Rome: Ghosts, Legends, and Haunted History Night Tour

Highlights

• Feel the shivers run down your spine as you hear the tragic story of Beatrice Cenci
• Walk along the sinister Via Giulia and learn about the 17th-century poisoner
• Discover the stories of mysterious disappearances tied to Via Monserrato
• Stand before the imposing Palazzo Farnese and unearth the dark secrets behind it
• Walk the haunted square of Campo de’ FioriRome’s eerie past of flames and fate

Description

Step into the shadows of Rome’s storied past with a spine-tingling journey through the Eternal City’s most infamous sites of tragedy, executions, and ghostly legends. A perfect after dinner easy walk, this is no ordinary ghost tour—it’s a deep dive into the historical events and eerie tales that have shaped these iconic locations, blending history with the supernatural.

Begin your evening at the formidable Castel Sant’Angelo, where the ghost of Beatrice Cenci is said to wander the bridge, holding her severed head. Learn the tragic story of her abusive father, her act of defiance, and her ultimate execution that shocked 16th-century Rome.

Stroll along one of Rome’s most picturesque yet sinister streets. Here, you’ll uncover the chilling legacy of Giulia Tofana, the 17th-century poisoner who aided women in escaping unhappy marriages—with deadly results.

Explore Via Monserrato, home to whispers of unsolved crimes and eerie apparitions. Discover the stories of mysterious disappearances tied to this quiet yet unsettling corner of Rome.

On Via Giulia, visit the macabre Church of Death, built by a confraternity dedicated to burying unclaimed bodies. Hear the haunting tales of their work and the unsettling crypt below, a stark reminder of life’s fragility.

Visit the site where philosopher Giordano Bruno met a fiery end, burned at the stake in 1600 for “heretical” beliefs. His bronze statue now stands as a brooding figure over the square—a reminder of the city’s brutal past.

Stand before the imposing Palazzo Farnese, rumored to house the spirit of a woman walled up alive centuries ago. Unearth the dark secrets behind the beautiful Renaissance façade.