--- title: Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 24 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 692 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 58 of 60 (Night Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 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 €24 per person, food and tips are not. Fully wheelchair accessible, and it runs in any weather. ## 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 ## Key facts - Price: from €24 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.69/5 from 692 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: E & D Guided Tours ## 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. ## 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! ## How it compares in Night Tours Ranked **#58 of 60** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [private-evening-golf-cart-tour-of-rome-with-aperitivo](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-evening-golf-cart-tour-of-rome-with-aperitivo/?format=md) — 4.99 (471) 2. 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