When in Rome, you really can do as the Romans do in the company of your own local guide.

Your personal guide from ToursByLocals gives you a unique private tour of the glories of Rome, suited to your interests - with no line-ups or time wasted milling aboutwith large tour groups. A private guide can also show you intriguing places known only to locals.

Your guide's passion for the history and culture of Rome will bring your private tour to life, from the violent scenes that rocked the Coliseum, to the revelation of Michelangelo's original colors in the restored frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.

Choose your experience from the many private Rome tour itineraries offered, and feel free to suggest alternatives. Your personal Roman guide can customize your Rome private tour to include exactly what you want to see and do in their magnificent city.

Experience a private tour of the Eternal City you will never forget!

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Top magnificent Ancient Roman monuments: half day private walking tour

My most exclusive and comprehensive tour of the archaeological areas of Rome.
If you are looking for an in-depth understanding and knowledge of Ancient Rome people, history and architecture, this is the right tour for you!

Who ruled Rome?
What does remains of their houses?
Did Romulus actually exist?
Who were the Vestal Virgins?
What's the truth about the gladiators?
Where did the Romans go shopping?
Was Rome a colorful city?

Enjoy this private tour and you will find the answers to these and many other questions. Curious people are very welcome!

WARNING: The Colosseum tickets are nominative. Your proof of identity (passport or other face ID) must be kept on hand at the Park entrances. In case of mismatch with the identity document, access to the Colosseum will not be allowed.

Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine hill, Imperial Fora - Skip the line tickets included

Colosseum of Rome & Pompeii Private Tour- day trip with an expert in Archeology

I will take you discovering two of the most evocative archaeological sites in the world, The Colosseum and Pompeii comfortably in one day trip. There is nothing more evocative in the entire roman world.

"The Colosseum and Pompeii private tour " means to see the real Roman's life, I mean from their own point of view. Breathing glory, opulence, power, technology, violence and brutality, life and death, the world of gladiators and the real public life explained by me as expert of archeology of the roman culture. Visiting Colosseum and Pompeii with me is more than a unique experience, it means understanding the Roman's world.

Make a real journey into the past. . . make The Colosseum and Pompeii private tour a "once in a lifetime's experience". I will give you the true story

I am specialized in high grade archaeological and historical tours always based on keeping my clients "away from the massive Tourism".

No one minute of your time wasted in line..

Only High Lux Mercedes Benz vehicles with professional drivers, to give the maximum comfort

"Skip the Line" means keeping my clients away from the crowd

New discoveries in Pompeii: The Termopolium, a roman "fast food"

Walking and enjoying Pompeii with me...away from the massive tourism.

Discover two of the most important archeological gems in one comfortable day trip

Half day private Colosseum Ancient Rome Tour including Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

The Colosseum private tour, inside the largest amphitheater ever built in antiquity. Discover what went on during the spectacles that engaged gladiators and wild animals from every corner of the Roman Empire. Stories and anecdotes will confirm or bust myths about those days, just filling your eyes with the magnificent scenario will be an unforgettable experience.
This Tour also includes the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.
The hill where Rome began and Emperors lived.
Going back to Imperial Rome with one million inhabitants. Walk the sacred way, where generals would parade, boasting their spoils of war and captured slaves; on the same timeworn volcanic slabs that were trodden by Julius Caesar and Octavian Augustus.
Venturing between Public Buildings, and temples dedicated to Gods and Emperors.
I WILL NEED THE NAMES AND AGES OF THE PARTICIPANTS TO TAKE CARE OF ENTRANCE TICKETS
Without names, ticket purchase will not be possible

Half day private Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum private tour.

Exclusive private day trip from Rome: Pompeii and Amalfi Coast with your personal Archaeologist and driver

When you are in Rome why don't spend a day to visit two incredible treasures of South Italy?

With this tour you will have a private transportation (A/C sedan or minivan) with a professional driver that will take you to me in Pompeii.

With my knowledge as your personal PhD archaeologist we will discover the ruins of the most preserved roman city buried by the eruption of volcano Vesuvius.

After Pompeii you will go straight to Positano, the pearl of Amalfi coast, with its characteristic alleys full of little shops and delicious restaurants.

Availability, preparation and organization are my greatest battle horses to transmit the love that I feel for my country and its history and I will show you that in this tour that will make you feel like travelling back in time.

* As Licensed Guide in Pompeii I have the priority to buy the tickets so SKIP THE LINE service included *

A Must to do Day Trip to have a taste of 2 beautiful places - private transportation included

Rome Private Tour: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, an archeological voyage with an archeologist

PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BOOKING TO KNOW IF THERE IS AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS.
PLEASE AFTER BOOKING SEND ME THE NAME, SURNAME, AND AGE OF EACH PERSON IN YOUR FAMILY / GROUP
Bring with you valid IDs for everyone - it is required by the security at the Colosseum

In this tour you'll have the complete experience and the feeling to be a roman. We will enter the Colosseum, for a complete visit of its floors, comprehending the methods of how it was built, and we will see the arena and the subterrenean area where the gladiators and the beasts were kept.
I will show you where I dug during my university years, and I'll give you some anecdotes that not everyone knows about an actual dig site in the most visited monument of the world. You will have some insights on how an archeologist works and I will show you one of the best (if not the best) dig sites, and archeological park of Italy: Palatine Hill.

