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**AirBnB Award Winning Tour**
Discover the chilling true stories behind Rome’s most haunted sites on the city’s original and award-winning ghost tour.
Led by expert storytellers, this after-dark walk through Rome’s eerie backstreets uncovers tales of murder, betrayal, and restless spirits.
Hear the tragic story of Giordano Bruno, burned alive in Campo de’ Fiori, and the legend of Donna Olimpia, the powerful noblewoman whose ghost is said to haunt the Vatican's nightmares and the city streets.
Visit a macabre church filled with skulls and secrets, and learn about poisoners, mystics, and popes who refused to stay dead.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be waiting in front of the statue in the middle of Campo De'Fiori, holding a sign saying "Rome's Dark Side - Ghosts & Legends"
We will end by Castel Sant'Angelo - your guide will give any directions needed to get to anywhere you need to be.
Itinerary
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1
Our guide will meet you and begin the tour here with our first story - be prepared!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Learn the history of this renaissance palace and its surroundings, with some hidden tales not usually told
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
On Rome's dark backstreets, hear a tale of an 18th Century magician, who is it said still haunts the area today
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
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
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Hear tales of a mysterious order of monks with a rather macabre task
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
See the modern gelato shop that was once a very different business, run by one of history's most prolific poisoners.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Discover the story of Rome's most famous executioner, at his house.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can often provide sign language interpreters if we are told in advance
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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