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Private tour in Rome Fabio P

2 hours Ancient Rome Tour: Colosseum - Roman Forum. Tickets on line one month ahead. subject to availability

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Fabio P.

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Buongiorno! Discover this ancient city with a professional Art History Major and licensed tour guide born and bred in Rome. Over 200 tours on ToursByLocals and 20 years of experience in managing Art History tours across Rome in English, Spanish and occasionally in German has given me the confidence to deal with people at all levels in a diplomatic, informative and understanding manner. Rome is a magnificent city which one never stops to discover. You have never made it to Rome before and you don't know where to start? Check all the twenty private walking tours on my profile, surely you will get an idea. Best months to come: October to mid November, April and May. Don't forget that winter is mild in Rome and you can avoid the crowds. Customized tours available. Children and families are welcome. As a guide I like to give informative tours and put things in perspective, not just giving you a bunch of notions and dates . yes! I understand you are on holidays, and you want to take pics too :-) I make my best to keep the calendar updated but being busy as a teacher I do advise to send me a message to verify my actual availability. I'll get back to you straight away. Most popular walking tours: -Colosseum, Roman forum, Palatine Hill -Vatican museum Sistine Chapel Please Note: Vatican Museums and Colosseum SKIP THE LINE tickets are nothing but tickets purchased on line. That's all. Official website for Colosseum and Roman Forum https://ticketing.colosseo. it/en/categorie/singoli-1-8-persone/ Official website for Vatican Museums /Sistine Chapel https://tickets.museivaticani.va/home/calendar/visit/Biglietti-Musei I do not include entrance tickets since different rates apply. Security check lines however are mandatory regardless any kind of tickets issued. - Rome in one full day tour - Castel Sant’Angelo, Mausoleum of Hadrian and bank of the popes. -Underground Rome ( San Clemente) - Jewish district and Trastevere - Ancient City of Ostia. Wonderful between April and October. -Food and Wine tasting tour on the hillside villages outside of Rome. - Stunning Private art collections in noble families palazzos. - Early Christian tour -Walking tours of Renaissance and Baroque Rome Raphael, Caravaggio, Bernini and Borromini; -Mosaic tour with workshop! -MAXXI-contemporary museum of XXI century -GNAM (national gallery of modern art) -Artists' Studio visits and contemporary art galleries for private contemporary art collectors. Borghese Gallery, Capitoline Museums, National Roman Museum, National Gallery of Palazzo Barberini, Doria-Pamphilji Gallery, Colonna Gallery ( Saturdays only ) Are you visiting Rome on a cruise ship, and you don't care about private transportation? Great! Take the train from Civitavecchia and fly over traffic! It takes only one hour and I'll meet you at Roma Ostiense station. Last: hotel pick ups are also available for an extra cost. Please write me to have a custom tour if you're more than 6 people. fabpinelli1967@gmail.com Instagram fabiopinelliroma There is an extra cost and mandatory rentals of headsets must be arranged. Well, I believe I said it all. Ci vediamo a Roma! See you in Rome! Ciao!! Official tour guide licence n°4211- Provincia di Roma-beware of phoney guides. check my photos to see what the license looks like. Master's Degree *Master of Arts "Cum laude" in Art History - University of Rome La Sapienza. As an Art Historian I have studied the symbols and the political issues which underline most of the renaissance and baroque artworks. - Independent art curator - Art Advisor - Art conservation I write critiques on contemporary artists on www.artapartofculture.net Fabio Pinelli. fabpinelli1967@gmail.com Instagram fabiopinelliroma IMPORTANT! Before booking always send me a message to check my availability.

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Overview of your Rome tour

The Forum: Heart of the public life. Political, religious and military ceremonies where held here. The Colosseum, the biggest of the many amphitheaters built in the Roman empire. A "stadium" where spectacular gladiators' combats were organized. The Palatine hill, Élite's residential area and the Emperor's as well as the Administrative center, still literally covered with the complex and imposing structures of the Imperial Palace. This tour does not cover the visit of the Palatine Hill which nonetheless is totally accessible from the Roman Forum. Please purchase 24H ONLY ARENA ( for this option please select also my free ticket: guide name Fabio Pinelli ) Or 24h - COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM, PALATINE At ticketing. colosseo. it

Recent Reviews

Lik Riso W.United Kingdom
June 2024

Fabio is a highly professional tour guide. I visited Rome in mid of May, and on that day, he showed us four different places with great expertise. Even though we only had one day to explore the city center with him, his insightful analysis and explanations left a lasting impression on us. I am certain that when I visit Rome again, I will definitely seek him out to be our guide. He also introduced us to many delicious local foods, allowing us to fully enjoy the culinary delights of the city.

