Top Italy Crime Tours

Go beyond the boring group walking tours and head straight for the good stuff: the dark side. On this walking tour, you’ll meet up with your local guide and explore Florence’s lurid past, hearing tales of ghosts, scandalous murders, wild betrayals, and strange curiosities, all connected to gorgeous spots around the city. No guidebooks here—and yet every story will be 100% true.

Perfect for true crime lovers, this small-group historical walking tour uncovers Rome’s murderous events, from poisonings to hauntings. Enjoy a memorable journey through the city’s secret history, from the bustling Campo De' Fiori to the hidden backstreets of the Eternal City, and gain insights into Rome’s biggest scandals and darkest characters.

Verona is best known as the setting for Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, but it also has a complex history on par with any Italian city. This tour offers a unique way to learn about the darker sides of Verona’s past while taking a guided walk through its historic center. The goal is to make visitors step back in time and learn about the notorious murders, torture stories, family tombs, and beheaded skeletons of one of the world’s most romantic towns.

When in Rome, lovers of the paranormal should look no further than this eerie experience, led by a captivating storyteller. Start at the Capuchin Crypt, home to more than 3,700 skeletons, many formed into macabre works of art. Then discover a tragic tale from World War II, a gory saga of a butcher shop, and the lost souls who haunt the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona.

Inject some fun into your Bologna sightseeing with this app-based quest that leads you through the old town and past the city’s main landmarks. Follow clues to take in the Piazza Grande, the Two Towers, the oldest university in Europe, and more while learning about their history and lore. Choose your start time and finish the game in an hour or take breaks to explore at your own pace.

The Medici family financed much of the Renaissance—but the connection between their banking empire, political power, and the art and architecture they commissioned is difficult to piece together without a guide to link the sites. This small-group tour covers the Cappelle Medicee, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Palazzo Pitti, Ponte Vecchio, and the Duomo, tracing the Medici story across all five.

In a city like Rome, it’s easy to focus on its ancient history and food culture. Venture beyond the famous elements of the city that everyone explores and dive into another side of Rome on this shared haunted tour. Hear creepy ghost stories and learn about darker moments in Rome’s recent past as your guide leads you down the city’s shadowy alleys.

Discover Florence like never before on this smart and fun walking tour of the city center! Hear fascinating stories about Michelangelo’s secrets, Leonardo da Vinci’s revolutionary ideas, and the shocking events that shaped the lives of Florentines. Stroll through the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage city with an expert guide, uncovering its centuries-old history, stunning architecture, and Renaissance masterpieces. Along the way, enjoy a surprise tasting of Florence’s culinary delights, including local wine and traditional treats. Explore iconic landmarks such as Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, Baptistery with the ‘Doors of Paradise’, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Santa Trinita, Orsanmichele, Ponte Vecchio, and the secret Vasari Corridor. Wander through the artisan’s Oltrarno district and famous shopping streets, soaking in the city’s unique charm. Perfect for history buffs, art lovers!

As one of Florence's top attractions, the Accademia Gallery draws huge crowds of people wanting to see Michelangelo's "David" sculpture. This skip-the-line tour helps you get inside the museum fast, so you can spend less time waiting and more time admiring world-class artwork. Plus, you can upgrade to include a walking tour after your museum visit for more context.

Avoid wasting time waiting for a taxi or navigating unfamiliar public transportation with this hassle-free private transfer service. Meet your driver as you exit the arrival terminal at Fiumicino airport, and relax on the journey to your city hotel while you leave the tricky traffic to an expert. Enjoy the ease of drop-off directly at your hotel or other accommodation in Rome's city center.

Explore Rome's WWII history with this informative private tour, walking in the footsteps of the brave "Resistenza" fighters who defied Nazi forces. Relive the daring Via Rasella attack and visit the chilling Prison of Via Tasso, where captured Romans endured inhumane conditions. Led by a Rome native and history expert with personal connections to the past, this tour offers a vivid glimpse into the resilience and courage that shaped the Eternal City.

Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on this walking tour through Florence. Begin with skip-the-line access to view Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery, and learn how the House of Medici shaped Florence into a helm of arts and humanities. You'll also skip the lines at the Duomo, the city's iconic, Gothic-style cathedral. Afterward, stroll the local streets, taking in landmarks like the Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio bridge.

