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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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,010)
We had a fun, lighthearted tour with Alethea and Joseph, It was entertaining but also informative and Alethea is very talented and knowledgeable. Also a special mention to Joseph for spending extra time after the tour to make sure we got our uber ordered safely
The City Wonders Dark Heart of Rome tour was a fun way to learn about the darker legends in Roman history. Alithia was a great story teller and we enjoyed listening to the tales as we walked through the streets at night. I would recommend this tour if you are looking for something fun to do while walking around the city.
We had a great time on this tour. There wasn’t as much walking as we expected, which made it very enjoyable. The stories were fascinating and really brought the history to life. Rob was an excellent tour guide, knowledgeable, engaging, and funny. We shared a lot of laughs throughout the tour and learned a lot of history of the city. Highly recommend this experience!
What a wonderful way to walk the heart of Rome at night!!! Oh to be on auto pilot and enjoy learning about the spicy and dark history that shaped parts of Rome!!! Thank you, I would absolutely recommend.
The tour was so nice. Small group, 5 of us. History and stories were engaging, Rome at night is so lovely! Highly recommend this tour. Our guide was excellent!
Liv was amazing, this was our favourite tour of our trip. Very interesting and dark stories which gave us a good perspective on the sites we saw.
We were so interested in all the hidden stories. Our leader was wonderful. Our interests were so keen after that we returned next day to see the night sites by daylight. Many thx.
We really enjoyed the night tour with Maria and the histories about Rome that she told us, it helps us to understand better this great city. It was magnificent
Alberto was right on time and lead a very interesting tour. It covered some of the less-visible side Roman history … the burning heretic, the mass poisoner, the horrific prison, and more. Cool stuff!
Amazing experience. Alberto was a wonderful host and very informative. Definitely a great experience to learn about the darker side of Rome!