Why choose this Rome tour ?
Tour not recommended for children under 12 years old
Discover the darkest tales of the Eternal City.
An accurate selection of lesser-known scary facts, urban legends, and ghost stories spiced up with a good dose of dark humor.
All the information provided has a solid historical backup.
You will get to know about:
The kindest executioner ever turned out to be a bestselling author
How to become a member of the association of exorcism (online)
The most successful serial killer ever
Why the Romans are the kings of recycling
Who really invented cancel culture, and so much more…
The tour includes CSA topics, graphic information, and politically incorrect jokes.
It’s a tip-based tour. The guides work on the ‘Pay-What-You-Want’ tour model which means they work for your tips alone. At the end of the experience you can give your guide what you think the tour was worth.
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What makes Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, originally built as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum, later served as a fortress, papal residence, and prison. Its striking cylindrical structure and rooftop statue of the Archangel Michael make it one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks along the Tiber River.
Ponte Sant’Angelo looms over the Tiber like a bridge between worlds, its ten angelic statues carved by Bernini and his students standing sentinel, each bearing symbols of Christ’s suffering. By night, shadows shroud the angels’ faces, their expressions both solemn and haunting, as if guarding secrets of the souls that once crossed into the fortress beyond—Castel Sant’Angelo, a place of refuge, power, and whispered mysteries.
The house of the kindest executioner in Rome.
The Haunted Arch, and the place of prayer for the most controversial exorcist in Rome.
The house of the 16th-century artistic genius Benvenuto Cellini, who, unfortunately, was more notorious as a rapist and murderer.
The haunted house of the witch Giulia Tofana, and the stories of the holy inquisition.
Corte Savella, the only prison in Rome authorized to execute convicts inside its walls – the place where Beatrice Cenci was tortured before her execution.
Via Giulia is a picturesque, historic street in Rome, designed by Bramante in the early 16th century for Pope Julius II, and lined with Renaissance palaces, ivy-covered facades, and hidden courtyards. Known for its quiet elegance, it embodies the charm of old Rome and was once a central artery of the city’s aristocratic life.
Santa Maria dell’Orazione e Morte is a chilling Baroque church in Rome, built by a secretive confraternity dedicated to retrieving and burying abandoned corpses. Its shadowed interior brims with skulls, bones, and eerie symbols of death, evoking an atmosphere where the line between the living and the dead feels unsettlingly thin.
Fontana del Mascherone is an eerie Baroque fountain on Via Giulia in Rome, featuring a massive stone mask that mysteriously spouts water from its grimacing mouth. This is a crime scene where John Paul Getty III was kidnapped.
Campo de’ Fiori is a lively, historic square in Rome, renowned for its bustling morning market filled with vibrant produce, flowers, and local goods. By night, the piazza transforms, surrounded by bars and restaurants, while the shadow of Giordano Bruno’s statue serves as a reminder of the square’s darker past as a site of executions during the Inquisition.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour includes CSA topics, graphic information. Not recommended for children under 12 years old.
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- Urban legends and ghost stories
- Walking tour
- Licensed tour guide
- Haunted places
- It’s a tip-based tour. The guides work for your tips alone.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by What About Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
