The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends
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Is The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends worth booking?
The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends is a 2-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $33 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $33 per person
Discover the supernatural side of Dorsoduro district learning about its legends and mysteries.Starting from Accademia Bridge you will be dropped in fantastic stories. Crossing The Bridge of Wonders,your guide will tell y
What you get
- pick up from designed meeting point
- English Speaking Local guide
About this experience
Discover the supernatural side of Dorsoduro district learning about its legends and mysteries.Starting from Accademia Bridge you will be dropped in fantastic stories. Crossing The Bridge of Wonders,your guide will tell you the incredible legend of the 7 sisters who lived there.Then pass by San Trovaro Squero, where gondolas are usually built and repaired.Wrapped in the moonlight you will walk along the wonderful Zatter pavement which head to the Hospital for the Incurables which today hosts the Academy of Fine Arts. Let's find out the most mysterious and scaring building of the city, CA Dario, “the palace that kills”, hiding inside the truth about unpleasent events happened to the owners first owners who found death there!Last stop will be Santa Maria della Salute Church, whose dome is visible from all over the city located at Punta della Dogana, famous for its singular pointed shape that reminds the bow of ships and from where you can enjoy one of the most amazing views of the City.
What's included
Included
- pick up from designed meeting point
- English Speaking Local guide
Not included
- gratuities (optional)
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
What you'll see and do
Dorsoduro / Accademia
While crossing the “Ponte delle Meraviglie”, The Bridge of Wonders,very close to the Academia Galleries , your guide will tell you the incredible legend of the 7 sisters who lived here long time ago
20 minutes here
Squero di San Trovaso
The classic wooden shipyard where gondolas were built and repaired .
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Fondamenta Zattere
Wrapped in the moonlight you will walk along the wonderful Zattere pavement which head to Hospital for the Incurable, built to give hospitality to people suffering from what was then called the French disease: syphilis, today it hosts the Academy of Fine Arts.
20 minutes here
Palazzo Dario
“the palace that kills”, currently closed to the public, which hold too many unpleasent events of his first owner and all the ones who came after him and found death!
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Last stop will be Santa Maria della Salute chuch, considered one of the most beautiful churches of the City whose dome is visible from all over the city
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Punta della Dogana
Famous for its singular pointed shape that reminds the bow of ships and from where you can enjoy one of the most amazing views of the City.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Venice
Meeting point is next to the white statue in the square
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Private Tours of Venice
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
La Repubblica delle Ombre
Venice markets itself as the most romantic city in the world. And it is. But behind all those shuttered palazzo windows and narrow alleys lies a history that is not exactly serenissima. Local guide Annalisa pulled no punches as she regaled us with tales of scheming, murders, plague, infanticide, haunted houses, mugging, and 1000 years worth of dead bodies at the bottom of canals. And she, as a native, was able to bring all this skullduggery up-to-date with blood curdling tales of gentrification, over-tourism, Covid, and sleazy gondoliers trying to rip people off. Highly recommended if you are willing to take off the rose coloured sunglasses for two hours.
via Viator
Desi is a stand out your guide!
Desi was a wonderful tour guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the city and was able to give us detailed explanations of the city and answer all our questions. She was so personable and took us through many parts of the city we would have never seen if it wasn't for this tour. We expected the tour to be a little spookier but it was more historical, which still ended up being a treat!
via Viator
Top Tour
Unfortunately not in German, so not everyone understood exactly what was said, but Italian also went quite well. Very profound and deep knowledge of Daisy, down to the last detail. A lot of history, great tour if you want to learn about Venice away from the many tourists.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Book this tour immediately for your family
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.
via Viator
Fascinating insight into life in the Dorsoduro district of Venice
This was a great tour, very interesting insight into life in Venice. The content on myths and legends was relatively light touch, the tour focussed more towards life in Venice, but this was more the guide adapting the content to the questions and interest which we were showing. So although the tour was not very “dark side”, the guide (a native of Venice herself) was very entertaining and insightful. We really enjoyed it.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $33 to $330
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends cost?
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Prices start at $33 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Venice usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Venice is not rushed.
Is The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Venice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Venice can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Venice and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does The Dark Side of Venice: Mysteries and Legends start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Venice within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Venice?
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On Outty we rank every Venice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Venice?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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