Ancient Rome's Dark Side: Ghosts, Murders & Imperial Blood

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Uncover the darker side of Ancient Rome on this ghost-filled walking tour through the city’s bloodstained past.

From the assassination of Julius Caesar to haunted imperial palaces and cursed streets, you’ll explore the stories history books prefer to forget.

Hear of emperors murdered by their own guards, empresses executed in scandal, and traitors left to rot on the Gemonian Steps.

Walk through the old Suburra — once home to brothels and riots — and end with a chilling view of the Colosseum, where death became public entertainment.

Led by expert storytellers, this tour blends real history with eerie legends from Roman writers and ancient accounts. It’s not about costumes or gimmicks — just strange tales, violent ends, and the lingering presence of the past.

If you’re looking for a Rome ghost tour that’s smart, spooky, and steeped in truth, this is it.

Thông tin khác

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cần Quan Tâm

Area Sacra di Largo Argentina

Stand above the very site where Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BCE. Hear the story of his brutal murder, the chaos that followed, and the chilling legends of his ghost returning to haunt the men who betrayed him.

10 minutes • Không Có Vé

Teatro di Marcello

View the ruins of Rome’s oldest surviving theatre and learn about Livia, the empress accused of eliminating rivals — including her own stepson — to secure the throne for her son. Discover how imperial ambition may have been laced with poison.

10 minutes • Không Có Vé

Bao gồm

Expert English-speaking storyteller guide

Small group experience (max 15 guests) for a more personal atmosphere

Guided 2-hour walking tour of Ancient Rome’s dark history and ghost stories

Entry to archaeological sites or museums (the tour takes place outdoors)

A stop will be made for optional snacks and drinks

Optional

Tùy chọn

Ancient Rome's Dark Side: Ghosts, Murders & Imperial Blood

Đánh giá

5.00

21 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

Great tour
Nicole M,15 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Great tour and the guide was very knowledgeable and kind. Small group which was really great. Highly recommend.
Ancient Rome’s Dark Side
Alexandra S,14 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
We loved Ben! He was very knowledgeable & answered any & all questions you had. He had visual aids to assist, too! He knew so much about Rome and its history. You truly learn so so much on this tour. We would highly recommend if you’re interested in learning about Rome and the dark side of the history!
Very interesting!
Jeannette G,23 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
It was great! The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Worth the experience!
Great experience
Jamie M,12 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Lots of information and great photo opportunities. Perfect time of day to explore the city. Recommend comfortable shoes.
GREAT!!
277silvijap,2 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Ariell was GREAT! I highly recommend! Love from Croatia! AQUA TOFANAAAAA! 💪💪
Darkly delightful!!!
504simonelli,31 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Ivana is a lovely storyteller and engaging guide, weaving tales of Rome’s dark history that kept us delighted the whole night. With a cafe stop for hot cocoa and a multitude of historical sites, it was one of our favorite experiences of the trip: book now or regret it !
It was great learning the...
Juan A,19 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
It was great learning the dark side of history. Ben our tour guide was friendly and very knowledgable.
Romes dark side
Shaun C,5 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Due to me being temporarily navigationally embarrassed, we very nearly missed the start of the tour. I messaged the tour operator in a bit of a panic, but our guide Ben replied quickly and kindly said not to worry — he’d wait for us. That level of customer service immediately set the tone. After arriving a few minutes late, we jumped straight into the darker side of Rome’s history — murders, ghosts, political intrigue, and even the lengths some mothers would go to in order to make sure their sons ended up on the throne. The storytelling was brilliant and really brought the history to life. There was also a well-timed stop for a beer along the way, and we were shown the cursed steps where the king’s daughter famously rode her chariot over him. Ben was funny, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable, and he made the whole experience engaging from start to finish. I would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome — just make sure you know where you’re going… or hope you get a guide as patient as Ben!
Fun evening experience
664mandir,6 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
My family (two adults and two teens) really enjoyed this tour. It was a fantastic and engaging way to learn Roman history and our guide (I believe Ben was his name) was very personable and also gave us advice on restaurants and other sights.
Fascinating tour, highly recommend!
M2831RVtraceym,1 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fascinating tour this was. Ivana was amazing, she explained everything clearly which is difficult to do given the complex and vast history of the city. It was so interesting to hear the real-life twisted stories of the Emperors and visit the sites in which many historical, dark things happened. We visited many places we wouldn’t have got to see otherwise. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough, thank you so much!