Tour guide in Rome Marisa F.

Rome, Italy

English, Italian

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Since Sep 7, 2011

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I'm Marisa F., your private tour guide in Rome

Guide #3730

(Please send me a message before the booking so I can confirm tickets availability) Ciao!! I'm Marisa, archaeologist and qualified tourist guide of Rome, specialist in historical and archaeological tours. Born and raised in Rome (a real local!), the love for my city is the reason why I've studied Classical Archaeology at University of Rome. As part of my training I've dug in the Roman Forum, my second house ;) I attended the Specialisation School in Archaeological Heritage, an Italian post-degree diploma, and in the meanwhile I started studying to become a professional tourist guide with a regular certification. Best job in the world for an archaeologist! I've created this profile to promote my in-depth archaeological walks for history lovers. MY QUALIFICATIONS I've passed the examination, published by the Provincia di Roma (Roman Provincial Administration): I'm a qualified tourist guide of Rome. So I'm 100% certified guide, and this is my full-time job. Please remember that in Italy we must be qualified to work as a guide! MY STYLE As an Archaeologist, my specialty is the Roman History and Ancient Architecture. I love to share my knowdlege and passion, my guided tours are suggested for history lovers. Each tour is a journey through the ages to discover the history of the Roman Empire and its majestic shrines, with me as your guide, ready to reply to all your questions. If you love history, walking and gelato. . I'm the perfect guide for you! I'm NOT the right guide for you if you want to see Rome in one day (impossible!) or just tick a box in a list! I walk slowly and I talk a lot :) QUALITY is my keyword, a tour with me is often described by clients as an "educational and pleasant experience". In addition to my credentials, I'm an open-minded, patient and friendly girl. I have a Roman, maybe weird, sense of humour! I like to consider myself not just a tourist guide, but a PERSONAL tourist guide because my clients are travellers, friends to help and to welcome. . not only a number in the big crowd of tourists. With me as your personal tourist guide, you'll have an historian and expert at your service, but especially a new Roman friend: we'll discover together famous sites but even local traditions, culture and food. MY AVAILABILITY Please write me a message BEFORE booking, so I can confirm my availability. Tickets may be sold out for the day requested or my calendar not updated. If this happens, I'll decline the booking. MY TOURS Below, you'll find only a selection of my archaeological walks of Rome. *Qualified TOURIST GUIDE (Rome) *Museum Educator at the Vatican Museums *Master of Arts "Cum laude" in Classical Archaeology - University of Rome *Specialisation School in Archeological heritage (PhD level) - University of Rome In Rome to work as a Tourist Guide you need a badge/certification. Touring without this badge it's ILLEGAL! If during your tour, your guide is stopped by police because she/he is unauthorized, you'll waste money&time. So be sure to hire only a Professional&Qualified guide, you'll have a better service and a guarantee of legality. More, you'll help the local economy! I'm a qualified guide of Rome, I'm permitted to guide in English and Italian Language I'm not a driver. I provide walking tours, with a special focus on Art and Archaeology. If needed, we can take taxi to reach the museum/archaeological site

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  • Daniel W.United States
    5 days ago

    We had a terrific tour with Marisa!! She really brought the forum and Palatine Hill to life!!

    Replied from the guide, Marisa F.

    September 2026

    Thank you Daniel, I'm glad we were able to visit the Colosseum, Palatine and Forum without problems. Lovely morning spent together Thanks, Marisa

  • Robert B.United States
    1 week ago

    Marissa is an outstanding tour guide! Her archeological background and her knowledge of the Colloseum and Roman Forum made this tour a delight. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a great tour!

    Replied from the guide, Marisa F.

    September 2026

    thank you Robert! we had great time exploring the Ancient Rome together Marisa

  • David M.Thailand
    August 2026

    When in Rome make sure you book Marisa. As an archaeologist, she is the perfect person to guide you through the Roman Forum and Colosseum. In my opinion, DIY and large group tour just don’t work when doing these key landmarks in Rome. The best decision is to book Marisa and have a smooth and informative experience.

    Replied from the guide, Marisa F.

    August 2026

    wow thank you David for this review! Despite the day (late July, very hot)I remember our tour as a lovely morning! Happy that you enjoyed the tour, grazie Marisa

  • Jessie Ann O.United States
    July 2026

    Marisa was the ideal guide: very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and personable. Terrific experience.

    Replied from the guide, Marisa F.

    July 2026

    Thank you Jessie Ann! It was a pleasure to visit the Palatine hill and Forum with you after many days of intense heat, to be able to do the tour in a cloudy day was terrific for me. And I loved your company! Thanks, Marisa

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