
4.8 ·
Discover a darker side of Venice at sunset in San Polo. Follow canal-side paths while hearing tales of smugglers, spies and mystery.
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You meet in Campo San Polo and follow the guide through streets and along the Rio di San Polo while hearing stories of crime and mystery. The tales cover conspiracies, smuggling and concealed identities, and the route uses smaller streets and canal-side paths near sunset.
A reviewer said the guide's expressive, enthusiastic storytelling kept everyone engaged.
You meet in Campo San Polo and follow the guide through streets and along the Rio di San Polo while hearing stories of crime and mystery. The tales cover conspiracies, smuggling and concealed identities, and the route uses smaller streets and canal-side paths near sunset.
A reviewer said the guide's expressive, enthusiastic storytelling kept everyone engaged.
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2h
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early evening
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Moderate walking
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Bart – Ireland | September 27, 2026 Marina's expressive, enthusiastic storytelling kept both the reviewer and two teenage daughters engaged, making the tour feel worthwhile and memorable.
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