Secrets of Rome - The dark side Small Group Walking Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Rome, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn about a different side of Roman history on this small-group mystery walking tour. Hear ghost stories and visit haunted places, including the resting place of Borgia. See popular landmarks such as Castel Sant’Angelo as you stroll along Rome’s narrow, cobbled streets.

Discover a spooky side of Rome on a themed walking tour
Listen to ghost stories as you explore Rome on foot
See ancient prisons and popular landmarks in one tour
A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

Passionate guide who will make your experience unique.
To make communication easier, you will receive name and number of your guide.

We do not offer food and drink on this walking tour.
We do not offer pickup and drop-off services on this tour.
Gratuities are not mandatory but very much appreciated.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Castel Sant'Angelo
Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
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.

End point

P.za Campo de' Fiori, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
A central square with a farmers' market, restaurants, bars, and cafes.

Operating hours
.8:00 pm

Itinerary

St. Angelo Bridge

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via del Banco di Santo Spirito

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via dei Banchi Vecchi

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via Giulia

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campo De' Fiori

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
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!
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 20 reviews

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Great tour with fun...

Ananthi_K, Dec 2024

Great tour with fun stories and saw a different side of Rome. Ali was friendly and very insightful. Would recommend this experience

Creepy and crazy

Susan_W, Nov 2024

My 18 y/o daughter and I learned quite a bit and had fun on this tour. My daughter was particularly interested since she is studying criminology. I was very intrigued by how well first our guide was in the history that she presented with terrific storytelling flair. Unfortunately, we had a rainy night, so the tour only lasted about an hour. Perhaps the weather added to the eeriness! This was definitely a fun way to learn about some of the backside of Roman history.

Good

Dave_A, Oct 2024

A wonderful evening tour with Sama. Very knowledgable on the dark history of Rome. Interesting and fun.

Great guide, interesting stories and good history.

Alyssa_B, Oct 2024

We loved our guide. He had a great grasp of Roman history and told interesting stories. Would do again.

Wonderful!

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Sonia Perrera was a wonderful guide, she was funny, engaging, and had very interesting stories to tell!

Spooky walk tour

Howard_M, Sep 2024

Fantastic tour/walk thru Rome at night. Very interesting and guide knew lots of things to tell us. Highly re commend this for an evening of dark tales.

Amazing experience

Emily_O, Sep 2024

Bryan was fantastic. The tour was amazing and went round some awesome sights. Just be aware it isn’t the easiest for wheelchair users due to some of the cobbles. However, Bryan was very patient. He was a good laugh and shared some amazing stories

Fun tour

Robert_B, Jul 2024

Our guide was great. She had a fun personality and shared good stories and lots of information. Interesting to hear about the various stories she shared.

Good exerince

Tom_J, Jul 2024

Really enjoyed the walking tour. Great guide and time. At busy times a radio/headphones could be helpful?

Amazing tour of the darker side of Rome

Chrystal_S, Mar 2024

We took this tour our first night in Rome and it did not disappoint! Our guide, Brian was fantastic and was a great story teller. We got to see places and hear stories you wouldn’t get on a normal history tour. Worth every penny!

Great for alternative history and sights

Emma_S, Feb 2024

Our guide, Arianna, was fantastic. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and genuine passion shone through, and her personal touches made it a memorable and insightful experience I would highly recommend

Eternal City Secrets are Everywhere

Sean_E, Nov 2023

Great tour of the macabre and twisted past of the eternal city! Bryan was very entertaining and funny.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Sean, We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed your experience with Bryan. The "Secrets of Rome" is all about some dark dark fun :) Thank you!

Very interesting

Amy_L, May 2023

Bryan was amazing, very knowledgeable and funny. We were the only 2 people on the tour so that was nice. We learnt so much about the dark history of Rome and it was so interesting. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour.

Dark History Alive

Holly_K, May 2023

Sarah was an excellent historian and story teller. She really made the ancient scenes come alive in our hearts and minds. It is not often that someone is as gifted in engaging history…. But specially dark history.

Take the tour!

Judith_S, Jun 2019

Our guide was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable and had a great style for telling ancient tales. And so many interesting stories. We hit ghost hot spots carrying diving rods which was really fun. We saw Michelangelos home while he was painting the Sistine Chapel. BTW he hated painting it but was under orders from the pope or his family was doomed. We visited streets and sights we had no idea we had been passing daily. I’ve been looking up all the names of the people in his stories. 2 hours went by too fast! Learned a lot!

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