---
title: Ghosts and Crimes of Rome Night Walk
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 29
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.84
reviews: 68
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 44 of 56 (Night Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ghosts-and-crimes-of-rome-night-walk/
---

# Ghosts and Crimes of Rome Night Walk

**Guidekin's take:** A short ghost walk through the darkest streets of the centre with dowsing rods in hand, murderers, witches and a finale at a square that saw thousands burned alive, in groups capped at fifteen. Guide and rods are included at €29 per person, food and tips are not. Fully wheelchair accessible, and you get the guide's name and number beforehand.

In our comparison: #44 of 56 in Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Rome is infamous for its dark past. On this ghost walk, follow your local guide through the darkest streets of Rome, at night. Visit the places filled with murder, mystery, and ghost stories. Hear the chilling tales of Rome's murderers and witches, and finish the tour at a place that had seen thousands burned alive.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet your guide between the end of Ponte…
- Starts 20:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: We are sorry, but we do not offer food and…
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €21: ages 3 to 14

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €29 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 68 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: E & D Guided Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 20:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12

## Reviews

4.84 from 68 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 66 of 68.

- 5 stars: 61 (90%)
- 4 stars: 5 (7%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the storytelling and evening walk, but some find more crime history than ghost stories.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides deliver lively stories about Rome's darker history
- Crime stories and unfamiliar streets offer a different view of the city
- Evening walks feel more comfortable when the daytime heat eases
- Small groups and an easy walking pace
- Dowsing activities add an interactive element to the stories

**Complaints:**
- Some find too few ghost stories, while others describe the tour as spooky
- Limited access inside buildings disappoints some visitors

Written by Guidekin from the 66 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-08-04 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Local story-teller guide to keep you on the edge of your seat.
- Instant confirmation to give you peace of mind.
- To make communication easier, you will receive name and number of your guide.
- Dowsing rods to make your experience truly interactive.
- Small-group (15 people or less) of like-minded travelers.

## Not included

- We are sorry, but we do not offer food and drinks on this tour.
- Gratuities are not mandatory, but much appreciated.

## Itinerary

1. **Centro Storico** (1h 30m; admission included) - Your ghost tour of Rome will start with the dark tale of people executed for crimes they didn’t commit and the dungeons inside the Papal fortress. The tour continues along the dark streets away from the tourist track, to the piazzas that witnessed some of the most horrible...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 20:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Meet your guide between the end of Ponte Sant’Angelo Bridge and Castel Sant’Angelo Castle. Your guide will be holding a “MORE OF ROME” sign.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJV3aDflxgLxMRce0XRhOGk20

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

## Compared with other Night Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #44 of 56** | €29 | 1h 30m | 4.84 (68) | shared |
| [Private Evening Golf Cart Tour of Rome with Aperitivo](/italy/rome/tours/private-evening-golf-cart-tour-of-rome-with-aperitivo/?format=md) | €270 | 3h | 4.99 (502) | private |
| [Walk the magic of Rome at night](/italy/rome/tours/walk-the-magic-of-rome-at-night/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (294) | shared |
| [Rome After Dark: Explore the Eternal City Under the Moonlight](/italy/rome/tours/rome-after-dark-explore-the-eternal-city-under-the-moonlight/?format=md) | €250 per group | 2h | 4.96 (750) | private |

Ranked #44 of 56 in Night Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €289, median €89; typical length 2h 30m. 19 of 56 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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