Venice: Ghosts and Legends walking tour
This combined walking tour is the perfect way to discover Venice after dark. Divided into two parts, the first part of this special evening tour, you will wet your tastebuds and discover the delights of the original Venetian Aperitif. You will be accompanied to authentic taverns in the Rialto area, allowing you to taste Venetian delicacies and local wines. You will then continue your tour of Venice by night, visiting hidden corners and suggestive locations with tales of murder, mystery and unrequited love. An authentic walking tour covering areas of Venice that otherwise you might not have the courage to visit alone
Options
ENGLISH tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
What's included in Venice: Ghosts and Legends walking tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
Underneath her rich beauty Venice hides a wealth of dark secrets. Dive into a maze of ill-lit alleyways to discover another side of La Serenissima. Learn about the public executions in St Mark’s Square and the inhumane mental asylums on the lagoon islands.Hear lurid tales of courtesans, casinos and brothels and of course Casanova and 'the last kissing spot'. Shiver when you listen to a story of mysterious footprints, a headless body and a head seen floating in a canal.
Teatro La Fenice
Find out about the “Assassins Alleyway” and the murdered women dressed in white!Stumble on secret courtyards and architectural gems such as an impressive spiral staircase. Finally, learn the story of the ill-fated theatre, “La Fenice” and the mystery of the last fire.
Inclusions
- Live tour commentary in English
- 1 hour 30 min guided walking tour
- Local professional guide
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- This tour does not include access to museums or attractions
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the guide with the sign with your name on it.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 next to the post office. Look for the guide with the name of the tour on it It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually. Late arrivals, no shows, NO REFUND!
