The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends

5.0
(6 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discover the supernatural side of Dorsoduro district learning about its legends and mysteries.Starting from Accademia Bridge you will be dropped in fantastic stories. Crossing The Bridge of Wonders,your guide will tell you the incredible legend of the 7 sisters who lived there.Then pass by San Trovaro Squero, where gondolas are usually built and repaired.Wrapped in the moonlight you will walk along the wonderful Zatter pavement which head to the Hospital for the Incurables which today hosts the Academy of Fine Arts. Let's find out the most mysterious and scaring building of the city, CA Dario, “the palace that kills”, hiding inside the truth about unpleasent events happened to the owners first owners who found death there!Last stop will be Santa Maria della Salute Church, whose dome is visible from all over the city located at Punta della Dogana, famous for its singular pointed shape that reminds the bow of ships and from where you can enjoy one of the most amazing views of the City.

What's Included

pick up from designed meeting point
English Speaking Local guide
gratuities (optional)
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point is next to the white statue in the square

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    While crossing the “Ponte delle Meraviglie”, The Bridge of Wonders,very close to the Academia Galleries , your guide will tell you the incredible legend of the 7 sisters who lived here long time ago

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The classic wooden shipyard where gondolas were built and repaired .

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Wrapped in the moonlight you will walk along the wonderful Zattere pavement which head to Hospital for the Incurable, built to give hospitality to people suffering from what was then called the French disease: syphilis, today it hosts the Academy of Fine Arts.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    “the palace that kills”, currently closed to the public, which hold too many unpleasent events of his first owner and all the ones who came after him and found death!

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Last stop will be Santa Maria della Salute chuch, considered one of the most beautiful churches of the City whose dome is visible from all over the city

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Famous for its singular pointed shape that reminds the bow of ships and from where you can enjoy one of the most amazing views of the City.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
Supplied by Private Tours of Venice

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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