Rome's Dark Side: Ghosts, Scandals and Crypts - Small Group Tour

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About this activity

Discover the dark events and secrets that made the history of Rome. Get exclusive access to a secret underground crypt of the confraternity of Death, which has been closed for decades!

You'll learn about the REAL dark events that shaped the city of Rome the way we see it today.

Public executions, legendary deaths, corrupted popes.. and a mysterious fraternity taking care of the dead bodies found in the streets. Not just a bunch of silly ghost stories, but real history!

All this while walking through the backstreets and little alleys of the historical center of Rome, after the busy tourist hours.

We'll find ourselves in front of a church with skulls on its facade. We'll knock at the door and the door will open. The nun of the fraternity will let us underground the church, in the crypt.

Chandeliers made of real bones, the skulls of the brothers and sisters, with their names carved on their foreheads. After this tour you'll see things from a different perspective.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Live Virtual Guide

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Genuinely Small Group of max 12 people, Guaranteed (personal, relaxed, and never rushed)
Included: Direct Contact via Phone or Whatsapp for any questions you may have about the tour
Included: Exclusive Access to the Underground Bones Crypt - the nuns will open the door just for you!
Included: If you aren't happy with this tour, just text us and we'll refund you your full purchase price
Included: Knowledgeable and friendly local guide
Included: Also Suitable for Families and Kids

Not included

Not included: Private transportation: Pick-up from hotel
Not included: Food and drink

Itinerary

Piazza Trilussa

Passing by

This is where your guide will meet you.
Ponte Sisto

20 min

This bridge is where you'll meet the first ghost of the tour. She was a very ambitious woman in life. Locals have seen her appearing on this bridge multiple times, while she ran away with her money..
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte

30 min Admission included

Have you noticed the skulls on the facade? This is the church of the Confraternity of Death, a fraternity that still exists today. This church has been closed for over a decade, but we'll make appointment with the nun of the fraternity. She'll open the door of the church and its crypt just for us. Little spoiler: in the crypt you'll find chandeliers entirely made of human bones!
Piazza Farnese

20 min

We'll see (from outside) a haunted palace. Here we'll also learn the ghost story of a pope and his scandals. His ghost has appeared multiple times in this very square
Campo De' Fiori

20 min

This lively and cheerful place used to be the location of public executions. Here the heretics were burnt alive in front of everyone. That is why there is a statue in the center of the square frowning at a specific direction..
Piazza Navona

20 min

This beautiful piazza is home to many terrible stories. Including the innkeeper that talked too much. Can you spot his head?

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We'll meet on the side of the square, by the monument to Trilussa.

Your guide will be holding a sign with the company name, ready to greet you.

You don’t need to worry about a thing, let us take care of the rest.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Conveniently located in central Rome, this tour is easy to reach from landmarks like the Colosseum and the Vatican, and leaves you perfectly placed to continue exploring the city afterwards
This tour is also suitable for children
If you reserve the Crypt Entry option: please remember that during this experience you will also visit holy areas and clothing must be appropriate for the visit. Please wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees

Options

Dark side of Rome - no Crypt
Dark Side with Crypt Entry

Exclusive Crypt Entry: special access to Underground Bones Crypt - the nuns will open the door just for you!