With over 2000 years of history, it’s no wonder that Rome is one of the most haunted places in Europe. On this moonlight walking tour you’ll discover the sinister side of Rome’s history and see famous sights in a new (darker) light. Your local ghost-loving guide will lead you and a group of fellow travellers to places of paranormal activity and tell you eerie tales. You’ll hear about ghastly murders and bloody executions of infamous popes, emperors, and artists. Our route will take you to a corpse-lined bridge, a chapel decorated with human bones, and more sights that’ll give you trouble sleeping. One thing is for sure: after this haunted ghost tour, you’ll never see Rome the same way again.
-Explore Rome by night and avoid the heat and crowds
-Learn about the city’s dark history and see famous sights
-Visit Campo de’ Fiori, Ponte Sant’Angelo, Via Giulia, and more
-Enjoy the knowledge of an expert guide and the company of a group of like-minded travellers
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Guided tour of Rome's haunted sites
✔ A small group of 20 people max
✔ 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. 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
Our meeting point is Campo de' Fiori, one of Rome's most famous piazzas. Nowadays it's known for lively bars and restaurants but many people have died on its very grounds, making it the perfect place to start our spooky adventure!
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Piazza Farnese
This square was once a hotspot for lavish parties hosted by the city’s wealthy elite...but with fortune comes a price.
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Learn about the madonelles or “little madonnas” sprinkled along our route and their history as crime-stopping statues.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Ponte Sisto
Ponte Sisto is the oldest bridge in Rome and harbours a gruesome past involving tragic accidents, power struggles, theft and of course, suspicious deaths.
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Fontana del Mascherone
Whatever you do, don’t drink from Rome’s deadliest fountain.
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 for all those who visit that death lurks at every corner.
Duration: 10 minutes
7
Find out why this apartment block is one of the most haunted places in Rome.
Duration: 10 minutes
8
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli
Hear the scandalous stories surrounding this Spanish church, which are worthy of a telenovela.
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Via Giulia
This iconic building was once a former beauty shop which tells the story of when cosmetics can kill.
Duration: 10 minutes
10
A charming house on an unsuspecting street tells the chilling story of Rome’s most infamous executioner “Mastro Titta.”
Duration: 10 minutes
11
Castel Sant'Angelo
This bridge used to expose the bodies of the executed as a warning to sinners. 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
• 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.