At the end of the tour, I will lead you to one of the best city restaurants for a real food experience in Rome

Enjoy with an archeologist the most iconic symbol of the Eternal City with Skip the Line priority tickets!

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, S. Peter Basilica: Michelangelo's triumph

Why is Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel so extraordinary? Is it really so important? This tour will lead you to the understanding of one of the capital masterpieces of the Western Arts.
Ordered in 1475 by Sixtus IV, the new and grander papal chapel showed the pride of the spiritual and secular authority of the pontiffs; but this monument was as well going to change radically, reaching its amazing peak with Renaissance art.

This tour illustrates the evolution of the Vatican territory from a pagan cemetery to a medieval castle and then into the cradle of the renovation of Modern Art through the masterpieces of the most incredible artists of all times: Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Raffaello, Michelangelo, Bernini.

You will as well discover the reasons and consequences of thecrisis of the Catholic Church and the radical critics moved by Luther. The following Reformation led then to a spiritual and artistic renovation as shown by the architectural wonders of S. Peter Basilica conceived by Michelangelo and Bernini!

Vatican Museums entrance ticket 
Basilica of St. Peter entrance ticket

Reach the paramount of Arts in the Western World in a Half Day Walking tour

The Complete Vatican Private Tour: Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and St Peter Basilica

The Sistine Chapel is one of the most famous buildings in the World but is not the only work of art contained in the Vatican Museums!
Here you will see the most famous and widest art collection in Rome.
In this tour will be able to admire the Cabinet of Masks exclusively will reveal you a room of the museums away from the crowd.
From here the route takes us through the Gallery of Candelabras followed by the Gallery of Tapestries and that of Geographical Maps.
Then enter the Sistine Chapel you will enjoy the wonderful frescoes, with Stories from the Old and New Testament and Michelangelo's masterpieces: the Genesis and the Last Judgement.
The Basilica of St. Peter will be the last stop of our visit: one of the most important churches in the Christian world. This is where precious works of art are exhibited, such as the Pietà.
This is one of the most comprehensive tour of the vatican but I love customizing tours according to clients requests.
Let's go!

Admission fee and Skip the Line Ticket for Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel 

Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica: Half Day Skip the Line Tour

This excursion will take you to the heart of the Roman Catholic Religion - The Vatican City: to explore St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum, and the Sistine Chapel. You'll visit the world famous Vatican Museum, where an exceptional collection of artwork from every era is on display. Over one thousand rooms and galleries contain thousands of amazing treasures collected by the Popes throughout the centuries.

You will have time to only see a portion of the many beautiful pieces of work. Then, you'll visit the Sistine Chapel, highlighted by Michelangelo's masterpieces, the impressive frescoes, including the "Last Judgment. " Finally, you'll visit St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world.
Among the many fine pieces of art and mosaics on display are Michelangelo's "Pieta" and the beautifully carved Bernini Pulpit. You will skip the lines to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. You will have time for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, a drive through Rome to explore the Colosseum.

Colosseum and Vatican Museums for VIP Entrance tickets.

Shore Excursion - Colosseum & Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica

Top Eternal Rome Tour!

Rome Best Outdoor Private Historical Walking Tour

Why booking this tour? This is one of the many Five Stars evaluations I received for this tour: "Sergio is extremely knowledgeable and thorough on the tours. We enjoyed his stories and he spent a lot of time answering our questions. He also shared his favorite and recommended spots along the way. A great afternoon. "
Of course History and Art are the core of our tour but I like as well to take you breath some of the local atmosphere so to enjoy not only a cultural experience but. . . a day in your life I hope you'll always remember for, yes, the beauty of the Roman Forum, but also the taste of the famous roman supplì or a slice of very good pizza, a delicacy like the Maritozzi alla panna and of course a cup of Italian espresso is a must!

Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Navona Square, Coloseum, Roman Forum, Old Jewish area, Tiberine Island. Best gelato ever!

If this is your first time in Rome, the Archeological Area is a must.
So come with me to spend a day in the biggest amphitheater in the world that still remains standing after 2000 years!
I will lead you into the past when Romans enjoyed cruel entertainment and where the blood of animals and men were absorbed by the sand that covered the performance area in the so-called "arena. "
Our journey will continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where Emperors and the Roman Senate decided the world's destiny for more than 1000 years.
We will also visit the Imperial Palace built on the Palatine Hill, where all the emperors had their official residence for four centuries.
<b>PLEASE MESSAGE ME BEFORE BOOKING: during high season minimum notice has to be 31 days as I need to check tickets availability in advance. The tickets are nominal: please send me name, surnames and date of birth of all the participants.<b/>




The best of the Archeological Area of Rome, for maximum 6 people

Coliseum with Arena Floor (70% possibilities Underground Area), Palatine Hill and Roman Forum walking tour with an archaeologist (also early morning)

Jubilee 2025 
Due to the Holy Year from December 24, 2024 up to January 06, 2026
During this time frame st. Peter's Basilica could be closed to the public without notice


The Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica: what do they mean to us?
Why are so famous, why Pope Julius chooses Michelangelo?
Michelangelo and the Pope, were they friends?

