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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.

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

“The legends and ghost stories weren’t the best, also advertised as running 105 minutes when in fact it was closer to 75 minutes long?? On the plus side some interesting facts on Venice’s history.”

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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

“My family and I found this tour entertaining. Some of the devices and practices of older days might be useful to reduce crime today. Others were a bit to inhumane for me.”

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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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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

“Good tour guide. Interesting stories about the darker side of Venice history. We got to see the home of Marco Polo and the miracle church.”

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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

“Guide Francesca was particularly good with the children. Very interesting tour. Basilica very moving. Stories excellent. Would definitely recommend.”

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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

“Wonderful way to spend a few hours after enjoying Venice. My wife and I booked this last minute and we were very glad we did. The boat ride at night was a great experience and a very relaxing end to the day. The crew on…”

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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

“Good value...other reviews here seemed disappointed that there were no ghosts, but the stories and legends involve apparitions and visions...I think they were well spooky and just fine. Our guide communicated in English well and was very enthusiastic ...nobody in my group was disappointed”

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