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Venice: Ghosts & Murders - Mysterious Tales of San Marco Area

4.7 Great 140 reviews
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1h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
140 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Ghost stories? in our Ghost & Night Tours comparison. Ghost and murder stories round St Mark's with a licensed guide, 1h 30m at €49 per person; English only, outdoors. 4.72, 140 reviews.

Trade-off: Stays outdoors; no palace or basilica visits.

Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

An evening walk through the dim alleys around St Mark's with a licensed Venetian guide, reading the carved hearts, engravings and dark corners that carry the city's murder and magic stories. Gratuities are extra and the route stays outdoors, so no palace or basilica visits. 4.72 from 140 reviews at €49 per person for 1h 30m.

From the guide

A dark corner, a heart embedded on the wall. In Venice, every detail tells a story; they are all around us, but they reveal themselves only to the eyes of the most attentive observer.
An engraving on the stone, a dark corner, an heart embedded on the wall... In Venice, every detail tells a story; they are all around us, but they reveal themselves only to the eyes of the most attentive observer.

An engaging tour through the narrow, dimly lit alleys, listening to tales of magic, betrayal, and revenge—many are just popular stories, but just as many are events that actually happened

Compared with other Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #10 of 26€491h 30m4.72 (140)shared
Venice Deluxe Tour€2203h4.98 (825)shared
Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour€1992h 30m4.97 (421)private
Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People€1892h 30m4.96 (237)shared

Ranked #10 of 26 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €12 to €580, median €105; typical length 3h. 3 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 26 Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 16:00, 18:00, 18:15, 20:00
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 16:00, 18:00, 18:15, 20:00. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.

What's Included

1.5 hour walking tour in the centre of Venice
Top rated, licensed, Venetian Tour Guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Casa di Marco Polo Stop 1
(FROM OUTSIDE) The house of Marco Polo is said to be haunted by restless spirits, echoing the secrets and mysteries of Venice’s past explorers
20 min
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo Stop 2
whispers with haunted tales, where shadows of the past linger among Venice’s grand monuments
20 min
Venice Stop 3
The next stop is our hidden gems which you will discover during the tour
20 min
Piazza San Marco Stop 4
or St. Mark’s Square is the main square in the city of Venice. It is probably one of the most photographed squares in Europe.
10 min

Departure & Return

Start point

The guide will be waiting for you just outside the FARMACIA in Campo San Bartolomio. https://maps.app.goo.gl/NRCRKF2Ba3PzfBcE6

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Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 49 / person