Only if you take a tour with me answers will be given, let's break the secrets of the Vatican and discover it with me walking through different galleries and end it at St. Peter's Basilica.

Why take a tour with me; because a local knows more than the others. 

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Vatican Dress Code
If you are visiting St. Peter's Basilica and/or the Vatican museums, you should dress for comfort while respecting the rules about covering your knees and shoulders.

Not Allowed 
Big Bags, Big Backpack and Long Umbrella are not allowed 




Vatican museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica 

Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel

Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica - Skip the Line tickets included

Amazing Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter Basilica, Private Skip the line Tour

This is the most comprehensive tour of the Vatican's Museums we can offer you.
You will have the chance to visit the Cabinet of Masks exclusively, it will reveal you a section of the museums that you will be able to admire far from the crowd, to give you a taste of what it was like when they were admitted only few and highly selected guests: a real privilege!
Following, the wonderful galleries where statues and portraits will bring you to a face to face meeting with the Roman and Greek culture, they will take us to the highest Renaissance expression with Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
A timeless beauty that amazes now as much as then! Afterwards we will visit Saint Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, the core of Christianity and beyond.
Art and history make it the most thrilling place in Rome

The pleasure of an extraordinary experience: the complete Vatican Private tour

Did you know that Rome is 2776 years old? I will tell you about the mythical foundation of the city by Romulus and Remo on Palatine Hill. Through a voyage in history we will talk about the gladiators game and the public activities that were led in the Roman Forum. We will find out about the Emperors, the conquests and the problems of one of the most prominent Empires in the world and the base of all western civilizations.
The Forum was the downtown of the Ancient city, the political, administrative and religious heart of Rome, it was the site of triumphal processions and elections; the venue for public speeches, criminal trials, and gladiatorial matches; and the nucleus of commercial affairs. The Colosseum also known by the Romans as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was commissioned in AD 72 by Emperor Vespasian. It was completed by his son, Titus, in 80, with later improvements by Domitian.
But to hear more we have to go on tour. . . . .

If you travel with under 18 contact me before booking.

 skip the lines tickets cost 40 euros per person

Explore Colosseum and Roman Forum on this tour with your local Guide

Ancient Rome Private Guided Tour

In the Vatican Museums there are 18 different sectors, and almost 70. 000 works ranging from the Egyptian era to contemporary art. What a choice!
I was born and grew up in Rome and live near the Vatican, who better than me can make you discover this wonderful place?! I will take you around making sure that you don't miss the must see masterpieces.

We visit the historical papal palaces built in the Renaissance.
In the classical art sector we focus on the amazing statues which inspired Michelangelo.
Walking along the Upper Galleries we see the stunning tapestries woven in the Renaissance for the Sistine Chapel, The fascinating Gallery with the maps of the regions of Italy painted on the walls in the late 16th century.

We reach The Sistine Chapel, inside is the masterpiece of Michelangelo: the Last Judgment.

From here we will go to Saint Peter Basilica, built above the tomb of Saint Peter first Pope in history. The most important artists in history worked in the largest church in the world.

Admission fee and skip the line ticket for Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter Basilica


Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter Basilica (outside) and Sqaure

Short Vatican Tour: Private Tour with Skip the Line Tickets

Amazing Vatican Experience: Half Day Private Tour with Skip the Line tickets

This is the most comprehensive tour of the Vatican's Museums I can offer you.
I love what I do and the statues never stop whispering me ancient stories, stories and anecdotes that I can't wait to tell you!

You will have the chance to visit the Cabinet of Masks exclusively, with a special tickets, it will reveal you a section of the museums that you will be able to admire far from the crowd, to give you a taste of what it was like when they were admitted only few and highly selected guests: a real privilege!

Following, the wonderful galleries where statues and portraits will bring you to a face to face meeting with the Roman and Greek culture, they will take us to the highest Renaissance expression with Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
A timeless beauty that amazes now as much as then!

Afterwards we will visit Saint Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, the core of Christianity and beyond. Art and history make it the most thrilling place in Rome

Museums, The Sistine Chapel and St Peter Basilica

Prepare yourself for an enchanting journey into the smallest state in the world: the Vatican City! Although petite in size, it stands as one of the most captivating and frequently visited destinations globally, attracting millions of visitors annually.
Explore with me the Vatican's treasures, where classical sculptures, galleries, mosaics, and tapestries weave a rich tapestry of artistic excellence.
I will personally guide you through this cultural feast, sharing my unique perspective and experiences along the way.
Our adventure continues to the pinnacle of the Vatican Museums, the illustrious Sistine Chapel. Marvel at the exquisite Creation of Adam adorning the ceiling, and turn your attention to the awe-inspiring Last Judgment gracing the chapel's wall.
Venturing forth from the Museums, we will traverse a secret passageway leading directly into the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica. The tour culminates in the breathtaking expanse of St. Peter's Square.

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