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Explore the dark side of Rome on this 2-hour small-group (15 people or less) walking tour. Uncover the horrific secrets of Rome as you follow your passionate guide through the gruesome, secret places where the most atrocious crimes were committed, and walk the narrow cobbled streets where public executions were once the order of the day. Discover the secret lives of Popes and their families, and be captivated and frightened by the bone-chilling stories told by your guide.
Highlights
• Resting place of Borgia
• Places of public executions
• Papal palace built by Michelangelo
• Ghost stories
• Local guide
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide between the end of Ponte Sant’Angelo Bridge and Castel Sant’Angelo Castle. Your guide will be holding a “MORE OF ROME” sign.
A central square with a farmers' market, restaurants, bars, and cafes.
Itinerary
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Start your walking tour at the most popular location for public executions in ancient Rome. Learn about the Papal Fortress of Castel Sant'Angelo, and see the Vatican from a different angle.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Stop and listen to the spine-chilling story of an executioner who single-handedly put hundreds of people to death.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Follow your guide down this narrow and dark, cobbled street to the place where one of the most prolific serial killers of Rome used to live.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The next stop is Via Giulia, one of the most beautiful streets of Rome.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The church of the Prayer and Death used to be the headquarters of a mysterious brotherhood of mercy.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Your tour ends at the heart of Rome, the lively farmers' market of Campo De'Fiori. Once a very dark and scary place where thousands of heretics and witches were burned alive.
30 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. Thank you!
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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