Lords of the Night Prisons Palace: Cells & Torture Tools Visit
Overview
Explore the hidden side of Venice with a guided visit to the historic Prison’s Palace, a place where justice and power once shaped the city’s destiny. Step inside and walk through ancient cells and quiet corridors, discovering a lesser-known chapter of Venetian history.
Accompanied by a guide dressed as an authentic Lord of the Night, learn how Venice’s justice system worked and how order was maintained across the Republic. Hear stories of daily prison life, see original graffiti left by inmates, and uncover the realities faced by those once confined here.
Be fascinated by the story of Giacomo Casanova’s famous escape and listen to myths and legends that still echo within these walls. Discover the role of the powerful Council of Ten in overseeing justice.
Today, the Prison’s Palace, overlooking the Riva degli Schiavoni, hosts cultural events and concerts, while preserving the atmosphere of its remarkable past.
What's Included
- Audio commentary in French and Spanish
- Entrance skip the line Ticket to the Prison's Palace and its secret itinerary
- Live commentary in English and Italian
Meeting Location
Riva degli Schiavoni
4209, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
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Activity code: C-21441P110
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Audio commentary in French and Spanish.
- Entrance skip the line Ticket to the Prison's Palace and its secret itinerary.
- Live commentary in English and Italian.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lords of the Night Prisons Palace: Cells & Torture Tools Visit is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lords of the Night Prisons Palace: Cells & Torture Tools Visit will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Audio commentary in French and Spanish
- Entrance skip the line Ticket to the Prison's Palace and its secret itinerary
- Live commentary in English and Italian
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
