As night time approaches another side of Rome emerges– a dark and sinister side of the city. With over 2000 years of history, Rome is made up of streets and corners packed with ghostly stories from its haunted past. On the Rome Ghost Tour you’ll discover the eerie tales that locals would rather forget. Your ghostie guide will take you on a scary stroll through streets still haunted by the ghosts of emperors, popes and artists. Soak in the paranormal atmosphere of Rome after dark and hear spine-chilling tales of gruesome executions and murders. If you’re lucky, you might even get a glimpse of a ghost! One thing is for sure: you’ll never see Rome the same way again after this tour.
-See Rome by night and avoid heat and crowds
-Learn about the city’s famous sights through its sinister history
-Visit sites like Campo de’ Fiori, Ponte Sant’Angelo, Via Giulia, and more
-Explore the spooky side of Rome with a of group fellow travellers
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ A small group of 20 people max
✔ Guided Tour of Rome's Ghostly Sites
✔ Ghost-loving, local tour guide
✔ A new perspective of the Eternal City
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Please meet us in front of the statue of Giordano Bruno in the centre of Campo di Fiori. Your guide will meet you there holding an iPad or red sign.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds.
Please ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations before attending.
Itinerary
1
Campo De' Fiori
We begin in Campo de' Fiori, one of Rome's most famous piazza's. Nowadays its known for lively bars and restaurants but it was once a site of executions making it the perfect place to start our spooky adventure!
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Piazza Farnese
This beautiful square has seen many lavish parties by the city’s elite. But with fortune comes scandal… and secrets.
Duration: 10 minutes
3
See several madonelles or “little madonnas” along our route and we’ll learn about their former function as crime-stopping statues.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Ponte Sisto
Being the oldest bridge in Rome, Ponte Sisto has a lot of history including a gruesome past. Hear about the tragic accidents, power struggles, theft and of course, suspicious deaths surrounding this bridge.
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Fontana del Mascherone
Drinking from fountains in Rome is illegal but drinking from this one is deadly.
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte
This 17th century church is decorated in human remains and serves as a reminder to visitors that death is closer than we think.
Duration: 10 minutes
7
There’s a reason that this apartment block is haunted and that’s because it was the site of one of the worst prisons in Italy’s history.
Duration: 10 minutes
8
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli
This Spanish church has a scandalous story worthy of a “telenovela”.
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Via Giulia
This former beauty shop tells us the story of when cosmetics can kill.
Duration: 10 minutes
10
On the surface it’s just a normal house, but it was once the childhood home of Rome’s most infamous executioner.
Duration: 10 minutes
11
Castel Sant'Angelo
The bridge that was used to expose the bodies of the executed as a warning to sinners is now surrounded by statues of angels. Hear the story of the Cenci family and how they met a bloody end.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• 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
• Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
