See the darker side of Rome on this moonlight walking tour where a ghost-loving guide will lead you and a group of fellow travellers to the city’s most haunted sites. You’ll hear eerie tales about ghastly murders and bloody executions of infamous popes, emperors, and artists. Discover a corpse-lined bridge, a chapel decorated with human bones, and more sights that’ll give you trouble sleeping at night. If you’re lucky, you just might run into a ghost or two. One thing is for certain: after this sinister adventure, you’ll never see Rome the same way again.
-Wander Rome by night and avoid the heat and crowds
-Learn about Rome’s dark history and visit haunted places
-Visit sights like Campo de’ Fiori, Ponte Sant’Angelo, Via Giulia, and more
-Enjoy the company like-minded travellers for an intimate and spooky experience
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ A small group of 20 people max
✔ Guided Ghost Tour
✔ 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 de Fiori, Piazza Campo de' Fiori, 00186 Roma RM. Your guide will meet you there holding an ipad or red sign.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds.
Itinerary
1
Campo De' Fiori
We’ll meet in Campo de' Fiori, one of Rome's most famous piazzas. Although it’s well known for lively bars and restaurants, it was once the former site of executions making it the perfect place to begin our spooky adventure.
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Piazza Farnese
Your guide will tell you about the wild and lavish parties that were once held in this square by the city’s wealthy elite, and the legend of its secret passageway.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Hear the history of the crime-stopping statues called madonelles or “little madonnas”.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Ponte Sisto
The oldest bridge in Rome also harbours a gruesome past involving tragic accidents, power struggles, theft and of course, suspicious deaths.
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Fontana del Mascherone
Rome’s deadliest fountain.
Duration: 10 minutes
6
This 17th century church is made of human remains reminding those who visit that death is lurking at every corner.
Duration: 10 minutes
7
One of the most haunted places in Rome, this apartment block was once the site of the worst prison in the city’s history.
Duration: 10 minutes
8
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli
The scandalous stories surrounding this Spanish church are worthy of a telenovela.
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Via Giulia
This former beauty shop which tells the story of when cosmetics can kill.
Duration: 10 minutes
10
Hear the chilling story of Rome’s most infamous executioner “Mastro Titta”... in front of his childhood home.
Duration: 10 minutes
11
Castel Sant'Angelo
Sinners beware of this bridge which was used to expose the bodies of the executed as a warning. Nowadays it’s surrounded by statues of angels and tells the story of the Cenci family and how they met their fatal end.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• 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.
