Private tour in Rome Valentina S
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Explore the Eternal City on a private tour with a professional Roman archaeologist! I am a licensed Tour Guide and I really love to share my knowledge and passion for Ancient Rome with others! Since 2003 I am working as field director on several scientific and emergency excavations downtown and in the province of Rome. As I have a deep knowledge of the Roman archaeological sites and museums, I think I would be a great tour guide for those who want to understand ancient Roman architecture, art and social life. It will be my pleasure to guide you to the world famous monuments - as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Pantheon - or to show you hidden treasures less known - as Villa dei Quintili on the Appian Way, the Bath of Caracalla and Ostia Antica. Visit these archaeological sites with the eyes of a local archeologist and get to know the secrets and stories of every corner of Ancient Rome! I guarantee you will have an unforgettable experience! Please, note: all my tours can be customized. If you are interested in visiting a specific archaeological site, please send me a message and I will make an itinerary just for you! - Licenced tour guide - School of Specialization in Ancient Rome Archaeology Studies at the University of Salerno - M.A. in Lettere (dept. Classical Archaeology) cum laude at the University of Rome "La Sapienza" I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. Please, before booking click on the "Message Guide" button to request more information.
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In this 4 hour walking tour you will experience some of the most famous elements of Italian culture: history, art, architecture, archaeology and. . . delicious local food! Starting from the capital's most remarkable monument - the Colosseum - the tour will be lead by me as a professional archaeologist to discover the story of the greatest entertainment building of the Empire and learn about ancient Roman architecture and social life. After, a gastronomic expert will bring you to explore some of the city's historical and family-run food shops: a stroll off to discover a typical district of Rome with several stops at the secret places only the locals know about to taste specialties, learn about the traditional recipes of the Roman cuisine and listen to the stories of local lore with an emphasis on street food culture. A mix of history and food to know the real Roman culture. A memorable experience! NOTE: The Colosseum tickets are nominative. Your proof of identity must be kept on hand at the entrance.
Very enjoyable for the entire family. Valentina was very knowledgeable about the Colosseum and the history of Rome. She has a great personality and connected with the entire family. The food tour withClaire was great and we enjoyed some food and neighborhoods we have never experienced. Highly recommend!
Wow! What a fun and extremely educational tour with Valentina followed by delicious food tasting with Clellia. Valentina’s expertise as an archeologist really shines through and she makes it so much fun because of her energy. Clellia introduced us to some delicious Roman foods and areas to shop. I highly recommend this tour and both guides.
I cannot say enough positive things about our experience with Valentina. Due to a national holiday, Valentina customized a tour for my family. We toured from the far end of the Forum all the way to the Colosseum. Valentina's knowledge of history, architecture, and archeology made the experience absolutely fascinating. She then passed us to her friend, Clelia, who took us to some very local eateries to taste all kinds of foods of the region. The overall experience was extremely satisfying both intellectually and gastronomically. I could not recommend Valentina and friends any higher. I hope to visit the area in the future to experience Rome this way again.
Our family of 5 enjoyed an amazingly informative tour of the Colosseum with. Valentina. She is an archaeologist and her depth of knowledge rand her excitement about the subject matter brought life to the Colosseum. She was patient and kind and our group, ages 17 to 82, thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Following our Colosseum tour we embarked on an amazing food tour with Celeila. (So?).She brought us to high quality local establishments in the beautiful area of Monti. We loved it!
Valentina is an excellent professional guide! She is an archeologist who is an effective communicator, personable and willing to make it customizable for you and your background and interests. Our family highly recommends Valentina! The experience that we had in Roma visiting the Colesseum was an experience of a lifetime-so personal and special. In addition, the foodie tour with Valeria first rate. Each restaurant was the best with local food and her expert sharing that made the event memorable.
Great guides and tour. They were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
- Colosseum (first and second rings) 2 hour walking tour The tour will be held inside and outside the Colosseum, then we will walk to meet your foodie guide. - Food tour 2 hour walking tour Guests will taste homemade pizza, Italian cheeses, hams, salamis and mortadella, supplì (fried risotto balls), delicious Italian pastry or artisanal gelato. - One small bottle of water per person included. Additional drinks can be purchased onsite with an extra price. IMPORTANT NOTES: - This tour as a whole or partially, can be customized to fit your preferences - please inquire! Interested in adding the special entrance to the Colosseum ARENA? Just ask! - Clients are solely responsible for their wealth conditions. Special substitutions are available for those with dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-intolerant. Tour is not available for vegan. Please contact me about special dietary requirements prior to the tour.
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Rome, Lazio, Italy
At the entrance of the metro stop Colosseo. I will have a sign with your name.
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