Top Italy Ghost Tours

Get your chills and thrills in the Eternal City with this haunted walking tour through Rome. Join your guide as evening falls to stroll down shadowy streets, through empty squares, and across cursed bridges while you listen to tales of executions and murders over the centuries. Use your divining rods to pick up ghostly evidence of past emperors, heretics, and witches who are said to still wander the city.

Go beyond the boring group walking tours and head straight for the good stuff: the dark side. On this walking tour, you’ll meet up with your local guide and explore Florence’s lurid past, hearing tales of ghosts, scandalous murders, wild betrayals, and strange curiosities, all connected to gorgeous spots around the city. No guidebooks here—and yet every story will be 100% true.

As night falls on Venice and the crowds disappear, discover the city’s darkest secrets on this devilishly entertaining ghost tour. Wander through narrow passageways and past the blackened, vacant canals to uncover Venice’s haunted history. Listen to your ghost-hunter guide spin tales about the sinister deeds and tragic ends of the figures who once walked the streets—some of whom are believed to still wander as restless spirits.

For a twist on the usual sightseeing experience, take an after-dark tour of Rome to admire its illuminated landmarks and monuments while listening to stories about ghosts, myths and legends. You’ll explore the winding alleys and squares in the city’s historical center with a guide, who provides eerie commentary about the supernatural and historical mysteries that have plagued the Eternal City for centuries. See attractions like Campo de’ Fiori, Castel Sant’Angelo and Palazzo Farnese in a whole new light.

Tour the amphitheater and other sites of Ancient Rome under the atmospheric cover of darkness during this evening tour. Learn about the ruins of the Roman Forum seen from the Piazza del Campidoglio, and enter the Colosseum after the daytime crowds have disappeared and the temperature has dropped.

Take advantage of the cooler temperatures and fewer crowds after sunset and stretch your sightseeing hours into the night with this evening walking tour of Rome. Admire landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vittoriano dramatically lit and stroll through the trendy Monti neighborhood, one of the oldest in the city. Listen to dark tales from Rome’s long history and discover a secret scenic spot known only to locals.

Explore the dark side of the Eternal City past with this haunted Rome walking tour by moonlight. Take in some of the city’s most famous squares, churches, and bridges after sunset as you listen to eerie tales of wandering ghosts, ghastly murders, and chilling executions involving infamous popes, emperors, and even artists. Discover a chapel decorated with human bones, a bridge long lined with corpses, and other horrifying sights.

See the Eternal City come to life after dark on a half-day, small-group tour of Rome at night. Kick off your evening over pizza in a classic Roman restaurant, then see the ancient sites and monuments with dramatic illumination. Take in the soaring arches of the Colosseum and the shadowy pillars of the Pantheon, then take a leisurely stroll through Piazza Navona to three picture-perfect fountains. Pause to throw a coin into the Trevi fountain and savor a cup of local gelato before returning to your hotel.

Experience Florence on a 2-hour evening walking tour with a small group and an art historian guide. Explore the center of the city without the crowds of the day and stop at historic squares, piazzas, and Renaissance statues. Learn about the city’s Roman history and modern day culture. Get local insights and learn about Florence’s storied past with informed commentary about the city’s art and architecture. This tour is an ideal relaxed introduction to the city and gives visitors a good foundation to explore further.

See all that Tuscany has to offer on this day trip to Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano from Florence. Led by an expert guide, explore the main square and Gothic cathedral in Siena, followed by a traditional, 3-course lunch with wine pairing. Afterward, enjoy free time to stroll the medieval streets of San Gimignano independently, as well as the city of Pisa, famous for its UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower. Your full day of sightseeing concludes with transportation back to Florence.

Explore the Roman Catacombs after dark on an after-hours walking tour of the Museum and Crypt of Capuchins, or Bone Chapel, and the Catacombs of Santa Priscilla. Hear stories from the early Christian era in Rome, and enjoy a rare, crowd-free experience of the historic site—you visit when the catacombs are closed to the public. This tour includes all entrance fees, and is limited to 15 people for a personalized experience.

Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

Find out what it takes to be an ancient Roman gladiator at the Gladiator School of Rome. During a hands-on lesson with instructors from the Historic Group of Rome, learn how to fight with authentic weapons of the time while wearing a traditional gladiator tunic and belt. Located on the Appian Way, not far from the Colosseum, this class is a unique and interactive way to learn about ancient Roman history, sports, and culture. Select a lesson time when booking.

Art, history, countryside, food. Tuscany has it all. If you only have one day free, venture into Tuscany on this day trip from Florence and discover the region's highlights with a local guide. Explore the medieval city of Siena and its cathedral before heading to the hills of Chianti for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting (optional). Roam the streets of San Gimignano, and travel to Pisa to admire the architectural drama of Cathedral Square—home to the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. Upgrade to include admission to climb the tower.

Book a shared Venice Link arrival transfer from Marco Polo Airport to your Venice hotel, and enjoy a stress-free start to your trip. It’s a simple, cost-effective boat transfer that’s available through the week.

Experience Venice in the most Venetian way possible: via a shared gondola ride while being serenaded. Choose between an afternoon or evening ride and then hop on the six-person gondola by a gondolier who is clad in traditional garb. Then begin the ride, as part of a group of eight different gondolas, with a singer aboard one of the boats. In addition to the song being sun to you, enjoy the sites of Venice's main landmarks, including the grand Canal and Palazzo Barberino.

With 3,000 years of history, it's no surprise that the Eternal City has ghosts in its closet. Discover the dark side of Rome with this moonlight tour through the eerie streets and squares. Listen to spooky tales of a city haunted with the spirits of emperors, popes, and artists who have met untimely ends plus stories of executions, murders, and other gruesome mayhem as you stroll through the historic center.

The history of Rome is full of grisly tales, mysterious events, and villainous characters. On this walking tour, explore the city after dark and discover a side of Rome that most visitors don’t get to see. Go ghost-hunting at Rome’s most haunted sites; hear stories of witch burnings, murders, and executions; and follow in the footsteps of notorious figures such as Julius Caesar, Emperor Nero, and Pope Julius.

Rome has a frightening history that’s not always apparent to newcomers. On this small-group walking tour, unearth some of the city’s darkest secrets and visit some of its creepiest attractions. Stop at the Pantheon (built on the site of a pagan temple), Castel Sant’Angelo (once the site of beheadings), and the Capuchin Crypt, which is home to bone chapels decorated with the skeletons of Capuchin monks.

Learn about Venice’s murders, mysteries, superstitions, and ghosts on this exciting evening tour. Wandering around Venice’s maze of cobblestoned alleyways at night can make it easy to get lost, but there’s no need to worry, as your guide leads the way. Get your bearings of the city as you hear about tales of the unexpected, and if you choose the extended package, you can enjoy a gondola ride too.

Rome has a frightening side not always apparent to newcomers. On this small-group walking tour, explore Rome’s hidden corners and secret backstreets while listening to your guide's stories about ghosts, executions, and murders. Visit Campo de' Fiori, Saint Angelo Bridge, and the Church of St. Mary of the Oration and Death, an unusual church that's home to a mysterious order of monks.

Every city has a dark side, and Rome is no different. We have ghosts, gruesome executions, and murders, and they can be fascinating. Join us for an after-dark stroll to explore these tales of Rome. For every grand palazzo and opulent church, there can be a darker tale hidden behind the stones. Come along on a night-time stroll with our passionate storytelling guides to discover a history of Rome that could leave you chilled or amused, but definitely fascinated. Hear tales that include the execution of one of history’s best scientific minds, try and spot the ghost of a Count who cavorted with Marie Antoinette, and learn the incredible story of a woman known as ‘the female Pope’, who is said to haunt the bridge you’ll stand on. From the house of a notorious poisoner to a church with a rather macabre story to go with its grim decoration, explore the backstreets of the city, where you will discover the stories of a completely different side of Rome.

After the sun has set and the tourist crowds have departed, the mysterious side of Venice becomes apparent. Discover the myths and hauntings surrounding the popular city on a 90-minute ghost tour. Follow your guide through deserted squares, down quiet alleyways, and into the past. Learn about local legends, unexplained events, and of course, ghost stories that have been passed down through generations.