Ghosts of Venice - Discovering the Unknown
Description
When the sun goes down and the night falls, let yourself to be transported back in time and immersed in the mysterious and secret world of Venice. Discover unsolved enigmas, compelling legends, and thrilling stories passed down through generations of Venetians. Our evocative journey, balanced between myth and reality, will introduce you to the most obscure and fascinating aspects of the city. An expert guide will lead you through silent hallways and deserted squares, sharing captivating stories and highlighting places that have witnessed curious tales and unexplained events.
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Itinerary
Bacino Orseolo is one of the main Gondola stop in Venice, right behind St. Mark's Square.
First stop is St. Mark's Square to discover the legends of one of the most famous squares in Europe
You will pass under the Clock Tower and head towards Mercerie S.Zulian
You will go by Merceria S.Zulian, the street of high-end fashion
Campo della Fava, located close to Rialto, hides many great legends.
We will see from the outside the place where the legendary Marco Polo used to live in Venice. We all know his story: but what about his mysterious chinese wife?
You will stop in Campo San Bortolomeo to have a look at the famous Rialto Bridge and to hear the story linked to its construction.
Rialto bridge, one of the iconic symbols of Venice, hides a terrible story behind its construction.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates. For more information, including details about exemptions and the specific dates when the fee applies, please visit (https://cda.ve.it).
Reviews(68)
The tour was okay, but it was difficult to hear the guide tell the stories as she was very quiet. It was still daylight for almost the entire tour so the atmosphere wasn’t as eerie as we hoped. Overall the tour was not at the level of the ghost tours we have experienced while travelling and would likely not do it again.
The tour was not scary but my family loved the guide’s stories. We learned a lot about Venice and it was fun!
Thank you very much for taking time out of your day to write this review! Your feedback is important to us! We are pleased to hear that you had such a good experience with us! We hope that you enjoyed Venice! If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. Regards, Bucintoro Viaggi
Not a good experience. Canceled ~3hrs before the tour and no assistance or response regarding refunds. Responded to operator's cancelation message and sent 2 other messages to the operator and Viator and no response. Paid 57 Euro for nothing and was "ghosted" by the service. AVOID!
The stories were light and with a lot of history and a bit spooky but not too much. It was the busiest season in June so a bit hard to hear the guide but she did her best to talk over the noise. My teenager enjoyed the history and walking through the streets. It would be nice if the busiest streets by the Rialto could be avoided but that’s just a suggestion.
Thank you very much for taking time out of your day to write this review and the suggestion you left! Your feedback is important to us! We are pleased to read that you had such a good experience with us! We hope that you enjoyed Venice! We are improving our trip experiences as we go, better suited to the feedback left by you! If you have any doubts, don’t hesitate to contact us! Regards, Bucintoro Viaggi
Guide looked bored and was unenthusiastic throughout complaining it was her 3 rd tour that day and that she wasn’t Venetian. I have been on the same tour with another guide through another company and enjoyed it so much I booked again. Tour lasted just over an hour.. whereas others last 2 hours plus! Not good value for money. I was disappointed.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to write this review. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We noted these complaints, and we are going to refer them to who is in charge of the tours. We are improving our trip experiences as we go, better suited to the feedback left by you. Thank you for the input and if you have any further doubts, don’t hesitate to contact us. Regards, Bucintoro Viaggi
This was our first booked event for our stay and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The guide was really lovely, full of stories and history of the City and both of us said how enjoyable it was. Not too much walking for those who are concerned about that, just like strolling and exploring. Highly recommend.
Directions for meeting were unclear. Ran a little late. Left without us. No contact number to call at night. No way to find the walking tour
The first thing our guide said was “I shouldn’t be here”. The regular guide was ill so he was filling in. There were only about 3-4 stops with stories, and only a couple of them would qualify as “ghost” stories. We rushed from one location to the next and the story was told quickly with no kind of elaboration. Just the facts, And our 90 minute tour finished 15 minutes early. Really disappointing experience overall and our guide looked relieved when it concluded. Hopefully the regular guide is much better. Would not recommend.
This is overpriced and limited quality (no offence to the guide). 1. Told to meet 15 mins beforehand but there was no guide to meet us. Left wondering if we were at the right spot. At the start time I had to approach the ticket collection booth and ask and then a guide came out. Also it needs to be clearer that you must approach the booth to collect your ticket. 2. The guides English was average. She sometimes struggled to find the right words and got it wrong which changed the meaning of the story completely (although she did correct herself after). 3. There were no headsets so it was hard to hear, especially in crowds or whilst walking. 4. The stories were average and lost any impact they may have had if delivered more excitingly. I would not spend $100 au on this experience in hindsight.
We have done a few ghost and night tours around Europe and the guides vary from place to place. Unfortunately this one lacked energy. There was no hearing devices which I believe is a requirement in Venice these days. It looked like the guide had a bag full but was reluctant to hand them out. The guide did not make themselves very obvious at the meeting point and you had to hunt around to find them. No discernible marker or flag to follow when walking around. This was the guides first time and she was very nervous and a bit timid. The guide spoke very softly which made it hard to understand what she was saying, particularly anywhere near other people. You had to really listen hard to hear what was going on. There were some good stories but the guide lacked any real energy to tell them. We got to one point at the end and apparently there was a gruesome story but she said no she wouldn't tell it as it was too awful and gruesome. I believe if you are on one of these Ghost tours you expect these things, not an apology for not telling a story. I have been on much better tours and would not recommend at this time.
