15 Ghost Walking Tours in Italy Worth Booking

1.Paranormal Night Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,921 reviews · 2 hours · from $34Our pick

Follow an English-speaking guide through Rome’s darker corners for two hours, from Giordano Bruno’s statue to Castel Sant’Angelo. Expect ghost tales, executions, bone-filled religious history, quiet lanes, and stops at Campo de’ Fiori, Ponte Sisto, Via Giulia, and more. Groups hold up to 20 people, with private tours available.

“she relayed the storys perfectly I was hanging on her lips the whole time. and she really does have a very good voice for such guides”

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2.Haunted City Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 616 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join an English-speaking guide such as Yousef, Antonio, Maham, or Domenica for a two-hour walk through haunted Rome. Hear stories of executions, murder, popes, artists, ghosts, and bone-filled chapels while seeing Campo de’ Fiori, Ponte Sisto, Via Giulia, and Castel Sant’Angelo after dark.

“Our guide Moham was knowledgeable, friendly, and considerate. She selected some great stories, in a city filled with stories.”

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3.Haunted Rome Ghost Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Walk through Rome after dark with guides such as Ana, Youssef, Domenica, and Antonio, tracing executions, scandals, haunted prisons, hidden Madonnas, and the tragic Cenci family. This two-hour English tour visits 11 sites between Campo de’ Fiori and Castel Sant’Angelo. Expect dark history more than theatrical ghost effects.

“Fantastic trip back in time around Rome. Our guide Yousef was excellent at showing us some of the darker history while also being extremely funny and entertaining.”

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4.Ghosts, Legends & Mysteries of Rome Tip-Based Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 284 reviews · 1.5 hours

Follow a local English or Spanish-speaking guide from Castel Sant’Angelo to Campo de’ Fiori for 90 minutes of dark Roman history. Hear about ghosts, executions, witches, assassins, corrupt popes, and Giulia Tofana, with guides such as Ivan, Leonardo, Simone, and Simon adding humor and sharp storytelling. Bring cash for the tip.

“It was so much fun and entertaining, Ivan was an incredible storyteller, I really recommend it to everyone !”

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5.The Ghost & Legends Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 206 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $42

Walk Venice after dark with an English-speaking local guide through Castello and Cannaregio. Hear tales of doges, tragic love, murder, superstition, and the unburied child of the lagoon. Guides such as Graziella, Grace, Christina, and Alex have led memorable outings, though the mood is often more charming and historical than truly frightening.

“Our guide spoke very clear English and was a fantastic story teller! She really took you along the journey and the stories had many twists and turns. It was very nice that she took you to locations that directly related to the stories and told you some of the contextual history as well. One of the better ghost tours I’ve been on!”

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6.Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

This 90-minute evening walk follows Rome’s darker side from Castel Sant’Angelo to Campo de’ Fiori. A licensed guide such as Ivan, Simone, or Max tells stories of executions, prisons, witches, exorcists, kidnappings, and haunted houses. Expect historical storytelling rather than a ghost hunt, with a maximum group size of 24.

“Slightly confusing to find at the start but once we met Ivan and he started his tour it was a really great and fun experience! It went so fast eventhough it lasted 1 hour 30 minutes because it was so interesting and engaging throughout. Ivan was very knowledgable and passionate about Roman history and is a natural story teller with good jokes. Defiantly would recommend as a great way to spend a night to anyone visiting Rome!”

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7.Legends, Anecdotes and Ghost Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 137 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Walk through Venice’s quieter lanes with an English-speaking guide for 90 minutes of dark legends, local history, and ghost stories. The route includes Riva del Carbon, Palazzo Fortuny, Rio Terrà dei Assassini, the outside of Scala Contarini del Bovolo, and a secret passage when water levels allow. Groups are limited to 20 people.

“What phenomenal experience. If you’re in Vencice I recommend this 100%. Perfect amount of history and ghost stories, I only wish we had done it the first night and not the second! Again, it was amazing, and she gives you so many idea of what to do in Venice the next day.”

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8.Ghosts, Mysteries, and Secrets Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 49 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Join Sarah and Rban Tours at dusk for a 90-minute English walking tour through Milan's eerie side. Hear stories of phantoms, murders, prostitution, and old legends while visiting Sant'Ambrogio, Sforza Castle, Parco Sempione, and lesser-known stops before finishing at the Duomo. Groups are limited to 10.

