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For a twist on the usual sightseeing experience, take an after-dark tour of Rome to admire its illuminated landmarks and monuments while listening to stories about ghosts, myths and legends. You’ll explore the winding alleys and squares in the city’s historical center with a guide, who provides eerie commentary about the supernatural and historical mysteries that have plagued the Eternal City for centuries. See attractions like Campo de’ Fiori, Castel Sant’Angelo and Palazzo Farnese in a whole new light.

Uncover the dark side of Eternal City and dowse for ghosts on this ghost tour of Rome. Explore the spooky streets, piazzas, and bridges still haunted by the souls of heretics and witches executed, murdered, and burned alive. Listen to the spine-chilling ghost stories and experience the eerie atmosphere of Rome after-dark. Learn about the ghosts of Julius Caesar and Emperor Nero and discover the truth about the crimes committed by the worst Popes Rome has ever seen. Your guide will provide you with a pair of divining or dowsing rods so you could experience ghost hunting first hand. • True gore stories told by the guide • Dowsing rods provided • Small groups (10 people or less) • 90-minute ghost tour of Rome • Expert story-teller guides • Explore the city after dark with an expert guide

Discover the dark side of Rome on this Super Saver that combines two bestselling tours into one fascinating and fearsome sightseeing experience. You’ll start with a tour to the Appian Way to visit Domitilla Catacombs, where you’ll skip the line with priority admission. Learn about burial customs in Ancient Rome, and visit the Basilica of San Clemente and the Capuchin Crypt for a look at a chapel made entirely of bones. Then explore central Rome on a night tour that introduces you to the Eternal City’s many ghosts and mysteries.

Go underground to see Rome’s ancient catacombs and crypts on a half-day tour. Visit the Domitilla Catacomb and Basilica of San Clemente with skip-the-line access, plus visit the Capuchin Crypt, where you’ll see a Caravaggio painting and marvel at a chapel made entirely out of human bones. Learn about past burial customs and secret Christian worship spots during this fascinating exploration into the history of Rome.

Learn about ancient Rome in 3-D at Time Elevator Rome, a multisensory experience that combines video, moving platforms and surround sound. You’ll travel through time, from Romulus and Remus to Julius Caesar to the Renaissance. Then enter the modern age as you cover 20th-century events up to the present day. This is a quick, unique way to start your Rome trip by diving into its long, action-filled history. 

During this small-group, out-of-the-box walking tour, you'll revisit the Eternal City's darkest chapters. Learn about the murderers, poisoners, martyrs, and sinners that have populated Rome throughout the ages—from ancient gladiators to modern-day fascists—in an adults-only tour group. Neighborhoods covered include Piazza Venezia, the Colosseum, Capitoline Hill, and Monti.

Prepare to be spooked as you discover the dark, mysterious side of Rome. When the sun sets over Rome another side of the city comes to life. In a city as ancient as Rome every stone has a story to tell ad some of these stories can be dark and sinister. Join our tour for a moonlight adventure through the eerie streets of Rome where ghosts of Emperors, Popes and artists come out and haunt the city. Your ghoulish guide will take you to secret backstreets and hidden corners of the Eternal city. You will hear tales of ghosts, gruesome executions, murders and all the legends and ghost stories that keep Roman kids up at night. BEWARE: This tour is not for the faint hearted - You may come face to face with a ghost or if you're lucky even more than one!

Tour Rome's dark history in the company of a guide, learning stories that you wouldn't otherwise hear on a typical tour. With a group of fellow crime buffs, walk through the city, stopping at locations where some grisly crimes took place. To conclude your tour, take a break with a coffee and discuss what you've learned or ask questions.

Take a walk on the creepy side with this fascinating tour of Rome’s spookiest places. Together with an experienced RomAbout guide, you’ll unearth some of the Eternal City’s darkest secrets, discover the ghost stories of landmarks such as the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Castel Sant’Angelo, and come face to face with the skeletal remains of some of Rome’s previous residents at the Capuchin Crypt. This walking tour is an intriguing dive into Rome’s long and twisted history. Please note that children under 12 are not allowed.

Explore the Capuchin Crypts with a passionate guide. The crypts or as locals call them Bone Chapels is a truly dark and mystical place, decorated with the bones of about 3700 Capuchin friars. However, without a professional guide, it might be difficult to understand and appreciate the significance of it. On this walking tour, we will not only explore this macabre site, but will also discuss religious symbols, life style and mindset of the Capuchins, and even the ghost stories that surround this place.

Mystery buffs and ghost story aficionados can discover Rome through the lens of its haunted streets and creepy sights by following a trail of ghostly clues through the Eternal City. Download this app on your mobile device and follow the directions to a series of locations in the historic center, learning about ghostly legends and real-life horrors along the way.

Designed especially for fans of Dan Brown’s ‘Angels and Demons,’ this 3-hour walking tour offers the chance to explore the secrets of the Illuminati scattered throughout the heart of Rome. Along with a tour guide and a small group, make your way through the city’s piazzas and basilicas as you follow mysterious clues and solve riddles based on the book, texts of Galileo and the symbolic artwork of Bernini.

