Venice Legends, Anecdotes and Ghost Stories Tour

This tour features a delightful sightseeing route through the hidden Venice, that provides the perfect stage upon which your guide will introduce you to ghost stories and legends from Venice's past and present.Stroll through narrow passageways, cross sleeping canals and abandoned piazza's (Campi) to discover that Venice by night is a city of romance and mystery.Throughout the walking tour, your knowledgeable and entertaining guides will also entertain you with legends about sea monsters and the Venetians themselves, that will include the tale about Marco Polo's wife.Mind your step, as you follow your guide - you won't want to wake the dead! As you navigate the labyrinth of the Hidden Venice, you'll see numerous architectural gems lost in the back-streets of Venice, that include the famous Bovolo staircase. Built by a wealthy Venetian, at a time when Venetians still traveled around the city on horseback, this elaborate staircase enabled the nobleman to ride his horse up to his private apartments. You'll explore a secret passageway, one of the few remaining ones, left in the city. The lover of a noble Venetian lady used this passageway to gain access to her private apartments without the knowledge of her husband (access subject water-levels).
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Free cancellation
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2 hours
Available in English

Important information

Know in advance: * During high water, the tour will take place, but it might happen we have to partly adapt the tour to the weather conditions * The tour departs with a minimum of 6 people * This tour takes place in a historical area and is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities. However, please contact us directly for alternative routes suitable for you * Please note that on certain days between 18th April 2025 and 27th July 2025, every visitor to Venice is required to pay, directly to Venice Municipality, an access fee, unless otherwise excluded. For dates, payment methods, to benefit from exclusions and for all information about it, please visit the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia Remember to bring: * Please wear comfortable footwear as this tour involves a lot of walking

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