The 15 Venice Ghost Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Venice Ghost Stories, Legends and Anecdotes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 846 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Walk from Campo San Bartolomeo through Venice after dark with an English-speaking guide. Hear tales of Biasio the butcher, noble ghosts, secret lovers, old casinos, and the mysterious Bovolo Staircase. Expect legends and local anecdotes more than theatrical scares, with up to 20 people in the group.

“We loved our time with our very entertaining and knowledgeable guide. The stories about the history of some of the buildings and squares were fun to learn.”

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2.Ghost Tour to Rialto and San Marco Square

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 659 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $31

Walk Venice by night from the Alilaguna ticket counter toward Rialto and San Marco Square. An English-speaking guide such as Marco, Gaia, Alicia, or Graziella shares legends, local anecdotes, and darker episodes in quiet squares and lanes. Expect history and atmosphere more than jump scares.

“Our guide Claudia was very friendly and interesting. She shared a lot of information and legends about Venice. The tour started a half hour late because her supervisor sent her to pick up an influencer and take them to their hotel.”

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3.Mysterious Tales of Ghosts and Murders

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 636 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $57

Follow a Venetian guide such as Annalisa, Claudia, or Anna through quiet lanes from Campo San Bartolomeo to St. Mark’s Square. Expect a lively mix of ghost legends, true crimes, local history, hidden corners, and practical restaurant tips. The walk suits adults and older children, but not wheelchair users.

“It was very informative and fun. Our tour guide Claudia was very personable and spoke very clear English. She also spoke Italian to a little girl on the tour who didn’t understand English well. But I think it is way overpriced compared to other tours I’ve done. I paid 48€ I believe for this tour. In Verona I did a same length tour plus received a wonderful charcuterie tray with wine at the end for only 10€ more!”

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4.The Ghost & Legends Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 206 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $42

Follow an English-speaking local guide through Castello and Cannaregio after dark. Hear stories of murder, doges, tragic love, Venetian superstition, and ghosts near the Malibran Theater, San Michele cemetery island, and the lagoon.

“Graziella was a fantastic guide. One of the best tours we did in Venice.”

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5.Legends, Anecdotes and Ghost Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 137 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Walk from Campo San Bartolomeo toward Rialto with an English-speaking guide, hearing six ghost stories tied to Venice’s darker past. Expect narrow lanes, old cemeteries, Palazzo Fortuny, the Bovolo staircase, a secret passage, and tales of Biasio the butcher. Groups are limited to 20 people.

“We were glad that there was light , because you have to imagine... In the past,there was no light 😉 Seriously, it was fun and interesting”

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6.Venice Ghost & Legends Walking City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 83 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Walk Venice after sunset with a local English-speaking guide through Castello and Cannaregio. Expect tales of murders, Doges, ghosts, tragic deaths, and strange legends, plus quiet squares away from the main crowds. Guides such as Laura, Francesca, Grace, and Ursula have led lively versions of the walk.

“Our guide did a great job at giving us a good overview of Venice from a local's perspective as well as some ghostly legends. She is definitely very passionate about her home town. Only one disappointment; we did not get to all of the places described in the Viator tour overview. Mainly because the other couple had not been to Venice before, so we stayed around St. Mark's square for a really long time getting their questions answered.”

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7.Ghosts & Murders – Mysterious Tales of San Marco Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Follow a licensed Venetian guide through the San Marco area for 90 minutes of ghost stories, murders, local legends, and city history. Guides such as Annalisa, Anna, Claudia, and Serena are known for lively storytelling and local tips. The group is limited to 10 people.

“We did this the evening of our arrival in Venice & it was a great way to get a bit acquainted with the alleys & how to get your bearings. The stories were fine, definitely nothing scary or creepy, but interesting. The guide pointed out suggestions for eating and was very nice.”

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8.Your evening in Venice – Legends&Ghosts&Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 79 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Walk Venice with native guide Andrea Paolo Barbini from Fondamente Nuove through Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto. See local workshops, hear stories of Venetian life, and finish with a drink and optional seafood dinner at a traditional osteria. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“interesting and enjoyed nice meeting new people and learning about venice”

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9.Private After Dark Tour and Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $289Top rated

Walk Venice with a private guide such as Gina, Lorenzo, Sabrina, or Francesca, hearing tales of ghosts, murders, and famous Venetians. Visit Rialto, St. Mark’s Square, Marco Polo’s house, and quiet lanes before a 30-minute gondola ride through central canals.

