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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.

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!

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. 

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.

Immerse yourself in the world of Italian cinema at Cinecittà, Rome’s renowned film studio, known for producing movies like ‘Ben-Hur’ and ‘La Dolce Vita,’ as well as 3,000 others. With this admission to Cinecittà, you’ll learn about the history, technology and craftsman of the film studio as you explore the exhibits dedicated to set design, costume design and other aspects of moviemaking.

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.

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.

An expert will guide us through the side streets and stories of the Pigneto area. Admire and learn about some of the most beautiful murals in the city of Rome.

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. Take a walk on the creepy side with this fascinating tour of Rome’s spookiest places. 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!

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.

“A long time ago in a magical fantasy kingdom everybody was half-naked, over-sexed and blood thirsty. And then the ice zombies turned up… “ If you are a fan of The Game of Thrones series, you cannot miss this unique tour. You’ll be mesmerized by visits to Castel Sant’ Angelo (skip the line tickets included), one of the most dark and sinister but also more interesting place in Rome.  This tour is far away from the tales told by other guides on classic tours and moreover this is the only themed Game of Thrones tour in Rome!  

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

From dust, we come and to dust, we shall go! Remembering death lets us think of our mortality. And it is mortality that makes every moment so precious! So go on a thrilling adventure inside the Capuchin Crypt (a 500 years old monastery). And realize how precious life is! But before that – Can you handle being surrounded by the bones of thousands of dead people? it’s creepy as hell! Warning: don’t try any kind of ritual on these dead people, please! You don’t want thousands of skeletons running around Rome looking for you on holiday. That is unless you are a fan of Mummies. Cheers!

Built upon thousands of years of history, Rome carries dark secrets buried beneath its ancient ruins and Renaissance churches. See a different side of the Eternal City on a ghostly night tour, after the sun has set and the crowds have dispersed. Hear chilling stories of burned heretics, papal spirits, and ancient scandals while exploring Rome’s tucked-away corners under the cover of night.

Come and join Alessandra on a 2.5-hour small group tour of eerie Castel Sant'Angelo to discover the secrets and mysteries hidden behind its doors! Meet Alessandra, your expert, English-speaking guide at the entrance and make your way inside the chunky looking fortress. On the various levels there are many things to explore such as the large collection of artworks, weapons and frescoes on the second floor and see where Puccini was inspired to write his opera, Tosca on the third floor. Learn more about the history of the building and how it was built as a mausoleum then converted into a castle by the Popes in the 14th Century and then transformed into the museum it is today. Discover the elevated passageway that connected the castle to St Peter's Basilica, which the Popes used as a refuge, the secret trap doors, the drawbridge and more. From here you'll walk to see the charming square, Piazza Navona. Admire the trio of fountains and Renaissance buildings in this outdoor museum.