Private tour in Rome Cristina Z
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✨ 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! 🇮🇹
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Let me the honor as Art Historian and Author to show you the queen of Tuscany, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cradle of the Renaissance: FLORENCE, one of the most beautiful cities in the world and at the same time . . don't waste your time. . . but jump on the train! Let me share with you the best of Florence in this day trip by high-speed train from Rome to Florence (and back). We'll visit the best highlights of Florence: Accademia Gallery with the original David by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci and the Duomo. Then strolling through its streets where the walls talk about the history of intriguing families , I will take you to have a delicious Florentine lunch/dinner, and you will enjoy the tuscany kitchen and you will breath the real athmosphere of the city, only after have eaten an "affogato" on the way for Santa Maria Novella.
-Meeting point at the Rome Train Station entrance in the morning. -High Speed Train tickets . -Walking tour in Florence -Uffizi Gallery (outside) -Palazzo della Signoria (outside) -Accademia Gallery (closed on Monday) -Typical Tuscany lunch or Wine aperitif -Duomo of Florence (closed on Sunday, in case if you want to go on Sunday is open the Baptistery) -Baptistery -Brunelleschi's dome and the Giotto Bell Tower (outside) -Ponte Vecchio (walk) -Some hidden Gems -Shopping in the market of local florentine artisans (if required) -Train station of Florence and train for Rome in the evening
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Taxi, Train If your group is larger, please contact me for a quote as I can accommodate groups of all sizes. -Bring your ID Passport, etc. with you or what you prefer.
Rome, Lazio, Italy
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