Step inside the former prisons of Piazza San Marco
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Venetian history

Prison's Palace · Venice

Step inside the former prisons of Piazza San Marco

45 · 2 guided tour languages are advertised: English and Italian.
Check your option's price on GetYourGuide languages are mentioned for the optional audio guide: English, French, Spanish and Italian; check availability by option.

Visit a courtroom and former cells through stories of prisoners and Venetian justice. Choose carefully: entry only and guided visits come with different services.

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Last admission for the entry only option is advertised as 5:00 PM. The meeting point varies by option; confirm the time, address, services and terms on GetYourGuide.

✔ A historical visit to the Prison's Palace in the former prisons of Piazza San Marco.
✔ Stories of the Council of Ten, graffiti attributed to inmates and Casanova's escape.
✔ Entry only or guided tour options in English or Italian.
✔ Check your chosen option's inclusions and meeting point.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • An interest in Venetian history.
  • A visit to the described Prison's Palace spaces.
  • An informed choice between entry and a guide.

How long does it take?

The official advertised duration is 45 minutes; one individual review mentions about an hour, without changing the advertised duration.

What's included?

  • The general list advertises skip-the-line entry to the Prison's Palace.
  • The general list advertises access to the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge's Palace; check your option's details.
  • A guided visit or audio guide only when included in the chosen option.

Is it worth it?

It makes sense if the former cells and stories of Venetian justice appeal to you. Its value depends on whether your chosen option includes the services you expect.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Read the option title and inclusions before booking. Check whether you will have a live guide, an audio guide or entry only, and how the other advertised accesses apply.

History on siteThe listing describes a visit to a courtroom and former cells.
Another side of VeniceThe stories cover prisoners' conditions and how Venetian justice worked.
Choose your formatThere is an entry only option and guided visits in English or Italian; check the inclusions before paying.
Plan the practical detailsThe meeting point varies by option, and the activity is not recommended for people with limited mobility.

📖 What the Prison's Palace visit covers

The described visit takes in a courtroom and former cells. The listing discusses prisoners' conditions, graffiti attributed to inmates and Venetian justice.

It also covers the Council of Ten and Casanova's escape. On the guided option, the guide is dressed as a Lord of the Night. The exact route order is not specified.

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A courtroom and former cells.

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Stories of Venetian justice and the Council of Ten.

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References to inmates' graffiti and Casanova.

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A chance to approach Venetian prison history through the spaces described in the visit.

Step inside the former prisons of Piazza San Marco
The visit language depends on the option booked. Check the language

Entry, guide or audio guide: check your option

GetYourGuide lists an entry only option with last admission at 5:00 PM and guided visits in English or Italian. It also mentions an optional audio guide in English, French, Spanish and Italian, without stating which option offers it.

The general inclusions list advertises skip-the-line entry to the Prison's Palace and access to the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge's Palace. It does not explain how those additional accesses work for each option or exactly what entry only covers. Check your booking's title and inclusions; the tour may be bilingual.

Entry only English guide Italian guide Optional audio guide

Before you choose

A chance to approach Venetian prison history through the spaces described in the visit.

An entry only booking should not be mistaken for a guided visit. Confirm the services included in your specific option.

45minutes is the advertised duration of the visit.
24hours before the activity is the stated free cancellation deadline in the general information.
2guided tour languages are advertised: English and Italian.
4languages are mentioned for the optional audio guide: English, French, Spanish and Italian; check availability by option.

🗣️ Before you choose

GetYourGuide review summary

A platform summary based on verified reviews from the past year highlights guides' knowledge and stories about lesser-known Venetian history.

A point raised in reviews

The same summary reports that some visitors were unsure whether their booking included a live guide or only an audio guide. Check the option before paying.

Current reviews

Ratings and reviews can change. Read current opinions and the conditions of your chosen option on GetYourGuide.

Languages and visit conditions

The advertised guided options are in English and Italian. An optional audio guide is mentioned in four languages, including French and Spanish, but is not tied to a specific option.

The listing warns that the tour may be bilingual. If language or a live guide matters to you, confirm it in the option title and inclusions.

Step inside the former prisons of Piazza San Marco
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Step inside the former prisons of Piazza San Marco
Step inside the former prisons of Piazza San Marco
Step inside the former prisons of Piazza San Marco

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GetYourGuide confirms the current price. The general information states that free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund and that a reserve now, pay later option is available; check the terms for your booking.

Advertised duration45 minutes.
OptionsEntry only or a guided visit in English or Italian.
Audio guideOptional and mentioned in English, French, Spanish and Italian; availability by option is unclear.
Meeting pointVaries by option; check the address on your booking.
AccessibilityThe listing says the activity is unsuitable for people with mobility issues.
Additional accessThe Bridge of Sighs and Doge's Palace are advertised; details by option are unclear.
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How to book this experience

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Does it fit your Venice plans?

It may appeal if you want a historical visit to the former prisons of Piazza San Marco and stories of Venetian justice and Casanova.

Bear in mind that the listing calls it unsuitable for people with mobility issues. If you expect a guided tour, confirm that your option includes one; start times depend on availability.

Visitors interested in Venetian prison history. Travellers curious about Casanova and Venetian justice. People comparing entry only with a guided visit. Visitors able to take part despite the listing's mobility warning.
Step inside the former prisons of Piazza San Marco
The specific booking determines what is included. Check your option

❓ Frequently asked questions

How long does the visit take?
The advertised duration is 45 minutes. Start times depend on availability.
Does the entry ticket include a guide?
There is an entry only option and guided options in English or Italian. Check the option title and inclusions to see which services your booking covers.
Is an audio guide available in English?
The page mentions an optional audio guide in English, French, Spanish and Italian, but does not specify which option offers it. The tour may be bilingual.
Can I cancel my booking?
The general information states that free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance gives a full refund. Confirm the applicable terms on GetYourGuide.
Where does it start, and is it accessible?
The meeting point varies by option, and no exact address is given here. The listing says the activity is unsuitable for people with mobility issues.

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The Prison's Palace offers a look at former cells and stories of Venetian justice.

On GetYourGuide, check the inclusions, language, meeting point and current price for your chosen option.

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