--- 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: 4.72 reviews: 140 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Ghost stories? rank_in_category: 10 of 26 (Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 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. 4.72 from 140 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. 4.72, 140 reviews. Trade-off: Stays outdoors; no palace or basilica visits. (last checked September 22, 2026) ## 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 ## Key facts - Price: from €49 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.72/5 from 140 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Hili Travel s.r.l. ## 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, 18:00, 18:15, 20:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 26** | €49 | 1h 30m | 4.72 (140) | 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 (421) | 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 (237) | shared | Ranked #10 of 26 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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