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Venice Night Tour: Ghosts, Legends & Hidden Mysteries

3.8(84 reviews)Venice, Italy
1h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Explore Venice on a night tour starting in a hidden square away from tourist areas. As you move through the dimly lit streets, you'll learn about the city’s history filled with murder, betrayal, and unsolved mysteries. Travel through the Castello district, discovering stories about Venetian Doges, noble families, and tales of unrequited love. You will hear about the ghostly sounds from the Malibran Theatre at night, echoing memories of past performances and the lives lost there. The tour ends in the Cannaregio district, where the deeper shadows reveal the city’s forgotten stories embedded in the stones.

Itinerary

1

Campo San Bartolomeo

Starting in campo San Bartolomeo this atmospheric walking tour will allow you to discover the hidden corners of Venice, away from the crowds, accompanied by tales of mystery, murder and superstition. A qualified guide will walk you through the winding streets, eerie squares and suggestive locations, telling secrets of Venice gone by and tales of the unexpected.

2

Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

The tour starts with a hidden square, off of the beaten track, where tales of murder and mystery accompany this evening experience of Venice. Walking through the Castello area, you will discover anecdotes of Venetian Doges, noblemen and unrequited love, learn about the ghostly sounds to be heard outside of the Malibran theatre and tales of tragic deaths, whilst strolling through the darkened alleys. Heading over to campo SS Giovanni and Paolo, learn the story behind the graffitti on one of the most famous buildings in Venice, and then stroll along the windy and foreboding Fondamenta Nuova, located opposite the cemetary, and discover the story of the unburied child that is said to still be seen in the murkey lagoon.

3

Cannaregio

An authentic walking tour covering areas of Venice after dark, hidden squares and darkened alleys, that otherwise you might not have the courage to visit. The tour concludes in the Cannaregio area, and the guide will be able to provide you with directions on how best to return to your preferred destination.

What's included / not included

Personal audio system and headset for tour commentaryLive tour commentary in englishFully qualified local guideGuided tour of the Cannareggio and Castello districts
Hotel pick up and drop offFood and drinkThis tour does not include access to museums or attractionsOptional gratuities

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • 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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