Venice Ghost Stories, Legends and Anecdotes Tour

3.9
(846 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Venice by night is steeped in mystery and the ghosts of the past! This 1.5-hour evening Legends and Anecdotes walking tour takes you on a journey to the city’s hidden corners, with an expert guide who recounts some anecdotes, stories and other legends as you walk. Recoil at gruesome facts about Biasio, the child-killing butcher of Venice; see from outside the beautiful and reputedly haunted Bovolo staircase; and hear strange and sinister tales about Venice.

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide
Small Group tour with max 20 people or fewer
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Campo San Bartolomeo near the statue in the middle of the square. The guide will be holding a sign with the name of the tour and the company name AVVENTURE BELLISSIME written on it. Are you delayed? Call immediately +39-3400502444

End point

The tour will finish nearby Hotel Splendid area

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Here's where you'll meet you ghost and legends guide in the middle of the square by the statue.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Discover the amazing architecture of Contarini Palace with its spiral staricase known as "Bovolo" (Venetian word that means snails) and elarn about its legend.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Many ghost stories refers to palaces, some of them now converted in hotels and our guide will entertain you with many stories and anecdotes related to people that have lived in here.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We go down this small alley, called Rio' Tera' degli Assassini (the street of the murderers), perfect setting for the many "scary" stories that took place in this secret corner of Venice.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Stop by this hidden away little square where the guide will narrate some truesome stories about a butcher family that lived here.....

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Stop by a famous hotel where many weird things and facts happened long ago; the guide will entertain you with the ghosts of the past that are still present here.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    stop by a casino of venice, where ladies and gentlemens would hide away to entertain themselves and via secret doors would escape from indicrete eyes. Your guide will entertain with nice metropolitan lengeds of the past.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Your tour will end in the vicinity of the Rialto bridge.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. Please make sure to check your email prior departure.
  • During high water, the tour will take place, but it might happen we have to partly adapt the tour to the weather conditions.
  • Please wear comfortable footwear as this tour involves walking.
Supplied by Avventure Bellissime

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Tags

Walking Tours
Night Tours
Ghost Tours
Viator Plus
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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