---
title: Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 29
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.69
reviews: 698
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 55 of 56 (Night Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/haunted-rome-ghost-tour-the-original/
---

# Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original

**Guidekin's take:** The original ghost tour of the city: dowsing rods to hunt for spirits, heretics and witches burned in the piazzas, the ghosts of Caesar and Nero and the crimes of the worst popes, in groups capped at fifteen for a séance feel. Guide and rods are included at €29 per person, food and tips are not. Fully wheelchair accessible, and it runs in any weather.

In our comparison: #55 of 56 in Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet the guide at the end of the Bridge…
- Starts 20:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €24: 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: 4.69/5 from 698 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

4.69 from 698 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 648 of 698.

- 5 stars: 573 (82%)
- 4 stars: 75 (11%)
- 3 stars: 24 (3%)
- 2 stars: 9 (1%)
- 1 star: 17 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the storytelling and darker history of Rome; some expected more ghost stories and scares.

**Praised:**
- Historical stories told with humour and enthusiasm
- Dark local history and legends beyond the usual sightseeing stories
- Evening walks through neighbourhoods travellers might otherwise overlook
- Dowsing rod activities that invite participation

**Complaints:**
- Some find the stories spooky, while others find little ghost content or suspense
- A few report refused refunds or date changes after illness or heavy rain

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-03-03 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's 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.

## Itinerary

1. **St. Angelo Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - 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.
2. **Via dei Banchi Vecchi** (pass by, no stop) - Ancient, narrow, dark, SCARY. These are the best words to describe this ancient street.
3. **Caffe Peru'** (pass by, no stop) - Stop at a haunted square, where a couple of professional poisoners helped hundreds of women kill their husbands.
4. **Via Giulia** (pass by, no stop) - Walk down an ancient street built to allow the Pope to visit his mistresses in peace.
5. **Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte** (pass by, no stop) - 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.
6. **Fontana del Mascherone** (pass by, no stop) - The exact place from which John Paul Getty III was kidnapped in the 1970s, and still haunted by his ghost.
7. **Piazza Farnese** (10m) - Built by one of the filthiest families of Rome, Piazza Farnese and the palace are breathtakingly dark.
8. **Campo De' Fiori** (15m) - A place where thousands of witches and heretics had been burned alive. Meet a ghost or two, if you're unlucky...

## 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 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. 
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJV3aDflxgLxMRce0XRhOGk20

## Good to know

- 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!

## Compared with other Night Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #55 of 56** | €29 | 1h 30m | 4.69 (698) | 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 #55 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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