Private tour in Rome Cristina Z
5.0
(2) reviews
1
1
Cristina Z.
5.0
Guide rating
23
Reviews
Tours delivered
7 hrs
Avg. response time
✨ Discover Rome With a Native Roman Art Historian and Licensed Guide! ✨ Explore Rome With A Native Roman Art Historian, Guide And Journalist. I Will Guide You To Discover My City, Rome,the Eternal City, Where You’ll Feel The Power Of The History! Ciao and Welcome to Rome! I’m Cristina Sofia, a licensed Rome Guide, professional Art Historian, and experienced Journalist – born and raised in the Eternal City. I’ll be your personal storyteller, cultural translator, and memory maker as you explore the wonders of Rome, Vatican City, and beyond. If you're a traveler dreaming of a meaningful, enriching Roman experience and visit Rome— you're in the right place. Licensed, Certified & Award-Winning Art Historian and Author With over 15+ years of guiding experience, I hold the official Blue Badge Tour Guide License of Rome & Vatican (Highest Score!) — so we can go anywhere together, including restricted areas and exclusive palaces. Academic Background in Art & Archaeology I graduated with honors (110 cum laude) in Art History from La Sapienza University, where I later became a researcher. I'm an expert in Ancient Roman Archaeology, Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque Art. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese (and more!) I speak your language — literally. Raised multilingual and trained abroad, I offer tours tailored especially for American travelers. Over 1,000 Happy Tourists & 5-Star Reviews I’ve guided VIPs, families, solo travelers, art lovers, students, and celebrities through Rome’s treasures. With more than 1,000+ published articles, a bestselling book on Rome, and appearances on TV & radio, I bring unmatched depth and enthusiasm to every tou 🏛️ What I Offer. Private Guided Tours of Rome & Vatican Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more — with insider stories you won’t find in any guidebook. • Master’s Degree in Art History (Summa Cum Laude, 110/110) • Former Assistant Professor of Art History – La Sapienza University • Licensed Rome & Vatican Tour Guide – Top Score • Licensed European Tour Leader • Professional Journalist & TV Anchor (Art, Architecture & Travel) • Published Author – Books on Rome & Art • Winner – 2 Art Criticism Awards & International Journalism Prizes • Founder – Cultural Association to Promote Italian Art & History • Experienced with top operators: Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Perillo Tours, Hilton, Excelsior, Grand Hotel, and more. Ready to Make Your Roman Dream Come True? 📸 Your dream Roman holiday deserves more than a selfie and a guidebook. Let me show you the real Rome. Let’s turn your trip into a masterpiece. See you in Rome! 🇮🇹
Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Cristina Z.
I want to show you with incredible pride a tour of exquisite and exclusive elegance that you will carry out with me, Art Historian recognized with two international awards and Journalist and Legal Guide. It is the love of art and languages that brings me closer to you and that is why I am the best person to appreciate a jewel of art and architecture, like this that deserves the best attention and enthusiasm. I am extremely happy to be able to dedicate a skip-the-line tour to the Galleria Borghese. Villa Borghese with its many hectares covering a remarkable area in the center of Rome. The casino wanted by Scipione Borghese between 1611-1614 immediately became an important collection of works of art envied in Europe. You can't miss it! **It's very popular so I have to book your tickets in advance **
During this tour, We will see some of the most beautiful places, such as: •Canova, Paolina Bonaparte •Gian Lorenzo Bernini's sculptures: Apollo and Daphne, David, Rape of Proserpina, Scipione Borghese •Caravaggio's masterpieces: St Jerome, David with the Head of Goliath, Boy with a Basket of Fruit, Madonna and Child with St Anna •Titian, Correggio, Rubens, Raphael The itinerary is flexible, for any changes please let me know.
Tell your guide which places matter to you, skip what doesn't, and tailor the experience for your group's needs. Not finding what you want? Message your guide to build something unique.
Walking tour
5 Piazzale Scipione Borghese, Roma, Lazio, 00197, Italy
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: I will wait for you at the entrance holding up a sign with your name. We'll talk anyway a little chat before the tour to give you some info.
2 reviews
Who is this private tour in Rome best suited for?
What should I bring or wear?
Can this private tour in Rome be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?
How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?
Where does the tour start and end?
Is transportation included?
How much walking is involved, and is it suitable for kids, seniors, or travellers with mobility concerns?
What languages is this tour offered in?
What's included in this private tour, and what should I budget for separately?
Is this a private tour? What is the maximum group size and the starting price?
AI-generated. Please confirm details with your guide
1
1
If your tour is valued over $200 USD and booked at least 45 days before the tour date, you can book with a deposit!
How it works