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As night falls on Venice and the crowds disappear, discover the city’s darkest secrets on this devilishly entertaining ghost tour. Wander through narrow passageways and past the blackened, vacant canals to uncover Venice’s haunted history. Listen to your ghost-hunter guide spin tales about the sinister deeds and tragic ends of the figures who once walked the streets—some of whom are believed to still wander as restless spirits.

After the sun has set and the tourist crowds have departed, the mysterious side of Venice becomes apparent. Discover the myths and hauntings surrounding the popular city on a 90-minute ghost tour. Follow your guide through deserted squares, down quiet alleyways, and into the past. Learn about local legends, unexplained events, and of course, ghost stories that have been passed down through generations.

Learn about Venice’s murders, mysteries, superstitions, and ghosts on this exciting evening tour. Wandering around Venice’s maze of cobblestoned alleyways at night can make it easy to get lost, but you won’t have to worry, as your guide will lead the way. Get your bearings of the city as you hear about tales of the unexpected. It’s a fun way to explore the Cannaregio and Castello districts while being entertained with Venice’s ghost stories.

Explore a side of Venice many visitors never see with this exclusive secret itineraries tour through the notorious 16th-century prisons in St. Mark's Square. Venture into the cells and torture chambers where the Venetian Republic's feared Lords of the Night would exact justice and see graffiti scratched into the walls by prisoners centuries ago, plus learn how Casanova was able to escape from the impenetrable 'Piombi' jail.

Calling all Donna Leon fans! Celebrate the popular crime series set in Venice with this exclusive tour that delves into the world of Commissario Brunetti, star of the novels and television shows. Follow your guide to see locations featured in the stories, including the iconic “questura”, or police headquarters. Learn new facts and trivia about the author and her books and enjoy a unique perspective on the “Floating City”.

Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

Book a shared Venice Link arrival transfer from Marco Polo Airport to your Venice hotel, and enjoy a stress-free start to your trip. It’s a simple, cost-effective boat transfer that’s available through the week.

Start your stay in Venice the easy and stylish way with a private water taxi transfer from Marco Polo Airport to your Venice hotel. A representative will greet you at the airport arrival terminal and escort you to a waiting private motorboat. Then, sit back and relax as you speed past the spectacular scenery of the Venetian Lagoon and canals in your comfortable, private ride.

Experience Venice in the most Venetian way possible: via a shared gondola ride while being serenaded. Choose between an afternoon or evening ride and then hop on the six-person gondola by a gondolier who is clad in traditional garb. Then begin the ride, as part of a group of eight different gondolas, with a singer aboard one of the boats. In addition to the song being sun to you, enjoy the sites of Venice's main landmarks, including the grand Canal and Palazzo Barberino.

Enjoy a stress-free finish to your Venice vacation with this shared departure transfer from your hotel in central Venice or Venice Lido to Marco Polo Airport. Pick one of 11 departure points most convenient to your hotel, and then hop aboard a waiting water taxi at your scheduled time. Sit back and enjoy the ride as you cruise by spectacular Venetian scenery on your way to the airport.

See the wonders of Venice's St. Mark's Basilica without the crowds during this after-hours, small-group tour. Learn about the basilica's famed mosaics from your guide and explore the crypt below the church to see where St. Mark's remains are said to lie. Upgrade to see the Doge's Palace after the basilica and wander the former home of the Venetian Republic's government.

An excellent food tour of Venice around the wine bars and a ghost tour Venice of Venetian myths and legends.. let’s discover the hidden Venice! Combine a gastronomic journey and a walking tour. You will try fine wines and tasty finger food, followed by a fascinating ghost in Venice, Italy of the legends and mysteries of Venice. The Venice food walking tour begins with one of the best cocktails in Venice and continues with three typical Venetian wine bars where you can have the delicious Cicchetti - crostini, meatballs and other small typical Venetian cuisine - and take part in three different wine tasting in Venice.

Thousands of films have been set in Venice, a magnificent backdrop for everything from Hollywood blockbusters to independent documentaries. With this tour, satisfy your inner movie buff by visiting corners of the city that have been used as locations for classics from "Othello" (1952) to "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989). Take in sumptuous palaces, quiet squares, and hidden churches and learn about their roles in the history of cinema.

When the sun sets in Venice, discover the ancient legends and ghost stories that haunt the city on an evening walking tour. Escape the crowded places and follow a guide through the backstreets of the historic Rialto, Cannaregio, and Castello districts as you uncover the mysteries of the past. It’s a safe way to explore Venice at night without getting lost and to see illuminated squares, canals, and palaces that most tourists miss.

This tour has it all. You’ll make the most of your evening in Venice by tasting local delicacies, trying wine, and going on a Ghost & Legend walking tour. With so many bars and restaurants in Venice, it can be easy to choose a tourist trap instead of somewhere local and authentic to eat. On this tour, you’ll visit several hidden local bars where you’ll try regional wines and delicious local delicacies. You’ll then hear about the ghosts and legends of Venice as you explore darkened alleyways with your guide.

