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Ghost & Mystery Free Tour of Rome

4.9(154 reviews)
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Rome, Italy
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On this What About Tours experience, enjoy a spooky night walking tour through Rome’s most haunted district. Discover the creepiest corners of the Eternal City while uncovering stories of violence, brutality, executions, and infamous crimes hidden in streets and landmarks. You'll never forget it!

Location
Rome, Italy
Duration
1h 40m
Starting Times
20:00
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Difficulty
Easy
Categories
Free Tour, Sunset Tour, Walking Tour

Our Tour Guide

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Provider:What About Tours Verified Expert
Spooky walking tour through Rome
Storytelling with local
Covers executions, myths, and secrets
Free Cancellation

Overview

Discover the darker side of Rome on this sunset/night tour filled with eerie legends, dark humor, and spine-chilling true stories. Wander the moonlit streets as you hear tales of restless ghosts, ruthless popes, torture, assassins, and witches who once haunted the Eternal City.

From Castel Sant’Angelo’s ghostly prisoners to the deadly secrets of Giulia Tofana’s poison empire, this tour offers a thrilling alternative to the usual sights — all while exploring Rome in the cool evening breeze.

Tour Itinerary

Meet at the entrance of Castel Sant'Angelo

Ancient fortress of imprisonments and secret passages, once linked to executions and papal prisoners.

Sant'Angelo Bridge

Bridge of angels said to watch over souls of the condemned who once crossed over toward their judgment.

Benvenuto Cellini's house

Home of the Renaissance artist marked by duels, scandals, and dark accusations in Renaissance Rome’s shadows.

Giulia Tofana's house

Jasmine-covered home of Giulia Tofana, the "witch” linked to poisonings and secret quiet deaths in noble Rome.

Saint Mary Church of Prayer and Death

Church devoted to the dead, covered in death imagery, tied to executions and care for the bodies of the unclaimed.

Fontana del Mascherone

Grotesque mask fountain tied to eerie legends, secret gatherings, place of the infamous Getty kidnapping.

Campo de Fiori

Modern outdoor market and lively piazza, previous site of executions and burnings, where Giordano Bruno was condemned and burned at the stake.

What's Included

  • Friendly guide
  • Awesome memorable experience

What's Excluded

  • Gratuity
  • Food and drinks

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