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Private tour in Rome Giampaolo P
Ancient Ostia brings back daily life of the Romans!
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Welcome to my profile! I am a native, officially licensed Guide for Rome and a licensed Educator in Didactics for the Visually Impaired, with a Doctorate in Art History and a researcher in Arts and Palaeography. The path to becoming an official guide here in Italy is NOT short and straight. I have dedicated a good portion of my life to studying and deeply furthering my passion for Italy, its history and its importance in shaping the world that we all live in today. I am eager to help you to see, understand and to fully grasp, not just the 'wow factor' of what you're seeing, but also its place in all of our histories. No matter where we were born. As a re-enactor I also love to show objects, tools, music, food, scents that may help you to touch, listen, visualize and understand habits of the past. So much has changed and yet, so little. This kind of sensorial experience is also a very good key for the ones with special needs. In fact I am also a specialist in the particular needs of the elderly, the visually impaired and those with mobility issues. Nothing needs to hold you back from what will be not just the holiday of a lifetime, but also a new learning experience. That is why I am more oriented toward the EDUCATIONAL side of the tour, deepening and discussing CULTURAL and HISTORICAL aspects of the masterpieces we will discover together. I lead small groups with a maximum of 8 guests, my tours last longer than the average so that you can feel fully engaged and free to ask whatever you want, and I like answering questions. I love to share my knowledge with those whom are curious and motivated but I am NEITHER AN ENTERTAINER NOR A COMEDIAN; as one my clients noted, "If you're just looking for photo ops and fluff, he may not be the guide for you. But, if you want to learn about the amazing history of Rome, he's your guide!". The key my tours is FACTS: so I DO NOT indulge in blood, gore and spicy gossip but just keep to HISTORY. Believe me: Rome has definitely much more to offer than just the Colosseum and the Vatican! You can learn much more about History and Art visiting lesser known, more exclusive treasures rather than the usual "must-see" blockbuster. For this reason in addiction to the classical itineraries I love also to suggest specific, tailored thematic tours lasting one or more days, in order to favor a full immersion experience of Rome's beauty. And that is surely the best souvenir of all. CREDENTIALS Scuola Specializzazione in Storia dell'Arte (Ph. D. ), Siena (2005) Degree in Art History, Rome (2000) Licensed Vatican Operator for Didactics and Visual and Motorial Disability, Vatican (2012) Licensed Guide for Rome district (2001) Diploma of Librarian, Vatican (2017) Diploma of Archivist & Palaeographer, Rome (1999) none
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A key to understand ancient Rome's trades, business and food! Half Day tour (private transportation)
Overview of your Rome tour
You don't need to get to Pompeii to discover what everyday life was in the Roman age: Ancient Ostia is not hours but just 30 minutes from Rome! Being the main harbour of the City, Ostia was strategical for the delivery of immense quantities of food and goods needed daily by the Capital. Whatever needed in Rome was shipped across the Mediterranean and delivered to the three ports of the town, loaded into countless barges and hauled to the heart of the City. A town of 50, 000 inhabitants, Ostia had immense warehouses to store grain, wine, oil and also areas for the activity of import-export companies with agencies in any town of the Empire. Next to the heart of business were also blocks of condominiums where the employees and workers of the port lived as well as temples and impressive structures for comfort as many public baths, a 5, 000 seat theatre, inns, bakeries, shops still in a good state of conservation. Definitely, a must-see if you want to learn about the daily life of people just like you!
Your Rome tour itinerary
Necropolis City walls Baths of the Cisiarii Baths of Neptune Theatre Mithraeum House of the Triclinii Forum temple of Neptune House of Diana Thermopolia Bakery in Mills street For the walking tour in this site with uneven surfaces comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. Visitors are required to follow the indicated itinerary and not climb over the ruins. IMPORTANT: Please ALWAYS CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY, no matter what the calendar shows. Due to possible shortage of tickets, please ALWAYS inquire before proceeding with the booking. Please indicate as well special needs or mobility issues if present. Complaints will not be accepted for declining the booking if these rules are not followed. Feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this tour!
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
Luxury Mercedes class A cars or Viano vans are used for the necessary transportation from one site to the other. All vehicles are less than 2 y.o., fully equipped with A/C, hygienized according to Covid safety standards and driven by professionals. Eating is not allowed on board.
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Lazio, Lazio, Italy
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