An exclusive tour with an expert guide who will guide you through the history of Ancient Rome, whose path will be interspersed with theatrical moments in which the actors will interpret the "ghosts" of some well-known characters.

An exclusive tour with an expert guide who will guide you through the history and mysteries of Rome, whose path will be interspersed with theatrical moments in which the actors will interpret the "ghosts" of some well-known characters.

As the night approaches another side of Rome emerges, a dark and sinister side of the city. With over 2000 years of history, Rome is made up of streets and corners packed with ghostly stories from its haunted past. Join this night-tour tour to discover the eerie tales that Rome would rather forget. In a group with maximum 12 people, your guide will take you on a scary stroll through the Roman streets still haunted by the ghosts of Emperors, Popes and artists. Soak in the eerie atmosphere of Rome after dark while discovering the spine-chilling tales of Rome's most famous ghosts, gruesome executions and murders. Experience Rome in a different way to most, as we visit some of Rome's major monuments, churches and prisons accompanied by a spooky past certain to leave you even more fascinated by Rome!

When the sun sets over Rome another side of the city comes to life. In a city as ancient as Rome every stone has a story to tell ad some of these stories can be dark and sinister. Join our tour for a night time adventure through the eerie streets of Rome where crowds of ghosts of Emperors, Popes and artists come out and haunt the city. You will hear about ghosts, gruesome executions, murders and all the legends and ghost stories that keep Roman kids up at night. The guide will take you to secret backstreets and hidden corners of the Eternal city, on the tracks left by old ghosts and mysteries. With a story-telling English-speaking guide, groups of no more than 12 people, and a beautiful stroll through narrow streets between the grand monuments and opulent churches, this tour is sure to leave you even more fascinated by Rome. This tour is not for the frail of heart as you may come face to face with a ghost or if you're lucky even more than one!

Go in search of Percy Jackson's characters on this kid-friendly tour of Rome's Capitoline Museums. Your guide will tailor their commentary and the tour's content to the ages and interests of your kids, making Roman history come alive. This private tour promises personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions.

Enter the Colosseum after-hours as part of an exclusive tour group, when the doors are closed to the general public. Large crowds mean that visiting the Colosseum during the day can be a stressful experience. If that’s not your idea of fun, why not join our VIP night tour and visit the Colosseum at its most magical hour. Watch the sun go down as you stand where the gladiators fought on the arena floor. Journey into the vast underground chambers and explore the secrets of this wonder of the World. This product has limited availability and sells out quickly - book now to avoid disappointment!

The ever growing popularity of street art in Rome has changed the look and feel of the city and is bringing more and more curious visitors to otherwise unknown areas. We will get to know different neighborhoods through a selection of murals and share with you their customs and history and how these relate to Rome in the 21st Century.

"Big City Life" is an exciting project of urban regeneration consisting of 19 graffiti, made by several international street artists who won the challenge to transform this group of buildings in a real open-air Museum, giving a new vibrant soul to this social housing neighborhood. This can be also considered as a sign of evolution of visual Arts in the Eternal City: along with those must-see spots of Rome, you can also experience more contemporary atmospheres! You can also enjoy a Virtual Option from your home choosing the Virtual Tour option!

Join us for an incredible journey over 2 days in Rome! On this combo, you will see the most amazing sites in all of Rome! On the first day: This truly exceptional experience combines a walking tour of the city's treasures including the best in fountains, piazza's, art and architecture as well as the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Basilica On the second day: A visit to the immense wonder; Rome's Colosseum and Ancient Rome as well as the famous Appian Roman Catacombs. Combining art, architectural wonders and some of the holiest places on earth, come with us on what is definitely a most remarkable experience with all of the best the ancient city of Rome has to offer.

The Colosseum tops many Rome visitor lists, and draws the crowds to match. With this tour, enjoy evening access to the ancient amphitheater when it’s closed to the public and the daytime hordes have disappeared. Explore the arena, underground chambers, and two seating tiers; see them illuminated against the darkening sky; and hear tales of its history easy to miss otherwise. Roman Forum and Palatine Hill access is also included.

Stroll through the streets of Ostiense – the post-industrial district – to discover its enchanting murals! Enjoy discovering the street art of the Ostiense district: the first one to be redesigned with the artworks of the most important street artists in the world! Two options for a double entertainment! You may choose between the 3-hour and a half short tour and the 6-hour long tour. Enjoy discovering the murals of the Ostiense district: the first one to be redesigned with the artworks of the most important street artists in the world! Your exciting tour will start at the spectacular modern bridge Settimia Spizzichino. Then, you will walk until you’ll reach the symbol of the post-industrial Rome: the gasometer. This suggestive building will be the perfect background for your shots. Be sure to charge the battery of your camera before the beginning of the tour: inspiration will literally be around every corner!

It is a unique delight for photographers to stroll through the colorful streets of the Trullo, a neighborhood created about 80 years ago as a residence for the citizens of the central Monti district, moved by the demolition and construction of Via dei Fori Imperiali: in fact some inhabitants, painters and poets , rebelled against the decline of the area and decided to revive the walls of the buildings in the neighborhood with paintings and poems, also involving internationally renowned artists in their project.