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🇬🇧 You can choose among the following tour modes

 

  1. GUIDED GROUP TOUR (classic) duration 3 hours
  2. PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR (classic) duration 3 hours     
  3. VIDEO - TOUR: LIVE ON-LINE VISIT, THE GUIDE IS ON THE SITE (duration 1 hour)  
  4. VIRTUAL TOUR: PRE-REGISTERED, THE GUIDE COMMENTS FROM HOME (duration: can vary)

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A private guided tour will open your mind ...
Rome is an open-air museum ... Palaces, gardens, museums, churches ... you have to walk, look, marvel ... To help you discover Rome and its wonders, I suggest to discover the city on a private tour , there are many itineraries: classic tours, like the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, the Colosseum, the Borghese Gallery, to tailored tours off the beaten track.

I offer dozens of itineraries that will lead you to visit the city and its monuments, its lesser-known sites, its secret and unusual aspects.

Take advantage from the knoladge of a licensed tour guide can offer you:
. Targeted hours

. Skip the line in museums and monuments.

. Many useful tips toprepare for your trip to Italy.

- Choose my way of discovering Rome with all its history and yet so dynamic where it is still pleasant to walk in the streets and discover in every corner, a square, a fountain, a patrician palace ...

Born to allow everybody  to continue to travel an hope, looking at the beauty than surround us, even in this Covidian time. Thanks to modern technologies we can cross borders and geographic barriers. We can also create tours hard to realize in the real world passing from a place to the other.

With the company of a friendly guide you will discover monuments, archeologic sites, history of art in a funny way.


VIRTUAL TOURS

It is a series of virtual meetings that cross spatial borders, geographical and temporal distances, allowing visits that are difficult to achieve or even impossible in the real world, in the company of a guide, monuments, archaeological sites, history, art, and natural beauties.

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ITINERARIES AND TOURS

1. ORIENTEERING TOUR

Especially thought for those people who are coming in Rome for the first time.

This wonderful Rome half day tour will take you through all the major sites of old and new Rome.

You will pick its picturesque and colorful atmosphere.

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Tour Name: Orienteering tour

Duration: 3 hours

Transportation: Pick Up and Return - You will be picked up at your hotel by your guide and board a luxurious van or car.

What you will see in this tour:

  • Saint Peter's Square (Vatican City)
  • Piazza Venezia (altar of the Fatherland)
  • Roman Forum (ruins)
  • Colosseum (amphitheater from outside)
  • Spanish Steps
  • Trevi fountain (to toss a coin… and make a wish)
  • Navona Square (fountain of four rivers by Bernini)
  • Pantheon (Inside)
  • Jewish Quarter
  • Tiberina Island

Meeting point: Your hotel / apartment


 

2. VATICAN & SISTINE CHAPEL

SKIP THE LINE: by booking ahead, you won't waste any time waiting in line!

The Vatican is the smallest state in the world, and it is a town inside the town of Rome. It contains one of the world largest and oldest museums , the SISTINE CHAPEL painted by Michelangelo, the Rooms of popes painted in the Renaissance period. Here is also the world largest church: Saint Peter’s Basilica.

Do you want to see the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at Night?

Every Friday from May 3rd to July 26th and from September 6th to October 25th, the Museums will be open to visitors from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm (last entrance at 9:30 pm).

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Tour Name: Vatican Tour

Duration: 3 hours

Transportation: this is a walking tour

What you will see in this tour:

  • Pinecone courtyard
  • 3 Upper Galleries (Candelabra, Tapestries and Maps)
  • Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's famous Creation of Adam fresco
  • St Peter's Basilica and La Pieta by Michelangelo
  • St Peter's Square and Bernini's ingenious use of optical illusion.

Meeting point: Vatican Museums Entrance - Viale Vaticano

**Just opposite to the entrance of the Vatican Museums and NOT in Saint Peter's Square! Which is where the tour ends.

** Vatican Dress Code: Knees and shoulders must be covered this is valid for both men and women!! The Gard will stop you don’t respect this rule, So ladies bring a foulard to cover your shoulders. And don’t wear shorts.

** Pictures are allowed in the museum but not inside the Sistine Chapel.

** Backpacks  and glass bottles are NOT ALLOWED.


 

3. ANCIENT ROME & COLOSSEUM

SKIP THE LINE: by booking ahead, you won't waste any time waiting in line!

Walking tour through the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum. We will walk through history back to 2700 years ago. We will talk with Julius Caesar and Octavian Augustus, admiring the fragments of Rome’s glorious past. Then you will see the Colosseum, where gladiators once fought for their lives in front of thousands of cheering Romans.

