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The Best of Rome Private & Customizable tour with Driver & Tour Guide

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The Best of Rome Private & Customizable tour with Driver & Tour Guide

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Experience the Best of Rome like never before with this private and customizable tour. From the moment you meet your driver and licensed tour guide, you'll be whisked away on a five-hour adventure through the iconic attractions of Rome. Your guide will be by your side at each stop, providing you with in-depth insights and stories to bring each location to life. And the best part? You have the freedom to customize your itinerary, ensuring that you see the sights that interest you most. Don't worry about long lines either, as you can request skip-the-line tickets in advance. From the stunning Pantheon to the grand Trevi Fountain, and the famous Spanish Steps to the historic Roman Forum, this tour covers it all. And to top it all off, you'll end the tour in St. Peter's Square, the heart of Vatican City. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the Eternal City.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Not Included
  • 5 hours
  • Suitable for 1-7 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Private and customizable tour with driver and tour guide
  • Insights and commentary by a licensed tour guide
  • Change the itinerary to suit your preferences
  • Skip-the-line tickets available upon request
  • Visit iconic attractions like the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain
  • Licensed tour guide for 5 hours
  • Airport (FCO or CIA) pickup or drop off (one way)_Extra charge (Eur 90,00 per van)
  • Private & Customisable tour. We do not combine groups
  • Hotel, B&B, Private apartment, Train station pickup and drop-off
  • We can purchase your Colosseum skip-the-line tickets (Eur 45,00 cash per person)
  • Food & Drink

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Introduction

The Best of Rome Private & Customizable tour with Driver & Tour Guide is a unique and personalized experience that allows you to explore the rich history and breathtaking beauty of the eternal city. This private tour offers the perfect balance between guided information and the freedom to customize your own itinerary.

What to expect?

With this tour, you can expect to delve deep into the heart of Rome's most iconic landmarks and attractions. Your knowledgeable and friendly tour guide will accompany you throughout the journey, providing fascinating insights into the history, culture, and legends associated with each site. From the awe-inspiring Pantheon to the majestic Trevi Fountain, every stop on the itinerary is handpicked to showcase the best of what Rome has to offer.

Who is this for?

This tour is designed for anyone who wants a truly immersive and personalized experience in Rome. Whether you're a history buff, an art enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to explore the city's famous landmarks, this tour is perfect for you. It caters to all age groups and is suitable for families, solo travelers, or groups of friends.

Why book this?

Booking this tour ensures that you make the most out of your time in Rome. With a private driver and tour guide at your disposal, you'll have the flexibility to customize your itinerary and visit the attractions that interest you the most. The personalized attention and in-depth knowledge provided by your guide will enhance your experience, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Rome.

Good to know

It's important to note that skip-the-line tickets for certain attractions can be purchased in advance upon request. However, the cost of these tickets is not included in the tour price and must be paid in cash directly to your guide at the end of the tour. The total duration of the tour is approximately five hours, giving you ample time to explore each attraction at a leisurely pace.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced The Best of Rome Private & Customizable tour with Driver & Tour Guide have expressed great satisfaction with the level of knowledge and friendliness of the tour guide. They have praised the flexibility of the itinerary and the ability to customize the tour according to their preferences. Overall, the tour has received positive feedback for providing a comprehensive and memorable experience of Rome's iconic landmarks.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Pantheon

The Pantheon is a former Roman temple, now a church, in Rome, Italy, on the site of an earlier temple commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus. It was completed by the emperor Hadrian and probably dedicated about 126 AD.

Admission Not Included

Piazza Navona

(Pass by)

Piazza Navona is a public space/plaza in Rome, Italy. It is built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian, built in the 1st century AD, and follows the form of the open space of the stadium. The ancient Romans went there to watch the agones, and hence it was known as "Circus Agonalis"

Trevi Fountain

The fountain was built at the end of an ancient (19BC). The Aqua Virgo was built by Augustus's son-in-law Agrippa to supply water for the Roman Baths. The water for the fountain comes from about 14 miles outside of Rome. Rome’s most iconic fountain is a wonder to behold. Standing 26 meters tall, 49 meters wide and decorated in the Baroque style, the Trevi Fountain is an unmissable sight in the city.

Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps are a set of steps in Rome, Italy, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church at the top.The monumental stairway of 135 steps was built with French diplomat Étienne Gueffier's bequeathed funds of 20,000 scudi, in 1723–1725, linking the Trinità dei Monti church that was under the patronage of the Bourbon kings of France and the Bourbon Spanish Embassy to the Holy See in Palazzo Monaldeschi. The stairway was designed by architects Francesco de Sanctis and Alessandro Specchi.

Circus Maximus

(Pass by)

The Circus Maximus is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome, Italy. Situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine Hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire.

Piazza del Campidoglio

The Capitoline Hill is the smallest among the seven hills of Rome. You can find it near the Roman Forum. Even though it is the smallest hill in Rome, it played a huge part in the religious and political aspects of Rome since the founding of the city center. During the middle ages, the Capitoline Hill declined and formed a new square for Pope Paul III. This square is presently known as the Piazza del Campidoglio. It was the famous architect and artist Michelangelo Buonarroti who was commissioned to do the existing design of the square.

Roman Forum

You will be able to see the largest monumetal area of ancient Rome from the top of the Capitol. The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum, is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this space, originally a marketplace, as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum. You will see the

Admission Not Included

Via del Corso

(Pass by)

The history of Via del Corso began in 220 BC when Gaius Flaminius censor built a new road to link Rome with the Adriatic Sea in the north. The starting point of the road was Porta Fontinalis, a gate in the Servian city walls near present-day Piazza Venezia.

Piazza Venezia

(Pass by)

Piazza Venezia is the central hub of Rome, Italy, in which several thoroughfares intersect, including the Via dei Fori Imperiali and the Via del Corso. It takes its name from the Palazzo Venezia, built by the Venetian Cardinal, Pietro Barbo alongside the church of Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice.

Foro Boario

(Pass by)

The Forum Boarium was the cattle forum venalium of Ancient Rome. It was located on a level piece of land near the Tiber between the Capitoline, the Palatine and Aventine hills. As the site of the original docks of Rome, the Forum Boarium experienced intense commercial activity

St. Peter's Square

St. Peter's Square is a large plaza located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, the papal enclave inside Rome, directly west of the neighborhood of Borgo. Both the square and the basilica are named after Saint Peter, an apostle of Jesus considered by Catholics to be the first Pope. At the centre of the square is an ancient Egyptian obelisk, erected at the current site in 1586. Gian Lorenzo Bernini designed the square almost 100 years later, including the massive Doric colonnades, four columns deep, which embrace visitors in "the maternal arms of Mother Church". A granite fountain constructed by Bernini in 1675 matches another fountain designed by Carlo Maderno in 1613.

Reviews

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Amy_C

Nicola was amazing. He was informative and fun and we had a blast. The five hours went by so fast. The vehicle was comfortable and the driver was awesome navigating so many people and tiny roads. I highly recommend this tour! Request Nicola! This is a must for short stays in Rome!

sarah_r

We had Alessandra who was the BEST tour guide. She picked us up with a driver from our hotel, promptly at 9am. We have 4 children aged 8-13. She took us to the Pantheon, Colosseum with ground floor tour, and Vatican. We stopped at other important sites for pictures and brief explanations of their historical significance. She brought a book for our children in order to illustrate how different ruins looked before, compared to now. She not only taught my husband and I a ton of history we only knew bits and pieces of, she was incredibly engaging for our children and provided them with fun, interesting facts that deepened their understanding of what they were seeing. She walked us through the Vatican Museum and highlighted important artifacts while also taking the time to show us pictures of the Sistine Chapel, giving a brief history, and explaining secret information in Michael Angelo’s paintings that my children couldn’t wait to find while we were in there. She took us to an incredible restaurant where we had the best lunch we had while in Rome. The word “incredible” doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of how she made our whole trip to Rome. We could not have had the experience we did without her. Thank you Alessandra for a lifetime of memories we will never forget!!!

