Venice: Prison’s Palace Cells & Tortures
45 min
City of Venice, Italy
About this activity
Discover the prisons of the Venetian Republic, one of the earliest jails in Europe. Go on a small group tour through cells, tortures room where Casanova was arrested by the Lords of the Nights.
Highlights
- Venice prison cells guided tour.
- Discover a secret path between the prisons from the 1500's.
- Discover Casanova's legendary jailbreak.
Full description
Explore an amazing route through places that have never been visited until now. Enter the imposing courtroom and the dark cells of the old prisons of Piazza San Marco.
Learn what it meant to be a prisoner back in those days: what prisoners ate, drank, and where they slept. See actual graffiti left by inmates and listen to the story about Casanova’s exciting jailbreak.
Hear the myths and legends that still live inside these cold walls and cells. Enjoy the explanation of the powerful Council of The Ten, which consisted of the highest Venice politicians, that oversaw the justice system in all Venetian domains.
Nowadays the prison’s palace that overlooks the stunning Riva Degli Schiavoni is the seat of the Artistic Circle, which offers its guests different cultural experiences and concerts. Yet still, you can feel the presence of the rich history when walking through the halls of the ancient prison.
Learn what it meant to be a prisoner back in those days: what prisoners ate, drank, and where they slept. See actual graffiti left by inmates and listen to the story about Casanova’s exciting jailbreak.
Hear the myths and legends that still live inside these cold walls and cells. Enjoy the explanation of the powerful Council of The Ten, which consisted of the highest Venice politicians, that oversaw the justice system in all Venetian domains.
Nowadays the prison’s palace that overlooks the stunning Riva Degli Schiavoni is the seat of the Artistic Circle, which offers its guests different cultural experiences and concerts. Yet still, you can feel the presence of the rich history when walking through the halls of the ancient prison.
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour (English and Italian)
- • Audio guide (French and Spanish)
- • Skip-the-line entry to the Prison's Palace
- • Access to the Bridge of Sighs
- • Access to the Doge's Palace
Meeting point
Start Location
Palazzo delle Prigioni, close to Doge Palace, Calle Seconda de la Fava, 4209, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
- • Please consider that the tour could be bilingual
- Please go upstairs to meet the guide
Know before you go
- • Prisons Palace audioguide, click here: https://easyguideveneto.it/freetourid_103_h_868/
- • Please consider that the tour could be bilingual
- This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20264.0
Really.enjoyed the visit to both islands. Felt the timing was good. The glass blowing demo was very interesting. The lace demo was only 5 minutes and not very informative. However, Burano was so colorful and fun. Had a great lunch on a terrace - very relaxing.
Jessie
Jun 20264.0
Bien. Recomendable.
Georges
Jun 20265.0
The best!