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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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

Dive into the Rome of Dan Brown’s bestselling novel on this ‘Angels and Demons’ tour. Inspired by the book, the tour takes you on a journey through the Eternal City as you search for messages from the secret society known as the Illuminati. Along the way, admire Rome’s beautiful art and attractions like St Peter’s Square, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant’Angelo. This walking tour is limited to 25 people.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hunt down the illuminati using clues on this team-building tour through Rome. Each team drives a golf cart and is armed with a tour book and other tools necessary to fulfill their mission. After four hours, each team presents its clues to the mysterious Magister who will judge them. Later at a luncheon or dinner event, the winners will be announced. Starts from six people (two teams).

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!

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!

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.

My name in Antinous, and you may think of me as a two-thousand-year-old tour ghost. I will show you my favorite haunts, if you'll forgive the pun. On this self-guided GPS audio tour, we shall go back in time and take a stroll through Ancient Rome, a most important piece of today's historical center. I will tell you tales of how the mighty Emperor Hadrian influenced this city, and made her even more grand. I am a ghost who holds a deep respect for edibles, so during our adventure I will be pointing out two places where you can enjoy coffee and gelato: coffee in Piazza Sant'Eustachio, and gelato at Grom near Piazza Navona. Never fear, I shall not only prioritize our stomachs: we will also be stopping at quite a few grand places of historical importance. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

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.

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!

Questo Walking Tour ripercorre le più famose vie di Roma con i suoi luoghi e le sue chiese che sono state portate nel romanzo di Dan Brown e anche sul grande schermo in tutto il mondo. Scoprirete non solo la storia ma anche le leggende che vi sono legate e potrete ammirare questi spot con una diversa visione.

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.

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.

“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!  

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.

Forget the hassle of large tour groups and explore the rich history and architecture of Rome with a private guide. With this tour, you’ll see many of Rome's famous sites such as the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona as well as some lesser-known treasures and hidden alleyways you’d never find exploring on your own. Perfect for first time visitors, you’ll get plenty of insider tips and advice on how to spend the rest of your visit from you guide.

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!

"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!

Discover all the locations that have been the set of the Oscar winner Movie: "The Great Beauty" *PLEASE TAKE NOTE that all our tours are on a private basis for your party, not in sharing tour with other people*

Live ‘La Dolce Vita’ in Rome on a 1960s-themed tour of the city including the locations featured in Federico Fellini’s classic film. Stroll down chic Via Vittorio Veneto — once a hot spot for the Hollywood jet set — see Fellini’s former neighborhood, and soak up the Baroque splendor of Piazza di Spagna. Finally, make a wish in the Trevi Fountain, famously memorialized in ‘La Dolce Vita’ and other films.

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.

It is a very suggestive and varied route, as you will come into contact with popular Rome represented by Italian neorealist cinema, embellished by contemporary popular art with the street art works of the greatest international artists and now contaminated with the multicultural wealth of its inhabitants

Pigneto is a hub of art and creativity. Head straight to the heart of the area and make yourself comfortable in one of the many cozy bars. Get to know your local host over a delicious cup of Italian coffee and soak up the hipster vibes. Discover Pigneto’s beautiful street art. Admire the work of award-winning, emerging artist Francesco Persichella, who is seriously shaking up Rome’s graffiti scene. Check out his must-see Purple Haze mural, which was inspired by Prince’s song ‘Purple Rain’. On this tour, there is plenty of awesome street art to discover. At the moment the street art in Rome is focusing on social, global, political and local issues. Your local host will share the stories behind the murals with you. Visit the Nero Gallery, a dynamic space filled with cool contemporary art. Pop-surrealism features heavily and you will also find some more awesome street art here. Discover Italian art and design at the Blue Factory store, plus explore a re-invented former cinema.

You may surely have dreamed of visiting Rome, watching to the countless movies filmed in the Aethernal City: from the classic "Roman holidays" or "La dolce vita", to the contemporary "The Gladiator" or "The da Vinci code"; enchanting locations, made iene more charming by the talent of the best actors and directors. This private guided tour will allow you to pass by all these iconic places and to recognize the places where the scenes were set; this will happen while having an amusing, easy and safe ride on one of the symbols of Italy, also seen in countless movies: a classic, colorful Vespa.

You wanna discover the Rome out off the beaten paths that may be the Colosseum or the Pantheon ? Your are looking for a bit of thrill, but also some cultural, artistical and historical major sites ? Well, come to marvel at our selection of crypts and catacombs around Rome. You will go from places to places with a driver. You will see the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the amazingly well preserved Capuchin Crypt, the less famous but nevertheless impressive catacombs of San Clemente, the catacomb of San Calllisto, which is among the biggest ones in Rome, and finally have a small stop on the Aventin Hill, for an amazing, yet really special, point of view on the city. Let yourself be guided through the magnificience of the Roman underground.

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.

Step off the typical tourist trail, and follow in locals’ footsteps, on this early-evening, small-group walking tour. Though you’ll see some of Rome’s highlight attractions as you go, including the Castel Sant’Angelo and the Largo di Torre Argentina, the tour’s primary aim is to illuminate Rome’s hidden corners, and shine a spotlight on the features visitors often overlook. As you stroll along the city’s winding backstreets, your guide will share stories and facts about Rome’s wealth of history.

See the highlights and hidden treasures in Rome without getting footsore on this cycling tour through the city center. Hop on a vintage Italian bike and pedal through the streets with your guide, taking in the sights without the hassle of a map or guidebook. Pass iconic landmarks like Piazza Navona and the Roman Forum, and explore historic neighborhoods including Trastevere and Testaccio on a single ride.

You will follow me, an experienced architect, in a relaxed walk in an open air museum of contemporary art: the residential buildings of a historic suburb of Rome painted in 2015 by the inspiration of 20 international artists, unique works of exceptional dimensions! You will have the opportunity to see this colourful neighborhood and enjoy unique colors and perspectives, unusual sights of the Eternal City of Rome. The murals of Tormarancia are telling the stories of its residents from the end of WW2 on...

This walking guided tour of the historical center of the roman city has been created precisely to let you discover the must see places of the city, but also some more confidential areas, all these following the path of the famous movie : Holiday in Rome. During the visit, your guide will lead you around the city center, unveiling for you the history of this open-air museum that is Rome. You will get to see some of the most famous roman monuments such as the Spanish Steps or the Pantheon, but you will also follow the characters of the famous movie in some less known places like the Bocca della Verita or the ruins of the Largo Argentina. And to conclude your tour, you will enjoy a pleasant traditional Italian ice cream, the famous "gelato", in one of the gelateria close to the Circo Massimo. A nice moment for you to exchange with the guide and with your group about the places you discovered and about the history of the "Eternal city".

Are you tired of the usual touristic itineraries? Rome is not only Ancient, Baroque or Renaissance, but also contemporary art! Discover Street Art in Ostiense district, a true and a real open-air museum with your guide and admire free works of art. Listen to all the anecdotes and secrets about a real explosion of murals, made by artists of the last decade to value abandoned buildings in the past famous palaces and factories. Have fun to identify all the famous past and present celebrities on the Wall of Fame of JB Rock, a wall of 60 meters. Come back a child with the mural dedicated to cartoon characters on the Roman headquarter of the Cartoon Network, celebration of the 25th anniversary of his foundation. Observe murals denouncing current social issues: pollution, homelessness and abusive occupations. Dreams along with the oneiric work of an unknown man who observes other characters. At the end of the tour you will have a complete knowledge of Rome in all times.

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!