Venice: Ghosts and Legends Walking Tour with Authentic Venetian Aperitif Experience
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5 Ratings
Venezia
Embark on a thrilling walking tour of Venice after dark, exploring hidden corners and uncovering the city's ghostly legends. Indulge in an authentic Venetian Aperitif experience along the way.
Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mercati di Rialto - The tour starts with a short introduction surrounding the area of Rialto, and just why it is one of the most famous markets in Europe.
    During the tour you will be taken to hidden bars, that are found off the beaten track. Meander with the locals, embrace their culture, whilst enjoying local wines and discovering the endless selection of cicchetti on offer.
    During the tour you will visit three popular bars (bacari) and will taste a glass of wine and a choice of cicchetti in each one.

  • Cannaregio - The second part of the evening tour starts by taking you into the Castello area, you will discover anecdotes of Venetian Doges, noblemen and unrequited love, learn about the ghostly sounds to be heard outside of the Malibran theatre and tales of tragic deaths, whilst strolling through the darkened alleys.

What's Included
  • Wine tasting and typical cicchetti in 2 Venetian bacari
  • Guided walking tour of the Rialto area
  • Guided walking tour of Cannareggio and Castello districts
  • Live tour commentary in multiple languages (English, French, German, Spanish)
What's Not Included
  • Optional gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Extra food and drinks
Additional Information

This combination tour is an ideal choice for exploring Venice when it’s set against the dark sky. Split into two, the initial segment of this unique nighttime tour lets you stir your palate and familiarize yourself with the unique Venetian Aperitif. You’ll be guided to bona fide taverns in the Rialto region, allowing you to enjoy distinctive Venetian delicacies and indigenous wines. Following this, you’ll proceed with your exploration of Venice under the moonlight, taking in offbeat spots and evocative locales steeped in tales of homicide, enigma, and unreciprocated affection. This genuine stroll covers parts of Venice that you may hesitate to tour alone otherwise.

  • Children’s drink are not included and will be paid directly by the client
  • The first part of the tour is not a restaurant tour but a standing tour, “drink & go”
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Location
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1258
Calle larga de l'Ascension
15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension 1258 - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on the wooden kiosk and the turive assistant.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jacquih05042013
Jun 1, 2022
A tour of two halves - You start with the bar hop, with people who may only be booked on to that part of the tour. You will visit two bars, and have a small glass of wine and 1 cicchetti in each. I do feel for the price there should have been a little more to eat. You then return to the meeting point to pick up anyone who is booked onto the ghost part of the tour (and drop off anyone who isn't). The second part is a lot 9f walking, so wear comfy shoes. Found some interesting parts of Venice I hadn't come across before. Our guide was knowledgeable and there was a lot of information, not just about ghosts.
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Sarahb98115
May 24, 2022
Skip the Bar Hop but DO the Ghost & Legends tour - I would have rated this tour higher, but the Bar Hop portion was a little disappointing. The guide was difficult to hear and the tour could have been more organized and fun. The Ghost & Legends portion of the tour was a lot of fun! The guide for this tour was fun, informative and friendly. I was really engaged with her stories and learned a lot of great facts about Venice while walking the city at night.
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Dean
May 2, 2023
First part dreadful but picked up with the second part. - The first part of the tour, the bar hop, was truly a disappointment. Although our guide was pleasant, He didn't give any interesting commentary. Talked about football and his girlfriend more and when asked any questions about venice, didn't seem too knowledgeable. Visited 2 bars and although advertised as mix with the locals and enjoy their culture, we weren't even allowed in and had to wait outside while he went in to get a small drink each, basically a shot of wine. Was advertised as enjoy local wines but at both bars we were given the same drink and the tour was over in 40 minutes. The second part, The ghosts and legends tour was better and very interesting but overall the whole thing was done in 2 hours although it says 3h 45 mins. All in all, not worth the money. Maybe just do the second part of the tour.
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Buffy_t
Oct 12, 2022
Very Rushed Not Well Organized - What this doesn’t tell you is that it’s not a ghost and legends pub crawl!! Nope it’s a wine food tour and then a ghost and legends tour. After waiting 15 minutes past when we were supposed to start, our first tour guide was talking all about food and wines so we were a bit confused. I asked if this was ghost and legends pub crawl and was told No. Then I asked her to wait while I verify the tour and she actually left us!! Luckily (So I thought at that point) there was another tour we were able to become a part of. The tour guide was nice but because they started late waiting for people who never show up…. He basically ran us through the streets. We got to the first bar and spent 7 yes 7 minutes there. Rush off to the next where we spent about 10 minutes. We then need to sprint the streets back to the starting point, where everyone for the ghost tour was now waiting on us. At least the ghost and legends portion of this was OK. More a Venice history lesson then really anything to do with ghost and legends. The Baker Boy is the really only “ghost story” you get.
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Laura_s
Sep 22, 2018
Don’t do it - The worst. We checked in 15 minutes prior to the 6 pm departure as we were told to do. We went to the restroom and when we returned there were 4 others people looking for the guide but she had left! At least 5 minutes early. We were unable to find her or the rest of the group nor able to reach anyone at the number given. We will be disputing the charges
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