In a city as ancient as Rome, stories of bloody crimes and spooky specters abound. From ancient downtown streets to catacombs, our beloved capital city has several creepy places, and the tours listed below will introduce you to the dark side of the Eternal City. So, without further ado, here is our selection of the 3 best ghost tours in Rome to scare the hell out of you this fall. If you’re up for them, of course.
More of Rome ghost tours
It is hard to imagine that the beautiful Ponte Sant’Angelo was the stage for bloody executions… through this 90-minute evening walking tour you can discover some haunted places (according to legends) in Rome. Stop at the Fontana del Mascherone to encounter the ghost of John Paul Getty or at Piazza di Campo de’ Fiori where witches and heretics were burned alive. The tour costs 25 euros per person and leaves at 8 p.m. from Castel Sant’Angelo. More information here.
Tour in medieval Rome among ghosts and stories
An unusual walking tour that lets you discover the mysterious side of the capital. In an hour and a half you can discover a nighttime Rome made up of suggestive alleys and supernatural stories that the guide will tell you by moonlight. The nice thing is that you will also get to meet people from other countries; in fact, so that everyone understands the chilling legends, English will be spoken. The cost of the tour is 25 euros per person and is held daily at 8 and 9:15 pm. For more information, visit here the organizer’s website.
Guided tour of the ghosts of Rome
Discovering the noirer face of Rome with this guided tour. It is being organized by Roma Guida and will take you to learn about the Phantasma of Messalina, according to legend still roaming the Colle Oppio in search of lovers, Nerone on Santa Maria del Popolo, the Phantasma de Cupis in Piazza Navona and many others whose mysterious stories are known by few… The cost per person is 14 euros for a 120-minute itinerary. It can be booked online.