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Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour

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Rome, Italy

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Join us for a chilling walk through Rome’s darkest corners. Explore haunted streets, execution spots, and urban myths — all backed by historical facts and spiced with dark humor.

You’ll learn about:

The compassionate executioner who became a writer

Online exorcism communities

The most prolific serial killer in history

Ancient Roman recycling genius

The roots of cancel culture

Includes sensitive topics, graphic content, and satirical commentary.

Stops include:
Castel Sant’Angelo, Via Giulia, Church of Death, Campo De Fiori & more.

For adults & teens (12+ only)

It's a tip-based tour. The guides work on the ‘Pay-What-You-Want’ tour model which means they work for your tips alone. At the end of the experience you can give your guide what you think the tour was worth.

What's Included

  • Urban legends and ghost stories
  • Walking tour
  • Haunted places
  • Tips. It's a tip-based tour. The guides work for your tips alone.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Ponte Sant'Angelo
00186 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Campo de' Fiori
00186 Roma RM, Italy

The tour ends in Campo De' Fiori, a vibrant, historic square. By day, it's filled with fresh produce and flowers, while at night, it transforms into a bustling hub for locals and visitors, embodying the energetic spirit of Rome. It's a very well-connected spot with bus stops and taxi stands.

What To Expect

Castel Sant'Angelo

Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, originally built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum, later served as a fortress, papal residence, and prison. Its striking cylindrical structure and rooftop statue of the Archangel Michael make it one of Rome's most iconic landmarks along the Tiber River.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Angelo Bridge (Pass By)

Ponte Sant'Angelo looms over the Tiber like a bridge between worlds, its ten angelic statues carved by Bernini and his students standing sentinel, each bearing symbols of Christ's suffering. By night, shadows shroud the angels’ faces, their expressions both solemn and haunting, as if guarding secrets of the souls that once crossed into the fortress beyond—Castel Sant'Angelo, a place of refuge, power, and whispered mysteries.
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Via Paola

The house of the kindest executioner in Rome.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arco Dei Banchi

The Haunted Arch, and the place of prayer for the most controversial exorcist in Rome.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Largo Ottavio Tassoni, 319

The house of the 16th-century artistic genius Benvenuto Cellini, who, unfortunately, was more notorious as a rapist and murderer.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vicolo della Moretta

The haunted house of the witch Giulia Tofana, and the stories of the holy inquisition.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via di Monserrato

Corte Savella, the only prison in Rome authorized to execute convicts inside its walls - the place where Beatrice Cenci was tortured before her execution.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via Giulia

Via Giulia is a picturesque, historic street in Rome, designed by Bramante in the early 16th century for Pope Julius II, and lined with Renaissance palaces, ivy-covered facades, and hidden courtyards. Known for its quiet elegance, it embodies the charm of old Rome and was once a central artery of the city’s aristocratic life.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte

Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte is a chilling Baroque church in Rome, built by a secretive confraternity dedicated to retrieving and burying abandoned corpses. Its shadowed interior brims with skulls, bones, and eerie symbols of death, evoking an atmosphere where the line between the living and the dead feels unsettlingly thin.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fontana del Mascherone

Fontana del Mascherone is an eerie Baroque fountain on Via Giulia in Rome, featuring a massive stone mask that mysteriously spouts water from its grimacing mouth. This is a crime scene where John Paul Getty III was kidnapped.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campo de' Fiori

Campo de' Fiori is a lively, historic square in Rome, renowned for its bustling morning market filled with vibrant produce, flowers, and local goods. By night, the piazza transforms, surrounded by bars and restaurants, while the shadow of Giordano Bruno’s statue serves as a reminder of the square’s darker past as a site of executions during the Inquisition.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The tour includes CSA topics, graphic information. Not recommended for children under 12 years old.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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  • Urban legends and ghost stories
  • Walking tour
  • Haunted places
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Tips. It's a tip-based tour. The guides work for your tips alone.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The tour includes CSA topics, graphic information. Not recommended for children under 12 years old.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour 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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