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Guided Walking Tour of Rome's Ghosts and Mysteries

Tour guide leading a group on a Guided Walking Tour of Rome's Ghosts and Mysteries at sunset in Piazza Navona, Rome
Pantheon dome interior during Rome's Ghosts and Mysteries walking tour.
Rome's historic street at night during a guided walking tour exploring ghosts and mysteries.
Colosseum at night during Rome's Ghosts and Mysteries guided walking tour.

Enjoy a walking tour of Rome and discover eerie stories about the city's living dead!

Highlights

  • Set out on a tour that explores the dark and dreadful side of the Eternal City.
  • Follow your guide through some of the most haunted alleys in the city.
  • Discover tales of mystery and learn about conspiracies, betrayals, murders, and beheadings.
  • You will even walk across the bridge where one of the past Popes’ souls still wanders at night!

Inclusions

  • Expert English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide
  • Small-group tour (max. 15 participants)
  • Anti-COVID health measures applied at all times

Exclusions

  • Transportation
  • Tips and gratuities

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Nicole Krajcik

Nicole

4/5

Jun, 2024

Conlyn Huckle

Conlyn

5/5

Nov, 2023

Really fun and informative, It was a very nice walk
Eva María Cano Ballesta

Eva

5/5

Sep, 2023

Nos encantó la ruta con Alexandro, fue muy amable, sabia mucho y se notaba que le apasiona su trabajo.
Marco Rodella

Marco

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Aug, 2023

Mr Thomas Robert Kennedy

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5/5

Jul, 2023

The history behind Rome that's being uncovered was amazing. Philip the tour guide was awesome any question wasn't a problem and told the mysterious in an inticing way that made you want to know more. Sarah from Headout was great at letting us know about the filming and getting involved in the tour as well. Headout is amazing to use and really simple. Made the process of booking activities easy and not trying to figure out which activity guide is best from hundreds narrowed down to a select few. Easy to navigate through the website as well.

Rome, the Eternal City, has had an action-packed history full of battles, conquests, intrigues, and mysteries. It goes without saying, then, that there are tales of lurking legends, heroes, and restless souls who have chosen to fight against the passage of time. They are known to wander through the alleys, bridges, and squares of Rome, lending it a mysterious (and oftentimes, ghostly) aura.

On this tour, you begin your adventure from Castel Sant'Angelo, which you will see only from the outside. This was a place notorious for housing prisoners that included nobles, artists, and common thugs alike. From here, stroll along Via del Governo Vecchio to reach Piazza Pasquino. Here, your guide will point out the statue of an ancient Greek hero–or what remains of him, in any case–a bust and a "swollen" face. At Piazza Navona, you'll learn about the restless souls that hover around the Pantheon, which was once a pagan temple before it was transformed into a Catholic church.

When you arrive at Piazza della Minerva, see Bernini's obelisk of the Minerva, which rests on the back of a small elephant. This is known as the "little elephant of the Minerva," and dates back to 1667. A stone's throw away, you'll find Largo di Torre Argentina, where the great Julius Caesar was assassinated. End your tour at Piazza Mattei, which takes its name from the Palace of Giacomo Mattei, which overlooks it.

Stops

  • Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Via del Governo Vecchio
  • Piazza Pasquino
  • Piazza Navona
  • Pantheon
  • Piazza della Minerva
  • Largo di Torre Argentina
  • Piazza Mattei
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting Point

  • Meet your tour guide at Lungotevere Tor di Nona, 7.
  • This is located at stop number 6 of the hop-on, hop-off bus operated by Gray Line - I Love Rome City Tour.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

  • The nearest bus stop is Lgt Tor Di Nona/Rondinella, which is a 2-minute walk to the meeting point.
  • Bus #280 will bring you here.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.

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