MAMoreal

Our trip was amazing due to our wonderful guide/driver, Marco! He was prompt and courteous, witty, and funny… With extensive knowledge of the city, including short cuts, and viewing spots, that only a local would know about! He shared stories from his childhood, growing up in Rome, took us to his friends, coffee shop for the best cappuccino we’ve ever had! We saw more sites in on 7 hour tour. Then we would have seen in a weeks tour on our own. I don’t want to give away all of his secrets, but trust me, you will have the time of your life and learn more about Rome from this local driver who will become your friend! Thank you Marco for making our trip to Italy unforgettable!

mikev123456

Exceeded all expectations. Everything was perfect from pickup to drop off and coordination beforehand. We were brought to the best gelato place in Rome, in the hills, and saw/experienced what skipping the line felt like for the Colosseum and the Pantheon. Our guide knew everything about Rome and the driver was always there to pick us up in busy areas, which made our day amazing! If you want to cover a lot of ground while being transported in a fantastic air conditioned van, along with a happy & knowledgeable guide, this is your company. Funny, my hairdresser recommended this service and she was spot on!! 10 stars. We did the 5 hour VIP tour; it was worth every penny.

carringtonc7

Alessandra was a fantastic tour guide. She made sure everything was clear and planned our day perfectly. She was incredibly nice and a joy to talk to. She knew the historical background answers for all of my questions and pointed out areas of importance that I never would have noticed. Another added bonus of having Alessandra as our tour guide that you don’t usually think about before it’s too late was that she knew where all of the “free” bathrooms were. This is very important when you’re in a city that requires a euro or more to use the restroom and you’re having an emergency. I felt safe throughout our tour and now have a wonderful friend. I’ll be booking her again next time I’m in Rome. I highly recommend her and her group, you won’t regret it. 10 stars all the way.

dawn g

Although at first glance it may seem pricey, but this is the best money you will spend if you want to see Rome and only have one day (AND you're on one of the cruise ships). We were met on time right outside the ship and transported to Rome by Nicola who was so personable and full of information. Limo van was very, very clean and comfortable. We met our guide Laura in Rome and she then made sure we were able to see all the highlights and also gave us general tips should we every decide to return to the city. She had really great information and has a wonderful, upbeat personality. She was kind in answering our multitude questions and our wanting to stare in awe at everything, but still kept us on track. Nico and Laura were able to get us a wonderful, authentic Italian lunch in a small restaurant where they did an excellent job with dietary restriction. We ended up with almost more food than we could eat! Laura was also able to secure a blessing for us by a priest in the Vatican (I would not ever count on this again. It was a case of perfect timing and her recognizing the opportunity. I would have never even guessed it possible!) Nico did an excellent job of driving throughout the city and to return us to the cruise ship with plenty of time. We felt a little sad to leave them at the end of the day. Bottom line, make this one of your reservations! It will be better than anything you will get through the cruiseline and you will not regret it

A_Parrino

My family travelled to Rome last week and we, thankfully, booked a private tour with Nicola and Nic. They picked us up at our hotel promptly at 8:30AM and we were off! Nic was our driver (and local food expert!) and Nicola was the expert on everything else. From the Colosseum, to the Roman Forum...the Pantheon, to the Vatican....Nicola's extensive knowledge covered it all. He has the ability to explain things in a manner that transports you back in time to imagine how things once looked centuries ago and the goings on of the time. He customized the tour to our preferences and even showed us some things we weren't expecting, like The Keyhole (which was a really cool experience!). We enjoyed Nic and Nicola so much that we also booked Nic to pick us up to take us to dinner that night and he also took us to the airport when we were leaving Rome. He was always very friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. Being able to jump in and out of the van while on the tour without worrying about parking, etc. was key. I cannot recommend this tour, especially Nicola, enough! Do not look any further! If you want to get a glimpse into Ancient Rome and learn all about the wonders of Michaelangelo's works at the Vatican, and so, so much more, book Nicola as your tour guide now! We'll definitely be booking him again when we return to Rome.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-23 19:38