Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour

At a glance

Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour is a 1h 30m guided experience in Rome, Italy, operated by What About Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 195 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $4.58 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Urban legends and ghost stories, Walking tour, Licensed tour guide.

Quick facts

Duration

1h 30m

Group

Small group, up to 24 travellers

Languages

English, Spanish

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 15m

   Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, originally built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum, later served as a fortress, papal residence, and prison. Its striking cylindrical structure and rooftop statue of the Archangel Michael make it one of Rome's most iconic landmarks along the Tiber River.

2. Stop 2

   Ponte Sant'Angelo looms over the Tiber like a bridge between worlds, its ten angelic statues carved by Bernini and his students standing sentinel, each bearing symbols of Christ's suffering. By night, shadows shroud the angels’ faces, their expressions both solemn and haunting, as if guarding secrets of the souls that once crossed into the fortress beyond—Castel Sant'Angelo, a place of refuge, power, and whispered mysteries.

3. Stop 3 · 10m

   The house of the kindest executioner in Rome.

4. Stop 4 · 5m

   The Haunted Arch, and the place of prayer for the most controversial exorcist in Rome.

5. Stop 5 · 5m

   The house of the 16th-century artistic genius Benvenuto Cellini, who, unfortunately, was more notorious as a rapist and murderer.

6. Stop 6 · 10m

   The haunted house of the witch Giulia Tofana, and the stories of the holy inquisition.

7. Stop 7 · 5m

   Corte Savella, the only prison in Rome authorized to execute convicts inside its walls - the place where Beatrice Cenci was tortured before her execution.

8. Stop 8 · 5m

   Via Giulia is a picturesque, historic street in Rome, designed by Bramante in the early 16th century for Pope Julius II, and lined with Renaissance palaces, ivy-covered facades, and hidden courtyards. Known for its quiet elegance, it embodies the charm of old Rome and was once a central artery of the city’s aristocratic life.

9. Stop 9 · 10m

   Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte is a chilling Baroque church in Rome, built by a secretive confraternity dedicated to retrieving and burying abandoned corpses. Its shadowed interior brims with skulls, bones, and eerie symbols of death, evoking an atmosphere where the line between the living and the dead feels unsettlingly thin.

10. Stop 10 · 5m

    Fontana del Mascherone is an eerie Baroque fountain on Via Giulia in Rome, featuring a massive stone mask that mysteriously spouts water from its grimacing mouth. This is a crime scene where John Paul Getty III was kidnapped.

11. Stop 11 · 10m

    Campo de' Fiori is a lively, historic square in Rome, renowned for its bustling morning market filled with vibrant produce, flowers, and local goods. By night, the piazza transforms, surrounded by bars and restaurants, while the shadow of Giordano Bruno’s statue serves as a reminder of the square’s darker past as a site of executions during the Inquisition.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The tour includes CSA topics, graphic information. Not recommended for children under 12 years old.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions