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15 Best Venice Night & Ghost Tours

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.

1.Venice: Lords of the Night Prisons Palace Cells & Tortures

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★ 4.0

“My husband and I were shown around by a lovely young man, a university Criminology student. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, as well as professional and approachable. If you enjoy unusual history, we would definitely recommend it!”

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5.Venice: The Ghost & Legends Walking Tour

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.

★ 4.0

“As it was my second day in venice. This tour showed me much more to this city than the standard sights. A little spooky and maybe dark history of the city have a nice touch. 10/10.”

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6.Lords of the Night Prisons Palace: Cells & Torture Tools Visit

Discover the chilling history of Venice's old prisons with this guided tour, featuring original torture tools, prison cells, and stories of infamous prisoners.

★ 4.0

“Very good tour’s just be at pick up location on time and you will be fine, sometimes location dose not seem correct but someone will be there to meet you”

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7.Venice: Legends, Anecdotes and Ghost Stories Walking Tour

Explore Venice's dark side on a 1.5-hour ghost tour through hidden alleys, haunted landmarks, and intriguing legends. Perfect for curiosity seekers.

★ 4.1

“Our tour was expertly conducted with just the right balance of spooky anecdotes and historical information. I’d highly recommend this experience to any visitors.”

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8.Venice by Night: Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour

Experience Venice at night with a guided tour touching on iconic sights and hidden corners, offering a romantic, less crowded perspective for $89.

★ 5.0

“Extremely knowledgeable. Hands down the best thing we did in Venice. Highly recommend, especially if you want to experience the hidden gems.”

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10.Venice Ghost & Legends Walking City Tour

Discover Venice’s darker side with this evening ghost and legend walking tour through Castello and Cannaregio, featuring stories of mystery, murder, and hauntings.

★ 3.5

“As a solo traveller, it was nice to experience Venice at night and feel safe in a group. I felt sorry for the guide. Viator allowed too many people to book on to the trip and some people had to be turned away, even though…”

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11.Private Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica After Hours Night Tour

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.

★ 5.0

“This by far is one of the best tours we have booked in our travels to Europe. Nico our tour guide made the experience that much more enjoyable. Extremely knowledgeable young man. Never felt rushed and took his time explaining all the little details that…”

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12.Venice by Night Catamaran Cruise

Discover Venice at night on a scenic 90-minute catamaran cruise with drinks, live jazz, and stunning views—perfect for relaxing and romantic evenings.

★ 5.0

“Kudos to this tour. Fun and delightful journey on the waterway of Venice. Captures a special beauty at night. The highlight of the voyage is the saxophonist who embraces the music prereflectively. Danced away the night. Easy to access! Worth every dollar!”

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14.Ghosts of Venice – Discovering the Unknown

Explore Venice after dark with this ghost-themed walking tour. Discover legends, hidden stories, and quieter streets for an authentic evening experience.

★ 3.0

“Such a fun and unique tour! The stories were great and our guide was very engaging and filled with passion! Would recommend to anyone looking for something a little different but still wanting to learn about Venice.”

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15.2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset

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.

★ 5.0

“A very unique experience. It’s interesting to be in control of your own craft in the canals. The guides are super knowledgeable and tell you all about the history of Venice and point out unique buildings and features you might otherwise overlook like secluded palaces…”

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