Rome: Private Tour with a Local Guide

A walking tour conducted by a guide who knows the city well will reveal to you the finer points of the town as well as many hidden jewels not easily discovered on one's own.

In this short period of time, you will be able to cover various sightseeing spots and it is here that your guide will not only name these places but also provide valuable information regarding their history and cultural background relating to the city and the country.

The focus of this tour is to see the city through local eyes but can just as easily be made into a private tour tailored exactly to your wishes.

Either discuss the places agreed upon beforehand or talk about them when you meet.

Generally, accessible during-the-tour: • Trevi Fountain: The oldest fountain in Rome; it has starred in many films and is mythologically thought to be a magical source.

• Spanish Steps: Known as the longest and widest staircase in Europe.

• Trastevere: A historic working-class neighborhood, narrow alleyways just gives it more charm.

• Altar of the Fatherland: A great national monument to the first king of Italy.

Vatican City: Christianity’s heart and a key dig spot in Rome’s past.

Vatican Museums: Famous for their pope links, long story, and a huge art stash worth billions Euros.

St. Peter’s Basilica: One of the holiest places in Christianity and a main part of Catholic custom, praised as one of the prettiest churches in the world, holding fine pieces of art including works by Michelangelo.

Capitoline Museums: A set of artistic and old relic museums that sum up a deep historical story and plans imagined by Michelangelo.

Circus Maximus: The most ancient and biggest field in Rome, first built for chariot race.

• Colosseum: An enormous building where gory games occurred, over 1900 years old and now one of the seven wonders of the world.

It has many attractions but one is Palatine Hill which gives great views of the city and Circus Maximus.

The Roman Forum is where many important things happened—processions, elections, public speeches, trials, and even gladiatorial shows.

Other less famous gems include: Doria Pamphilj Gallery, which is known for having one of the best art collections in Rome; Villa Torlonia now turned into a public park with well-kept greens, architecture, and museums; Tiber Island the "sacred island" relates to medicine and healing in both pagan and Christian traditions; Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano is the oldest public church in Rome; Scala Sancta is said to be the "holy stairs" leading up to the sacred city of Jerusalem; Villa Doria Pamphilj has long been acknowledged as the largest landscaped park within Rome; Villa Medici is an exquisite villa that exemplifies aesthetics between architecture, gardens, and surrounding land come together harmoniously; MAXXI is a museum of contemporary art and architecture.

It is noted that not all the attractions will be visited.

The number of sites you will be able to experience will wholly depend on the duration of the tour booked and also the time allocated at each location.

After making a reservation, there shall be an opportunity to discuss it in detail with your guide.