Secrets of Rome - The dark side Small Group Walking Tour
Description
Explore the dark side of Rome on this 2-hour small-group (15 people or less) walking tour. Uncover the horrific secrets of Rome as you follow your passionate guide through the gruesome, secret places where the most atrocious crimes were committed, and walk the narrow cobbled streets where public executions were once the order of the day. Discover the secret lives of Popes and their families, and be captivated and frightened by the bone-chilling stories told by your guide. Highlights • Resting place of Borgia • Places of public executions • Papal palace built by Michelangelo • Ghost stories • Local guide
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Itinerary
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.
Stop and listen to the spine-chilling story of an executioner who single-handedly put hundreds of people to death.
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.
The next stop is Via Giulia, one of the most beautiful streets of Rome.
The church of the Prayer and Death used to be the headquarters of a mysterious brotherhood of mercy.
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.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. Thank you!
Reviews(20)
Great tour with fun stories and saw a different side of Rome. Ali was friendly and very insightful. Would recommend this experience
My 18 y/o daughter and I learned quite a bit and had fun on this tour. My daughter was particularly interested since she is studying criminology. I was very intrigued by how well first our guide was in the history that she presented with terrific storytelling flair. Unfortunately, we had a rainy night, so the tour only lasted about an hour. Perhaps the weather added to the eeriness! This was definitely a fun way to learn about some of the backside of Roman history.
A wonderful evening tour with Sama. Very knowledgable on the dark history of Rome. Interesting and fun.
We loved our guide. He had a great grasp of Roman history and told interesting stories. Would do again.
Sonia Perrera was a wonderful guide, she was funny, engaging, and had very interesting stories to tell!
Fantastic tour/walk thru Rome at night. Very interesting and guide knew lots of things to tell us. Highly re commend this for an evening of dark tales.
Bryan was fantastic. The tour was amazing and went round some awesome sights. Just be aware it isn’t the easiest for wheelchair users due to some of the cobbles. However, Bryan was very patient. He was a good laugh and shared some amazing stories
Our guide was great. She had a fun personality and shared good stories and lots of information. Interesting to hear about the various stories she shared.
Really enjoyed the walking tour. Great guide and time. At busy times a radio/headphones could be helpful?
We took this tour our first night in Rome and it did not disappoint! Our guide, Brian was fantastic and was a great story teller. We got to see places and hear stories you wouldn’t get on a normal history tour. Worth every penny!
