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Rome Ghost History Walking Tour with Bites 2 hr
AverageTop 40% in Rome
8 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Rome, Italy
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Uncover Rome’s ghostly legends and dark history on a two-hour walk through hidden passages, historic landmarks, and local bites.
About this tour
Step into Rome’s shadowy past on a walking tour where ghost stories, secret passages, and local bites bring the city’s history to life. Meet your guide at the start of Via Portico d’Ottavia, in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, and hear tales of mysticism, Kabbalah, and the Golem. This Rome ghost history walking tour pairs vivid storytelling with stops for authentic Roman pizza and local sweet biscuits, accompanied by alcoholic beverages.
Continue through the frescoed Passetto del Biscione and learn about the city’s “Madonnelle.” At Campo de’ Fiori, face the statue of Giordano Bruno and hear the story of his execution. Step inside the baroque church of Santa Maria dell’Orazione e Morte, known for its skulls and bones, then follow Via Giulia and hear the tale of Giulia Tofana and her infamous “Aqua Tofana.” The route also passes through the Arco dei Banchi, linked to Vatican intrigues, before ending near Ponte Sant’Angelo with the chilling story of Mastro Titta.
In two hours, Rome’s hidden corners reveal a darker, more surprising side of the Eternal City. Join this Rome ghost history walking tour for an atmospheric evening of legends, landmarks, and Roman flavors.
Highlights
- Uncover ghostly legends and dark history in Rome’s Jewish Quarter
- Taste authentic Roman pizza and local sweet biscuits
- Explore a frescoed passage and hear tales of secret escapes
- Stand before Giordano Bruno’s statue at Campo de’ Fiori
- Visit a baroque church adorned with skulls and bones
- Hear chilling stories near Ponte Sant’Angelo
What's included
Included
- Pizza and local sweet
- Alcoholic beverages
Not included
- Guide gratuities
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4.88 / 5 · 8 reviews
Important information
- Not suitable for gluten-free diets
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meeting point: Beginning of Via Portico d’Ottavia, in front of Hostaria Sign
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.88 from 8 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Rome
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2. Top 40% in Rome means it ranks in the top 40% of tours in Rome by this score.
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