“Sara was a remarkable guide! Her wealth of knowledge about Milan and its mysteries was truly so impressive! We are so glad we booked this tour!”

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9.Haunted Rome: Eternal City Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17Best value

Walk from Campo de’ Fiori to Castel Sant’Angelo with an English-speaking guide such as Simon, Diletta, or Maham. Expect two hours of dark history, ghost stories, crime, church secrets, and nighttime views. The tour is more historical and spooky than truly frightening, with groups capped at 20 people.

“This tour was awesome. I am a big fan of history/ghost/crime tours, and what better place to do one of these than Rome. Diletta was our guide and she was awesome. Very knowledgeable, funny, and spoke clearly and in fluent English (although I practiced my Italian with her a couple times too). I really enjoyed this tour and I will recommend it to anyone looking for a fun walking tour in Rome.”

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10.Private Night Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $179

Start at Campo de’ Fiori at 8:30 p.m. and follow a guide such as Diletta, Sarah, Csenge, or Maham through Rome’s darker corners. Over two hours, you’ll hear stories of executions, haunted prisons, deadly fountains, scandal, and the Cenci family, ending at Castel Sant’Angelo. The group can include up to 20 people.

“Our guide Diletta was excellent. She is very knowledgeable and the tour is not only informative but also fun. Highly recommended”

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11.Ghost & Legends in Night Rome Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk from Campo de’ Fiori to Castel Sant’Angelo as an English-speaking guide such as Sarah, Diletta, Domenica, or Paula tells Rome’s darker stories. Expect public executions, suspicious deaths, secret passages, bone-lined church history, and unusual corners most daytime tours skip. The group is capped at 20 people.

“Sarah was amazing!!! She was so interesting and detailed. Would definitely recommend! She also had pictures of everyone she was referencing. Bravo!!”

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12.Florence Crimes, Murders & Ghosts Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $34

Walk Florence’s darker streets with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Gabriel, Ilaria, or Ezgi. Hear about Savonarola, the Monster of Florence, Beatrice Cenci, old prisons, and the River of Corpses, with stops for Tuscan wine, cold cuts, vegetarian bites, cantucci, and Vin Santo.

“The tour was great, our tour guide was wonderful and she was very knowledgeable. Ezgi was a delight to be with. I would definitely do another tour with her”

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13.Palermo’s Dark Shades: Ghost, Crime and Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 1h 30m · from $45

Walk Palermo’s old center with an English-speaking local guide, tracing Mafia legends, Spanish Inquisition stories, poison, revenge, and folklore. Stop for an arancina, Sicilian wine, and a traditional sweet. The 90-minute route includes narrow, uneven streets and suits curious adults who enjoy history with a darker edge.

“There were no ghost stories, which disappointed us, since that was our primary reason for taking the tour. The tastings were the best parts. The guide struggled with some of our followup questions, showing a lack of depth in knowledge about the tour.”

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14.Colosseum and Ancient Dark History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Meet your English-speaking guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi for a 1.5-hour evening walk past the Colosseum, imperial forums, Trajan’s Column, Piazza Venezia, and the Arch of Septimius Severus. Guides such as Victoria explain the darker side of Roman history, while Capitoline Hill provides a fine closing view. Exterior viewing only.

“Victoria was an excellent tour guide who provided clear and insightful information about the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Her explanations made the history easy to understand, and the walk in the pleasant evening weather made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates in-depth knowledge and a relaxed, informative tour.”

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15.Myths, Legends, and Witches Dark Side Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Spend two hours exploring Milan’s darker side with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than eight people. Visit San Bernardino alle Ossa, hear stories of witches, ghosts, demons, tragic lovers, and Carlina of the Duomo, then finish in Piazza del Duomo. Expect atmospheric storytelling more than jump scares.

“This was so much fun! Tiasha (sorry if I got that wrong) did an excellent job and was so nice and accommdating! The tour wasn't particularly spooky but was filled with lots of the darker history of Milan. We learned a lot and saw many parts of Milan we likely wouldn't have seen otherwise. Highly recommended!”

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