Private tour in Rome 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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You cannot say you have been in Rome if you haven't admired the "City of Popes" ' main artistic attractions developed between the XVIth and XVIIth centuries within the Baroque Period. The tour will let you marvel at masterpieces of some of the greatest artists of this period, such as masters Bernini and Borromini. I learned from my father, a well known Italian architect, to love art history and architecture at a very young age. I also decided to be an archaeologist when I was eleven years old and later studied and became one. That's why this tour is for me: I can blend all of my passions! We will visit famous squares with intricately carved fountains. You will pass in front of some of the most important Roman monuments such as the Pantheon, which will dazzle you with the greatest dome ever built. They are waiting for you! If you want I can be your guide also for other tours, as the Coloseum, the Vatican Museums, Catacombs and more. Just look for me as Simona Mariotti.
- Spanish steps, in front the famous fountain called "Barcaccia", designed by Bernini and his father - Trevi fountain, if you want to come back to Rome a legend says that you have to throw a coin inside it! - Column of Marcus Aurelius, built in the II century A. D. - Temple of Hadrian, built in the II century A. D. - Pantheon, built in the I century A. D. (quick stop also inside) - Navona Square, with the Fountain of the Four Rivers, designed by Bernini - In case you will desire it, there will be time for for having a coffee or a gelato This tour can be completely customized to suit you and your curiosity. Eventually, feel free to just ask it. . . .
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Rome, Lazio, Italy
ByGuide: Meeting point: We will meet at Spanish Steps, front Babington Tea Room. I will have a sign with my name (Simona) on it.
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