---
title: "Rome Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Legends & Haunted Rome"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 22
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 750
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Ghosts at night
rank_in_category: 15 of 56 (Night Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-night-walking-tour-ghosts-legends-haunted-rome/
---

# Rome Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Legends & Haunted Rome

**Guidekin's take:** A ghost walk with props: a ghost hunter kit, a certificate of survival and a guide who takes the chapel of human bones and the haunted squares as seriously as the jokes, rated 4.92 across 750 reviews. Kit, guide and the storytelling are included at €22 per person. A private after dark version exists, and it is not for small children.

**Ghosts at night:** For ghosts, book Rome Ghost Tour by Night: guide and ghost hunter kit, not for small children, rated 4.92 from 750 reviews at €22 per person. Trade-off: Not for small children. (last checked September 13, 2026)

In our comparison: #15 of 56 in Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore the darker side of the Eternal City on a haunted walking tour by moonlight. After this tour, you’ll never see the city’s most famous squares, churches and bridges in the same way again. Armed with an interactive "Ghost Hunter Kit", you and a group of fellow thrill seekers will learn the secrets of how to spot Rome's most famous ghosts.

You'll follow an expert ghostie guide on a haunted route of Rome's historic centre, where you'll discover a chapel decorated with human bones, a bridge long lined with corpses, and other horrifying sights that will keep you up late at night. 

At each stop, an expert ghostie guide will tell you eerie tales of ghosts, ghastly murders, and chilling executions involving infamous popes, emperors, and even artists. We'll bring paranormal Rome to life through morbid storytelling and chilling video recreations, and when the tour's over, you'll receive a "certificate of survival"...if you survive, of course.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Our guide will be waiting at Campo de'…
- Starts 18:00, 20:00, 20:30: 3 departures a day
- Children from €17: ages 5 to 17

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €22 per person for the Rome Ghost Tour by Night option; other options up to €98
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 750 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Carpe Diem Tours
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 18:00, 20:00, 20:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.92 from 750 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 735 of 750.

- 5 stars: 718 (96%)
- 4 stars: 17 (2%)
- 3 stars: 7 (1%)
- 2 stars: 3 (0%)
- 1 star: 5 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise engaging storytelling and the evening walk; some describe more dark history than ghost stories.

**Praised:**
- Engaging storytelling that mixes dark history with humour
- Stories beyond the usual daytime sightseeing topics
- An evening walk with relief from daytime heat
- A comfortable walking pace through the city

**Complaints:**
- Some found it light on ghosts and scares, while others describe spooky stories

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-07-06 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Ghost Tour by Night | €26 / person | English | Join fellow travelers on a haunted Rome night walk uncovering ghost stories, dark legends, and eerie secrets. |
| Rome After Dark: Private Tour | €98 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Discover Rome’s haunted past on a private ghost walk filled with eerie legends and dark secrets. |

## What's included

- An immersive experience with morbid storytelling and chilling visual recreations
- Guided Dark History and Ghost Tour
- Certificate of Survival
- Ghost-loving, local tour guide
- Interactive Ghost Hunter Kit

## Itinerary

1. **Campo De' Fiori** (10m) - We begin in Campo de' Fiori, one of Rome's most famous piazza's. Now known for its lively bars and restaurants it was once an execution site and is the perfect place to start our spooky adventure!
2. **Piazza Farnese** (10m) - This beautiful square was a former party hub and is home to a scandalous legend involving a secret passageway and two popes.
3. **Along our route we’ll discover several madonelles or “little madonnas” and we...** (10m) - Along our route we’ll discover several madonelles or “little madonnas” and we’ll learn about how they worked to stop crime.
4. **Ponte Sisto** (10m) - The oldest bridge in Rome, Ponte Sisto has a gruesome past that involved tragic accidents, power struggles, theft and of course, suspicious deaths.
5. **Fontana del Mascherone** (10m) - Unlike other fountains in Rome, this one bears a warning to all those who dare drink from it.
6. **This 17th century church decorated in human remains from long ago reminds vis...** (10m) - This 17th century church decorated in human remains from long ago reminds visitors that death is just around the corner.
7. **Now a haunted apartment block, this was the site of one of the worst prisons ...** (10m) - Now a haunted apartment block, this was the site of one of the worst prisons in Rome’s history.
8. **Chiesa di Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli** (10m) - This Spanish church in the heart of Rome bears a saucy story worthy of a telenovela.
9. **Via Giulia** (10m) - This former bar had an even earlier history as a beauty shop. Here you’ll learn about the story of when cosmetics can kill.
10. **This seemingly quaint house once belonged to Rome’s most famous executioner “...** (10m) - This seemingly quaint house once belonged to Rome’s most famous executioner “Mastro Titta”.
11. **Castel Sant'Angelo** (10m) - The bridge that was used to expose the bodies of the executed to be a warning to sinners is now surrounded by statues of angels and tells the story of the Cenci family and how they met their fatal end.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 18:00, 20:00, 20:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- 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

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Night Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #15 of 56** | €22 | 2h | 4.92 (750) | 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 #15 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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