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Haunted Walk
It was a lot of fun. Karen is very knowledgeable, organized and attentive. The divining rods added a very nice and original touch to the atmosphere.
Rome Ghost Tour - The Original
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $33 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 697 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- E & D Guided Tours
- Meeting point
- Meet the guide at the end of the Bridge of Angels (Ponte Sant'Angelo) in front of the Castel Sant'Angelo Castle. Your guide will be holding a “MORE OF ROME” sign.The check-in begins 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Please be there on time. We will not wait for the latecomers.
Description
Uncover the dark side of the 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 to experience ghost hunting first-hand. • True ghost stories told by the guide • Dowsing rods provided • Small groups • 90-minute ghost tour of Rome • Expert story-teller guides • Explore the city after dark with an expert guide
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 15+)
- $33
- Child (ages 3–14)
- $27
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
St. Angelo Bridge
Meet your guide at the most beautiful and mysterious bridge of Rome. Hard to imagine that this amazing place was a scene of bloody executions.
Via dei Banchi Vecchi
Ancient, narrow, dark, SCARY. These are the best words to describe this ancient street.
Caffe Peru'
Stop at a haunted square, where a couple of professional poisoners helped hundreds of women kill their husbands.
Via Giulia
Walk down an ancient street built to allow the Pope to visit his mistresses in peace.
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte
Stop at the head church of the brotherhood of Death. This is the place where thousands of bodies collected from the streets of Rome were buried.
Fontana del Mascherone
The exact place from which John Paul Getty III was kidnapped in the 1970s, and still haunted by his ghost.
Piazza Farnese
Built by one of the filthiest families of Rome, Piazza Farnese and the palace are breathtakingly dark.
Campo De' Fiori
A place where thousands of witches and heretics had been burned alive. Meet a ghost or two, if you're unlucky...
What's included
Included
To make communication easier, you will receive name and number of your guide.
Your guide will teach you how to use dowsing rods to search for ghosts.
Small groups of 15 people or less help us ctreate a séance like atmosphere.
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities are not mandatory, but are very much appreciated.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
697 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $33 is 71% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,066 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, and wear comfortable shoes.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. Thank you!
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rome Ghost Tour - The Original take?
Rome Ghost Tour - The Original lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Rome Ghost Tour - The Original cost?
Prices start at $33 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Rome Ghost Tour - The Original run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 PM.
How much does Rome Ghost Tour - The Original cost for children?
Children aged 3–14 pay from $27, adults from $33.
Can I cancel Rome Ghost Tour - The Original for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet the guide at the end of the Bridge of Angels (Ponte Sant'Angelo) in front of the Castel Sant'Angelo Castle. Your guide will be holding a “MORE OF ROME” sign. The check-in begins 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Please be there on time. We will not wait for the latecomers. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Rome Ghost Tour - The Original offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(697)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Historically Interesting Night Tour
I love ghost tours! Mostly because you get some local history that you'd otherwise miss in the touristy sites, and museums. This tour was very informative for the same reason. It was interesting to learn more about the area and local legends. It's always interesting to walk by these locations that you'd otherwise walk by and think nothing about. Just wish more tours were offered around the city of this nature. I could only find two tours like this and they start and end at the same location.
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Great tour
The tour was amazing! Lara is excellent and has a great storytelling style! The stories and places we went were really interesting. Highly recommended!
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A must do experience if you go to Rome!
Mario was an excellent guide, so patient and very knowledgeable. It was a super entertaining tour and really made me appreciate the background of Roma.
N
Excellent tour, highly recommend!
Mario was a wonderful tour guide. We learned a lot about the history in Rome and there were a lot of great photo opportunities.
W
Solo tour
Was the only person booked on the tour, Rebecca was still happy to go ahead with the tour, very friendly and knowledgeable, gave some great recommendations for things off the beaten track
S
Our tour was fabulous. ...
Our tour was fabulous. Our guide was a great storyteller and made the historical facts interesting and entertaining. Well worth it!
H
Ghost walk tour in Rome
Very fun and interactive, lots of spooky facts!
M
Not really a ghost tour….
Not a typical ghost tour. We expected stories of haunted places but it wasn’t what we got. Very interesting and we heard loads of info we didn’t know, so was still enjoyable.
J
Amazing and educational tour!
One of my favorite things we did in Rome! All the stories were so interesting and I learned so much. My favorite was about Giulia Tofana and we used the dowsing rods around her shop and had immediate reactions when I asked her is she hated men. So much fun and a great way to see Rome at night!
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