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Ghost Walking Tour of Rome

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Duration

2 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

    • Explore Rome after dark with a guide who specializes in ghost stories and legends.

    • Walk through historic piazzas, alleys, and bridges tied to executions, mysteries, and hauntings.

    • Hear eerie tales of popes, nobles, artists, and spirits said to still linger in these streets.

    • See familiar landmarks like Campo de’ Fiori and Castel Sant’Angelo in a very different light.

    • Small-group setting keeps the experience atmospheric, intimate, and story-focused.

    • Guided night walking tour

    • Expert English speaking guide

    • Small group experience (max 30 guests)

    • Pass by Campo de’ Fiori (Giordano Bruno), Piazza Farnese, Via Giulia backstreets, Ponte Sisto, Fountain of the Mask, Santa Maria dell’Orazione e Morte, Santa Maria in Monserrato, and Castel Sant’Angelo.

    • Food and drinks

    • Gratuities/tips

    • Admission to the sites

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • A nighttime walk through Rome’s oldest streets, where your guide reveals the city’s darker stories and chilling legends tied to the places you pass.

    Getting started

    Meet your guide at the Statue of Giordano Bruno in Campo de’ Fiori. Present your ticket or voucher to check in. No special dress code, but comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

    What to expect

    Statue of Giordano Bruno

    • Start where a philosopher was burned at the stake—your guide sets the tone with Rome’s history of persecution.

    Piazza Farnese

    • Learn about noble rivalries, power struggles, and ghostly echoes around the Farnese palace.

    Madonnelle Shrines & Ponte Sisto

    • Hear stories tied to roadside shrines and cross a bridge associated with restless spirits.

    Fountain of the Mask & Funeral Church of Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte

    • See sites linked to plague deaths, secret burials, and Rome’s funerary brotherhoods.

    Castel Sant’Angelo

    • End outside one of Rome’s oldest fortress-prisons, steeped in legends of ghosts and tortured souls.
  • What to bring

    • Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather, as the tour takes place outdoors in the evening.

    • Bring your ticket or voucher for verification at the start of the tour.

    What’s not allowed

    • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted during the tour.

    Accessibility

    • The experience is not wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • Arrive on time to avoid missing the start of the tour.

    • Be prepared for potentially uneven terrain and walking through backstreets.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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