Richard R.United States
May 2023

Fabio was a fantastic tour guide for our visit to the Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, and the Colosseum. He was personable, engaging, and provided us a wealth of information on ancient Rome. We will recommend him to all our friends visiting Italy. Thank you Fabio for a truly remarkable experience!

Julie A.United States
September 2022

We loved our tour of Ancient Rome with Fabio. It was the highlight of our trip to Italy! He was very accommodating with our schedule and questions. He is so knowledgeable about the history of the times that extends far beyond the actual structures. I would highly recommend Fabio for any of your touring needs. We wouldn't hesitate to work with him again on any future trips to Italy. Mille grazie!

Thomas W.United States
July 2022

Fabio was great, very well-organized and communicated well during booking and leading up to the tour. Very knowledgeable.

Bonnie R.United States
January 2020

My family and I loved our tours with Fabio! Fabio was amazing! He has an extensive knowledge of art, art history, and archaeology, and a fun and interesting way to present the information, so both my husband and I as well as our two teenage sons loved the tours. Fabio was also extremely helpful helping me plan the tours and was also happy to make last minute changes to the tours that we requested. Thanks Fabio!

John M.United States
July 2018

We loved our tour of Ancient Rome and the Colosseum! Our guide Fabio was awesome! We were impressed by the amount of knowledge he had about the ruins and the parts of the ancient city we were touring. Fabio showed us things we would have never noticed or learned about had we gone by ourselves. We were also extra glad to have our own private tour guide when we saw the size of the crowds and the size of the many other "group" tours! Highly recommend your company Tours By Locals.

Your Rome tour itinerary

Colosseum and Roman Forum. Colosseum: regulated by time slots and based on availability One entrance to the Colosseum and one to the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill Tour covers: Visit of the Colosseum ( approximately one hour, or if Arena only 30 minutes ) and The Roman Forum. Two hours in total Free access to the Palatine Hill. ( on your own) Please note: tickets must be bought on line before booking a tour with me here. Official website where you can buy your: FULL EXPERIENCE entrance tickets with access to the arena of the Colosseum. ( in this case please you will need to add my free guide ticket too. Name: Fabio Pinelli) Or 24h - COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM, PALATINE or 24H ONLY ARENA https://ticketing. colosseo. it/en/categorie/singoli-1-8-persone/ You must show an ID at the entrance. Pls ALWAYS check my availability and send messages BEFORE booking. No hotel pick ups or available at extra charge. Tour doesn't cover: Colosseum underground or Belvedere. Doesn't cover the visit of Palatine Hill

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour, comfy shoes needed. Please Note! Colosseum security check. Tickets must be on your name. This might slow down the entrance and some lines may be caused by guards inspecting bags.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance tickets are not included as several rates apply: Anyone under 18 is entitled free entrance but they must show their I.d or Passports. Please note it is very hard to find last minute tickets, actually impossible. You will need to purchase tickets one month ahead. FULL EXPERIENCE TICKET WITH ENTRY TO THE ARENA OF THE COLOSSEUM 24h - COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM, PALATINE no transportation to/from sites.
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Meeting location

Piazza del Colosseo, Roma, Lazio, 00184, Italy

ByGuide: Just Outside Colosseum subway station. Line B. At souvenir Kiosk. ( see picture on my profile) I'll have a sign with your name on it. There's only one main exit at the ground- street level.

Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
History
Tour reference number
74229
Languages
English
Italian
Spanish
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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This private tour in Rome is perfect for history enthusiasts who want to explore the ancient wonders of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. It's also ideal for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for those who prefer a moderate level of physical activity. With Fabio P. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the historical significance of these iconic sites.

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