Private tour in Rome Dino M
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Welcome to ROME, THE ETERNAL CITY ! Dear Traveler, I’m Dino, a true Roman born-and-bred, with over 16 years of experience as a professional Tourist Guide. I hold a Ph.D. in History and a "cum laude" degree in Arts from Rome’s prestigious university, and I’m a member of the Rome Guides' Association. When you visit a foreign city, you want more than just facts—you want stories, charm, and insight that bring the destination to life. That’s exactly what I offer. With me, you’ll get the insider’s perspective of Rome, crafted with expertise, warmth, and a local’s touch. Why Choose My Tours? Over the years, I’ve merged my academic background (including research in the Vatican Secret Archive) with my love for the Eternal City to design tours that are as entertaining as they are informative. Whether you’re exploring Rome, Vatican City, or the surrounding gems of the Lazio Region like Tivoli, Ancient Ostia, Frascati, or Civita di Bagnoregio, every tour is personalized to your interests. My Credentials: Over 1850 private tours since 2012 with ToursByLocals Over 800 5-star reviews!! AWARDS: # Honored as the inaugural winner of the 'Golden Guide Awards 2025' in the prestigious 'Lifetime Achievement' category #1 in ToursByLocals’ global “Top 10 Busiest Guides” list multiple times (2013–2018) My interview for Travel + Leisure magazine : https://www.travelandleisure.com/hidden-gems-in-rome-from-tour-guide-11900285 What Makes My Tours Special? Everybody is unique with different interests, wishes, expectations and tastes! Rome (and its countryside) offers an endless variety of tours and I will help you plan your day according to your preferences and interests to offer you an unforgettable and one-of-a-kind true Rome's experience! My tours can last from 3 hours up to a full day and the PRICE depends on duration. The vast majority of my tours are walking tours cause I love to show you sights, as charming squares or picturesque alleys, that you won't see on the tour bus or by car, with me you can experience only PERSONAL TOURS! Even If I'm a Ph. D my guided tours are not "historic conferences"; I'm an knowledgeable, professional but also easy going, friendly and flexible guide and I believe that people during holidays also want to have fun, to discover new interesting things about the city, to enjoy a delicious and fabulous ice-cream, to taste an italian wine, the "amatriciana" or "carbonara", or to take the best italian espresso! Do not forget you are in vacations, having fun is a must!!! Don't' hesitate to contact me with your individual requirements to design your own perfect Rome tour! I would love, that when leaving Rome, you'll love the city and appreciate its wonders as much as I do. Rome offers something for everyone. Whether you’re marveling at the grandeur of the Colosseum, wandering through the Vatican’s treasures, or exploring the countryside’s serene beauty, I’ll ensure your trip is joyous and unforgettable. MAKE YOURSELF A SPECIAL GIFT AND COME TO DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF ROME, THE ETERNAL CITY! A once-in-a-lifetime gift awaits: Rome, the Eternal City, is calling you! See you soon in Italy, Dino
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The only way to penetrate the profundity of the Eternal City is to discover the places that, for centuries, have been the symbols of its perpetuity, led by a native historian and experienced qualified local guide. Rome is a unique city where monuments literally surround its visitors and wherever you are, you can breathe a strong flavour of history walking on the same footsteps of Julius Caesar, Augustus, Michelangelo or Bernini. Rome is a city where history comes to life. Every street corner has its stories, its secrets and its particular anecdotes. I will make your visit a memorable and exquisite experience by telling these stories. This private tour permits you to admire not only the monuments that have been contributed to making the Eternal City one of the places most appreciated by tourists but also the other less visible jewels that decorate the secret casing of Rome. ** This tour does not include the Vatican Museums
We thoroughly enjoyed exploring Rome with Dino! This was our first time visiting Italy, and having a private tour guide to walk us through the most iconic landmarks of the Eternal City is an experience we highly recommend. Dino was professional, knowledgeable, and worked hard to ensure we got the absolute most out of our day with him. He was also kind enough to recommend lunch and dinner spots upon the end of our tour. We cannot recommend Dino enough!
This was our second tour with Dino on our trip and it was an excellent day. Dino really knows his Roman history, so he provides great context to everything you see. He navigated us skillfully through the crowds and we never felt rushed. I’d highly recommend a day with Dino to introduce you to Rome!
Dino is the best at making you feel like you’re on a family tour but with an expert in Rome culture and history. His narrative voice sounds like he is narrating a movie and pulling it into the history of Rome . We enjoyed every minute. You are also the best at finding the local flare and shortcuts to get everything done.
Dino was professional, fluent in English, funny, and personable. A better guide for an overview of Rome we can not imagine.
Great. Tour of Roman Forum and Colosseum. Very knowledgeable about History of Rome and Roman Forum and Colosseum. The visit to Trastevere neighborhood was also very interesting Highly recommend
It was a great day in the eternal Rome. Dino was perfect, he helped us to investigate so many things about Rome in one day, to immerse into the atmosphere of different ages and find a huge amount of curiosities, which are unseen for usual tourists. We couldn't even imagine, that one person can have such an encyclopedic knowledge of Roman history and at the same time introduce it in an astonishing manner. It was an incredible walk, Dino, hope to see you once more in other tours, which you guide.
* Colosseum (ground floor, first level. No undeground chambers) * Roman Forum * Capitoline hill, Piazza del Campidoglio * Theatre of Marcellus - the largest and most important theatre in Rome and completed in the late 1st century BCE during the reign of Augustus * Jewish Quarter * Campo de Fiori * Piazza Navona (Bernini's Fountains) IMPORTANT: Colosseum tickets are timed and nominative Each ticket will contain the name of each visitor so please kindly let me know the name/surname of each participant and bring with you an ID/PASSPORT to prove your identity (all the participants, also teens and kids) Without a valid ID/PASSPORT, you will NOT admitted inside. SAFETY ALERT The Colosseum can accommodate up to 3. 000 people at once. This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors. For security reasons at the Colosseum entrance and AGAIN at the Forum entrance all the visitors have to be screened with metal detectors. Big Backpacks, suitcases, glass bottle
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