Gratuities are extra and the route stays outdoors, so no palace or basilica visits. 4.69 from 147 reviews at €49 per person for 1h 30m.
Best for: Ghost and murder stories round St Mark's with a licensed guide, 1h 30m at €49 per person; English only, outdoors. 4.69, 147 reviews. Ghost & Night Tours comparison
Trade-off: Stays outdoors; no palace or basilica visits.
In our comparison: #10 of 25 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €49 per adult.
Children from €34 (ages 6 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 137 of 147
Star breakdown of all 147 ratings
Reviewers praise the storytelling and quieter streets; some find the tour more about folklore than ghosts.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (19 June 2025 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
(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 minCampo Santi Giovanni e Paolo whispers with haunted tales, where shadows of the past linger among Venice’s grand monuments
20 minThe next stop is our hidden gems which you will discover during the tour
20 minPiazza San Marco 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 minA 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
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #10 of 25 | €49 | 1h 30m | 4.69 (147) | shared |
| Venice Deluxe Tour | €220 | 3h | 4.98 (825) | shared |
| Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour | €199 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (431) | private |
| Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People | €189 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (248) | shared |
Ranked #10 of 25 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €12 to €580, median €103; typical length 3h. 3 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 25 Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours