Secrets of Rome - The dark side Small Group Walking Tour

Rome, IT
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Highlights

  • Explore the dark secrets of Rome
  • Visit the place of Julius Caesar's assassination
  • Discover the resting place of the Borgia family
  • Walk the streets where public executions took place
  • Hear bone-chilling ghost stories from a local guide

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.

Meeting point

Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM , Italy

End point

End Point

A central square with a farmers' market, restaurants, bars, and cafes.

Meeting point

Campo de' Fiori, 00186 Roma RM , Italy

End point

What to expect

1

St. Angelo Bridge

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.

Duration 20 minutes
2

Palazzo del Banco di Santo Spirito

Stop and listen to the spine-chilling story of an executioner who single-handedly put hundreds of people to death.

Duration 15 minutes
3

Via dei Banchi Vecchi

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.

Duration 30 minutes
4

Via Giulia

The next stop is Via Giulia, one of the most beautiful streets of Rome.

Duration 10 minutes
5

Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte

The church of the Prayer and Death used to be the headquarters of a mysterious brotherhood of mercy.

Duration 15 minutes
6

Campo De' Fiori

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.

Duration 30 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Children must be accompanied by an adult
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    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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    Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. Thank you!
Provided by More of Rome

What our experts say

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    Dress warmly; it can get chilly.
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    Grab a gelato at nearby Campo De' Fiori.
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    Consider visiting the Vatican after.
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    Check local events; they add excitement.
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    Look out for street performers along the route.

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