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.

- Led by award-winning guides and professional storytellers
- Small group of maximum 15 people
- English-speaking expert guide
- Entertainment and chills
- Led by award-winning guides and professional storytellers
- 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
Explore the spine-tingling true tales behind Rome’s most haunted locations on the city’s original and award-winning ghost tour.
Guided by skilled storytellers, this nighttime journey through Rome’s mysterious alleyways reveals stories of murder, betrayal, and restless spirits.
Listen to the heartbreaking tale of Giordano…
Airbnb Award-Winning Tour
Explore the spine-tingling true tales behind Rome’s most haunted locations on the city’s original and award-winning ghost tour.
Guided by skilled storytellers, this nighttime journey through Rome’s mysterious alleyways reveals stories of murder, betrayal, and restless spirits.
Listen to the heartbreaking tale of Giordano Bruno, who was burned alive in Campo de’ Fiori, and the legend of Donna Olimpia, the influential noblewoman whose ghost is said to haunt the Vatican’s dreams and the city streets.
Visit a chilling church filled with skulls and secrets, and discover stories of poisoners, mystics, and popes who defied death.
- 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.