AFTER DARK · DARK HISTORY TOURS IN ROME
Every trip has one free evening. These 4 dark history tours in Rome justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get on with the rest of the night.
Start in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti for a three-hour English tour through Monti, Rome’s former red-light district. Guides such as Autumn, Ana, Michelle, and Michal mix local drinks, dark history, icebreakers, and several bars. Alcohol-free drinks are available, and the walk ends near Piazza Venezia.
“Marley is a historian of the city. Made my night so memorable!”
Walk Rome’s darker streets with guides such as Ben, Arielle, Ivanna, and Ariel. In two hours, you’ll hear sharp stories about executions, poisoners, betrayals, and alleged ghosts while visiting Campo de’ Fiori, Ponte Sisto, Via Giulia, and Castel Sant’Angelo. Expect humor, cobblestones, and no theatrical jump scares.
“Best thing we’d done in Rome and wish we’d done it on the first night. We learnt so much. Excellent.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Campo de’ Fiori at 8 p.m. for a two-hour walk through Rome’s darker history. Hear stories of magicians, popes, poisoners, and executioners, with a cafe break and a final stop at Castel Sant’Angelo. Groups are limited to 15 people.
“Our guide, Ben, was very knowledgeable, informative, entertaining, and made us feel safe walking around the city at night. The stories he told were fascinating and he held our attention the entire time. We learned a lot about the city's history as well as the creepy stories that go along with it! Would definitely recommend this tour!”
Start at 5 pm near Piazza Barberini and enter Rome’s eerie Capuchin Crypt before walking to Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori, and Santa Maria dell’Orazione e Morte. Expect a small group, plenty of questions, and a mix of history, art, legends, and ghost stories.
“Estephania, our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about all the stops on the tour. She was also full of local recommendations and insights to make our visit to Rome memorable. She did a great job interpreting the meaning of the Capuchin crypts.”
A walk, a graveyard, a crawl or a full investigation.
