Private tour in Rome Simona M

Coliseum with Arena Floor and Underground Area, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum walking tour with an archaeologist. Underground Area for maximum 7 people

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Simona M.

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Hi there! I'm Simona, I was born in Rome and I also graduated in Rome in Archaeology. Since a was a child I thought I could be an archaeologist and so I did. I always enjoyed this job I had for 30 years, also because in Rome really there are plenty opportunities to find new impressing witnesses of the ancient time. Since 2017 I decided to share my knowledge with other people who come from abroad and are interested to learn more about this amazing Eternal City. Rome is like a "lasagna", layers above layers and they are still there, ready to be discovered! Outside of archaeology and being a tour guide, my other passions are cooking and gardening. My grandmother was french, my mother is an incredible italian cook and so I inherited from them love for being in the kitchen all time I can. I lived twenty years in the country, close to Rome, where I had a huge garden I was taking care of every week end. Now I'm living in Rome in a cottage where I also have two small gardens and a big terrace full of plants and flowers. Even if I have and I always had passion for research and excavations, I began this new job after I had the licence for doing it. With big surprise I understood I love also this new job because I am able to passionately share my knowledge with other people, which I really like. Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill have been my favorite area for long time because I have been doing archaeological digs in that area for many years. Over time I discovered it's a pleasure for me to guide turists also in other places, all around this incredible city, full of history and art. Because I like studying and I'm very curious I learnt quickly to love all aspects of this new profession. Life for me has to be lived intensely and with passion and this is also the only way I know to work. In most of feedbacks I had from turists it's said my passion for Rome is contagious and enthralling. Also they say I'm enthusiastic and my explanations are very easy and clear for everybody, adults and children. All that is giving to me every day new energies because if people are satisfied also I am and I also like feeling usefull for other people. Rome is a fantastic and unique city with almost 3000 years of history: legend says that Rome was founded in 753 b. C. and archaeology proved this is true! I like to offer custom services, according with your expectations. Just let me know. . . . . I hope to see you soon! Ciao! Simona Graduated in Archaeology in Rome, Sapienza University PhD in Roman Pottery, Rome, Sapienza University; Official licenced guide for Rome and Vatican City; Official licenced guide for all Italy. I'm not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. I can take tours only in English and Italian.

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Overview of your Rome tour

If this is your first time in Rome, the Archeological Area is a must. So come with me to spend a day in the biggest amphitheater in the world! Our journey will continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where Emperors and the Roman Senate decided the world's destiny for more than 1000 years. We will also visit the Imperial Palace built on the Palatine Hill, where all the emperors had their official residence for four centuries. PLEASE MESSAGE ME BEFORE BOOKING: The availability of tickets depends on the period you are booking, on the number of people and on the period of the year (in some periods the tickets were totally bought with BOTS). The tickets are nominal: please send me the official name, surnames and date of birth of all the participants. Remember also do bring with you a copy of an identity document on the day we will tour the Colosseum.

Recent Reviews

Dan B.United States
6 days ago

Simona did a fantastic job educating us on the history and significance of the coliseum and surrounding area (The Forum). She was very articulate and detailed in her presentation. If you really want to understand the history, Simona is the perfect guide! Highly recommended!!

Linda S.United States
1 week ago

Simona was a very knowledgeable and passionate tour guide. It was obvious how much see knew from her archeologist education and wanted to share. We also had a last minute change/request and she was very accomdating to help meet our needs. Highly recommend!

Bill F.United States
2 weeks ago

Simona was on time, very knowledgeable, courteous, and extremely helpful getting underground tickets at the Coliseum. Look to scale back a little bit on the educational overviews.

Ben D.United States
2 weeks ago

Simona’s experience as an archeologist made this visit come alive. She also arranged for us to go underground at the Coliseum which was an amazing experience. Her stories about working the Roman ruins helped us understand the history of Rome and the Roman Empire. It was a blast!

Linda D.United States
3 weeks ago

Simona is an excellent guide. Her background with archeology gives her an expansive knowledge of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.

Nadine P.United States
3 weeks ago

Our tour of the Colosseum, Roman forum, and and Palatine Hill was conducted by Simona, she was fully knowledgeable and clearly described the Colosseum's architecture and use. She used past illustrations of how the Colosseum was constructed, using these illustrations gave us a better understanding of the Colosseum construction. Upon arrival, Simona had us sit together as she gave us some past history of the Colosseum and surrounding areas. We all found this very useful and helpful when we entered the sites. Simona is a true professional and has passion for what she does. I would fully recommend Simona as a tour guide..

Your Rome tour itinerary

This is a DETAILED tour, 4 hours long , taught by an archaeologist who dug in theese areas. 1) Passage in the Underground Area and stop in the Arena Floor, the stage were the games occurred. 2) Palatine Hill with the visit of the Official Imperial Palace: visit inside it 3) Roman Forum (downtown Ancient Rome): explanation of the Roman Forum from a terrace overlooking it. If you are only interested to the Underground Area and not to the history and the architecture, please let me know it: I will customize a different tour for you. It's not possible to book this tour on first sunday of each month. Please don't book this tour the same morning you are landing: any kind of delay will cause the tour to be missed. Remember to bring with you your identities documents If you want I can be your guide also for other tours, as Vatican Museums, Fountains, Squares and more.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Skip the line tickets
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Meeting location

Piazza del Colosseo, Roma, Lazio, 00184, Italy

Out of the Colosseum Metro B station, ground level, close to the green newspapers kiosk. I will have a sign with my name (Simona) on it. If you are coming by cab you will be left in Largo Gaetana Agnesi: just let me know and I will meet you in front of Caffè Roma.

Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
965519
Languages
English
Italian
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.9

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This private tour in Rome is perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in archaeology. It's also suitable for families with children and travellers with mobility needs, as it is both kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. With Simona M., an experienced archaeologist, you'll gain deep insights into the ancient sites.

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