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Secrets of Rome - The dark side Small Group Walking Tour

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Rome, Italy

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Overview

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

  • 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.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Lungotevere Castello
00193 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

A central square with a farmers' market, restaurants, bars, and cafes.

What To Expect

St. Angelo Bridge

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via del Banco di Santo Spirito

Stop and listen to the spine-chilling story of an executioner who single-handedly put hundreds of people to death.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via dei Banchi Vecchi

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via Giulia

The next stop is Via Giulia, one of the most beautiful streets of Rome.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte

The church of the Prayer and Death used to be the headquarters of a mysterious brotherhood of mercy.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campo de' Fiori

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Secrets of Rome – The dark side Small Group 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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Activity code: C-62570P5

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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  • 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.

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • 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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Free Cancellation

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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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