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 its own mysterious history, and Rome is no different. Embark on an adventure into a realm where shadows linger and the spirits of the past share stories of ghosts, chilling murders, and eerie executions lurking around every concealed corner.
Join this exploration of Rome’s hidden streets, where the past…
Airbnb Award-Winning Tour
Every city has its own mysterious history, and Rome is no different. Embark on an adventure into a realm where shadows linger and the spirits of the past share stories of ghosts, chilling murders, and eerie executions lurking around every concealed corner.
Join this exploration of Rome’s hidden streets, where the past whispers from forgotten alleys. Discover the city’s most unsettling secrets and the unforgettable tales of those who remain, still haunting the places they once inhabited.
Listen to the tragic tale of a brilliant scientist who met a grim fate, try to spot a noble Count whose scandalous connection to Marie Antoinette still echoes through time, and hear the story of a “female Pope” rumored to haunt the very bridge you’ll cross.
From the foreboding house of a notorious poisoner to a church adorned with macabre art, uncover Rome’s secret alleys, each filled with stories that reveal a fascinatingly dark side of the Eternal City.
- 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.
