Venice
The after-dark walks: plague doctors, drowned bells and alleys that gaslight you on purpose. Once the day-trippers catch their trains, Venice empties into shadow and the legends walk well.
Explore Venice's historic prisons with a guided tour through dark cells, secret passages, and tales of Casanova’s jailbreak for a unique historical experience.
Most Popular“We had entry only tickets, so no guide. But the exhibition is chillingly excellent.”
Explore Venice at night with this 1.5-hour guided tour of haunted alleys, legends, and mysterious sites, ideal for lovers of spooky stories and local lore.
“My son and I did this tour our first evening in Venice. It was a great start to our time there and a good overview of some of the history of Venice.”
Explore Venice's dark past with this 1.5-hour sunset tour through San Polo, uncovering crime stories, legends, and hidden secrets with a lively guide.
“Julia was an absolutely exceptional guide. The content was incredibly interesting and she was thoroughly engaging. She really cared about the group as a whole and made sure she didn't lose anyone! Would 100% recommend to anyone who wants an alternative/creepy history of Venice with…”
Explore Venice's dark past on this 1.5-hour ghost tour through Rialto and San Marco Square, with engaging stories and expert guides at $31 per person.
“Our guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Our family enjoyed all the stories that were shared.”
Discover Venice's haunted corners and legend-filled streets on a 1.5-hour evening walking tour, led by expert guides through Castello and Cannaregio.
“It was a fun lighthearted tour of Venice. Our guide was historically well informed about the city. The tour was supposed to be in English but she agreed to change it to Spanish because of the nationality of the group so, thank you, it was…”
Discover the chilling history of Venice's old prisons with this guided tour, featuring original torture tools, prison cells, and stories of infamous prisoners.
“The guide was well informed and spent loads of time explaining the museum and sharing her knowledge of the prison and the history of prisons”
Explore Venice's dark side on a 1.5-hour ghost tour through hidden alleys, haunted landmarks, and intriguing legends. Perfect for curiosity seekers.
“Amazing way to see Venice, especially to see things you wouldn’t know were there. Our guide was amazing and knowledgeable, very funny even when talking about the dark past of Venice. Highly recommend.”
Experience Venice at night with a guided tour touching on iconic sights and hidden corners, offering a romantic, less crowded perspective for $89.
“Excellent tour. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Interesting to experience the quiet out of way areas. I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Experience Venice at night on a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise with live saxophone music, stunning skyline views, and a complimentary drink.
“Absolutely loved this experience. Easy to find and staff was friendly. Drinks were tasty and the views were amazing!! Would love to add the dinner option next time”
Discover Venice’s darker side with this evening ghost and legend walking tour through Castello and Cannaregio, featuring stories of mystery, murder, and hauntings.
“An enjoyable tour, interesting stories. Only complaint that it finished rather abruptly, just about an hour long.”
Experience Venice's iconic sights after hours with this private tour of Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, avoiding crowds and enjoying exclusive access.
“A special experience, with an amazing guide! We had a perfect visit with light crowds and a special chance to see the Basilica lit perfectly to showcase the mosaics. Martina was a warm welcome for our first experience in Venice and made sure we were…”
Discover Venice at night on a scenic 90-minute catamaran cruise with drinks, live jazz, and stunning views—perfect for relaxing and romantic evenings.
“We had a major storm blow through about an hour before our departure. We were there in time however the captain determined there was too much lightning in the area and cancelled the trip. We had to leave for Bellagio the next am so sorry…”
Experience Venice’s iconic St. Mark’s Basilica after hours with a small, intimate group. Enjoy stunning mosaics, crypts, and exclusive access for a truly memorable visit.
“This was an incredible experience away from the crowds and I highly recommend this over or in addition to a daytime tour. We also did the daytime tour and while we got to see more parts of the basilica (especially the brass horses and bridge…”
Explore Venice after dark with this ghost-themed walking tour. Discover legends, hidden stories, and quieter streets for an authentic evening experience.
“Fun tour. More legends than ghosts/hauntings. Only complaint was that our tour guide showed up at the meeting point a minute before the tour was scheduled to begin. Thought we were in the wrong spot. Then as soon as the tour finished she walked off,…”
Experience Venice from a unique perspective with a 2-hour night kayak tour, exploring hidden waterways and enjoying sunset views in an eco-friendly way.
“Mike was great- lots of interesting info, comfortable pace and just an all around great morning on the water.”
Streets of water, islands of glass and a palace built for a republic of merchants.