 16th prisons in Piazza San Marco, one of the earliest jails in Europe, created in 1500 and linked to the Doge’s Palace through the famous Bridge of Sighs. Listen to how the justice was managed thanks to the Lords of the Nights: the terrible Venetian police who oversaw the crimes and brought lawbreakers in front of the courtroom! An amazing route in which you will be accompanied through places never visited until now: enter in the torture room and see real torments items used in the past to make the criminals confess! You’ll go down to see the cold cells to discover the lifestyle of the prisoners: what they ate, drank and where they slept. See the authentic graffiti left by the inmates and listen about the exciting Casanova’s jailbreak: he managed to escape from the maximum-security jail known as “Piombi”! The route arrives until today and the many cultural activities that take place in. Only for small group (maximum 15 people per visit)

What’s included?

  • Live commentary

  • Entrance skip the line to the prison palace and its secret itinerary

  • Entry/Admission - Palazzo delle Prigioni

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

From Aug. 6th to enter the Prisons' Palace you need to have the Green Pass + ID card, you cannot enter the venue without it (if you don’t have it or forgot it and are not allowed to enter the venue, the tour will not be refundable)

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Venice Tours Srl

About operator:

Venice Tours, is a Venetian company, our focus is to help you to live the city of Venice, discovering and immersing in its history and also tasting the vitality of its tradition. With our pay off discovering Venice we want to make you enjoy a journey in a romantic microcosm, surprise you and leaving in your memory an unforgettable souvenir in a unique city in the world that tells you thousands of

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