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Tour Name: Ancient Rome & Colosseum Tour

Duration: 3 hours

Transportation: This is a walking tour

Colosseum Open: 8.30 - 16.30 October to February

8.30 - 17.00  February to March

8.30 - 19.00 April to September

Closed 1 January, 25 December

Admission:  12€ combined ticket for Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill valid  for 2 days only one admittance. +booking 2.00€

What you will see in this tour:

  • Colosseum
  • Triumphal arch of Constantine
  • Temple of Venus and Rome
  • Triumphal arch of Titus
  • Walk along the Via Sacra or 'Sacred Way’ and it’s temples
  • Constantine Basilica
  • Palatine hill and Capitoline hill (only for the brave)

Meeting point: Colosseum metro station


 

4. THE MOST FAMOUS PIAZZA & FOUNTAINS OF BAROQUE ROME

This tour is a pleasant walk trough the most beautiful squares of Rome.  BUT I will shaw you details and tell you funny stories of popers, artists and peoples who lived here. You will toss a coin in Trevi Fountain, count the steps of Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps), admire the dome of the Pantheon, and also Montecitorio (Parliament House), Palazzo Madama (Senate House), Piazza Navona, and the churches of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva and Sant’Ignazio. This tour can also be done by bike.

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Tour Name: Baroque Rome

Duration: 3 hours

Transportation: This is a walking tour or can be made by bike

What you will see in this tour:

  • Trevi Fountain
  • Spanish Steps
  • Pantheon
  • Parliament House
  • Senate House
  • Column of Marcus Aurelius
  • Galleria Colonna
  • Navona Square and the fountain of the four rivers by Bernini

Meeting point: Trevi Fountain


 

5. JEWISH QUARTER & TRASTEVERE

The Jewish ghetto history doesn't start with the arrival of the nazi troops in 1944 but far before, intact it was created by the pope in 16th century. Today the Jewish area, where one of the oldest European Jewish communities is settled is a fascinating place, full of restaurants and very lively. Here the ancient Portico d’Ottavia, witnesses the great past of the area, and the imposing Synagogue, set up in 1904 hosts a Jewish life's museum.….

In the second part of the visit we will cross the river Tevere through the charming boat-shaped island to continue our walking tour in Trastevere, considered a separate city by its residents who call themselves the “real Romans”! Trastevere boasts also many pizzerias and typical restaurants called Trattoria.

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Tour Name: Jewish quarter & Trastevere

Duration: 3 hours

Transportation: This is a walking tour

What you will see in this tour:

  • Jewish Temple (Tempio Maggiore)
  • Portico of Octavia
  • Piazza Mattei and the fountain of the turtles
  • Theatre of Marcello
  • Ponte quattro capi (bridge)
  • Tiberina Island
  • Trastevere
  • Churches of Santa Maria in Trastevere and/or Santa Cecilia

Meeting point: Portico d'Ottavia


 

6. BIKE TOUR

Rome by Bike or Scooter

Both a cultural and enjoyable visit!! You will be able to see more sites than simply walking around and we will have different stops on the best spots to take wonderful photos, have an Italian ice-cream, and it will be fun!

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Tour Name: ROME BY BIKE

Duration: 3 hours

Transportation: by bike or electric bike or Scooter

bike rental: 10€ a day

Scooter rental: 50€ a day (for two people)

What you will see in this tour:

  • Colosseum (outside)
  • Roman Republican Forum
  • Trajan Column
  • Piazza Venezia
  • Trevi Fountain
  • Spanish Steps
  • Via Margutta
  • Piazza del Popolo
  • Augustus tomb
  • Parliament House
  • Marcus Aurelius Column
  • Pantheon
  • Navona Square
  • Campo dei Fiori
  • Theatre of Pompey
  • Jewish ghetto
  • Tiberina Island
  • Maximus Circus (inside)
  • Arch of Constantine

Meeting point: Colosseum




7. FOOD TOUR

In Italy each region has its own traditions , each region has its own wines!

This tour is the top experience you can have about Italy, You will learn more than expected and you will taste amazing food. I design my food tour for each customer, because I really wish everybody can enjoy it. so if you are Celiac or you have any food allergy but you wish to do such a great experience we are going to make it together! 

The tour consist in a nice walk into the most caracteristic city centre streets and piazzas, talking about history, tradition and Italian culture, we will stop in various places: the 1st stop is for apetizers, the 2nd for cheese and wine, the 3rd for specialities like home made pasta and pizza, finally the best gelato of the town :-)




8. ANCIENT ROME OFF THE TRACKS

This is a walking tour that completes a previous visit and goes deep in knowledge: I will show you the underground Rome by visiting San Clemente, a three level church with the remains of a 2nd-century Villa, and a pagan templedadicated to the god Mitra; the Ludus Magnus, where the gladiators used to live and train before fighting in the Colosseum, we will then discover the roman daily life by visiting the circus Maximus and touring the Caracalla's thermal bathes.

