
Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original
Pick your date
Highlighted days have spots open. Grey days are sold out or not running.
September 2026
Loading live availability
Who is going?
Adults
Age 13 and over
Children
Age 12 and under
Select a highlighted day to see live departure times and the exact price for your group.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Same price on Viator, Outty earns a commission.
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 690 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original worth booking?
Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original is a 1.5-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $24 per person. It scores 86 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 690 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 86 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (690)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $24 per person
Uncover the dark side of the Eternal City and dowse for ghosts on this ghost tour of Rome. Explore the spooky streets, piazzas, and bridges still haunted by the souls of heretics and witches executed, murdered, and burne
What you get
- To make communication easier, you will receive name and number of your guide.
- Your guide will teach you how to use dowsing rods to search for ghosts.
- Small groups of 15 people or less help us ctreate a séance like atmosphere.
About this experience
Uncover the dark side of the Eternal City and dowse for ghosts on this ghost tour of Rome. Explore the spooky streets, piazzas, and bridges still haunted by the souls of heretics and witches executed, murdered, and burned alive. Listen to the spine-chilling ghost stories and experience the eerie atmosphere of Rome after dark. Learn about the ghosts of Julius Caesar and Emperor Nero and discover the truth about the crimes committed by the worst Popes Rome has ever seen. Your guide will provide you with a pair of divining or dowsing rods to experience ghost hunting first-hand. • True ghost stories told by the guide • Dowsing rods provided • Small groups • 90-minute ghost tour of Rome • Expert story-teller guides • Explore the city after dark with an expert guide
What's included
Included
- To make communication easier, you will receive name and number of your guide.
- Your guide will teach you how to use dowsing rods to search for ghosts.
- Small groups of 15 people or less help us ctreate a séance like atmosphere.
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities are not mandatory, but are very much appreciated.
What you'll see and do
St. Angelo Bridge
Meet your guide at the most beautiful and mysterious bridge of Rome. Hard to imagine that this amazing place was a scene of bloody executions.
Pass by without stopping
Via dei Banchi Vecchi
Ancient, narrow, dark, SCARY. These are the best words to describe this ancient street.
Pass by without stopping
Caffe Peru'
Stop at a haunted square, where a couple of professional poisoners helped hundreds of women kill their husbands.
Pass by without stopping
Via Giulia
Walk down an ancient street built to allow the Pope to visit his mistresses in peace.
Pass by without stopping
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte
Stop at the head church of the brotherhood of Death. This is the place where thousands of bodies collected from the streets of Rome were buried.
Pass by without stopping
Fontana del Mascherone
The exact place from which John Paul Getty III was kidnapped in the 1970s, and still haunted by his ghost.
Pass by without stopping
Piazza Farnese
Built by one of the filthiest families of Rome, Piazza Farnese and the palace are breathtakingly dark.
10 minutes here
Campo De' Fiori
A place where thousands of witches and heretics had been burned alive. Meet a ghost or two, if you're unlucky...
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
Meet the guide at the end of the Bridge of Angels (Ponte Sant'Angelo) in front of the Castel Sant'Angelo Castle. Your guide will be holding a “MORE OF ROME” sign. The check-in begins 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Please be there on time. We will not wait for the latecomers.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- E & D Guided Tours
Know before you go
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, and wear comfortable shoes.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. Thank you!
Photos






What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 692 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
692 verified traveler reviews for Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Solo tour
Was the only person booked on the tour, Rebecca was still happy to go ahead with the tour, very friendly and knowledgeable, gave some great recommendations for things off the beaten track
via Tripadvisor
Our tour was fabulous. ...
Our tour was fabulous. Our guide was a great storyteller and made the historical facts interesting and entertaining. Well worth it!
via Viator
Ghost walk tour in Rome
Very fun and interactive, lots of spooky facts!
via Tripadvisor
Not really a ghost tour….
Not a typical ghost tour. We expected stories of haunted places but it wasn’t what we got. Very interesting and we heard loads of info we didn’t know, so was still enjoyable.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing and educational tour!
One of my favorite things we did in Rome! All the stories were so interesting and I learned so much. My favorite was about Giulia Tofana and we used the dowsing rods around her shop and had immediate reactions when I asked her is she hated men. So much fun and a great way to see Rome at night!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $24 to $29
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 241
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 86
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original cost?
+
Prices start at $24 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original take?
+
Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 86 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 690 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original?
+
Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original suitable for kids and families?
+
The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 1.5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original?
+
Around 241 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
+
Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original start and how do I get there?
+
The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
+
Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*, Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome, Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
+
April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
+
Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
+
Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original.
Pick your date