Explore Florence's Duomo in greater depth on this guided tour. Choose from a range of tour options to suit your budget and interests. If chosen, learn about Brunelleschi’s dome as you climb to the top, stopping along the way to visit the North Terrace, closed to the general public. Depending on your tour, use your passes to explore the rest of the cathedral complex at your own pace.

Immerse yourself in Florence’s rich history, art, and architecture on this comprehensive small-group walking tour. Gain access to the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries to marvel at masterpieces like Michelangelo’s "David" and Renaissance paintings. Stroll through Florence’s historic streets with your guide, visiting landmarks like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria, while uncovering the stories that make the city unforgettable.

Getting to Civitavecchia Port from Rome usually involves a long ride on a regional train—plus a taxi ride from your hotel to the station. Skip the hassle of getting around by public transportation with this deluxe one-way transfer service. Ride in your own private, chauffeured vehicle door-to-door. Transfers can be booked all week long, with departures timed to your cruise schedule.

The dome atop Florence's Duomo offers unique views of the city, but tickets sell out long in advance. Secure your spot with pre-booked entry on this guided tour. Head straight into the church with skip-the-line access, bypassing the long wait. After touring the cathedral, make your way up the staircase and along corridors that have been closed to the public for centuries. Then continue to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, if you wish.

Most days are ordinary. But some days are so big that people are still talking about them 2,000 years later. The 15th of March 44 BC, Ceasar's last day, was one of those days, and you're about to jump right into it. Led by Roberta Jones, time-traveler and licensed tour guide, you'll walk the streets where Julius Caesar rose to power, commanded armies, and made powerful enemies. As you explore iconic sites like the Capitoline Hill, the Jewish Ghetto, and more, actors bring ancient Romans to life all around you: the great Caesar, his wife Calpurnia, his enemy Brutus and more...You won't just watch the story. You'll be part of it. Join Caesar's army, become a Roman citizen, and get pulled into the biggest conspiracy the ancient world has ever seen. Was Caesar a hero or a tyrant ? You decide. Ancient Rome is waiting. Are you brave enough to step in?

Make the most of your time in Florence, and avoid missing key highlights, with a guided tour that includes convenient timed entry to the Accademia Gallery. Also visit the highlights of the historic center on a walking tour that goes beyond the guidebook with local history and insider tips. For the ultimate cultural experience, upgrade to include a tour of the Uffizi Gallery (admission included)

The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction and you can bypass the long lines outside with this exciting excursion. This tour also gives you skip-the-line access to the Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Martino ai Monti, making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide who knows the history well, so you can get more out of your visit.

Get deeper insights into what is on display at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this guided tour. Ideal for travelers who are overwhelmed by the idea of knowing what to priortize in Vatican's vast collection of artworks and artefacts. Let your guide lead the way and take you to the highlights. Explore galleries full of Renaissance masterworks, before moving on to the Sistine Chapel and its frescoes.

Explore the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel without spending hours waiting in line on this comprehensive tour that includes entry to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Navigate the vast halls, artwork, and history with a guide who gives special insights into the collections that you would likely miss if alone. Go beyond the guidebook and enjoy commentary that enlivens highlights such as the Gallery of the Maps and the Pineyard Courtyard.

Uncover the darker side of Ancient Rome on this ghost-filled walking tour through the city’s bloodstained past. From the assassination of Julius Caesar to haunted imperial palaces and cursed streets, you’ll explore the stories history books prefer to forget. Hear of emperors murdered by their own guards, empresses executed in scandal, and traitors left to rot on the Gemonian Steps. Walk through the old Suburra — once home to brothels and riots — and end with a chilling view of the Colosseum, where death became public entertainment. Led by expert storytellers, this tour blends real history with eerie legends from Roman writers and ancient accounts. It’s not about costumes or gimmicks — just strange tales, violent ends, and the lingering presence of the past. If you’re looking for a Rome ghost tour that’s smart, spooky, and steeped in truth, this is it.

Palazzo Doria Pamphilj has housed a private collection unique in the world. It is not only the quality and value of these masterpieces that amazes, but also their number: there are so many works that they completely cover the walls of the reception rooms, the wings of the splendid Gallery and the private apartments. It would have been impossible to describe the entire collection in detail here. Among these, in addition to Italian artists known throughout the world, among which we can mention Caravaggio, Titian, Raphael, Carracci and Bernini, there are also Flemish masters of the Baroque era, a true flagship of the Doria Pamphilj collection, the French landscape painter Lorrain and the most representative Spanish artist of the Baroque era Diego Velázquez.