This fascinating tours explore numerous parts of Venice with intriguing stories, including ancient cemeteries where locals whisper of ghostly presences. We’ll uncover a hidden Venice, a realm of legends still alive in the local memory.

During the Serenissima Republic, Biasio Cargnio, a butcher famed for his goods, was exposed as a monster when human remains were found. He confessed to killing children, though the exact number and source remain unknown. He suffered a brutal public execution in St Mark’s Square.

Another chilling tale from the late 16th century tells of the jealous nobleman Loredan, who beheaded his wife before the Doge. As punishment, he was forced to carry her body to Rome. Rejected by the Pope, he returned to Venice and drowned himself in the lagoon. His ghost, carrying his wife’s head, is still sighted at the Campiello del Remer.

These are just a few of the dark legends your guide will share, leading you through a thousand years of Venice’s shadowy history during your nighttime stroll.