After dark · DARK HISTORY TOURS IN ROME
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 dark history tours in Rome worth the evening, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Rome’s 3-hour Monti bar crawl, with Italian drinks, dark history, local bars, social fun, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Michal was amazing! So funny and made the tour so great! Truly a wonderful night with so many new friends! This is the second tour I’ve done with this company (also did it in Budapest) and it’s so worth it!”
Explore Rome after dark with ghost stories, executions, scandals, and sharp historical storytelling on this small-group evening walk.
“Ivana was an amazing tour guide, incredibly knowledgeable, extremely friendly. Exceptionally entertaining! This was one of the best dark stories_ghost tours I have been on and she is the reason. My partner thoroughly enjoyed himself as well thank you for making his first Rome trip memorable!”
Explore Rome after dark on a small-group ghost tour covering grim legends, notorious figures, cobbled lanes, gelato, and Castel Sant’Angelo.
“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!”
Explore Rome’s dark legends, Jewish Ghetto secrets, Giordano Bruno, skulls, Roman pizza, wine, and ciambelline on a two-hour walk.
“Absolutely loved the tour . Daniel was brilliant so enthusiastic and knowledgeable , great stories great food and over all a 5 star experience . I would recommend to anyone *****”
Explore Rome after dark on a small-group walk through ghost stories, scandals, executions, and a bone-filled crypt.
“My tour on the 7th was amazing! It was a lovely small group and the guide (and my other tour members!) were perfect - we had a great walk round listening to stories and seeing places we wouldn't ordinarily notice! Some places you have probably walked past but never realised the stories and bits of history linked to them. The Crypt was so interesting and it's church was just beautiful. Thank you to Sister Molly for being so kind as to let us visit - she's doing an amazing job looking after the church. If you are looking for something a little different this is definitely for you - I…”
Solve ghostly clues across Rome from Piazza del Popolo to Ponte Sisto in this low-cost, self-guided true-crime walking game.
“Lots of interesting and scary stories- saw different parts of Rome that are not on the usual tourist trail.”
Explore Rome’s Capuchin Crypts and hear dark legends from the Trevi Fountain to Castel Sant’Angelo on this small-group evening tour.
“One of the best tours we did! Alethea had great stories and took excellent care of us. The time passed so quickly as she was an excellent storyteller!”
Explore Rome after dark on a small-group walk through Caesar’s murder, imperial poison, haunted ruins, and the blood-soaked Colosseum.
“Ivanna was a wonderful guide that brought wonderful stories that kept us entertained throughout the evening. We learned a lot. We enjoyed seeing the sites at night and learning the history. My daughter felt it was the best tour she's been on.”
See Rome’s ancient ruins at twilight on a 1.5-hour Colosseum walking tour with dark history, expert stories, and Capitoline Hill views.
“our tour guy was so friendly and informative, it was genuinely such a nice experience it felt like a chat between friends and I appreciate it so much, he also recommended restaurants and gave us tips on how to navigate through our trip!!”
Explore Rome after dark on a two-hour walk through haunted lanes, ancient ruins, Giordano Bruno’s square, pizza, and local sweets.
“This was a fun way to explore Rome neighborhoods at night. Was completely different experience than day tour and Costanza was very knowledgeable and gave unique stories i had not heard before. A tasty bite mid way with additional snack and beverage at the end with a view of Casa de St Angeles. Would recommend as a delightful way to stroll thru an evening in Rome!”
Explore Rome’s dark history on a two-hour small-group walk with a secret crypt, execution sites, scandalous popes, and eerie stories.
“We Had an amazing experience. Frederica is full of knowledge, easy going What truly stood out was her ability to connect with our group. She created a welcoming atmosphere, encouraging questions and ensuring everyone felt included. Her passion for sharing her expertise was infectious, making the tour an unforgettable experience. thank you !”
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