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Venice Ghost Stories, Legends and Anecdotes Tour

795 Reviews 3.96 out of 5 stars Based on 795 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Venice, Italy

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

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

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

Meeting point

Campo San Bortolomio
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Mercerie
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

The tour will finish nearby Hotel Splendid area

What To Expect

Campo San Bartolomeo

Here's where you'll meet you ghost and legends guide in the middle of the square by the statue.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Scala Contarini del Bovolo

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

Riva del Carbon

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rio Tera' dei Assassini (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.
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Campo San Beneto

Stop by this hidden away little square where the guide will narrate some truesome stories about a butcher family that lived here.....
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte di Rialto

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sotoportego e Corte Nova

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte di Rialto

Your tour will end in the vicinity of the Rialto bridge.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • 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.
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice Ghost Stories, Legends and Anecdotes Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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3.96
795 reviews

Average 3.96 out of 5 stars based on 795 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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

Additional Info

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  • 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.
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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