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Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour

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The most haunted castle in Rome
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Overview

Explore a different side of the Eternal City on this Rome ghost tour at night, blending dark history, macabre legends, and true crime stories. Led by an expert local guide, you’ll stroll through atmospheric streets while learning about haunted locations, ruthless popes, assassinations, and secret poison plots that shaped Rome’s past.

Discover the sinister history of Castel Sant’Angelo, once a fortress and prison, and uncover the shocking truth about Giulia Tofana, whose poison empire changed the lives of countless Romans.

Perfect for visitors seeking unique things to do in Rome, this evening walking tour combines history with suspense, dark humor, and dramatic storytelling — all in the refreshing night air of the historic city center.

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

Lungotevere Castello
50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

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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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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 (CET).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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour?
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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 (CET).
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Urban legends and ghost stories.
  • Walking tour.
  • Haunted places.
  • Licensed tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Tips. It's a tip-based tour. The guides work for your tips alone.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 4..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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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 24 travelers

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