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“It was really enjoyable and the tour guide had a lot of knowledge about all the items and rooms in the prison.”
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.
“It is somewhat interesting and the lady was very nice but not a good storyteller. The stories could be very fun and exciting if a storyteller gave the tour.”
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.
“Giulia was excellent. She was funny and knowledgeable about the history of Venice. You could feel that the whole group was very comfortable asking questions and chatting away with her. Her tour was a perfect blend of historical facts and myths/rumours/legends. Would highly recommend!”
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.
“Grace was our guide and she told many interesting stories and legends while showing us around the city of venice!”
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.
“Very interesting and informative. Creepy, too! We had a small problem with the tour and Viator quickly handled it.”
Explore Venice's dark side on a 1.5-hour ghost tour through hidden alleys, haunted landmarks, and intriguing legends. Perfect for curiosity seekers.
“Ana was an incredible guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and full of fascinating local stories. Her deep understanding of Venice’s history made the tour both educational and captivating. She taught us so much about the darker side of the city, blending historical facts with legends and…”
Experience Venice at night with a guided tour touching on iconic sights and hidden corners, offering a romantic, less crowded perspective for $89.
“Our guide Valerio was fantastic - knowledgeable, captivating story-teller, attentive and very helpful! Enjoyed every moment of the 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.
“Such a unique and fun tour. Wonderful way to find out the not so pleasant side of Venice. Our host was so knowledgeable and we learnt so much. Very leisurely paced too. Definitely recommend”
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.
“Grace or Grazia was a fantastic guide for our night tour of Dodge’s Palace and St Mark’s basilica. We enjoyed our private tour and with very few other groups visiting at the same time we were able to take our time and truly soak in…”
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 enjoyed a beautiful and comfortable cruise with great ambience. I especially enjoyed the blankets provided since it does get cooler at night”
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.
“Awesome small group tour to see the night lighting of the basilica. Paola was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. This was well worth the time and cost. Highly recommend!”
Explore Venice after dark with this ghost-themed walking tour. Discover legends, hidden stories, and quieter streets for an authentic evening experience.
“Cool night walking tour around emblematic places. The ghost stories were interesting ghost stories. I had some wow'es! The tour guide knows her narrative, but I missed some answers about Venice History. She speaks good English too.”
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.