Private tour in Rome Cristina Z

Florence in a Day! All the highlights

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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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Overview of your Rome tour

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.

Your Rome tour itinerary

-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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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train

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.

What's included
Private Guide
Public Transportation
Tickets: Train Tickets, entrances
What's not included
Other: Lunch and Meals are not included.Personal expenses. Drinks, Snacks, Lunch, Souvenirs, Taxi, Personal Expenses.The pick up from your hotel is available if the hotel is in the centre of Rome and the cost of the taxi is on you. I suggest a meeting point near the station.
Food Drinks Snacks
Private Transportation With Driver
Private Transportation
Meeting location

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: We'll meet at your hotel or at the train station, we'll have a chat about it when you will book the tour!

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1223108
Languages
English
Italian
French
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to experience the highlights of Florence in a single day while starting from Rome. It's ideal for those interested in art and history, as you'll be guided by Cristina Z., an Art Historian and Author. The tour is also suitable for families, including kids, and is wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for seniors or travellers with mobility concerns.

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