Tour guide in Rome Cristina Z.

Rome, Italy

English, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian

74

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Since Sep 9, 2023

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I'm Cristina Z., your private tour guide in Rome

Guide #51782

✨ Discover Rome With a Native Roman Art Historian and Licensed Guide! ✨ Explore Rome With A Native Roman Art Historian, Guide And Journalist. I Will Guide You To Discover My City, Rome,the Eternal City, Where You’ll Feel The Power Of The History! Ciao and Welcome to Rome! I’m Cristina Sofia, a licensed Rome Guide, professional Art Historian, and experienced Journalist – born and raised in the Eternal City. I’ll be your personal storyteller, cultural translator, and memory maker as you explore the wonders of Rome, Vatican City, and beyond. If you're a traveler dreaming of a meaningful, enriching Roman experience and visit Rome— you're in the right place. Licensed, Certified & Award-Winning Art Historian and Author With over 15+ years of guiding experience, I hold the official Blue Badge Tour Guide License of Rome & Vatican (Highest Score!) — so we can go anywhere together, including restricted areas and exclusive palaces. Academic Background in Art & Archaeology I graduated with honors (110 cum laude) in Art History from La Sapienza University, where I later became a researcher. I'm an expert in Ancient Roman Archaeology, Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque Art. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese (and more!) I speak your language — literally. Raised multilingual and trained abroad, I offer tours tailored especially for American travelers. Over 1,000 Happy Tourists & 5-Star Reviews I’ve guided VIPs, families, solo travelers, art lovers, students, and celebrities through Rome’s treasures. With more than 1,000+ published articles, a bestselling book on Rome, and appearances on TV & radio, I bring unmatched depth and enthusiasm to every tou 🏛️ What I Offer. Private Guided Tours of Rome & Vatican Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more — with insider stories you won’t find in any guidebook. • Master’s Degree in Art History (Summa Cum Laude, 110/110) • Former Assistant Professor of Art History – La Sapienza University • Licensed Rome & Vatican Tour Guide – Top Score • Licensed European Tour Leader • Professional Journalist & TV Anchor (Art, Architecture & Travel) • Published Author – Books on Rome & Art • Winner – 2 Art Criticism Awards & International Journalism Prizes • Founder – Cultural Association to Promote Italian Art & History • Experienced with top operators: Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Perillo Tours, Hilton, Excelsior, Grand Hotel, and more. Ready to Make Your Roman Dream Come True? 📸 Your dream Roman holiday deserves more than a selfie and a guidebook. Let me show you the real Rome. Let’s turn your trip into a masterpiece. See you in Rome! 🇮🇹

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  • Pierre G.United States
    July 2026

    Cristina was wonderful. She is extremely knowledgeable, charming, and she has a wonderful sense of humor. Christina has conducted so many tours see seemed to know everyone along the way, other guides, and museum employees were very friendly to her showing she is well liked. Cristina was very attentive to everyone in our group answering any questions we had. We all...

  • Tanya M.
    June 2026

    Highly recommend Cristina Z! She was extremely helpful in planning this tour. Her communication is fantastic. She is very responsive, knowledgeable, and timely.

  • Helen Sfikas R.United States
    May 2026

    We had a wonderful time and tour with Christina. She was able to answer every question and we so knowledgeable

  • Joshua P.United States
    August 2025
Full day guided tour: Highlights of RomeColiseum with Arena Floor and Underground Area, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum walking tour with an archaeologist. Underground Area for maximum 7 people Explore the Best Highlights of Rome by Golf CarVatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica - Tickets included Top magnificent Ancient Roman monuments: half day private walking tourIncredible Rome Tour! Two Days!Private Rome tour in one day: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum and HighlightsAmazing Vatican Experience: Half Day Private Tour with Skip the Line ticketsVatican Extensive Private Tour - Tickets includedColosseum, Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill Private Tour with a professional archaeologistTop Eternal Rome Tour!The Perfect Private Tour: The Breath of RomeColosseum and Ancient Rome: Half-Day Private Tour (Arena optional)Exclusive Shore Excursion to Rome - Full Day Trip from CivitavecchiaThe Heart of Ancient Rome: Colosseum Full Experience (Arena optional)Historical Rome Private Tour from Civitavecchia portHalf day private Colosseum Ancient Rome Tour including Roman Forum and Palatine HillThe Complete Vatican Tour- Skip the Line included!Golf Cart Tour the Secrets of Rome: Off the beaten path in a few hoursVatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and San Peter's Basilica - Private and Skip the Line TourVatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica: Skip the Line Tickets Private TourThe Best of Rome in One DayRome Private Tour: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, an archeological voyage with an archeologistColosseum with ARENA floor, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill - Half DayVatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica - Half day tourVatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter BasilicaThe Vatican and its Secrets tour & Saint Peter BasilicaGuided tour of the Vatican Museums - VIP serviceEarly morning Sistine Chapel privileged access private tourThe Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at sunsetThe Vatican's Gems - Skip the Line Private Walking TourColosseum with Palatine and ForumTour, with Skip the Line Tickets Private tourRome City Highlights - Full Day Tour in Mercedes LimovanVatican Complete Experience with Skip the Line TicketsAmazing Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter Basilica, Private Skip the line TourColosseum, Roman Forum, and Capitol Hill - Walking tourColosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill - Half day tour with an ArcheologistBest-Selling - Rome in a Day: Walking and Golf Cart Private TourVatican City - Best Eternal City TourAncient Rome Extensive Private Walking Tour: The Rome of the Caesars - Skip the line tickets included