The 4 Rome Ghost and Legend Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Rome by Night Walking Tour – Legends & Criminal Stories

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,003 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $14Our pick

Walk from Piazza di Sant’Andrea della Valle to Castel Sant’Angelo as your English-speaking guide shares Rome’s darker tales, from the Inquisition and haunted bridges to murder and superstition. Guides such as Alberto, Maria, Rob, Sammy, and Alethia are praised for lively storytelling. The tour costs $14.48 and lasts about 90 minutes.

“The guide was so nice, knowledgable and funny. He was amazing!!! Was able to answer all the questions asked in the group.”

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2.Haunted Rome Ghost Tour – The Original

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 668 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Walk Rome after sunset from Castel Sant’Angelo to Campo de’ Fiori, hearing tales of executions, poisoners, popes, criminals, and haunted streets. Guides such as Lara, Mario, Ali, and Sonia add humor and drama, while a dowsing-rod activity gives the 90-minute tour a playful supernatural twist.

“Great way to spend a evening in Rome, went on the last tour of the night so was dark by the end which made it even more interesting , and had a great guide which helped”

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3.Haunted Rome Ghost Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Walk from Campo de’ Fiori to Castel Sant’Angelo while guides such as Ana, Youssef, Domenica, and Antonio share Rome’s darker stories. Expect historical crime, executions, strange legends, and hidden details rather than a theatrical ghost show. Groups are capped at 20, with private upgrades available.

“This was an awesome tour by Antonio. Definitely recommend doing a night tour as the walk is spectacular. Very interesting stories!”

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4.Small Group Rome’s Dark Side – Ghosts & Legends Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 343 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Walk Rome’s darker streets with guides such as Ben, Arielle, Ivanna, and Ariel, hearing stories of poisoners, executions, betrayal, and restless spirits. This two-hour English or Italian tour visits Campo de’ Fiori, Ponte Sisto, Via Giulia, and Castel Sant’Angelo, with a short bar stop.

“Ariel was very knowledgeable and kept the tour flowing nicely to sites you might not otherwise see or know the history of as you walk through Rome.”

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