Top 8 Ghost Story Tours in Rome

1.Small Group Rome’s Dark Side – Ghosts & Legends Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 343 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Our pick

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.”

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2.Ghosts, Legends & Mysteries of Rome Tip-Based Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 284 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $3Best value

Walk from Castel Sant’Angelo to Campo de’ Fiori with guides such as Ivan, Leonardo, Simone, and Max. Expect 90 minutes of haunted places, executions, witches, corrupt popes, and true-crime stories told with dark humor. Bring about €10 or more per person for the guide’s tip.

“We did the English tour with Leonardo. He was very knowledgeable. Kept it interesting and fun! Tour was incredible and Leonardo was brilliant! :)”

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3.Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3Top rated

Walk from Castel Sant’Angelo to Campo de’ Fiori with a licensed guide such as Ivan, Simone, or Max. Expect Roman history, grisly legends, exorcism tales, and dark anecdotes rather than a ghost hunt. The 90-minute route is in English, capped at 24 people, and best for ages 12 and up.

“The experience was great, with very interesting information. The guide very prepared. Just difficult to move between the many cars and pedestrians.Auto-translated”

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4.Capuchin Crypts & Ghostly Legends Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 133 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Join a small English-speaking group of up to 10 with guides such as Alethea, Marilena, or Ben. Spend about 30 to 60 minutes in the Capuchin Crypts, then walk through central Rome for ghost stories, scandals, executions, and lesser-known history. Expect a memorable, sometimes unsettling evening.

“Alitheia was amazing!!! Definitely worth it!!! The tour was very nice stories was very interesting and in general very good experience”

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5.Rome’s Dark Side Ghosts and Legends Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

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!”

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6.Crypts and Legends: Exploring the Dark Side of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

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.”

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7.Ghost & Legends in Night Rome Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Follow an English-speaking guide through Campo de’ Fiori, Ponte Sisto, Via Giulia, and Castel Sant’Angelo. Hear dark stories tied to executions, haunted buildings, fatal cosmetics, and the Cenci family. Guides including Dominica, Sarah, Diletta, Paula, and Simon are praised for vivid storytelling and humor.

“Spooky stories from a great guide! We really enjoyed our tour, Paula was awesome and we were entertained”

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8.Rome After Dark Mysteries Myths and Haunted History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $4

Walk through central Rome at 9 pm with a local guide, hearing darker stories at Castel Sant’Angelo, Via Giulia, Piazza Farnese, Passetto del Biscione, and Campo de’ Fiori. Guides such as Emily, Emilie, and Mike bring a relaxed, story-led style to this 80-minute evening tour.

“This was a great tour. It was refreshing that it wasn’t for hours and it covered a small area by foot (as we were shattered from walking all day) however it was fantastic! The stories that were told, the ones you don’t hear about! The secret spots that books don’t mention. Emilie was our guide, she was great and very knowledgeable. If you want something a bit different that gives you a glimpse of how life was this is the thing to do! It’s also a great evening activity that breaks up the night! Definitely recommend.”

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