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Dark Rome: Small Group Walking Tour Exploring Rome's Horrific Secrets and Crime Scenes
4.9
18 Ratings
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Uncover Rome’s dark secrets on a small-group walking tour. Explore crime scenes, public execution sites, and the secret lives of Popes. Get ready for bone-chilling stories and ghostly encounters!
Uncover Rome’s dark secrets on a small-group walking tour. Explore crime scenes, public execution sites, and the secret lives of Popes. Get ready for bone-chilling stories and ghostly encounters!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- St. Angelo Bridge - Start your walking tour at the most popular location for public executions in ancient Rome. Learn about the Papal Fortress of Castel Sant’Angelo, and see the Vatican from a different angle.
- Via del Banco di Santo Spirito - Stop and listen to the spine-chilling story of an executioner who single-handedly put hundreds of…
- St. Angelo Bridge - Start your walking tour at the most popular location for public executions in ancient Rome. Learn about the Papal Fortress of Castel Sant’Angelo, and see the Vatican from a different angle.
- Via del Banco di Santo Spirito - Stop and listen to the spine-chilling story of an executioner who single-handedly put hundreds of people to death.
- Via dei Banchi Vecchi - Follow your guide down this narrow and dark, cobbled street to the place where one of the most prolific serial killers of Rome used to live.
- Via Giulia - The next stop is Via Giulia, one of the most beautiful streets of Rome.
- Chiesa di Santa Maria dell’Orazione e Morte - The church of the Prayer and Death used to be the headquarters of a mysterious brotherhood of mercy.
- Campo de’ Fiori - Your tour ends at the heart of Rome, the lively farmers’ market of Campo De’Fiori. Once a very dark and scary place where thousands of heretics and witches were burned alive.
What's Included
- Several time slots available for your convenience
- Passionate guide who will make your experience unique
- Each tour is personally curated by the owners of More of Rome, Dimitri and Emanuela
- Several time slots available for your convenience
- Passionate guide who will make your experience unique
- Each tour is personally curated by the owners of More of Rome, Dimitri and Emanuela
What's Not Included
- We do not offer food and drink on this walking tour.
- We do not offer pickup and drop-off services on this tour.
- Gratuities are not mandatory but very much appreciated.
- We do not offer food and drink on this walking tour.
- We do not offer pickup and drop-off services on this tour.
- Gratuities are not mandatory but very much appreciated.
Additional Information
Explore the dark side of Rome on this 2-hour small-group (15 people or less) walking tour. Uncover the horrific secrets of Rome as you follow your passionate guide through the gruesome, secret places where the most atrocious crimes were committed, and walk the narrow cobbled streets where public executions were once the order of the day. Discover the…
Explore the dark side of Rome on this 2-hour small-group (15 people or less) walking tour. Uncover the horrific secrets of Rome as you follow your passionate guide through the gruesome, secret places where the most atrocious crimes were committed, and walk the narrow cobbled streets where public executions were once the order of the day. Discover the secret lives of Popes and their families, and be captivated and frightened by the bone-chilling stories told by your guide.
Highlights
• Resting place of Borgia
• Places of public executions
• Papal palace built by Michelangelo
• Ghost stories
• Local guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo
Lungotevere Castello
Meet your guide between the end of Ponte Sant’Angelo Bridge and Castel Sant’Angelo Castle. Your guide will be holding a “MORE OF ROME” sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(18 Ratings)
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Howard_m
Sep 24, 2024
Spooky walk tour - Fantastic tour/walk thru Rome at night.
Very interesting and guide knew lots of things to tell us. Highly re commend this for an evening of dark tales.
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Emily_o
Sep 20, 2024
Amazing experience - Bryan was fantastic. The tour was amazing and went round some awesome sights. Just be aware it isn’t the easiest for wheelchair users due to some of the cobbles. However, Bryan was very patient. He was a good laugh and shared some amazing stories
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Robert_b
Jul 22, 2024
Fun tour - Our guide was great. She had a fun personality and shared good stories and lots of information. Interesting to hear about the various stories she shared.
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Chrystal_s
Mar 7, 2024
Amazing tour of the darker side of Rome - We took this tour our first night in Rome and it did not disappoint! Our guide, Brian was fantastic and was a great story teller. We got to see places and hear stories you wouldn’t get on a normal history tour. Worth every penny!
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Emma_s
Feb 2, 2024
Great for alternative history and sights - Our guide, Arianna, was fantastic. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and genuine passion shone through, and her personal touches made it a memorable and insightful experience I would highly recommend
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Sean_e
Nov 13, 2023
Eternal City Secrets are Everywhere - Great tour of the macabre and twisted past of the eternal city! Bryan was very entertaining and funny.
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Glenn
Oct 13, 2023
Well worth the ticket. - Initially concerned that we may not find our guide (Sarah) but one quick WhatsApp call at the meeting time and problem solved.
I would rate the 2 hours as outstanding.
In 2 parts, there was the actual tour (locations, stories, events) and then Sarah’s general knowledge of the history of Rome, beyond the framework of the tour.
The actual tour was great and took us places we would not have gone nor have had knowledge of the unique history of these locations. Sarah’s historical knowledge was unsurpassed. All in all worth every cent, away from the crowds and gaining more about some of the secrets or Rome.
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95sigridv
Jul 14, 2023
Great off the beaten path adventure! - Highly recommend! I did this tour with my three teen daughters. Our guide Brian was great! We met at Castel Sant'Angelo where he gave us some interesting history of the castle, the Vatican, and Tiber river. From there we walked through the neighborhoods as he told us interesting stories. We learned of a female serial killer, saw what was the children's prison and a woman's prison, among many others. This was a fun off the beaten path kind of experience.
A tip for Rome- bring your own refillable bottle. There are drinking fountains everywhere! Some are ornate and some are hidden! Brian taught us how to make it into a spout in case you don't have a bottle. :) Yes it's hot. Yes it's crowded. A small umbrella can provide shade and rain protection. Be patient. Have fun! It's a beautiful country!
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Amy_l
May 13, 2023
Very interesting - Bryan was amazing, very knowledgeable and funny. We were the only 2 people on the tour so that was nice. We learnt so much about the dark history of Rome and it was so interesting. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour.
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Tom_j
Jul 1, 2024
Good exerince - Really enjoyed the walking tour. Great guide and time.
At busy times a radio/headphones could be helpful?
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