Top Rome Crime Tours

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.

Discover the history that lies beneath Piazza Navona in Rome with this self-guided tour. Ideal for time-crunched travelers, this express experience lasts no longer than an hour but gives an impressive overview of the Stadium of Domitian ruins. Listen to audio commentary, and discover Rome’s ancient sporting history as you explore the excavations.

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.

Get backdoor access to the secret places in Rome. Renaissance Rome was sure astonishing, but what was going on behind the scenes was insane. Discover the places of public executions, Papal palaces, haunted and cursed houses of serial killers, and all the fun stuff. Based on our best-selling Haunted Rome Ghost Tour, this walking tour is a combination of hand-picked stories gathered over years of research.

Join us on a night walk uncovering places and stories covering over a thousand years of Rome’s strangest unexplained apparitions and preternatural phenomena surrounding eternal Rome’s most tragic stories of betrayal, murder and romance. This tour is great for travellers who wish to explore the mysterious and macabre side of Rome's rich history. Together with your professional guide you will visit Rome's best supernatural sites in an effort to see through the veil and come face-to-face with the ghosts of ages past.

An experience to get to know the true essence of Rome's underground We will visit: The Virgin aqueduct As many as 11 aqueducts reached Rome, an enormous quantity that was equaled only in the modern era. We will take you to the basement of a shopping center to visit the ancient aqueduct and then we will get to see where the water comes out, in the famous Trevi fountain. The Stadium of Domitian Piazza Navona is one of the obligatory destinations for those coming to Rome, but many do not know that the shape of the square is the shape of a Roman stadium, the Stadio di Domiziano. The first masonry stadium in Rome (1st century AD) for athletics and boxing competitions. We will then go down to the basement to discover its beauties. The Capuchin Crypt A cemetery literally built from bones! The chambers are decorated with the remains of around 4,000 friars. The message at the end of the crypt reads: "What we were, you are now. What we are now, you will be."

Embark on a historical journey through the iconic Colosseum with our semi-private tour. Experience the electrifying atmosphere of ancient Rome as you skip the line and delve into the world's seventh wonder with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. With limited group sizes, you can fully immerse yourself in the majestic vibes of the 2,000-year-old amphitheater. As you explore the heightened walls, tunnels, and valleys, you'll discover the fascinating story behind this influential heritage site and its strong connection to past events in Rome. Feel like a fighter as you enter the arena where gladiator battles once took place. With a headset provided by your guide, you won't miss any fascinating details about the Colosseum's history and the spectacles that once occurred there.

Enjoy a 3-hour in-depth private tour of the biggest amphitheater in the world. Get to know about the gladiator fights and the many other forms of entertainment of the Ancient Romans. Get to ask all the questions you need and be stunned by your expert guide.

The tour is self-guided and you can pause it whenever you like. The mystery is based in true crime and after solving it, you can read about the real case behind the mystery. The tour is only outdoors.

Let us take you to the castle, main witness of Rome's historical changes. Its loggias, rooms and galleries are freighted of the events the city has been through, like browsing a history book where each page has left a tangible mark on its walls. Explore a landmark expressing the control of the Church over the population, a bulwark against the attitude to crime, a closed space of defense, almost detached from its context but sharing the destiny of the city with its heydays and decays so intrinsically. Learn about prisoners with their hopes and despair and characters who made the story of the Castle like Emperors, Generals, Kings and Popes. Enjoy the castle and its various uses through the centuries: Mausoleum, Fortress, Prison, Papal Apartment and National Museum! Learn about intrigues and conspiracies narrated by our engaging tour guides, all Phd archaeologist or historians of art. Marvel at the stunning panoramic view from its terrace.