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Rome Historical True Crime Tour
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2 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Unearth Rome's dark secrets on our Historical True Crime Tour. Led by expert storytellers, delve into murders, poisonings, and hauntings. An unforgettable journey into the city's forbidden history.
Step back in time and uncover the hidden mysteries and dark secrets that lie beneath the cobblestone streets of Rome on our exclusive Historical True Crime Walking Tour. Starting in the bustling heart of Campo De' Fiori, this captivating journey will take you through the enchanting backstreets of the Eternal City, where each corner holds a tale of intrigue, betrayal, and scandal.
Led by our expert storytellers and historians, this immersive tour is not just a stroll through history – it's a gripping adventure into the underworld of Rome's most notorious characters. From the fiery demise of the heretic philosopher Giordano Bruno in the Campo De' Fiori square to the clandestine activities of the enigmatic Cagliostro, you'll be transported to a time when the city's shadows whispered secrets.
What's Included
- English Speaking Expert Guide
- Small Group of Maximum 15 People
- Food and Drink - a rest stop will be offered at a cafe
- Rain/Sun Protection
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Select a meeting point
Start time
08:00 PM
What To Expect
Campo de' Fiori
One of Rome's most famous squares, our guide will meet you here and begin the tour with our first story
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Farnese
Learn the history of the Renaissance Palazzo Farnese, as well as some of the lesser-known darker history of this beautiful square
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Among Rome's dark backstreets, hear the tale of one of history's most notorious swindlers - or was he a magician?
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ponte Sisto
Discover the tale of the woman who ruled Rome, after the suspicious deaths of two rich husbands
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Via Giulia
Discover an order of monks with a macabre task, that possibly benefitted the criminal element of Roman society
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Discover the history of one of the world's harshest prisons, as well as the tales of the Borgia family, who ruled Rome like a mafia family.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Via dei Banchi Vecchi
Find out how what is now a gelato shop was once a very different business, home to a woman who was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of men
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
See the house of Rome's most famous - and long lasting executioner, and hear the tales of his life.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
From an Emperor's tomb, to a fortress and a prison, and one of Rome's main execution locations - Castel Sant'Angelo has seen a lot. Hear the tale of one of Rome's most tragic families, who were all executed at this very spot.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Interpreters can be provided for sight/hearing impaired guests
- No health restrictions
Operated by City Stories Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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