Private tour in Rome Marisa F

Classic Rome - extensive tour

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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Marisa F.

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(Please send me a message before the booking so I can confirm tickets availability) Ciao!! I'm Marisa, archaeologist and qualified tourist guide of Rome, specialist in historical and archaeological tours. Born and raised in Rome (a real local!), the love for my city is the reason why I've studied Classical Archaeology at University of Rome. As part of my training I've dug in the Roman Forum, my second house ;) I attended the Specialisation School in Archaeological Heritage, an Italian post-degree diploma, and in the meanwhile I started studying to become a professional tourist guide with a regular certification. Best job in the world for an archaeologist! I've created this profile to promote my in-depth archaeological walks for history lovers. MY QUALIFICATIONS I've passed the examination, published by the Provincia di Roma (Roman Provincial Administration): I'm a qualified tourist guide of Rome. So I'm 100% certified guide, and this is my full-time job. Please remember that in Italy we must be qualified to work as a guide! MY STYLE As an Archaeologist, my specialty is the Roman History and Ancient Architecture. I love to share my knowdlege and passion, my guided tours are suggested for history lovers. Each tour is a journey through the ages to discover the history of the Roman Empire and its majestic shrines, with me as your guide, ready to reply to all your questions. If you love history, walking and gelato. . I'm the perfect guide for you! I'm NOT the right guide for you if you want to see Rome in one day (impossible!) or just tick a box in a list! I walk slowly and I talk a lot :) QUALITY is my keyword, a tour with me is often described by clients as an "educational and pleasant experience". In addition to my credentials, I'm an open-minded, patient and friendly girl. I have a Roman, maybe weird, sense of humour! I like to consider myself not just a tourist guide, but a PERSONAL tourist guide because my clients are travellers, friends to help and to welcome. . not only a number in the big crowd of tourists. With me as your personal tourist guide, you'll have an historian and expert at your service, but especially a new Roman friend: we'll discover together famous sites but even local traditions, culture and food. MY AVAILABILITY Please write me a message BEFORE booking, so I can confirm my availability. Tickets may be sold out for the day requested or my calendar not updated. If this happens, I'll decline the booking. MY TOURS Below, you'll find only a selection of my archaeological walks of Rome. *Qualified TOURIST GUIDE (Rome) *Museum Educator at the Vatican Museums *Master of Arts "Cum laude" in Classical Archaeology - University of Rome *Specialisation School in Archeological heritage (PhD level) - University of Rome In Rome to work as a Tourist Guide you need a badge/certification. Touring without this badge it's ILLEGAL! If during your tour, your guide is stopped by police because she/he is unauthorized, you'll waste money&time. So be sure to hire only a Professional&Qualified guide, you'll have a better service and a guarantee of legality. More, you'll help the local economy! I'm a qualified guide of Rome, I'm permitted to guide in English and Italian Language I'm not a driver. I provide walking tours, with a special focus on Art and Archaeology. If needed, we can take taxi to reach the museum/archaeological site

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Overview of your Rome tour

This extensive tour of the Ancient Rome is a long walk, perfect for history lovers and good walkers (check the basic tour for a shorter itinerary with less steps). I've designed this tour to be a long journey through the ages to discover the history of the Roman Empire, admiring its majestic remains. As a guide/archaeologist I'll be happy to meet you and travel with you back to the Roman times to understand the society that built the Colosseum and enjoyed the Gladiators games so much. I'll explain facts, myths and legend of the Ancient Rome, exploring the Colosseum, and after a short walk the Palace of Emperors, located on the Palatine Hill. Finally I'll be happy to escort you in "my" Roman Forum, where I've spent weeks excavating when I was a student of Archaeology. IMPORTANT: Please send me a message BEFORE the booking. I must book the Colosseum tickets 30 days before the tour date. If the tickets are sold out I'll decline the booking.

Recent Reviews

Edward G.United States
June 2026

What a great morning touring with Marissa! She’s extraordinary knowledgeable and pleasant. We all felt like we learned a lot while having fun exploring. Thank you.

Gary A.United States
March 2026

We selected Marisa as our tour guide because we were impressed with her credentials. We wanted someone who could help immerse us in the history of ancient Rome. We couldn't have made a better choice. Marisa's store of knowledge is deep. Her personality is outgoing, and she has a good sense of humor. She didn't rush through the tour but took all the time we needed to understand what we were seeing. Her English is very good, and she is very understandable. We recommend her very highly.

Frank S.United States
February 2026

Marisa's tour was fantastic! My partner and I had a great time and we learned so much about the coliseum, palentine hill, and the forum. I had been to the forum/coliseum on a large group tour before and I had wandered around the palentine hill by myself on a separate trip, and I have to say touring with Marisa was infinitely better! We highly recommend her tour!

Dimitri B.United States
January 2026

We really enjoyed our tour with Marisa. She is very knowledgeable, organized and personable. Highly recommend Marisa, who is really passionate about Rome and its reach history!

James H.United States
January 2026

Marisa was great. It was pouring rain, but she never missed a beat. She was very patient with my 12 year old granddaughter and two 75 year olds. very knowledgeable and passionate about her history. I would definitely recommend her for her professionalism and good nature. Enjoyed tour even in the rain.

Wendy M.United States
January 2026

Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us understanding and insight to the history, value and nature of the Coliseum. She communicated well in advance and worked with us for our meeting place and timing. Overall, she was an excellent guide and we loved our tour.

Your Rome tour itinerary

- Colosseum (no arena/ no undergrounds) - Palatine Hill - Roman Forum IMPORTANT: Colosseum tickets are nominative In order to book them, I'll need full names and age of all the participants At the entrance, you must show an ID card or passport (a photo on your phone is OK) Without a valid ID, you will be not admitted inside TIPS for a perfect visit: - Wear comfortably shoes (uneven and dusty floors) - Bring a water bottle (plastic, no glass) - Be aware of the heat (30°C/86°F with high humidity levels in June/July) SECURITY For security reasons at the gate we shall pass a security check (visitors and bags). No pocketknives, no glass bottles. You can bring a small backpack (max depth is 15 cm). No large backpacks.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

THIS IS A WALKING TOUR. PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION IS NOT INCLUDED.

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Colosseum prepaid tickets
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Private Transportation
Public Transportation
Meeting location

Piazza del Colosseo, Roma, Lazio, 00184, Italy

at the bottom of the marble arch of Costantine (side facing the Palatine). I'll be waiting nearby the kiosk.

Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
24459
Languages
English
Italian
Activity level
Moderate

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Rome is perfect for history lovers and good walkers. It's designed for those who want to explore the majestic remains of Ancient Rome with an archaeologist, Marisa F., who will guide you through the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum.

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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