Rome: Private Tour with a Local Guide

A local guide who is friendly will take you through the highlights of the city and show you some hidden pearls-not easily discoverable by oneself.

Several attraction sights that can be fitted in a short period shall be walked around.

In addition to going into details about these, she shares information on the history and culture of this city and country.

The major focus of this tour is supposed to be getting an experience of the city as a local would have it.

Since this tour is private, it can also be adjusted to fit what you want it to be.

Sightseeing locations to include may be determined in advance or upon arrival.

Trevi Fountain.

Very famous as the oldest fountain in Rome, it has had many shows and is most probably known for magic but actually, in reality, it was just a normal fountain.

Spanish Steps.

These are the longest and widest steps in Europe. Trastevere.

This is a historic working-class area with small lanes.

Altar of the Fatherland - A very major national monument to the memory of Italy's first king.

Vatican City, Center of Christianity and one great archaeological place from the Roman world.

The Vatican Museums are famous for papacy connection, historical background, and a large collection of artwork worth billions of Euros.

St. Peter's Basilica is supposed to be among the holiest of places within Christianity and Catholicism.

Famously beautiful, it also contains great works of art, including masterpieces by Michelangelo.

The Capitoline Museums are a series of archeological and artistic museums housing very deep histories and plans imagined by Michelangelo.

Circus Maximus is the oldest and largest chariot race course of Rome.

Colosseum- A large amphitheater wherein events such as gladiatorial contests took place.

It is more than 1900 years old and happens to be one of the seven wonders of the world.

Palatine Hill: Views that will knock your socks off include a gander at Circus Maximus.

Roman Forum: Here is where processions, elections, speeches, criminal trials plus gladiatorial parades would be held.

Some examples of HIDDEN SECRETS that are worth discovering are the Doria Pamphilj Gallery, an art gallery hosting one of the best art collections in Rome.

Villa Torlonia has now become a public park with well-kept green spaces after it was previously a private estate; some great architecture around and museums too.

Tiber Island- Called the 'sacred island'- has a tie to medicine and healing both in pagan cults and the Christian faith.

Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano- This is the oldest public church of Rome.

Scala Sancta- A staircase known as 'holy stairs' coming up to the holy city of Jerusalem.

Villa Doria Pamphilj, is the largest landscaped park in Rome.

Villa Medici, reputable villa symbolic of the relationship between architecture, gardens, and nature.

MAXXI, museum of contemporary art and architecture.

No guaranteed inside visit to any sightseeing place mentioned herein.

The number of places you get to see is determined by the period your tour runs and the time at each stop.

After having booked your trip feel free to discuss this itinerary in detail with your guide.