Rome's Dark Side: Ghosts, Scandals and Crypts - Small Group Tour
At a glance
Rome's Dark Side: Ghosts, Scandals and Crypts - Small Group Tour is a 2h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Live Virtual Guide. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 45 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $51.54 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Genuinely Small Group of max 12 people, Guaranteed (personal, relaxed, and never rushed), Direct Contact via Phone or Whatsapp for any questions you may have about the tour, Exclusive Access to the Underground Bones Crypt - the nuns will open the door just for you!.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 12 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover the dark events and secrets that made the history of Rome. Get exclusive access to a secret underground crypt of the confraternity of Death, which has been closed for decades!
You'll learn about the REAL dark events that shaped the city of Rome the way we see it today.
Public executions, legendary deaths, corrupted popes.. and a mysterious fraternity taking care of the dead bodies found in the streets. Not just a bunch of silly ghost stories, but real history!
All this while walking through the backstreets and little alleys of the historical center of Rome, after the busy tourist hours.
We'll find ourselves in front of a church with skulls on its facade. We'll knock at the door and the door will open. The nun of the fraternity will let us underground the church, in the crypt.
Chandeliers made of real bones, the skulls of the brothers and sisters, with their names carved on their foreheads. After this tour you'll see things from a different perspective.
What's included
What's included
- Genuinely Small Group of max 12 people, Guaranteed (personal, relaxed, and never rushed)
- Direct Contact via Phone or Whatsapp for any questions you may have about the tour
- Exclusive Access to the Underground Bones Crypt - the nuns will open the door just for you!
- If you aren't happy with this tour, just text us and we'll refund you your full purchase price
- Knowledgeable and friendly local guide
- Also Suitable for Families and Kids
Not included
- Pick-up from hotel
- Food and drink
Itinerary
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Stop 1
This is where your guide will meet you.
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Stop 2 · 20m
This bridge is where you'll meet the first ghost of the tour. She was a very ambitious woman in life. Locals have seen her appearing on this bridge multiple times, while she ran away with her money..
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Stop 3 · 30m
Have you noticed the skulls on the facade? This is the church of the Confraternity of Death, a fraternity that still exists today. This church has been closed for over a decade, but we'll make appointment with the nun of the fraternity. She'll open the door of the church and its crypt just for us. Little spoiler: in the crypt you'll find chandeliers entirely made of human bones!
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Stop 4 · 20m
We'll see (from outside) a haunted palace. Here we'll also learn the ghost story of a pope and his scandals. His ghost has appeared multiple times in this very square
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Stop 5 · 20m
This lively and cheerful place used to be the location of public executions. Here the heretics were burnt alive in front of everyone. That is why there is a statue in the center of the square frowning at a specific direction..
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Stop 6 · 20m
This beautiful piazza is home to many terrible stories. Including the innkeeper that talked too much. Can you spot his head?
Meeting point
We'll meet on the side of the square, by the monument to Trilussa.
Your guide will be holding a sign with the company name, ready to greet you.
You don’t need to worry about a thing, let us take care of the rest.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Conveniently located in central Rome, this tour is easy to reach from landmarks like the Colosseum and the Vatican, and leaves you perfectly placed to continue exploring the city afterwards
- This tour is also suitable for children
- If you reserve the Crypt Entry option: please remember that during this experience you will also visit holy areas and clothing must be appropriate for the visit. Please wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Rome's Dark Side: Ghosts, Scandals and Crypts - Small Group Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $51.54 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Genuinely Small Group of max 12 people, Guaranteed (personal, relaxed, and never rushed); Direct Contact via Phone or Whatsapp for any questions you may have about the tour; Exclusive Access to the Underground Bones Crypt - the nuns will open the door just for you!; If you aren't happy with this tour, just text us and we'll refund you your full purchase price; Knowledgeable and friendly local guide; Also Suitable for Families and Kids.
Where does it start?
We'll meet on the side of the square, by the monument to Trilussa. Your guide will be holding a sign with the company name, ready to greet you. You don’t need to worry about a thing, let us take care of the rest.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 45 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
