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Valerio gave a stellar top-notch tour. Our family loved him. Highly recommend his tours. It was such an awesome experience!!!!
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Private tour in Rome Valerio C
Colosseum Private Tour: the most iconic monument of the Eternal City
4.9
(13) reviews
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2 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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Valerio C.
5.0
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Ciao! My name is Valerio, I'm 36 years old I live in Rome and I'm an archeologist. I graduated in Archaeology in 2015 and in the late 2017 I got a Master Degree in Science of Archeology and Methodology of Archeological Research. I passed my exam to become a tour guide in July 2018, I can legally exercise the profession on national level, and I have also the license as tour leader. I was born and raised in Rome, and I chose to be an archeologist at a young age, fascinated by the work that I saw everytime I went in the center of my city, by the huge buildings thousands of years old and the incredible history behind them. That feeling of pride and luck and fascination, is still the same, even today. With my friends I found the passion of telling the history and the secrets behind the Colosseum, the Imperial Forums, what did we archeologists do on a dig site, and I found them so interested in what I was telling them to make me ask myself: why do I not make this a profession? I mean, I enjoy telling stories, I studied hard to do so, so why not? So I became a Tour Guide, and I enthusiastically lead people who choose me as their guide on the same paths that fascinated me, assured that the feelings that pushed me to study archeology will be felt by those same people I'm leading. Rome has so much to offer, from the Roman to the Dark Ages, Renaissance, Contemporary and Modern times, and I can't wait to tell you, my dear reader, what there's to know about the Eternal City. •Master Degree in Science of Archeology and Methodology of Archeological Research (110/110 cum laude), University of Roma Tre La Sapienza, Rome, Italy (2017) •Graduation in History and Conservation of Artistic and Archeological Patrimony, University of Roma Tre La Sapienza, Rome, Italy (2015) •Tour Guide license earned in Bari, Italy 2018 •Tour Leader license earned in Florence, Italy 2018 •High School Diploma "Liceo Classico Orazio", Rome, Italy (2005-2006) I'm not a driver but I can arrange private transportation if you require
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Enjoy with an archeologist the most iconic symbol of the Eternal City with Skip the Line priority tickets!
Overview of your Rome tour
! ! !PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BOOKING TO KNOW IF THERE IS AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS ! ! ! ! ! !Please after booking send me name, surname and age of each person in your femily / group. It is required by the security of the Colosseum ! ! ! ! ! ! Bring with you valid IDs for everyone - it is required by the security at the Colosseum ! ! ! In this tour you'll have the complete experience and the feeling to be a roman. We will enter the Colosseum, for a complete visit of its floors, comprehending the methods of how it was built, and we will see the arena and the subterrenean area where the gladiators and the beasts were kept. I will show you where I dug during my university years, and I'll give you some anecdotes that not everyone knows about an actual dig site in the most visited monument of the world. You will have some insights on how an archeologist works.
Recent Reviews
Monika Z.United States
Valerio was very knowledgeable, thorough and enthusiastic. meeting point was easy to find and communication was easy. It was late in the afternoon and the perfect time for the tour. It was a wonderful tour and would love to tour with him again when we comeback to Rome.
Anne H.Denmark
We spent a great morning at the Colosseum in Valerio's company! From beginning to end he was friendly and patient. Valerio knows all there is to know, I think, about Colosseum and the Roman world, and he created a vivid picture for us of the building as it looked, when it was in use, and of Roman culture - then and now. I can highly recommend Valerio as your local guide in Rome.
Luigi B.Italy
It was an amazing tour! We went to Rome with our Kid (age 9) and Valerio made the tour very interesting!! His knowledge regarding Roman History is huge, he is an archaeologist and took part in several excavations in the city, so he was able to entertain us with many interesting details. in summary, a very spectacular tour and Valerio an excellent guide
Kathy L.United States
This was a great tour that opened our eyes to the life of the Colosseum. We all learned so much and it changed our beliefs. Always the pure joy of travel, right? Valerio is very knowledgeable about this piece of history. A must see.
Suzanne D.United States
Valerio was the best guide we've ever had!!!! If only we could have him as a guide in every city!! So informative and extremely well educated on the subject. His descriptions and explanations truly made it feel as if we stepped back in time!!! We highly recommend him!!!!
Your Rome tour itinerary
-Colosseum. **IMPORTANT: at the entrance of the Colosseum there are security gates very similar to the ones at the airports. This may slow our pace even with "skip the line" priority tickets. **Remember that inside the Colosseum big backpacks are not allowed. Travel light! **Please note that the Colosseum can accomodate 3. 000 people at once for safety reasons. This could delay our entrance even with priority tickets. At a request I can customize this tour but I'm not responsible for any delay that these reasons could cause.
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Transport details
Type: Walking
This is a walking tour.
What's included
Other: - Time slot Tickets: There's a 15 minute tolerance in case you're late, but after the 15 minute tolerance, the tickets will not be refunded. New tickets must be bought again to enter by the customer. Please consider this according to your daily plans and airport / ship port / anything else that has a schedule.
Private Guide
Tickets: Tickets for the venue
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - Transportation
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Via delle Terme di Tito, Roma, Lazio, 00184, Italy
Via Terme di Tito 72 at the corner with the Oppio Caffè. You will recognize me because I'll have with me a blue notebook.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
History
Tour reference number
680552
Languages
Italian
EnglishActivity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
4.9
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Roma best suited for?
This private tour in Roma is perfect for history enthusiasts, especially those interested in archaeology and Roman history. It's also ideal for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for travellers who want to connect with a local expert like Valerio C. for deeper insights into the Colosseum's history and architecture.
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2 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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2 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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