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Ghost walking tour

Embark on a spine-chilling journey through Rome's dark and gripping past.

Ghost walking tour
  • Duration

    2 hours

  • Activity level

    easy

  • Starting time

    7.30 PM, 8 PM, 8.30 PM

  • Typology

    Kid friendly tour

Tour description

Begin at Castel Sant'Angelo, once Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum and later a refuge for Popes, where you will uncover the tragic story of the Cenci family and the grim events surrounding the Ponte Sant'Angelo, a site of public executions.

Next, delve into the life of Giovanni Battista Bugatti, known as Mastro Titta, the official executioner of the Papal States. Stop at his childhood home and learn about his rise to notoriety, unique execution techniques, and the macabre entertainment that accompanied public executions. The tour also features tales from his diary, revealing the human side of his profession.

Discover the intriguing life of Giulia Tofana, a Sicilian who created a deadly beauty product to help women escape abusive marriages, and hear about the notorious history of Santa Maria in Monserrato church and the haunting legacy of Carcere di Corte Savella prison.

As you visit the eerie Santa Maria Dell’Orazione e Morte and the ominous Fontana del Mascherone, encounter the stories that shaped the city. 

Learn all about the fascinating history of Ponte Sisto, the oldest bridge in Rome, constructed in the late 15th century to replace dangerous ferry crossings over the Tiber River. Originally commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV, this bridge has witnessed tragedies, including numerous suicides and ferry disasters. 

We will explore the cultural significance of Trastevere on the opposite bank and the unique local shrines called Madonelle, designed to ward off crime in dark alleyways.

Next at Piazza Farnese, admire the Renaissance architecture of the Farnese Palace, once home to Pope Paul III, and learn about its intriguing connections to art and history. 

Finally, stroll through Campo de’ Fiori, a historical execution site, and learn about influential figures like Olimpia Maidalchini and Giordano Bruno, who is said to haunt this area. This tour will mesmerize and enlighten, revealing the layered and haunted history that lies beneath Rome's vibrant streets.

 

Languages: English

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Notes

Please Note: most of the attractions will be visit from outside because it will closed when we get there

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Itinerary:

  • Castel Sant'Angelo
Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Casa di Mastro Titta
Casa di Mastro Titta
  • Chiesa di Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli
  • Carcere di Regina Coeli
Carcere di Regina Coeli
  • Fontana del Mascherone
Fontana del Mascherone
  • Ponte Sisto
Ponte Sisto
  • Piazza Farnese
Piazza Farnese
  • Campo di Fiori Campo di Fiori

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  • Professional English-Speaking Guide
Professional English-Speaking Guide
  • Visit to major landmarks including in the product description Visit to major landmarks including in the product description

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  • Tips Tips

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