**AirBnB Award Winning Tour**
Every city harbors a shadowy past, and Rome is no exception. Venture into a world where darkness stirs and the spirits of the past reveal tales of ghosts, chilling murders, and ghastly executions waiting around every hidden corner.
Join us on a journey through Rome’s backstreets, where echoes of the past whisper from forgotten alleys. Encounter the city’s most disturbing secrets and the unforgettable stories of those who refuse to fade, still haunting the places they once knew.
Hear the tragic story of a brilliant scientist who met a grim end, try to catch a glimpse of a noble Count whose scandalous ties to Marie Antoinette still resonate through the ages, and listen to the tale of a “female Pope” rumored to haunt the very bridge you’ll cross.
From the ominous house of a famous poisoner to a church decorated with macabre artistry, uncover Rome’s hidden alleys, each filled with stories that reveal a fascinatingly sinister side of the Eternal City.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Small Group of maximum 15 people
✔ English Speaking Expert Guide
✔ Entertainment and Chills
✖ Food and drink - a break stop will be offered at a cafe
✖ Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Your guide will be waiting in front of the statue in the middle of the square, holding a sign saying "Rome's Dark Side - Ghosts & Legends"
Itinerary
1
Campo De' Fiori
Our guide will meet you and begin the tour here with our first story - be prepared!
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Piazza Farnese
Learn the history of this renaissance palace and its surroundings, with some hidden tales not usually told
Duration: 10 minutes
3
On Rome's dark backstreets, hear a tale of an 18th Century magician, who is it said still haunts the area today
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Ponte Sisto
Discover the tale of the woman who ruled Rome, her rise to power, and why it's said that she haunts the bridge to this day
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Via Giulia
Hear tales of a mysterious order of monks with a rather macabre task
Duration: 15 minutes
6
Discover one of history's worst prisons, as well as the history of the most notorious Pope - and his family - as well as how he haunts the area now.
Duration: 15 minutes
7
Via dei Banchi Vecchi
See the modern gelato shop that was once a very different business, run by one of history's most prolific poisoners.
Duration: 10 minutes
8
Discover the story of Rome's most famous executioner, at his house.
Duration: 15 minutes
9
Castel Sant'Angelo
At our last stop, we discover the history of Castel Sant'Angelo, from its origins as an Emperor's tomb to being the site of executions. Hear one of Rome's most tragic tales that happened right here.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can often provide sign language interpreters if we are told in advance
