The 15 Best Ghost Tours in Italy

1.The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,785 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $3Our pick

Walk from Santissima Annunziata to Ponte Vecchio with an English-speaking guide such as Antonio, Glenda, or Angela. Expect Medici intrigue, ghost stories, assassinations, torture, hidden symbols, and the memory of Florence’s 1993 mafia bombing. Dress warmly and wear good shoes.

“This was a tour that you need to do to experience another side of Florence. Antonio, our guide, was really funny and engaging - he delivered content in a way that was mysterious yet deadpan, he could honestly do standup comedy! We learned more about the history of Florence and there were some amazing things he pointed out that you otherwise would not have noticed while walking around the city. We spent 4 days in Florence and walked past the same places at least 3 times and never saw what Antonio pointed out to us, and the meaning behind them. Dress warmly if you are doing this in the cold…”

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2.Paranormal Night Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,921 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Follow an English-speaking guide through Rome after dark, from Giordano Bruno’s statue in Campo de’ Fiori to Castel Sant’Angelo. Expect ghost stories, executions, haunted churches, quiet lanes, and Rome’s stranger historical characters. Guides such as Ana, Antonio, Maham, and Domenica bring the tales to life.

“Excellent tour! 10 out of 10! Our guide was very knowledgeable, tour was really fun & informative, even in the rain. Highly recommend!”

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3.Venice Ghost Stories, Legends and Anecdotes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 846 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Walk from Campo San Bartolomeo through Venice after dark with an English-speaking guide. Hear tales of Biasio the butcher, noble ghosts, secret lovers, old casinos, and the mysterious Bovolo Staircase. Expect legends and local anecdotes more than theatrical scares, with up to 20 people in the group.

“We loved our time with our very entertaining and knowledgeable guide. The stories about the history of some of the buildings and squares were fun to learn.”

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4.Haunted Rome Ghost Tour – The Original

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 668 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Walk from Castel Sant’Angelo to Campo de’ Fiori with guides such as Lara, Mario, Ali, Sonia, or Clara. Hear dark tales of popes, poisoners, executions, kidnappings, and Roman ghosts, then try dowsing rods yourself. The tour runs in all weather and ends away from its starting point.

“Great experience learning about the dark history of the Roman City Centre and communicating with the ghosts that haunt the street. I brought my nine year old and the Sonia (the guide) was sensitive to this regarding the details of some of the crimes (thank you!). We’ve been on multiple tours over the last week and a half (Colloseum, Pompeii, Positano, Vatican, etc.), and this was the only tour that engaged her and didn’t result in a “when are we going/is it over”. Well worth the cost for a mystical and spooky night along the streets of this former Empire!”

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5.Ghost Tour to Rialto and San Marco Square

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 659 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $31

Walk Venice by night from the Alilaguna ticket counter toward Rialto and San Marco Square. An English-speaking guide such as Marco, Gaia, Alicia, or Graziella shares legends, local anecdotes, and darker episodes in quiet squares and lanes. Expect history and atmosphere more than jump scares.

“Our guide Claudia was very friendly and interesting. She shared a lot of information and legends about Venice. The tour started a half hour late because her supervisor sent her to pick up an influencer and take them to their hotel.”

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6.Mysterious Tales of Ghosts and Murders

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 636 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $57

Follow a Venetian guide such as Annalisa, Claudia, or Anna through quiet lanes from Campo San Bartolomeo to St. Mark’s Square. Expect a lively mix of ghost legends, true crimes, local history, hidden corners, and practical restaurant tips. The walk suits adults and older children, but not wheelchair users.

“It was very informative and fun. Our tour guide Claudia was very personable and spoke very clear English. She also spoke Italian to a little girl on the tour who didn’t understand English well. But I think it is way overpriced compared to other tours I’ve done. I paid 48€ I believe for this tour. In Verona I did a same length tour plus received a wonderful charcuterie tray with wine at the end for only 10€ more!”

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7.Haunted City Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 616 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Walk from Campo de’ Fiori to Castel Sant’Angelo with an English-speaking guide such as Antonio, Yousef, Maham, or Domenica. Expect spooky stories, Roman history, bone-filled chapels, executions, ghost lore, and a few interactive moments in a group of up to 20.

“We had Jusef as our guide and he made the tour very enjoyable with his story telling and sense of humour. We went around at a good pace, he told many stories, and also set us a game of finding statuettes as we walked.”

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8.Haunted Rome Ghost Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk from Campo de’ Fiori to Castel Sant’Angelo while an English-speaking guide such as Ana, Youssef, or Domenica tells Rome’s darker stories. Expect executions, suspicious deaths, hidden Madonnas, scandal, and old crimes rather than a theatrical haunted house. Groups are capped at 20, with a private upgrade available.

“Let me start by saying our guide Ana was awesome! Such great energy for such a fun (scary) tour! The tour was very interesting. We stopped at a number of places of historical importance to the city. Ghosts or not, the information makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up!! If you do this in the colder months, bundle up!!!”

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9.Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks & Dark History

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 444 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

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!”

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

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

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

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

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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12.Tipsy Tour: Guided Bar Crawl In Florence with Dark History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Join Carpe Diem Tours at 8 pm for a three-hour Florence night out with wine, two cocktails, a shot, and stories of Medici scandals, brothels, and wine windows. Guides such as Zofia, Juliette, Anna, Didar, and Tonia lead the walk in English. A private upgrade is available.

“It was an absolutely wonderful time. I was in a small tour group of about 6-7 people total so the experience was very personal. There was a lot of time at each location we visited which I found to be very important as it didn’t feel rushed whatsoever. I certainly learned a lot personally not only about some of the history and significance of each location that we had visited but also the drinks that we had at each location. I also am allergic to nuts and while normally for drinks this is not a concern (apart from Amaretto) I still was incredibly appreciative of the care that was taken…”

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13.The Ghost & Legends Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 206 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $42

Follow an English-speaking local guide through Castello and Cannaregio after dark. Hear stories of murder, doges, tragic love, Venetian superstition, and ghosts near the Malibran Theater, San Michele cemetery island, and the lagoon.

“Graziella was a fantastic guide. One of the best tours we did in Venice.”

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14.Dark Secrets & Scandals Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $16

Walk Florence after sunset with an English-speaking guide such as Stefano, Marcello, or Angela. Hear stories of Medici scandals, family feuds, and tragic romances while passing Palazzo Strozzi, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, and Ponte Santa Trinita.

“The tour was wonderfully A good easy walk. And Stefano was very patient, kind, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend if youre interested in a quick peek into Florentine history”

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15.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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