--- title: "Venice: Ghosts & Murders - Mysterious Tales of San Marco Area" lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 49 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 147 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Ghost stories? rank_in_category: 10 of 25 (Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-ghosts-murders-mysterious-tales-of-san-marco-area/ --- # Venice: Ghosts & Murders - Mysterious Tales of San Marco Area **Guidekin's take:** 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. 4.69 from 147 reviews at €49 per person for 1h 30m. **Ghost stories?:** 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. Trade-off: Stays outdoors; no palace or basilica visits. (last checked September 22, 2026) In our comparison: #10 of 25 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: The guide will be waiting for you just… - 6 start times: between 16:00 and 20:00 - Children from €34: ages 6 to 10 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €49 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.69/5 from 147 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Hili Travel s.r.l. - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 18:15, 19:00, 20:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.69 from 147 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 137 of 147. - 5 stars: 123 (84%) - 4 stars: 14 (10%) - 3 stars: 4 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 6 (4%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the storytelling and quieter streets; some find the tour more about folklore than ghosts. **Praised:** - Warm, engaging guides who share their local knowledge of Venice - Storytelling that combines local legends with darker Venetian history - Back alleys and courtyards guests would not have explored alone - An easy walking pace and small groups that move comfortably through the streets - Stories that families find engaging without being too frightening **Complaints:** - Some enjoy the folklore, while others want more hauntings and scarier stories - Some question whether the experience justifies the cost - Some struggle to hear or understand the guide without listening devices Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-06-19 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - 1.5 hour walking tour in the centre of Venice - Top rated, licensed, Venetian Tour Guide ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Casa di Marco Polo** (20m) - (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 2. **Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo** (20m) - whispers with haunted tales, where shadows of the past linger among Venice’s grand monuments 3. **Venice** (20m) - The next stop is our hidden gems which you will discover during the tour 4. **Piazza San Marco** (10m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 18:15, 19:00, 20:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The guide will be waiting for you just outside the FARMACIA in Campo San Bartolomio. https://maps.app.goo.gl/NRCRKF2Ba3PzfBcE6 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjJDYW1wbyBTLiBCb3J0b2xvbWlvLCA1MzEwLCAzMDEyNCBWZW5lemlhIFZFLCBJdGFseSIxEi8KFAoSCTG8DtLbsX5HEXR2qtRcm5DLEL4pKhQKEglHaOTR27F-RxGcy0LIyv_a0g ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 25** | €49 | 1h 30m | 4.69 (147) | shared | | [Venice Deluxe Tour](/italy/venice/tours/venice-deluxe-tour/?format=md) | €220 | 3h | 4.98 (825) | shared | | [Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour](/italy/venice/tours/private-or-semi-doge-s-palace-saint-mark-s-basilica-guided-tour/?format=md) | €199 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (431) | private | | [Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People](/italy/venice/tours/venice-doge-s-palace-st-mark-s-semi-private-tour-max-6-people/?format=md) | €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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/doge-palace-st-marks-tours/?format=md ## More in Venice - All Venice tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-ghosts-murders-mysterious-tales-of-san-marco-area/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md