Very knowledgeable guide and interesting visit
Massimo
You'll explore one of the oldest prisons in Europe, on this guided tour of the Palazzo delle Prigioni in Venice, a building overlooking the San Marco basin and connected to the Doge's Palace. You'll visit the interior of Casanova's cell!
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Palazzo delle Prigioni
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Massimo
Bassano Del Grappa, ItalyVery knowledgeable guide and interesting visit
Elisa
ItalyThe guide was very professional, knowledgeable, and knowledgeable. The stories were accurate and the delivery was engaging and enjoyable. He conveyed ...
Roberta Croceri
ItalyInteresting exhibition and very knowledgeable guide
María Eugenia Sesé Blázquez
Alcorisa, SpainA bit disappointing, I was expecting to at least be able to walk across the bridge. The audio guide was a bit confusing, it won't be clear which room...
Rosa
Firenze, ItalyI took the guided tour on October 31st, surprised to be the only one to have booked the 12:15 PM slot. My guide, Mr. Pietro, whom I thank so much, ret...
Nicola
Firenze, ItalyA very interesting and informative visit. The guide (Pietro) was very talented and engaging, presenting the Prisons with great passion and professiona...
Francesco Panico
Padova, ItalyVery interesting
Ilaria Badini
Italyvery punctual, very knowledgeable guide
Lorenzo
ItalyVisiting Venice for a weekend, we were delighted with the organization and our guide. Young, very prepared (she knew every required detail and knew ho...
Jordan Beljuli
Torino, ItalyThe guide boy (I think Marco) a very young criminology student was magnificent. Attentive, precise, easy to follow, he is available for doubts and que...
You'll explore one of the oldest prisons in Europe, on this guided tour of the Palazzo delle Prigioni in Venice, a building overlooking the San Marco basin and connected to the Doge's Palace. You'll visit the interior of Casanova's cell!
At the agreed time we'll meet at the entrance gate of the Palazzo delle Prigioni, located on the Riva degli Schiavoni and next to the Doge's Palace. Ready to embark on an adventure to visit the ancient prisons of Venice?
On this tour we'll visit the three floors of the palace, a Venetian building built in the 16th century. Did you know it was designed by the same architect who designed the Rialto Bridge?
During the route, we'll see the torture chambers and where the cells are, to learn how the prisoners lived. Casanova broke out of one of these very same cells... Do you want to know how he managed to escape? This, and much more, will be revealed during this tour.
The guide will tell us about the legends surrounding the 'Prison Palace' and the harsh decisions and rulings made by the Council of Ten, which was one of the highest governing bodies of the Republic of Venice from 1310 to 1797.
After 45 minutes of uncovering the mysteries of this old Venetian prison, we'll bid our guide farewell and end the tour.
During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the permanent Maleficia exhibition, a display located inside the palace that focuses on the history of the Inquisition. In its galleries, you’ll see a valuable collection of original artifacts and instruments of torture used during one of the city’s darkest periods.
If you’d like to visit only this exhibition, you can also purchase a ticket for “Maleficia” through this link.
If you have other questions, contact us
Palazzo delle Prigioni
Massimo
Bassano Del Grappa, ItalyVery knowledgeable guide and interesting visit
Elisa
ItalyThe guide was very professional, knowledgeable, and knowledgeable. The stories were accurate and the delivery was engaging and enjoyable. He conveyed ...
Roberta Croceri
ItalyInteresting exhibition and very knowledgeable guide
María Eugenia Sesé Blázquez
Alcorisa, SpainA bit disappointing, I was expecting to at least be able to walk across the bridge. The audio guide was a bit confusing, it won't be clear which room...
Rosa
Firenze, ItalyI took the guided tour on October 31st, surprised to be the only one to have booked the 12:15 PM slot. My guide, Mr. Pietro, whom I thank so much, ret...
Nicola
Firenze, ItalyA very interesting and informative visit. The guide (Pietro) was very talented and engaging, presenting the Prisons with great passion and professiona...
Francesco Panico
Padova, ItalyVery interesting
Ilaria Badini
Italyvery punctual, very knowledgeable guide
Lorenzo
ItalyVisiting Venice for a weekend, we were delighted with the organization and our guide. Young, very prepared (she knew every required detail and knew ho...
Jordan Beljuli
Torino, ItalyThe guide boy (I think Marco) a very young criminology student was magnificent. Attentive, precise, easy to follow, he is available for doubts and que...
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation