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
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Venice ghost walking tourPhoto of the house that Marco Polo was born is - 16th CenturyPhoto by: Jocelyn Grace G11 2010 -
Ghost Walk 1courtyard where we were told the story of the little boy murdered here,and how in Winter his footprints appear in the ...Photo by: lisa rAustralia, 08 2011 -
One of the tour stopsInteresting stopPhoto by: Nancy S04 2011 -
One of the tour stopsTour guide and groupPhoto by: Nancy S04 2011 -
DSC01334Front of a Old 16th Century TheatrePhoto by: Jocelyn Grace G11 2010 -
DSC01333Venice on the way to the Ghost Walking Tour.Photo by: Jocelyn Grace G11 2010 -
orbs at PalazzoStange orb shapes capured at palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. Taken on Venice ghost walk. We only notieced these when we ...Photo by: Cornelius B11 2009 -
Ghost WalkGathering for Ghost Walk.Photo by: Cornelius B11 2009 -
Ghost walk gatheringA gathering near the realto Bridge under moonlight. There is a strange shape in the darkness.Photo by: Cornelius B11 2009 -
One of the many court yardsNice little court yard with vines growing on the walls.Photo by: Karylyn PUSA, 09 2009 -
Beautiful buildingThese beautiful buildings are every wherePhoto by: Karylyn PUSA, 09 2009 -
Venice's Leaning TowerWe looked for this the next day and for the life of us, we could not find it.Photo by: Karylyn PUSA, 09 2009 -
Small little AlleySome of the alleys were smaller than this one.Photo by: Karylyn PUSA, 09 2009 -
VeniceRialto BridgePhoto by: Krishnan VaitheeswaranAustralia, 10 2008 -
Useful Information
Original Venice Ghost Walking Tour
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.
Reviewed by Matt, USA, May 2013
Lots of fun exploring the back alleys of Venice.
Reviewed by Ken K, April 2013
The Venice Ghost Walking Tour was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. It was a cold, windy, rainy night which sort of added to the ghostly, creepy ambiance of the tour. The meeting place was easily found and the tour guide was punctual and very animated. She was full of stories and information; her English was excellent and her stories kept us all interested, especially our 11 and 14 year old sons. Some of the stories were grisly but very entertaining; lots of historical tidbits and lots of walking around. We would all highly recommend this tour and were all glad that we did it!!
