Venice Night Tour: Ghosts, Legends & Hidden Mysteries

Highlights

• Guided tour of Cannaregio and Castello districts
• Tales of Venetian ghosts and mysteries
• Fully qualified local guide and personal audio system

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Campo San Bartolomeo

   30min

   Starting in campo San Bartolomeo this atmospheric walking tour will allow you to discover the hidden corners of Venice, away from the crowds, accompanied by tales of mystery, murder and superstition. A qualified guide will walk you through the winding streets, eerie squares and suggestive locations, telling secrets of Venice gone by and tales of the unexpected.

2. 2

   Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

   30min

   The tour starts with a hidden square, off of the beaten track, where tales of murder and mystery accompany this evening experience of Venice. Walking through the Castello area, you will discover anecdotes of Venetian Doges, noblemen and unrequited love, learn about the ghostly sounds to be heard outside of the Malibran theatre and tales of tragic deaths, whilst strolling through the darkened alleys. Heading over to campo SS Giovanni and Paolo, learn the story behind the graffitti on one of the most famous buildings in Venice, and then stroll along the windy and foreboding Fondamenta Nuova, located opposite the cemetary, and discover the story of the unburied child that is said to still be seen in the murkey lagoon.

3. 3

   Cannaregio

   30min

   An authentic walking tour covering areas of Venice after dark, hidden squares and darkened alleys, that otherwise you might not have the courage to visit. The tour concludes in the Cannaregio area, and the guide will be able to provide you with directions on how best to return to your preferred destination.

Before you go

Location