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Lords of the Night Prison Palace: Cells and Torture Tour

Explore a mysterious prison palace from the days of the Venetian Republic

It's not often you would want skip-the-line prison access, but in the case of the fascinating Palazzo delle Prigioni it's actually quite handy! Venice's 16th-century jail is part palace, part penitentiary. A guided tour includes the courtroom where small-time villains of the Venetian Republic were sentenced, and their lonely cells. You'll also explore places never opened before and enter the torture room to see the instruments used in the past to make criminals confess See real graffiti left by prisoners, hear about myths, legends and daring escapes, and consider the lightless existence for those inside this mysterious relic.

What's included

  • Skip-the-line admission to Palazzo delle Prigioni
  • Live commentary in English and Italian, audio commentary in French and Spanish. The tour could be multilingual.