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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Explore the dark side of Rome on this 2-hour small-group (15 people or less) walking tour. Uncover the horrific secrets of Rome as you follow your passionate guide through the gruesome, secret places where the most atrocious crimes were committed, and walk the narrow cobbled streets where public executions were once the order of the day. Discover the secret lives of Popes and their families, and be captivated and frightened by the bone-chilling stories told by your guide.
Highlights
• Resting place of Borgia
• Places of public executions
• Papal palace built by Michelangelo
• Ghost stories
• Local guide
What's included
To make communication easier, you will receive name and number of your guide.
Passionate guide who will make your experience unique.
We do not offer food and drink on this walking tour.
We do not offer pickup and drop-off services on this tour.
Gratuities are not mandatory but very much appreciated.
What to expect
St. Angelo Bridge
20m
Start your walking tour at the most popular location for public executions in ancient Rome. Learn about the Papal Fortress of Castel Sant'Angelo, and see the Vatican from a different angle.
15m
Stop and listen to the spine-chilling story of an executioner who single-handedly put hundreds of people to death.
Via dei Banchi Vecchi
30m
Follow your guide down this narrow and dark, cobbled street to the place where one of the most prolific serial killers of Rome used to live.
Via Giulia
10m
The next stop is Via Giulia, one of the most beautiful streets of Rome.
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte
15m
The church of the Prayer and Death used to be the headquarters of a mysterious brotherhood of mercy.
Campo De' Fiori
30m
Your tour ends at the heart of Rome, the lively farmers' market of Campo De'Fiori. Once a very dark and scary place where thousands of heretics and witches were burned alive.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide between the end of Ponte Sant’Angelo Bridge and Castel Sant’Angelo Castle. Your guide will be holding a “MORE OF ROME” sign.
End point
A central square with a farmers' market, restaurants, bars, and cafes.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. Thank you!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
