Secrets of Rome - The dark side Small Group Walking Tour
At a glance
Secrets of Rome - The dark side Small Group Walking Tour is a 2h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by E & D Guided Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $33.20 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: To make communication easier, you will receive name and number of your guide., Passionate guide who will make your experience unique..
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Explore the dark side of Rome on this 2-hour small-group (15 people or less) walking tour. Uncover the horrific secrets of Rome as you follow your passionate guide through the gruesome, secret places where the most atrocious crimes were committed, and walk the narrow cobbled streets where public executions were once the order of the day. Discover the secret lives of Popes and their families, and be captivated and frightened by the bone-chilling stories told by your guide.
Highlights
• Resting place of Borgia
• Places of public executions
• Papal palace built by Michelangelo
• Ghost stories
• Local guide
What's included
What's included
- To make communication easier, you will receive name and number of your guide.
- Passionate guide who will make your experience unique.
Not included
- We do not offer food and drink on this walking tour.
- We do not offer pickup and drop-off services on this tour.
- Gratuities are not mandatory but very much appreciated.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
Start your walking tour at the most popular location for public executions in ancient Rome. Learn about the Papal Fortress of Castel Sant'Angelo, and see the Vatican from a different angle.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Stop and listen to the spine-chilling story of an executioner who single-handedly put hundreds of people to death.
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Stop 3 · 30m
Follow your guide down this narrow and dark, cobbled street to the place where one of the most prolific serial killers of Rome used to live.
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Stop 4 · 10m
The next stop is Via Giulia, one of the most beautiful streets of Rome.
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Stop 5 · 15m
The church of the Prayer and Death used to be the headquarters of a mysterious brotherhood of mercy.
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Stop 6 · 30m
Your tour ends at the heart of Rome, the lively farmers' market of Campo De'Fiori. Once a very dark and scary place where thousands of heretics and witches were burned alive.
Meeting point
Meet your guide between the end of Ponte Sant’Angelo Bridge and Castel Sant’Angelo Castle. Your guide will be holding a “MORE OF ROME” sign.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. Thank you!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Secrets of Rome - The dark side Small Group Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $33.20 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?
To make communication easier, you will receive name and number of your guide.; Passionate guide who will make your experience unique..
Where does it start?
Meet your guide between the end of Ponte Sant’Angelo Bridge and Castel Sant’Angelo Castle. Your guide will be holding a “MORE OF ROME” sign.
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 4.9 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
