Rome by Night Walking Tour - Legends & Criminal Stories
Description
Summon the specters of the Dark Ages and rediscover the history Rome would rather forget. This night-time tour combines eerie sights you won’t see on other tours, dark tales spun by a master storyteller and unique views of famous monuments, including Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, Campo de’ Fiori and Castel Sant’Angelo.
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Between the glory days of the Roman Empire and the beauty of the Italian Renaissance, medieval Rome was a city of desperation and suspicion. Your expert local guide will reintroduce you to monuments you thought you knew, transformed by night-time illuminations, and describe how they were desecrated by citizens desperate for something to sell.
You’ll also hear about the Inquisition that turned neighbor against neighbor, roasted heretics on spits, and tried to suppress crime by hanging paintings of the Virgin Mary on street corners.
Dark times give rise to dark legends, and your guide, an experienced storyteller, will share some of these too.
As you traverse the Tiber river to enjoy some of Rome’s gorgeous piazzas without the heat and crowds of the daytime, you’ll hear the tale of the bridge haunted by a young girl tragically wronged by her family and the Pope.
At the house of Rome’s most notorious murderer, your guide will reveal what made this bloody figure surprisingly empathetic. Whether you’re here for hidden history, love legends and hauntings, or just want to sightsee without the usual crowds, this night tour is sure to reveal another side of Rome.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,020)
We Had a tour with Joseph full of very interesting ghostly stories would 100% recommend if travelling to Rome and learn about the behind history that not much people know about.
Joseph was amazing, he is an excellent guide and easily manages to transport you back to the dark times of Rome.
Joseph was phenomenal! His knowledge was impressive and he did a great job of telling the history and stories. We really enjoyed him and the tour!
It was very informative and excellent historical insight. There was a lot interesting facts and details of each different places and would like to go again!
We enjoyed our tour guide Alberto. He was funny, spoke very good English and had pictures of the individuals he was speaking of. Would definitely recommend. Make sure to wear comfortable closed toed shoes as there is a great deal of walking, uneven ground and sometimes some unsavory ground cover.
The tour was amazing and our guide Maria was the best. We had so much fun while learning about Rome’s dark past.
Was a fascinating walking tour. Heaps of interesting history and information on Rome, Italy and the Vatican. Quite juicy. Guide Rob was funny and engaging.
Absolutely fabulous tour by Alithia! Super super engaging, informative and funny! Absolutely a must do on your trip to Rome!
We had a fantastic time on this Rome night tour! The stories were both educational and fascinating, bringing the city’s history to life in a really engaging way. Alethea was an outstanding guide—her knowledge of Rome was impressive, and she shared it with enthusiasm and passion. She made every stop interesting and memorable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience Rome from a different perspective!
Good tour with alberto! :) About an hour and a half of stories you never heard before
