13 Ghost & Mystery Tours in Italy, Priced and Compared

1.The Dark Side of Florence: Mysteries and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,785 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $3Our pick

Meet at 7:15 pm in Piazza della Santissima Annunziata for a 1-hour-45-minute walk through Florence’s darker stories. A licensed English-speaking guide leads you past the Duomo, Bargello, Piazza della Signoria, Via dei Georgofili, and Ponte Vecchio, with tales of Medici intrigue, ghosts, torture, and crime. Expect standing, city streets, and a pay-what-you-want tip.

“This was, by far, the BEST tour ever! The history, the stories, the intrigue...it was masterful. Our guide, Monica, was fantastic! And the fact that it was a night tour was the greatest. I wish more places did these tours!”

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2.Dark Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,081 reviews · 1h 45m · from $2Best value

Walk from Piazza San Marco to Ponte Vecchio with a live English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Hear dark Medici tales, ghost stories, local superstitions, mafia bombings, and the Monster of Florence while seeing Brunelleschi’s Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, the Duomo, Bargello, and Piazza della Signoria.

“Angela presented the dark history oft Florence in a very entertaining way. The tour had just the right duration to keep the attention up.”

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3.Rome by Night Walking Tour – Legends & Criminal Stories

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,003 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $14

Walk from Piazza di S. Andrea della Valle to Castel Sant’Angelo with an English-speaking guide such as Alberto, Maria, Rob, or Sammy. Expect Roman crime tales, Inquisition stories, haunted bridges, and dark Renaissance legends, all in a group of up to 20.

“We decided to do this at the last minute and it was a great way to spend our last evening. Rob was outstanding! He made every story come to life and is a pretty good actor/story teller. We saw all kinds of things that we missed earlier in our trip and definitely felt entertained.”

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4.Mysteries of the Medici Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 940 reviews · from $31

Walk Florence’s old streets and squares with an English-speaking guide such as Julia, Rosa, Chiara, or Emanuela. Hear how the Medici, Pazzi, and Strozzi families fought for money and power, then visit the Medici Chapel if your ticket option includes entry. Groups are limited to 10.

“Guide was friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. I appreciated the visuals she brought along to show the group the Medici family crests as well as the family tree. The day we had the tour the chapel was free to the public so we were told to stop by afterwards to see it. I wish we would have gone inside during the tour though because I had paid for the entry included in the tour ticket and had a flight to catch immediately after the tour ended so didn’t have time to visit.”

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5.Rome After Dark: Explore the Eternal City Under the Moonlight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 709 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Explore Rome after dark in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight people. Your English-speaking driver collects you at your Rome accommodation and takes you to the Circus Maximus, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, St. Peter’s Square, and Gianicolo Hill, with time for photos and local stories. Drivers such as Andrea, Peter, Paolo, and Beatrice are known for tailoring the route.

“We toured in a Mercedes SUV with Beatrice, who happened to be a trained archeologist. She was knowledgeable and was able to tease fact from fable at all the sites we visited. She was passionate about Rome. We enjoyed our tour greatly and would travel with Beatrice again on a tour in Rome.”

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6.Haunted Rome Ghost Tour – The Original

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 668 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Walk from Castel Sant’Angelo to Campo de’ Fiori with an English-speaking guide such as Lara, Mario, Ali, or Sonia. Hear grim tales of popes, poisoners, executions, kidnappings, and Rome’s Brotherhood of Death. The 90-minute walk includes hands-on use of dowsing rods and stays light enough for families, though the stories can be dark.

“We had an amazing tour with Yash! He was so informative. The tour ended up being just my partner and I and we had so much fun.”

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7.Ghost Tour to Rialto and San Marco Square

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 659 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $31

Walk Venice after dark with an English-speaking guide from Bucintoro Viaggi. In 1.5 hours, you’ll pass through San Marco, Rialto, quiet squares, and narrow lanes while hearing Venetian legends, unsolved tales, and stories from the city’s darker past. Guides such as Marco, Gaia, Alicia, and Graziella have been especially praised for their storytelling.

“Gaia explained and kept us engaged the entire time.”

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8.Haunted Rome Ghost Night Walking Tour

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

Start in Campo de’ Fiori and walk through Rome’s darker past with an English-speaking guide such as Ana, Youssef, or Domenica. Expect historical tales more than theatrical scares, with stops at Ponte Sisto, a church decorated with human remains, Via Giulia, and Castel Sant’Angelo. Groups are capped at 20, and private upgrades are available.

“Yusef was the absolute best troy guide. tons of fascinating stories and great knowledge of the area.”

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9.Pompeii 3hours Villa of Mysteries tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Walk Pompeii with an archaeologist in a small group for three hours. You’ll see the House of the Vettii, Forum Baths, theaters, lupanare, Forum, and Villa of the Mysteries. Guides such as Teresa, Julia, Antonella, and Anna Sorrento are praised for clear storytelling, crowd-smart routing, and strong site knowledge.

“Excellent tour. Our guide was Anna Sorrento, she was knowledgeable, engaging and funny. made the 3 hours fly-by I would highly recommend as I wouldn't have taken as much from a visit to Pompeii without all the information shared”

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10.Small Group Rome’s Dark Side – Ghosts & Legends Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 343 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Meet beneath Giordano Bruno’s statue in Campo de’ Fiori for a two-hour walk through Rome’s darker past. Guides such as Ben, Arielle, and Ivanna tell stories of poisoners, executions, church scandals, and restless spirits, with a short bar stop. Expect history and humor rather than costumes or jump scares.

“Amazing tour!! We’ve been on several tours throughout Rome and this was probably the best of all. We wish it was a little longer with even more stories, but we will have to book another one of their tours. Arielle was great! Highly recommend!”

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11.Dark Heart of Rome – Facts, Legend & Mystery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 329 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $14

Walk Rome after sunset from Sant’Andrea della Valle to Castel Sant’Angelo, hearing ghost stories, true crime, grim history, and local legends. Guides such as Rob, Alethea, Alberto, and Inti bring the tales to life with humor and strong storytelling. The $14 tour is a good-value evening outing, but it requires comfortable walking shoes and is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.

“Our guide, Rob, took us back in time thanks to his commitment and his wealth of knowledge. I can't recommend it highly enough if you want to discover the city from a different angle.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 284 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $3

Walk through Rome at night with local storytellers such as Ivan, Leonardo, or Simone, hearing unsettling tales of ghosts, executions, poisoners, witches, and corrupt popes. The 1.5-hour English or Spanish tour runs from Castel Sant'Angelo to Campo de' Fiori, with dark humor, secret stops, and food tips at the end.

“Amazing guide, very knowledgeable. great was to see the sights and learn the history of the city. highly recommended”

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13.Medici Legends & Renaissance Wonders: Florence Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Start at Caffè Scudieri at 12:15 pm and walk through Florence with a licensed English-speaking guide. In a group of up to 15, connect the Medici family to San Lorenzo, the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, and the Uffizi. This is an exterior-focused city introduction, not a museum admission tour.

“This tour did not focus on the Medici family as the description states. That was disappointing. If you want to experience and know more on the Medici family go to the Medici Palace museum and/or the Medici Family museum. Manuel was attentive and a kind guide. I wear hearing aids and he checked in with me a few times to be sure I could hear him.”

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