Rome Nighttime Dark History Walking Tour

Summon the specters of the Dark Ages and rediscover the history Rome would rather forget. This night-time tour combines eerie sights you won’t see on other tours, dark tales spun by a master storyteller and unique views of famous monuments, including Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, Campo de’ Fiori and Castel Sant’Angelo.

Meeting Point

Piazza di S. Andrea della Valle

Piazza di S. Andrea della Valle, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

The tour starts from steps of the church San Andrea della Valle located on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, about 150 metres from Largo di Torre Argentina on the left hand side heading towards the Tiber river. The church is located right next to Piazza Vidoni.

What's included:

• Walking Tour of Rome by Night
• English-speaking guide

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop off

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Campo De' Fiori

Plaza de Roma, Rome, 00186

Between the glory days of the Roman Empire and the beauty of the Italian Renaissance, medieval Rome was a city of desperation and suspicion. Your expert local guide will reintroduce you to monuments you thought you knew, transformed by night-time illuminations, and describe how they were desecrated by citizens desperate for something to sell.

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Via Giulia

Rome, 00186

You’ll also hear about the Inquisition that turned neighbor against neighbor, roasted heretics on spits, and tried to suppress crime by hanging paintings of the Virgin Mary on street corners.

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Via del governo Vecchio

Via Del Governo Vecchio, Rome, 00186

Dark times give rise to dark legends, and your guide, an experienced storyteller, will share some of these too.

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Piazza Farnese

Rome, 00186

As you traverse the Tiber river to enjoy some of Rome’s gorgeous piazzas without the heat and crowds of the daytime, you’ll hear the tale of the bridge haunted by a young girl tragically wronged by her family and the Pope.

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Castel Sant'Angelo

Lungotevere Castello 50, Rome, 00193

At the house of Rome’s most notorious murderer, your guide will reveal what made this bloody figure surprisingly empathetic. Whether you’re here for hidden history, love legends and hauntings, or just want to sightsee without the usual crowds, this night tour is sure to reveal another side of Rome.

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