Rome's Dark Side: Ghosts, Legends & Dark History Night Tour

4.9 (135 reviews) Rome, Italy
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

When daylight fades, postcard Rome clocks off, and a far older, stranger city takes its place.

Join the city’s original and award-winning Rome ghost tour through lamplit piazzas, twisting lanes and quiet corners where the past has an inconvenient habit of lingering.

Led by an expert storyteller, you’ll enter a world of forbidden magic, papal scandal, public executions, deadly ambition and restless spirits. Behind grand façades lie stories Rome would probably prefer you didn’t hear: crimes that became legends, legends that may contain more truth than anyone expected, and several people who took death rather badly.

In a small group of no more than 15, lose yourself in the atmosphere as familiar streets become darker, stranger and far more interesting. Expect suspense, vivid storytelling and sharp humour as haunted Rome slowly reveals itself.

Come curious. Leave looking over your shoulder, and wondering what else may be walking home with you.

What's included

  • Storytelling from professional guides (no gimmicks, no ghost-hunting apps)
  • Stops at execution sites, cursed alleys, and churches with unsettling décor choices
  • A 2-hour guided tour of Rome’s most haunted, scandalous, and death-adjacent spots
  • Chilling history, ghost stories, and moments of “Wait... that really happened?”
  • Small group (max 15 guests) so you don’t disappear in the crowd - or the dark
  • Food and drinks, though we do make a stop where you can grab both
  • Mercy for historical reputations. If they did it, we say it
  • Costumes, theatrics, or ghost-hunting nonsense - just storytelling, the way it should be
  • Transport to the meeting point or from the final destination. We couldn't hire a hearse.

What to expect

  1. Campo De' Fiori
    10m
    Our guide will meet you and begin the tour here with our first story - be prepared!
  2. Piazza Farnese
    10m
    Learn the history of this renaissance palace and its surroundings, with some hidden tales not usually told
  3. 10m
    On Rome's dark backstreets, hear a tale of an 18th Century magician, who is it said still haunts the area today
  4. Ponte Sisto
    15m
    Discover the tale of the woman who ruled Rome, her rise to power, and why it's said that she haunts the bridge to this day
  5. Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte
    15m
    Hear tales of a mysterious order of monks with a rather macabre task
  6. 15m
    Discover one of history's worst prisons, as well as the history of the most notorious Pope - and his family - as well as how he haunts the area now.
  7. Via dei Banchi Vecchi
    10m
    See the modern gelato shop that was once a very different business, run by one of history's most prolific poisoners.
  8. 15m
    Discover the story of Rome's most famous executioner, at his house.
  9. Castel Sant'Angelo
    15m
    At our last stop, we discover the history of Castel Sant'Angelo, from its origins as an Emperor's tomb to being the site of executions. Hear one of Rome's most tragic tales that happened right here.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting in front of the statue in the middle of Campo De'Fiori, holding a sign saying "Rome's Dark Side - Ghosts & Legends"

End point

We will end by Castel Sant'Angelo - your guide will give any directions needed to get to anywhere you need to be.

Additional 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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