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title: "Private Rome Walking Tour: Explore Rome's Haunted Past After Dark"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 98
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.89
reviews: 45
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 37 of 56 (Night Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-rome-walking-tour-explore-rome-s-haunted-past-after-dark/
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# Private Rome Walking Tour: Explore Rome's Haunted Past After Dark

**Guidekin's take:** The private version of the ghost walk: your own group, a ghostie guide, the ghost hunter kit and the certificate of survival, on a moonlit route past the bone lined chapel and the haunted bridge, rated 4.89 across 45 reviews. Guide, kit and the video recreations are included at €98 per person. Good for a family that wants to be scared together.

In our comparison: #37 of 56 in Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Step into Rome’s darker side on a Private Ghost Tour moonlit where beauty fades and the stories get… unsettling.

Armed with your interactive Ghost Hunter Kit, you and your private group of fellow thrill-seekers won’t just hear about Rome’s most famous spirits, you’ll learn how to spot them.

Your passionate ghostie guide will let you in on local lore and take you on a haunted route through the historic centre, where you'll uncover a chapel lined with human bones, a bridge once displayed with corpses, and other haunted sights best experienced after dark.

At each stop, expect tales of ghostly encounters, gruesome murders, and brutal executions tied to infamous popes, emperors, and artists. With eerie storytelling and chilling video recreations, we'll bring Rome's dark past to life, and you'll never be able to see the city the same way again.

Make it to the end, and you’ll earn a Certificate of Survival. Assuming, of course… you make it.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Our guide will be waiting at Campo de'…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 20:00, 20:30: 2 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €98 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.89/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Carpe Diem Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 20:00, 20:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.89 from 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 45 of 45.

- 5 stars: 40 (89%)
- 4 stars: 5 (11%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the engaging guides and dark history; preferences differ on the pacing

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides who keep the group engaged
- Dark history and local legends that offer a different view of Rome
- Evening walks that include less familiar parts of the city
- Walking between stops is described as manageable

**Complaints:**
- Some preferred a shorter tour, while others would have welcomed more time

Written by Guidekin from the 42 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-03-20 to 2026-06-23); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Private Ghost Tour of Rome
- Dedicated attention from a passionate, ghostie guide
- Moonlight walk on a haunted route of Rome
- Ghost Hunter Kit and tips for spotting a ghost
- Certificate of Survival
- An immersive experience featuring sinister storytelling and terrifying video recreations

## Itinerary

1. **Campo De' Fiori** (10m) - We begin in Campo de' Fiori, one of Rome's most famous piazza's. Nowadays its known for lively bars and restaurants but it was once a site of executions making it the perfect place to start our spooky adventure!
2. **Piazza Farnese** (10m) - This beautiful square has seen many lavish parties by the city’s elite. But with fortune comes scandal… and secrets.
3. **See several madonelles or “little madonnas” along our route and we’ll learn a...** (10m) - See several madonelles or “little madonnas” along our route and we’ll learn about their former function as crime-stopping statues.
4. **Ponte Sisto** (10m) - Being the oldest bridge in Rome, Ponte Sisto has a lot of history including a gruesome past. Hear about the tragic accidents, power struggles, theft and of course, suspicious deaths surrounding this bridge.
5. **Fontana del Mascherone** (10m) - Drinking from fountains in Rome is illegal but drinking from this one is deadly.
6. **Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte** (10m) - This 17th century church is decorated in human remains and serves as a reminder to visitors that death is closer than we think.
7. **There’s a reason that this apartment block is haunted and that’s because it w...** (10m) - There’s a reason that this apartment block is haunted and that’s because it was the site of one of the worst prisons in Italy’s history.
8. **Chiesa di Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli** (10m) - This Spanish church has a scandalous story worthy of a “telenovela”.
9. **Via Giulia** (10m) - This former beauty shop tells us the story of when cosmetics can kill.
10. **On the surface it’s just a normal house, but it was once the childhood home o...** (10m) - On the surface it’s just a normal house, but it was once the childhood home of Rome’s most infamous executioner.
11. **Castel Sant'Angelo** (10m) - The bridge that was used to expose the bodies of the executed as a warning to sinners is now surrounded by statues of angels. Hear the story of the Cenci family and how they met a bloody end.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 20:00, 20:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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

Our guide will be waiting at Campo de' Fiori, beneath the statue of Giordano Bruno, holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time. Late arrivals are not eligible for refunds.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiVDYW1wbyBkZScgRmlvcmksIDAwMTg2IFJvbWEgUk0sIEl0YWx5Ii4qLAoUChIJCb6e9EVgLxMRp63sZ62Mk8kSFAoSCest-t1NYC8TEfCmWxqeTwkc

Ends: We finish by Castel Sant'Angelo where you can continue on with your evening!

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €196 | €98 |
| 4 | €196 | €49 |
| 6 | €222 | €37 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Night Tours start at €4 per person.

## Compared with other Night Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #37 of 56** | €98 | 2h | 4.89 (45) | private |
| [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 #37 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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