Venice Mysteries: Hidden Stories & Secrets

Discover the hidden gems of Venice’s Dorsoduro district on our 2-hour walking tour. Explore picturesque canals, palaces, and the authentic local life away from the tourist traps.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Casa di Marco Polo - (FROM OUTSIDE) The residence of Marco Polo is rumored to be haunted by restless spirits, reflecting the secrets and mysteries of Venice’s past explorers.
  • Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo - Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo is filled with haunted tales, where shadows of the past linger among Venice’s grand monuments.
  • Venice -…
What's Included
  • 1.5 hour walking tour in the centre of Venice
  • Top rated, licensed, Venetian Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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, a heart embedded on the wall… In Venice, every detail tells a story; they are all around us, but they reveal themselves only to…

Location
Campo S. Bortolomio, 5310
Campo San Bortolomio
The guide will be waiting for you just outside the FARMACIA in Campo San Bartolomio. https://maps.app.goo.gl/NRCRKF2Ba3PzfBcE6
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sarah512018
Jan 20, 2026
Evening ghost and mysteries tour - Annalisa was a fun, friendly and knowledgeable guide on this tour. We were a small group, which made walking around much easier and saw tucked away places we might not necessarily see by ourselves. Had a great time!
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Sabrina_s
Jan 5, 2026
Great stories and history - Claudia was a delight. We enjoyed the walk and the stories. She was very engaging and welcoming and we learned a lot. It’s chilly after dark wear a scarf.
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Kristy_c
Dec 28, 2025
Loved the tour with Annalisa! - We loved Annalisa! My 11-year-old daughter was particularly taken with her wonderful storytelling. It’s truly one of the best tours we’ve been on (and we’ve been on a lot). Don’t miss it!
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Monica_m
Dec 20, 2025
Amazing experience! - Camilla was excellent and we loved each of the stories. I’d highly recommend as an activity in Venice. What could be better - ghosts in an ancient city!
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Will_h
Dec 5, 2025
This was a great... - This was a great experience! It was a fantastic way to see Venice by night, and to see areas and sights we might otherwise have missed. Our guide was very informative. The tales weren't exclusively ghost stories, but also gave a lot of background and insight on the history or Venice and the community.
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Joshw1855
Nov 25, 2025
Brilliant dark history tour - Such a great tour! Our guide, Annalisa, is a true local, and gave us stories, anecdotes and history that lived up to the tour name - plenty of ghosts and murders! But beyond this, she also showed us many hidden areas and great views that we never would have found without a local guide. We did the tour at 6pm and it was a perfect time - not very busy with other tourists and very atmospheric. The guide was also very friendly and chatty, and encouraged us to ask questions. I was skeptical given the price but it was worth every penny.
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Robert_s
Nov 23, 2025
Love the walking history tour - What a great way to experience Venice. We didn’t know there’s so much walking space. I think October is the perfect time to visit.
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Mickidigi
Nov 10, 2025
Nighttime tour - Our guide was wonderful. Her stories were entertaining and her delivery was fun. She was also very kind at the end of the trip to help us to get to our next destination.
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Amy_s
Nov 11, 2025
Nice Tour - 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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423sonateam
Nov 10, 2025
Everything was already in the travel guide - This activity is a total scam, do not rely on good grades. The anecdotes sound very well known and are in all travel guides. Even if the guide is very friendly the content has no interest.
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From $56
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).