Secrets of Rome - The dark side Small Group Walking Tour
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.
Meeting Location
Lungotevere Castello
50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Campo de' Fiori
00186 Roma RM, Italy
A central square with a farmers' market, restaurants, bars, and cafes.
What To Expect
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St. Angelo Bridge
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Via del Banco di Santo Spirito
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Via dei Banchi Vecchi
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Via Giulia
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Campo De' Fiori
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-62570P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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.
- 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.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Secrets of Rome - The dark side Small Group Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Secrets of Rome – The dark side Small Group 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!
Mar 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What'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.
Additional Info
- 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
