ROME · ITALY
Rome’s best, reviewed.
The 11 most popular ghost & mystery tours in Rome. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Solve Angels and Demons clues on a 4-hour Rome tour to Castel Sant’Angelo and Il Passetto, plus Piazza Navona highlights.
Most Popular“Amazing guide in Rob. Theatrical and a good story-teller. Follows the book and so a great way to see Rome. Would do it again!”
Follow the Illuminati Trail in Rome on a 4-hour, small-group walk that mixes Dan Brown clues with real art, symbols, and history.
“very good tour our guide was excellent and really knowledgeable”
Rome’s dark heart at night: a 90-minute English walk with ghost stories, Campo de’ Fiori sights, and a finish at Castel Sant’Angelo.
“Really enjoyed Rob and his story telling / facts! Lovely (yet super dark) walking tour. Had a great time and would recommend!”
Night-walk through Rome’s haunted corners from Castel Sant’Angelo to Campo de’ Fiori, mixing true crime, dark humor, and tip-based guiding.
“The tour with Leonardo was fantastic! He is so knowledgeable about the whole area and we learned so many TRUE, tragic stories about Rome's history! The group wasn't huge and overwhelming so we kept a comfortable pace and took our time for the duration of the tour! At the end of the tour he gave…”
Private Roman Forum tour blending myths and legends with skip-the-line access, Palatine views, and reconstruction visuals in 2 hours.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the tour - apart from the heat! Paolo was a great guide full of insights into the lives of Romans during the time that the Forum was the centre of live in the city. He also gave great recommendations for other places to visit.”
A 90-minute night walk through Rome’s darker side, mixing legends with landmarks like Castel Sant’Angelo, for $14.
“Alithia (I hope I’m getting the spelling right!) was very knowledgeable and friendly! Definitely a very cool way to find out more about Rome that you may not be able to on any other tour!”
Meet a yellow-flag guide at Campo de’ Fiori for a 2-hour moonlit murder-mystery walk with small groups, eerie stops, and skip-the-line access.
“Kat was the most amazing tour guide! She was full of great facts and so kind and funny. Great job Kat!!! Highly recommend!”
Two dark Rome walks paired together: the Capuchin Crypts’ 3,500 skeletons plus a ghostly night route through famous sights.
“We loved this tour! Ben was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I absolutely highly recommend this specific tour with Ben to see Rome in a different way other than a traditional "cookie cutter" tour.”
A 2-hour Angels and Demons Illuminati path through Rome’s icons: St Peter’s, Castel Sant’Angelo, Navona, Pantheon, and more.
“Felice was the best tour guide ever and an amazing person. He was calm, patient and answered all of our (many) questions. Not only did we get a lot of insights into Dan Brown, but also Rome and its secrets. Could not recommend Felice more, thank you!”
Rome legends meet wine and a burlesque cabaret. 3-hour small-group night tour with wine, guide, and show entry.
“I had such a fab evening, my guide was the absolute best and the show was brilliant! definitely something different to do when visiting Rome!”
Nighttime Ghosts of Rome walk from Piazza Colonna. Small group, $69 for 2 hours of macabre legends and real street history.
“Tour dei posti meno conosciuti di Roma con storie davvero interessanti e spesso incredibili! Luisa è stata una splendida guida, bravissima e molto preparata!”
Every layer of the ancient city, and every road that leads out of it.
