Venice by night is a place of romance and mystery – and the ghosts of the past!
This ghost walking tour takes you on a journey through the hidden Venice, and tells the tale of six intriguing ghost stories that will bring a chill to the night’s air!

In addition to hearing ghost stories and legends, you’ll hear little-known facts about Venice and its history, and visit tucked-away backstreets well off the beaten track.

Highlights

• 1.5-hour Venice by night ghost walking tour
• Hear six ghost stories, legends and little-known facts about Venice
• Leave the tourist path to explore the backstreets of hidden Venice
• Architectural gems, including the Bovolo spiral staircase
• Entertaining and informative commentary from your expert English-speaking guide

What You Can Expect

Your adventure starts at the Rialto Bridge, from where you’ll descend into the labyrinth of Venice, crossing sleeping canals and abandoned squares. In fact it will feel as if you have Venice to yourself, as the only sounds you’ll hear will be the echoes of distant footsteps.

In between the ghost stories, you’ll hear gruesome tales from Venice’s past as you take a stroll along the narrow alleyway called the street of the Assassins, and learn of the murders that have taken place there. You’ll also explore a secret passageway, one of the few surviving that were used by the inhabitants of palaces to flee from the authorities (subject to water levels).

The walking tour also highlights architectural gems and follies lost in the backstreets of Venice, including the delightful Bovolo staircase built for a wealthy Venetian at a time when many Venetians still traveled around the city on horseback. The elaborate spiral staircase enabled the wealthy nobleman to ride his horse up to his private apartments within his palace.

After following a winding route through Venice’s labyrinth of backstreets, the tour finishes near the Rialto Bridge, where you’ll enjoy a fine view of the main bridge over the Grand Canal.

Details

Inclusions

• Professional guide

Exclusions

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drink, unless specified

Additional info

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
• This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Schedule

Departure point

Top center of the Rialto Bridge

Departure time

Summer time – 7:00pm
Winter time – 5:00pm

Duration

90 minutes (approx.)

Return details

Concludes in the vicinity of Rialto bridge