“This was more than we expected! Francesca was great and very knowledgeable! We learned so much about Venice and its history and the gondola ride was so peaceful and beautiful! We had a great time! Worth every penny!”

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10.Ghosts of Venice – Discovering the Unknown

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 63 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Walk from Bacino Orseolo behind St. Mark’s Square to Rialto while an English-speaking guide shares Venice’s darker legends. Expect about 90 minutes, quick walking, outdoor stops, and stories that lean more toward myths, strange history, and apparitions than pure ghost tales.

“I enjoyed the legends & stories. The trip was a nice length for evening. I do suggest tweaking the name, as I believe some people were looking for something more "spooky". Please be prepared that very rapid walking is needed to accommodate the anecdotes told (while standing still) and the distance covered from place to place. I am thankful that the narrative wasn't done while walking; as I am somewhat hard of hearing I wouldn't have been able to hear if the stories had been on the go. So much time & material was covered that I was surprised at the end to discover we had stayed within the timeline.…”

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11.New – Maleficia: Inquisition, Torture and Witchcraft between the centuries

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $11Best value

Spend about an hour inside Venice’s Palazzo delle Prigioni examining original documents, reproductions, and historic justice tools tied to witchcraft trials and the Inquisition. The visit is compact, serious, and more rewarding with a guide or audio commentary. Mobile ticket included.

“There wasn’t any queuing when we got there, which was a plus, when compared to other attractions. The lady at the till was very friendly and welcoming. We didn’t have the audio guide and regret it because, I think that may have made the experience better. It was very interRead more”

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12.Private After Dark Tour and Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · from $282

You’ll follow a private guide through Venice’s shadowy lanes, Marco Polo’s former neighborhood, murder sites, and haunted squares before a 30-minute gondola ride beneath the Bridge of Sighs. Tours are available in English, Spanish, or French, with the guide meeting you at San Giacometto di Rialto.

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13.The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $226

Walk Venice with a private English-speaking guide from Campo Santo Stefano to Punta della Dogana. Hear unsettling tales around the Accademia, see the San Trovaso gondola yard, pass Palazzo Dario, and finish at Santa Maria della Salute with wide canal views.

“Wonderful, bespoke tour of the lesser known parts of Venice. My sons wanted history and intrigue and that’s just what they got! Our wonderful tour guide (Bianca - sp?) delivered with her spooky history and even took us for the legit best gelato I’ve ever had.”

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14.Ghosts and Legends Evening Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $208

Walk Venice after dark with a private guide, visiting Rialto Bridge, Piazza San Marco, and the Grand Canal. Expect legends, mysteries, architecture, and local history rather than a pure horror show. Guides Isabelle and Manuela have earned special praise, though guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“Manuela was AMAZING!! She’s a native of Venice and is from multiple generations going back hundreds of years in Venice. She knows everything about the city, tells engaging stories, historical and personal experiences and kept all of us, including our teen boys fully engaged in every way. She’s funny, animated and clearly loves her job. She also has a YouTube channel & produces videos about visiting Venice and Italy. It was exactly what we were looking for and would highly recommend this tour and Manuela! She has 7 gondoliers in her family! You don’t get more Venetian than that! She took us to her favorite gelato place, recommended non-touristy restaurants…”

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15.Venice Ghost Tour: Haunted Palaces & Secret Canals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $82

Join an English-speaking local guide for 90 minutes through Venice after dark. From Piazza San Marco, walk into Castello, Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, and Cannaregio for tales of doges, tragic deaths, the Malibran Theater, and a ghostly child near Fondamenta Nuova.

“Tour interessante e guida ben preparata. Unica pecca, un po' dispersivi i trasferimenti da un punto all'altro della zona, si potrebbe pensare a riempire meglio i tragitti di spostamento con ulteriori spiegazioni”

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