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Rome Haunted History Tour 80 min
TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10
Very goodTop 12% in Rome
21 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Rome, Italy
- 1 hr 20 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Rome’s shadowy lanes on an 80-minute guided walk through ghost stories, gruesome crimes, and the city’s haunted history.
About this tour
As dusk settles over the Eternal City, Rome Haunted History Tour leads you into shadowy lanes where gruesome crimes, ghost stories, and brutal executions linger in local lore. A local guide connects these unsettling tales to the history of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance, revealing a darker side of the city’s celebrated past.
Walk through atmospheric alleys and hear about vengeful spirits and secrets hidden behind Rome’s beautiful facades. The 80-minute route ends in Campo de’ Fiori, once a public execution site, where stories bring the grim reality of those who met their fate there into focus. Meet beside the closed barbershop with the large “BARBIERE” sign at Via del Banco di Santo Spirito 25. Food and drinks are not included if the group stops at bars.
For travelers who enjoy history with a spooky twist, Rome Haunted History Tour offers a memorable way to explore the city after dark. Join the walk and listen closely as Rome’s past takes on a chilling edge.
Highlights
- Hear chilling tales of crimes, ghosts, and brutal executions
- Trace Rome’s darker history from the Roman Empire to the Renaissance
- Wander shadowy alleys and uncover secrets behind the city’s facades
- Finish in Campo de’ Fiori, a former public execution site
What's included
Included
- Haunted tour with a local guide
Not included
- Food or drink at bars
Ratings on each provider
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5.00 / 5 · 21 reviews
Important information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Rugged Roman terrain makes the tour extremely difficult for wheelchairs
- Meet at the closed barbershop marked “BARBIERE” at Via del Banco di Santo Spirito 25
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 21 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 8.0. Top 12% in Rome means it ranks in the top 12% of tours in Rome by this score.
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