Venice: Ghosts & Murders - Mysterious Tales of San Marco Area
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Venice, Italy
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go beyond typical sightseeing and uncover Venice’s darker side without missing the stories hidden in plain sight. This guided experience brings the city’s eerie past to life, leading you through atmospheric streets while sharing chilling legends and lesser-known histories. Explore iconic locations from a new perspective and enjoy a more immersive, story-driven way to experience Venice.
- Uncover Venice's the chilling stories
- Marco Polo’s House and Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo visits spotlight haunted landmarks
- An expert guide leads the way
- Small-group experience capped at 10 people ensures an intimate atmosphere
What's Included
- Top rated, licensed, Venetian Tour Guide
- 1.5 hour walking tour in the centre of Venice
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Campo S. Bortolomio, 5310, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
The guide will be waiting for you just outside the FARMACIA in Campo San Bartolomio. https://maps.app.goo.gl/NRCRKF2Ba3PzfBcE6
End point
- St. Mark's SquarePiazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Itinerary
1
Casa di Marco Polo
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Venice
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Piazza San Marco
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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The guide failed to show up. I reached out to the provider via phone but didn’t get a response. Reached out to Viator for help and they tried to contact the provider to no avail. The provider subsequently called and advised the guide was sick and offered to reschedule later in the day but that did not work with our schedule. Viator refunded me shortly there after.
I gave this event a one star only because the guide did not show up. However, the provider and Viator did respond and try to make things right. Had I been able to go on this tour at a later time I would have and if given the opportunity to take this tour in the future, I would.
Very interesting facts and a great walk around Venice! Our tour guide Flavia was personable and friendly and you can tell she really knows her information.
Anna was so great and loves sharing her hometown with visitors. Got to see another side of Venice and hear local folklore. Way more than just spooky stories.
We loved this tour, and our tour guide Anna was FANTASTIC - great stories and a warm and charming guide - it was a great way to see some of the lesser known areas and hear about the history and folklore
It was so interesting to learn about the legends of venice. The guide was very kind and she recommended me places for dinner. Was very nice.
Great stories and a bit of history too! Serena was a super guide, a local raised in the area, so she knew a lot of history of the area.
This was SUCH a fun tour. Anna was energetic, engaging, and so wonderful with our kids. We only met Anna the last night of our trip, or we would have tried to get her as our tour guide for the entire trip! The tour was not at all scary and would be fine for all ages. I would absolutely recommend!
This ghost tour was perfect. Anna was our guide, and she was great. She made the tour very interesting and is a great storyteller. We had children with us, ages 10-12, which worked well. The stories were interesting and mysterious, without being too terrifying. It was a great way to see Venice. She also gave great restaurant and glass blowing recommendations. This is a tour you must do!
Claudia was our tour guide and she was AMAZING. She was the most engaging haunted tour guide I have ever had and would go on all of her tours if I still were in Venice. She is a fantastic storyteller and was fun to talk to and banter with. She painted a vivid picture when sharing all of the haunted tales. On top of that, she and her business partners did / do all the research for their tours. Impressive! Highly recommend.
Experienced & friendly guide. Got to see many back alleyways & courtyards that we would never have seen
Annalisa was a fantastic guide and this was a thoroughly enjoyable tour. Being a genuine Venetian, Annalisa was not only able to take us away from the tourist hotspots and through many of the lesser-used, lesser-known back alleys and side streets, but she was able to give recommendations and insights and answer questions as we walked, all in addition to the stories she was focused on as part of the tour itself. This makes for a really authentic experience and is why we always book a ghost tour when visiting new cities - these tours can be hit and miss, but I can definitely recommend Annalisa's!
I was really impressed by Annalisa’s tour. I learned so many new stories and tales about the things that took place in Venice so many years ago. She took us into lots of small nooks and crannies throughout the city that we would have never thought to go. The history and events surrounding Marco Polo was also mouth dropping! I’ll remember to ring the bells iin Venice when I pass over the bridges upon my return!!
Analisa was a great tour guide with such fun stories and recommendations! It was amazing to see a different side of the city that isn’t usually shown on tours. (P.S. apologies if her name is spelled wrong!)
Anna was fab - we laughed, we ‘wow-ed’ and we learned loads. Was a brilliant experience for the two adults and 12 year old in our party. Highly recommend, my son’s very favourite thing we’ve done in Venice so far!
Ghosts and murder yours are something we always look for when we travel. It was fun and extremely interesting. Anna made it perfect. She was amazing and has a great personality and passion for what she does. The thunderstorm weather added to the tour too. Highly recommended thank you
Claudia did an amazing job. She provided great stories as we walked around Venice. Claudia is very knowledgeable and went the extra step to provide great dinner recommendations to us.
I chose this tour so I can have opportunity to explore Venice during night time but it was till bright during the tour. The ghost stories are ok. I think it would’ve been better if the tour took place after the sun down.
Annalise was fantastic and the stories were well told. It was great to see and hear about Venice from a true Venetian. Highly recommend but be prepared for walking and steps. The hidden places had fantastic views and not crowded with tourists
Out tour guide was amazing story teller. She did such a wonderful job and really impressed the whole family!
Anna was a great guide! She gave us both local lore and legends while also giving general city history which was helpful in giving more perspective to Venice. While we heard spooky stories she kept between the stories light, which is great for people traveling with partners who don’t want a super grim and dark tour.
Expect a nice evening stroll about 1.5 miles in total over 90 minutes. Valentina told us 6 special legends/ghost stories. She also provided cultural insights, and is an engaging story teller! She is Venetian and very passionate about sharing the areas history.
Tour guide was very sweet and communicated very well, was helpful and funny…but the tour is more of history and explanation of venice architecture than its is a ghost tour.
Anna was an amazing guide. Her local perspective of the city’s history and legends is remarkable. She offered information and suggestions for the remainder of our time in Venice. Highly recommend!
Gory stories, great information and way more educational than we imagines. Genuinely enthusiastic host and leader. Nicely paced and lots of great sites and stories. You'll enjoy the information you won't hear on a normal tour.
Excellent tour! Everyone in my film from my 21 year old son to my 10 year old daughter loved the experience.
Our guide Annalisa was fun, engaging and passionate about her job! This tour was our favorite tour while staying in Venice. It was a fun walk - rich with history!
My group thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Flavia was super nice and engaging. She walked and an easy pace and showed us out of the way places with interesting historical lore. If you’d like to stroll the streets of Venice at night while being entertained, I highly recommend this activity.
We chose to take this tour on our first visit and, our first night in Venice. Serena was our fabulous local tour guide who had a great way of sharing information and engaging historical stories about people and the places that we visited. We were the only 2 travellers for this tour that night and so recognize that we were fortunate to have a more personalized experience. Serena took us to areas that we would not otherwise have seen and this actually helped us to feel more confident in later exploring the city independently. She also provided us with very helpful information about the city including how to navigate our way around Venice using the vaporettos. Overall, this was a highly memorable way for us to begin our stay in Venice. Thank you Serena! We would highly recommend both this tour guide and this tour as one to prioritize when visiting Venice.
Ana is so fun and funny! Her storytelling was also pretty great. I've done about 10 ghost tours across the US and this was easily top two
Was a great tour and our guide Annalisa was a fantastic storyteller. Was a nice break from a typical “museum” tour. Highly recommend!!!!
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