Explore the captivating world of Venice’s ghosts and legends on this immersive walking tour. You’ll venture through the historic neighborhoods, uncovering tales of the supernatural while indulging in authentic Venetian flavors. From Rialto to Cannaregio and Castello, this intimate experience invites you to step into the shadows and uncover the city’s darker side. As you sip local wines and savor traditional cicchetti, the haunting stories will come to life, leaving you intrigued and eager to delve deeper into the enchanting mystery that surrounds this remarkable city.
About Your Stay
- This Ghosts and Legends walking tour in Venice combines local delicacies, wine tasting, and ghost stories in the Rialto, Cannaregio, and Castello neighborhoods.
- The tour features guided walks through historic neighborhoods, wine tastings, and visits to off-the-beaten-path taverns for an immersive local experience.
- It focuses on the supernatural elements and darker history of Venice, with a emphasis on captivating ghost stories that appeal to both believers and skeptics.
- The tour is offered by Venice Events srl and accommodates a maximum of 20 travelers per group, providing an intimate experience.
- Despite mixed reviews regarding organization and emphasis on food over ghost stories, the tour offers insights into Venetian culinary traditions and supernatural legends.
Tour Overview
Venice Events srl offers a Ghosts and Legends walking tour in Venice, Italy. The tour combines local delicacies, wine tasting, and ghost stories as participants explore dark alleyways and hidden local bars.
The tour covers the Rialto, Cannaregio, and Castello neighborhoods, with a maximum of 20 travelers per group. Guests can expect a standing tour with a "drink and go" format, as well as insights into Venetian legends and off-the-beaten-path taverns.
The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible but is situated near public transportation. Pregnant travelers aren’t recommended to join, and children’s drinks aren’t included, requiring direct payment by clients.
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Tour Highlights
The guided walking tours take guests through the historic Rialto, Cannaregio, and Castello neighborhoods, providing insights into Venice’s ghost stories and Venetian legends.
Travelers can expect to enjoy a wine tasting and sample traditional Venetian cicchetti (small plates) at two local bacari (bars).
Off-the-beaten-path taverns are also visited, allowing participants to experience the city’s hidden gems.
The tour highlights the supernatural elements of Venice, exploring the darker side of the lagoon city’s history through its ghost stories and urban legends.
With a maximum of 20 travelers per tour, the experience offers an intimate and immersive look at Venice’s captivating folklore.
Meeting and Pickup
The tour meets at the TU.RI.VE. Meeting Point, located on Calle larga de l’Ascension in Venice.
Travelers should arrive 15 minutes early to ensure they don’t miss the start of the tour.
The tour concludes in the Cannaregio district of Venice.
The key details are:
- Meeting point: TU.RI.VE. Meeting Point, Calle larga de l’Ascension, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- Arrival time: 15 minutes before the start of the tour
- End point: Cannaregio, 30121 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
- Transportation: The tour is located near public transportation, but it isn’t wheelchair accessible.
Tour Details
Live tour commentary on the Venice Ghosts and Legends Tour is provided in English. The tour is not wheelchair accessible but is located near public transportation. It’s not recommended for pregnant travelers as the first part involves standing. While children are welcome, their drinks are not included and must be paid for directly by clients. The tour follows a "drink and go" format, allowing participants to explore off-the-beaten-path taverns and experience a combination of local delicacies, wine tasting, and ghostly tales.
Tour Details | ||
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Live commentary | English | |
Accessibility | Not wheelchair accessible | Near public transportation |
Suitability | Not recommended for pregnant travelers | Children’s drinks not included |
Format | Standing tour | "Drink and go" |
Customer Feedback
Mixed reviews have highlighted issues with the organization and timing of the Venice Ghosts and Legends Tour.
Travelers have complained that the tour focused more on food and wine than the promised ghost stories. Specific incidents of guides leaving early and lack of communication have also been reported.
Some travelers found the ghost stories lacking in depth, primarily historical rather than supernatural.
The key customer feedback issues include:
- Tour organization and timing problems
- Disproportionate emphasis on food and wine over ghost stories
- Guides leaving early and poor communication
- Superficial ghost stories without supernatural elements
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Exploring Venetian Ghosts
What kinds of ghosts and legends haunt the ancient city of Venice? Venice is renowned for its rich history and unique culture, which has given rise to numerous ghost stories and legendary tales.
From the restless spirit of a lovelorn noblewoman to the mischievous antics of a trickster gondolier, the city’s winding alleys and shadowy canals are said to be home to a diverse array of supernatural entities.
Visitors on the Ghosts and Legends tour can expect to uncover the dark and fascinating history behind these spectral legends, gaining a deeper understanding of the city’s haunted heritage.
Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, these tales are sure to captivate and intrigue.
Immersive Bar Experience
The Ghosts and Legends tour doesn’t just focus on the supernatural – it also offers an immersive bar experience, allowing participants to sample local delicacies and wines while exploring off-the-beaten-path Venetian taverns.
The tour includes:
- Wine tasting and cicchetti (Venetian appetizers) in two traditional bacari (local bars).
- Insights into Venetian culinary traditions and the significance of these neighborhood hangouts.
- Opportunities to visit hidden taverns that offer a glimpse into the authentic local culture.
- A "drink and go" format that encourages participants to savor the flavors and ambiance of each venue.
This component of the tour provides a well-rounded experience, blending Venetian history, folklore, and gastronomy.
Worth The Stay
Explore the haunting legends and supernatural tales of Venice on this captivating walking tour. Wander through historic neighborhoods, uncovering the city’s darker side while savoring local wine and traditional cicchetti. This intimate experience blends engaging storytelling with an immersive bar hop, offering a unique glimpse into the enchanting and eerie side of the Floating City.
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