Discover Rome after dark on a journey through its most chilling stories and legends. Ghosts, executions, poisoners, restless souls and forgotten crimes reveal the darker side of the Eternal City.
up to 2 hours
up to 20 people
Rome
English, Spanish
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Free
Guides work for tips
October 2026
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Tour description
When night falls, Rome changes. The crowds disappear, the streets grow quieter, and centuries of dark stories begin to feel much closer.
Join our Ghosts, Legends and Mysteries of Rome Free Walking Tour and follow the shadows of the Eternal City through Castel Sant’Angelo, Via Giulia and Campo de’ Fiori. Hear the tragic story of Beatrice Cenci, discover the world of Mastro Titta, Rome’s legendary executioner, and uncover the macabre history of Santa Maria dell’Orazione e Morte, where a confraternity once collected and buried the city’s abandoned dead.
As we wander through Rome’s atmospheric streets, you’ll hear tales of restless spirits, mysterious deaths and Giulia Tofana, the woman behind the infamous Aqua Tofana poison.
We finish in Campo de’ Fiori, once a place of public executions, where Giordano Bruno was burned at the stake in 1600 and where his dark statue still watches over the square today.
Ghosts, true crime, legends and mysteries — discover the stories that haunt Rome after dark.
Meeting point
Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point is right in front of the Castle Sant'Angelo entrance, by the bridge Sant'Angelo.
Tour itinerary
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Castel Sant'Angelo
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Sant'Angelo Bridge
3
Benvenuto Cellini's house
4
Giulia Tofana's house
5
Via Giulia
6
Saint Mary of Prayer and Death
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Fontana del Mascherone
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Piazza Farnese
9
Campo de Fiori
Tour highlights
Discover Rome after dark, following its most haunting legends, mysteries and true crime stories
Explore Castel Sant’Angelo’s dark past, from imperial tomb to papal prison and place of execution
Hear the tragic story of Beatrice Cenci, one of Rome’s most famous ghosts
Meet Mastro Titta, the legendary executioner who carried out hundreds of death sentences in Papal Rome
Walk the atmospheric streets of Via Giulia and uncover stories of murder, punishment and restless spirits
Discover Santa Maria dell’Orazione e Morte, the macabre church dedicated to burying Rome’s abandoned dead
Uncover the mystery of Giulia Tofana and Aqua Tofana, Rome’s legendary poison scandal
Finish in Campo de’ Fiori, where Giordano Bruno was burned at the stake in 1600
Included
Professional guide services
Interesting stories and facts
Recommendations for further vacationing
Not included
Tips (our guides work for your tips)
Important Information
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. Usually, the tip is between 15€ and 25€.
Select date & time
Free
Guides work for tips
October 2026
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Sa
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Natalia
October 10, 2026
Martina fue super buena guía y el tour muy entretenido
Guide: Martina
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Esther
October 9, 2026
Ha sido muy entretenido!
Nos ha gustado y nos ha sacado de las historias normales de Roma.
Gracias!!
Guide: Tamara
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Edo
October 8, 2026
Super entretenido y divertido.
Guide: Martina
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VICTORIA
October 7, 2026
Muy bueno, una genia Tamara!!
Guide: Tamara
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Tony
October 5, 2026
Very enjoyable full of fun facts. Excellent guide
Guide: Leonardo
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DONNA
October 5, 2026
David was an engaging and lively guide. I would absolutely book with him again.
Guide: David
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Erika
October 3, 2026
Muy entretenidas las historias , par atacar algo diferente en roma
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Elizabeth
October 3, 2026
The tour was really interesting and David made it fun and interactive. Highly recommended