Private tour in Rome Marco P

Ancient Rome Half Day Tour

4.9

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Marco P.

4.9

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Buongiorno! A very warm welcome from me, Marco P. I grew up in Rome, Italy, where I also studied and degreed in Tourism, Art and Languages. But my real education came around the world since 1992 I spent one third of my adult life living out of a suitcase in the Tourism field and it has shaped my thinking. I have been energetically leading tour groups through Italy and Europe for over a decade. I decided to become a local guide in my region, there is nowhere on earth as great as in Rome and its surroundings with all its history, culture, art, scenic landscapes and diversity. I am lucky to be a guide in the most fabulous city and proud to show it to you. Whether you are a first time visitor or seasoned traveller, as a qualified Guide I aim to help make your visit interesting and unique, through my skills both of entertainment and guiding to make any tour very enjoyable and educational. My tour include what's world famous but also what's less known. A less invasive type of tourism, with slowly paced tours, less crowded places - off the beaten path- whenever possible and special stops. I can suggest tours or help you plan that exclusive, individual and personal itinerary which is exactly to your liking (or dedicated to your interests), informative, and above all, fun. I guide you in Rome or further a-field into our superb countryside, visiting other fine towns, archeological sights and hilltop-villages. INSIDE & IN-DEPTH: I am permitted to guide inside Rome's major attractions. (Vatican Musuem, Sistine chapel, St. Peter, Roman forum, Colosseum, palatine Hill, Borghese Art Gallery, Villa Giulia Etruscan Muesum, Ancient Ostia, Tivoli Gardens, Hadrian Villas, etc) SOMETHING DIFFERENT: I can organize several activities, like cooking classes, musical evening, dinners, traditional folk shows, musical tours, classical music concerts, treasure hunts, vespa scooter tours, horse-charriots tours, golf-cart tours, bike or rollerblades tours and any kind of events (wedding, anniversaries and special occasions). MAIN LICENSES: 2013 Vatican Secret Archives License 2012 Vatican Official Guide License 2006 Rome Tour Guide Licence 2005 European Tour Manager's Certificate (IATM & ETOA); 1999 Technical Director of Tour Operator and Travel Agency 1990-1992 Tour Operator (Degree), IPS "Stendhal", Rome; 1988-1990 Tour Leading (Hign school certificate), Rome; 1986-1988 Scientific Liceum , "I. Vian",Bracciano (Rome); OTHER CERTIFICATES:IRAEUS MARITIME CENTER: STWC: Personal survival techniques, fire prevention & fire fighting, first aid, personal safety and social responsabilities (Barcelona 2003); FESTIVAL: Passenger ships safety training corse certificate: Crowd management, Familiarization, Safety, Crisis management and human behaviour (M/n Mistral 2002); ALITALIA Team: Flight Assistant training Course ( Rome,mar-apr 1998); EF Tour director training course (Rome, feb 1997); COSTA Entertainment training course (Genoa, 1995); SHOWMANSHIP:(Universitè Disney, Parsi ap 1994); UFFCIO RICERCHE IMPOSSIBILI: Acting

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Overview of your Rome tour

The first time you visit Ancient Rome should be special, with this tour it will be. An excellent and complete guided tour for those who want to know all the facts, history and secrets of the rise and fall of Imperial Rome, through the Roman Forum, Coliseum, and much more. Feel like an ancient Roman for a Day. An absolute must for first time visitors to Rome

Recent Reviews

Wayne B.Australia
July 2025

Marco is fantastic. His tour is perfect and such a pleasant guy. Thanks Marco

Gary M.United States
June 2025

Marco did a great job taking us to all the venues that we wanted to see. He arranged for transportation to pick us up and drop us off at the hotel and shared a lot of history of the Roman life. Toured the Colosseum and numerous other ancient sites around Rome. His tour met our expectations.

Sonia A.United States
March 2024

Very knowledgeable guide. He is nice and makes the visit interesting. I needed him speaking Spanish and English and he was great in both languages. My only concern is about pricing. I found it very high compared to my other 2 tours (also 3 hours long and also very good ones). Not sure why to be honest.

David M.United States
July 2023

We did two tours with Marco in one day in Rome. I may be echoing all prior reviews, but Marco is an absolute fountain of knowledge, which made for perhaps the most interesting and educational 3 hr tour I could imagine. He is such a pleasant and easygoing guide which made it that much more enjoyable. The colluseum and forum are certainly can't miss sites to see but having Marco show us around really helped us get the most out of our time there. You will absolutely not be sorry seeing Rome with Marco!

Kevin C.United States
July 2019

Marco was outstanding. What a nice guy and knowledgeable.

James P.United States
July 2019

Marco did an outstanding job. Extremely knowledgeable. Managed to maneuver through the crowds and avoid long lines. Highly recommend.

Your Rome tour itinerary

- The Colosseum, the greatest architectural heritage from ancient Rome. Learn how the fabled and bloody gladiatorial combats took place in this massive structure still standing today. - Arch of Constantine, still in perfect conditions, it is the most imposing of all the triumphal arches in Rome. - The ancient Roman Forum which was the political, religious and commercial center of Rome and soon became the center of the civilized world. We'll walk through temples, marble triumphal arches, government buildings and other monuments to discover the grandeur that was Rome. We will visit the Via Sacra (Holy Road) to admire Temple of di Antonino e Faustina, the Basilica Aemilia, the Roman Senate, the Lapis Niger, the Arch of Septimius Severus, the Temple of Saturn, the Basilica Julia, the ancient seat of justice, the Temple of Julius Caesar, The Home fo the virgins Vestals and their iconic Temple, the vast Basilica di Constantine, the Arch of Titus, etc; The tour can be customized upon request.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking Tour inside the archeological park

What's included
Other: Priority "Skip the line" Pass
Private Guide
Tickets
What's not included
Other: Transportation (Which can be organized upon request); Meals and drinks; For parties over 5 persons, it is required the rental of headsets and radios system (to better hear the guide as we walk through the sights)
Meeting location

Lazio, Lazio, Italy

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: At an easy meeting location spot at the beginning of the tour...and I will provide all the infos, map and photos via email. Other locations possible within the city center.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
2742
Languages
English
French
Italian
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.9

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This private tour in Rome is perfect for first-time visitors who want to immerse themselves in the history and grandeur of Ancient Rome. It's also ideal for those who wish to explore the Roman Forum, Colosseum, and other iconic sites with a knowledgeable guide like Marco P. The tour is suitable for families, including kids, and is wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for travellers with mobility concerns.

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