ABOUT THE Free Tour of Ghosts and Mysteries of Rome
This tour is operated by our partner What About Tours.
Rome is not just marble columns and majestic piazzas, beneath its glorious surface lies a city shaped by chilling stories, gruesome secrets, and unforgettable characters. This Free Walking Tour of ghosts and mysteries in Rome invites curious minds to explore the darker side of the Eternal City. Led by a passionate local guide, you'll walk through some of the most atmospheric streets while discovering tales of executioners, serial killers, cursed fountains, and spirits that just won’t rest.
This is not your average history Tour. With a mix of verified historical facts, eerie legends, and sharp dark humor, this experience will reveal a Rome most tourists never get to know. All stories are backed by solid research, and your guide will masterfully blend storytelling, wit, and a touch of the macabre to keep you hooked at every corner.
Legends, Ghosts & Gruesome Histories
Your journey begins outside Castel Sant’Angelo, a fortress with centuries of sinister secrets, before crossing the St. Angelo Bridge, once a key stage for public executions. As the sun sets over Rome, the tour winds through shadowy alleyways like Via Giulia, passing haunted churches and stopping at chilling landmarks like the Church of Saint Mary of the Oration and Death, a site with a name as ominous as its past. Along the way, you’ll discover the Witch House of Giulia Toffana, one of the most successful serial killers in European history, and uncover who really invented cancel culture long before social media.
Expect tales of ghostly apparitions, cursed lovers, and Rome’s own association of online exorcists, all delivered with a tongue-in-cheek tone that makes this spooky stroll both thrilling and entertaining.
Not for the Faint of Heart
This is a Tour designed for those who appreciate the strange, the shocking, and the offbeat. With references to true crime, exorcisms, and politically incorrect jokes, it’s a storytelling experience that flirts with the edges of good taste, always with a wink.
This activity is operated by our partner What About Tours. This experience is not provided by SANDEMANs, but has been chosen by our specialists from an array of offers based on their quality and value.
Tour not recommended for children under 12 years old.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts.
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Your tour starts at Castel Sant'Angelo entrance, outside, by the bridge.
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