Hear spooky stories about Venice on a ghost walking tour among the back streets and canals of Castello and Cannaregio. You'll discover hidden gardens, churches of miracles, and assassins' dens with your guide, who reveals the secrets of the past on this evening tour.

A fascinating Venice by night tour discovering the abundant amount of secrets hidden within Venice, during which you will immerse yourself in the unreal and ancient atmosphere that pervades this beautiful city after dark. You will be lead through off the beaten track streets with your expert guide and be enlightened with ancient legends, ghost stories, unsolved enigmas, fascinating mysteries, and local hearsay about the history of the floating city. Venice is indeed known for being the most romantic of the romantic cities, but after dark, the romance factor suddenly dissolves to leave room to mystery and melancholy: Venice is a city with a long history behind it and, inevitably, that history contains a few skeletons and secrets. The city’s darker side might leave you feeling a bit shaken, if you feel more comfortable in hiding away from the many ghosts you’ll meet during this tour, you are welcome to wear your own Venetian carnival mask!

Take to the water and experience the magic of Venice at sunset on this sightseeing cruise. With a refreshing a glass of spritz in hand, glide along the pretty canals of Venice with your guide and soak up beautiful city views from the water. Watch the reflections of the colorful facades dancing on the waves, and enjoy a prime location from which to watch the sun set over the city.

Venice geeks and comic book buffs won't want to miss this fascinating tour, centered on the adventures of the great Venetian comic book artist Hugo Pratt's Fable of Venice book. Follow in the footsteps of the mysterious Corto Maltese through a mysterious landscape of secret places that straddles the divide between fantasy and reality and get an insight into this magical city few travelers ever find. Numbers are capped at eight, ensuring an intimate adventure.

Experience Venice from the water and marvel at its spectacular mansions aboard a traditional gondola. Get carried away by this ancient mode of transportation as a professional gondolier rows you along the romantic waterways. Get breathtaking views of the city at every step of the way. An expert guide will take you through the Venetian streets, where you will discover the local Venetian 'bacari' (bars) and sample 'cicchetti' (snacks) which are specialties of the Venetian cuisine. This fascinating itinerary will let you get to know a Venice enchanted by the lights and its unforgettable colors including 2 different types of cicchetti and a tasting of 2 different types of locally produced Venetian wines. The itinerary may change as you wish to avoid the tourist streets to let you feel the intimate and peaceful atmosphere of the city. The walk will be in the Rialto, Cannaregio and Castello district areas.

Take a sit and enjoy the comfort of a not crowded gondola: a 4 seated gondola, so you will really enjoy your ride and the relaxing quiet of Venetian canals without worrying. On this enchanting and relaxing way to enjoy the sights, charm, and beauty of Venice, you’ll admire elegant canal-side palaces, unique bridges, and the magic atmosphere that you’ll only find here. The second part of the tour will take you along an unusual walk. We all know how a city can completely change during day and night. This is particularly true in Venice, where a new, charming city seems to reveal once the sun goes down and the crowds leave as well. Interesting tales and stories about Venice's present and past will accompany our walk throughout the night of Venice. Please note that after the gondola ride you will have approx 1 hour break.

Take a cinematic stroll through one of the world’s most photogenic cities on a private, 3-hour tour of Venice’s famous filming locations. See the real-life palaces, squares and streets immortalized in films like ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,’ ‘Everyone Says I Love You,’  ‘The Merchant of Venice,’ ‘Casanova’ and ‘The Tourist.’ See the city through a filmmaker’s lens as you walk in the footsteps of famous movie stars and hear production set anecdotes.

Have an evening of Venetian food, ghosts, and legends with this small-group walking tour. After visiting the Rialto Bridge area, you’ll check out some Venetian bacari, the traditional wine taverns that are loved by the locals. Indulge in ombra and cicchetti (small glasses of wine and snacks), and then head to Castello and Cannaregio to uncover the ghosts that lurk around the neighborhoods’ history-steeped corners. Numbers are limited to just 15 people for a small-group tour.

Accompanied by a local escort, take a walk in Venice in search of Commissario Brunetti's places. In Donna Leon's novels, Commissioner Guido Brunetti lives in the San Polo district, not far from the church of the same name, on the top floor of a palazzo near San Silvestro. In the films, however, he still lives in the San Polo district, but in a beautiful house with a terrace on the Grand Canal. He often walks in Castello, the quiet and serene Venice of the Venetians, where his favourite restaurant is located and where you can stop for lunch if you like. On the way from home to the Questura, not far from the Arsenale, Brunetti stops at his favourite bar on the Rialto Bridge, which we will also get to know. A walk to discover Venice and also the corners where this story takes place. Take photos of the places and take home an unforgettable memory.