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Tour Name: Ancient Rome off the tracks

Duration: 3 hours

Transportation: This is a walking tour

What you will see in this tour:

  • Sant Clement Church
  • Ludus Magnus (gladiator barracks ruins)
  • Colosseum Outside
  • Triumphal arch of Constantine
  • Temple of Venus and Rome
  • Circus Maximus
  • Caracalla Bath

Meeting point: Saint Clemente Church


 

9. MONUMENTAL ROME OFF THE TRACKS

Monumental Rome off the Tracks

This is a walking tour that completes a previous visit and goes deep in knowledge of the area called Campo Marzio (Mars Camp). That part of the city was dedicated to the roman Army. Then the modern town grew up around ancient theaters and temples, some time overlapping  them….

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Tour Name: Monumental  Rome off the tracks

Duration: 3 hours

Transportation: This is a walking tour or can be made by bike

What you will see in this tour:

  • Tomb of Augustus
  • Ara Pacis ( altar of the peace by Augustus)
  • Santa Maria in Lucina Church
  • Obelisk of the Sundial of Augustus
  • Marcus Aurelius Column
  • Pantheon
  • Nero's public bath
  • Hadrianeum
  • Argentina Square and its 4 republican temples
  • Theater of Pompey
  • Campo dei Fiori Square
  • Odeon
  • Domician Circus (Piazza Navona)

Meeting point: Via Del Corso


 

10. ANGELS & DEMONS TOUR

This tour is especially thought for those who were passioned by Dan Brown’s best seller “Angels and Demons”. Written before the Da Vinci Code and taking place in Rome, it become even more famous after the movie directed by Ron Howard and with Tom Hancks. I will show you the spots named in the novel and the differences with the movie. This tour will start from Saint Peter’s Square, continuing to Castel Sant’Angelo, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, then the churches of Santa Maria del Popolo and Santa Maria della Vittoria and finally Piazza Barberini.

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Tour Name: Angels and demons tour

Duration: 3 hours

Transportation: This is a walking and taxi or bike tour

What you will see in this tour:

  • St Peter's Square
  • Passetto
  • St Angel Castel
  • River Tiber
  • Navona square
  • Patheon
  • St Maria del Popolo
  • St Maria della Vittoria

Meeting point: Saint Peter's Square


 

11. ROME BY NIGHT

What about a drive threw  the major highlights of Rome with the beautiful lighting of the evening, maybe on the day of your arrival just to have an orienteering tour? Would you like to experience in one go the roman “dolce vita” of Via Veneto as well as the warm atmosphere of Campo dè Fiori and Trastevere? There are so many things to see and many anecdotes to tell, and the nightlife is charming…

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Tour Name: Rome by night

Duration: 2 hours

Transportation: This can be a walking tour but by car with driver is better.

What you will see in this tour:

  • Saint Peter's Square (Vatican City)
  • Piazza Venezia (altar of the Fatherland)
  • Roman Forum (old Roman market)
  • Colosseum (amphitheater outside)
  • Trevi fountain (to toss a coin… and make a wish)
  • Navona Square (fountain of four rivers by Bernini)
  • Pantheon (outside)
  • Campo dei Fiori
  • Tiberina Island
  • Trastevere

Meeting point: your hotel provided it is in the city center!


 

12. APPIAN WAY & CATACOMBS

Via Appia Antica (the Appian Way) Is the most celebrated way 500KM long it was built in 312 B.C. We are going to visit the most romantic portion of this way that will allow you to understand many aspects of the history and the daily life of the ancient romans, and above all how uncomfortable was a trip at that time! This tour includes many interesting roman ruins, such as Cecilia Metella's tomb, part of a Middle Age castle, emperor Maxentius' circus, The Catacombs - the Christian underground cemetery dating from the 2nd century, where persecuted Christians once gathered to worship in secret – and Saint Sebastian's Church.

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Tour Name: Appian Way and Catacombs

Duration: 3 hours

Transportation: This is a walking tour or can be made by bike or cab

What you will see in this tour:

  • San Sebastian gate in the Aurelian Walls of 3rd century
  • Appian Way (of course)
  • Catacombs
  • Cecilia Metella's Tomb
  • Massentius' Circus (stadium)
  • St Sebastian's Church

Meeting point: Saint Sebastian Catacombs