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The Shadows of Rome Between Legends and Spirits Walking Tour

Rome, Italy
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Head off the usual tourist trail to delve into Rome’s grizzly past on this walking tour of the city's dark history. Follow your guide from Piazza Navona to Basilica di Santa Cecilia, as you listen to stories of hauntings, rituals, and inquisitions. Perfect for visitors looking for an atmospheric experience to end their day, and anyone with a taste for the macabre.
  • Explore beyond the usual tourist haunts and visit spots you'd otherwise miss
  • Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small-group tour
  • Cover more ground than you would alone thanks to an efficient route
  • Benefit from an easy-to-find meeting point near public transport

What's Included

  • Fluent English-speaking guide with a deep knowledge of Roman legends and history
  • Fascinating stories and legends of haunted places in Rome
  • A chilling and unforgettable experience in the shadows of the city's mystical past

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Palazzo Pamphili
      Piazza Navona, 14, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

      Your guide will be waiting for you right in front of the Palazzo Pamphili (current Brazilian embassy)

    End point

    • Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
      Piazza di Santa Cecilia, 22, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

      At the end of the tour, your guide will show you the impressive statue of a Roman martyr.

    Operating hours
    .4:30 pm

    Itinerary

    1

    Piazza Navona

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Campo De' Fiori

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Palazzo Farnese

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    5

    Ponte Garibaldi

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    6

    Isola Tiberina

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    7

    Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

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

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1 review
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    Not just the usual tourist sites, this is an enjoyable and interesting walk around Rome

    Tom_S, Jul 2024
    This is a lovely walking tour of some of the less-famous but interesting parts of Rome. We had a lovely guide who had palpable passion and energy for her subject. She had a great sense of humour too. Those things make the difference between a good tour and a great one. The walk is nice and easy, and goes into some interesting history of various locations - even locations you've walked through a a dozen times such as piazza navone are brought to life through the history of some of the colourful characters who lived (and died) there. If you're after a tour of the usual tourist sites (Trevi fountain, Spanish steps, pantheon) then this isn't it. Which is exactly why I booked it! And I was very glad I did - it was just what I wanted, a tour of the bits of Rome you haven't already seen on a thousand postcards. My son and I really enjoyed this tour and loved the energetic commentary from our tour guide. Recommended.

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