--- title: Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 4 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 192 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 36 of 60 (Night Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ghosts-legends-and-mysteries-of-rome-walking-tour/ --- # Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** A tip based ghost walk with a licensed guide through Castel Sant'Angelo's dark past, papal assassinations, poison plots and the poisoner Giulia Tofana, for a booking fee of €4 per person and whatever you choose to tip at the end, rated 4.9 across 192 reviews. The stories touch on crime and abuse, so it is not for children under about twelve. ## Overview Explore a different side of the Eternal City on this Rome ghost tour at night, blending dark history, macabre legends, and true crime stories. Led by an expert local guide, you’ll stroll through atmospheric streets while learning about haunted locations, ruthless popes, assassinations, and secret poison plots that shaped Rome’s past. Discover the sinister history of Castel Sant’Angelo, once a fortress and prison, and uncover the shocking truth about Giulia Tofana, whose poison empire changed the lives of countless Romans. Perfect for visitors seeking unique things to do in Rome, this evening walking tour combines history with suspense, dark humor, and dramatic storytelling — all in the refreshing night air of the historic city center. For adults & teens (12+ only) It's a tip-based tour. The guides work on the ‘Pay-What-You-Want’ tour model which means they work for your tips alone. At the end of the experience you can give your guide what you think the tour was worth. ## Key facts - Price: from €4 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.9/5 from 192 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: What About Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Ghost Tour En Español | €4 / person | Spanish | Tour en español: Descubre el lado oscuro de Roma con un guía que mezcla hechos, leyendas y humor. Escucha historias más macabras de Roma. | | Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour | €4 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Urban legends and ghost stories - Walking tour - Licensed tour guide - Haunted places ## Not included - Tips. It's a tip-based tour. The guides work for your tips alone. ## Itinerary 1. **Castel Sant'Angelo** (15m) - in Rome, originally built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum, later served as a fortress, papal residence, and prison. Its striking cylindrical structure and rooftop statue of the Archangel Michael make it one of Rome's most iconic landmarks along the Tiber River. 2. **St. Angelo Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - Ponte Sant'Angelo looms over the Tiber like a bridge between worlds, its ten angelic statues carved by Bernini and his students standing sentinel, each bearing symbols of Christ's suffering. By night, shadows shroud the angels’ faces, their expressions both solemn and... 3. **The house of the kindest executioner in Rome** (10m) 4. **Arco Dei Banchi** (5m) - The Haunted Arch, and the place of prayer for the most controversial exorcist in Rome. 5. **The house of the 16th-century artistic genius Benvenuto Cellini, who, unfortu...** (5m) - The house of the 16th-century artistic genius Benvenuto Cellini, who, unfortunately, was more notorious as a rapist and murderer. 6. **The haunted house of the witch Giulia Tofana, and the stories of the holy inq...** (10m) - The haunted house of the witch Giulia Tofana, and the stories of the holy inquisition. 7. **Corte Savella, the only prison in Rome authorized to execute convicts inside ...** (5m) - Corte Savella, the only prison in Rome authorized to execute convicts inside its walls - the place where Beatrice Cenci was tortured before her execution. 8. **Via Giulia** (5m) - is a picturesque, historic street in Rome, designed by Bramante in the early 16th century for Pope Julius II, and lined with Renaissance palaces, ivy-covered facades, and hidden courtyards. Known for its quiet elegance, it embodies the charm of old Rome and was once a central... 9. **Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte** (10m) - Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte is a chilling Baroque church in Rome, built by a secretive confraternity dedicated to retrieving and burying abandoned corpses. Its shadowed interior brims with skulls, bones, and eerie symbols of death, evoking an atmosphere where the line... 10. **Fontana del Mascherone** (5m) - is an eerie Baroque fountain on Via Giulia in Rome, featuring a massive stone mask that mysteriously spouts water from its grimacing mouth. This is a crime scene where John Paul Getty III was kidnapped. 11. **Campo De' Fiori** (10m) - Campo de' Fiori is a lively, historic square in Rome, renowned for its bustling morning market filled with vibrant produce, flowers, and local goods. By night, the piazza transforms, surrounded by bars and restaurants, while the shadow of Giordano Bruno’s statue serves as a... ## 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 The meeting point is right in front of the Castle Sant'Angelo entrance, by the bridge Sant'Angelo. The guide will hold a tour sign with the name of the tour. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The tour includes CSA topics, graphic information. 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