Uncover Rome’s dark side on a chilling after-dark stroll. Hear tales of gruesome executions, haunted palazzos, and the ghost of a Count who cavorted with Marie Antoinette.
Uncover Rome’s dark side on a chilling after-dark stroll. Hear tales of gruesome executions, haunted palazzos, and the ghost of a Count who cavorted with Marie Antoinette.
- Campo de’ Fiori - Our guide will meet you and begin the tour here with our first story - be prepared! - Piazza Farnese - Learn the history of this renaissance palace and its surroundings, with some hidden tales not usually told - Vicolo delle Grotte - On Rome’s dark backstreets, hear a tale of an 18th Century magician, who is it said still…
- Campo de’ Fiori - Our guide will meet you and begin the tour here with our first story - be prepared!
- Piazza Farnese - Learn the history of this renaissance palace and its surroundings, with some hidden tales not usually told
- Vicolo delle Grotte - On Rome’s dark backstreets, hear a tale of an 18th Century magician, who is it said still haunts the area today
- 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
- Via Giulia - Hear tales of a mysterious order of monks with a rather macabre task
- Via di Monserrato - 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.
- 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.
- Via del Banco di Santo Spirito - Discover the story of Rome’s most famous executioner, at his house.
- 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.
- Small Group of maximum 15 people
- English Speaking Expert Guide
- Entertainment and Chills
- 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)
- Food and drink - a break stop will be offered at a cafe
- Gratuities (optional)
AirBnB Award Winning Tour Every city has a dark side, and Rome is no different. We have ghosts, gruesome executions, and murders, and they can be fascinating. Join us for an after-dark stroll to explore these tales of Rome. For every grand palazzo and opulent church, there can be a darker tale hidden behind the stones. Come along on a night-time…
AirBnB Award Winning Tour
Every city has a dark side, and Rome is no different. We have ghosts, gruesome executions, and murders, and they can be fascinating. Join us for an after-dark stroll to explore these tales of Rome. For every grand palazzo and opulent church, there can be a darker tale hidden behind the stones.
Come along on a night-time stroll with our award winning storytelling guides to discover a history of Rome that could leave you chilled or amused, but definitely fascinated.
Hear tales that include the execution of one of history’s best scientific minds, try and spot the ghost of a Count who cavorted with Marie Antoinette, and learn the incredible story of a woman known as ‘the female Pope’, who is said to haunt the bridge you’ll stand on.
From the house of a notorious poisoner to a church with a rather macabre story to go with its grim decoration, explore the backstreets of the city, where you will discover the stories of a completely different side of Rome.
- We can often provide sign language interpreters if we are told in advance
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.
