Guide #7811
Hello, I'm Francesca Maria, and I am an Archaeologist and Qualified Tour Guide in Rome and Vatican. I've a bachelor's degree in Conservation of Cultural Heritage and a master degree in Cultural and Archaeological Heritage at the University of Rome. I was born and raised here, so I am 100% local! Before becoming a tour guide I was working as an archaeologist in several archaeological sites. My archaeological background brings a unique perspective to my walking tours of Rome. With me you will discover more about this beautiful city, its art and history, the fascinating historical sites, the hidden gems, Romans and the Roman way of life. I can customize tours according to your interests. I specialize in private tours for small groups of all ages, including families with younger children. I have children myself, and I am happy to work with children and families as well as adults. My tours are all private, so the visit will be exclusively for you and can be tailored to your wishes and physical abilities. I will be happy to help you to organize the perfect guided tour. I will be your local friend in Rome, and give you suggestions on restaurants, shopping, exhibitions and things to do. I look forward to bringing Rome to life for you! *Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Heritage, Archaeology *Master in Cultural/Archaeological Resources *Qualified TOURIST GUIDE (Rome) I'm not a driver. I provide walking tours. If needed, we can take cabs or I can arrange for a separate car or minivan and driver.
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We had a wonderful tour of the Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum (Arena Floor Access) with Francesca Maria C! It was a very hot day on which we took our tour and Francesca perfectly balanced her presentation of information with breaks in the shade. Francesca is a pleasure to talk with and certainly brought the ruins and buildings to life for us. If you want an...

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Thank you so much, David! I'm so happy you enjoyed our time exploring the Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum together. The heat was certainly unforgettable, but I'm glad we managed to make the most of the day with plenty of shade and a good pace. Thank you for your curiosity and for making the tour such a pleasure for me as well. I hope to welcome you back to Rome...
We had a wonderful tour of the Vatican with Francesca Maria C! It was a very hot day on which we took our tour and Francesca perfectly balanced her presentation of information with a pace appropriate for the heat. Francesca is a pleasure to talk with and certainly knows her stuff. If you want an excellent tour of the Vatican, go with Francesca Maria C!

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Thank you so much, David! It was a real pleasure spending the day with you. The heat was a challenge, but I'm so glad we found the right pace and that you enjoyed the experience. Thank you for the lovely conversations, your curiosity, and your kind words. I hope to see you again soon
This was our 2nd time with Francesca. The first time was just my wife and I, four years ago. It was such a good experience that we knew we wanted to hire her again. And so we did this time, and brought our adult children. There were 7 of us in all. So group of 2 or group of 7, it was a great experience. For this tour, group of 7, we had a large air conditioned van with...

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Thanks my friends! Guiding your family was an honour!
Francesca provided our family with a fantastic tour focusing on the most important aspects of Roman history yet willing and able to answer deeper and more obscure questions. We were delighted with her energy and focus on the important topics.

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Grazie!