Private tour in Rome Ferdinando B

Off the Beaten Path Rome Private Driving Tour

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Ferdinando B.

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Hi everyone! My name is Ferdinando, and I have a mission. . to turn your tour in an interactive experience! Your essential contribution, sensibility, wishes, inclinations, tastes and background become mine and I lavish them on my next tour. It becomes a moment of cultural exchange and a personal benefit not only as a tour guide but mainly as a person. Meeting people for me is like traveling with my imagination and so my philosophy is that experiencing Rome is never a one-way conversation, but a chance for a reciprocal growth. I can proudly say I have had a lot of customers but I also have many friends. This awareness however is the result of a long journey starting with a Degree in Preservation of the Cultural Heritage in Sicily and a Master Degree in Classical Archaeology (i. e. greek and roman). So I'm an archaeologist and an official guide of Rome and its province since 2009 but mainly I'm a traveler. This is why my tours are 100% clients oriented, never forget that it is your tour not mine! I can handle any kind of experience like the regular tours with adults, or family tours, where I can say I'm an expert! My two daughters help me every day! And in general I'm at your disposal for any kind of customization according to the time available and your interests. I can provide an overview of the city covering the main attractions as well as discovering the hidden treasures and visiting the off the beaten tracks sites for those who already had a taste of the city. Contact me also for driving, electric bike, running and segway tours, for a different way to explore the eternal city. What makes my tour an unique experience though are two goals to achieve on a tour. . The first is to make my love and passion for what this marvelous city offers contagious, and second, as a consequence of the previous, to leave this city with a feeling of respect of the past and the wish for every possible visitor after you to enjoy the same beauty! Being not merely a guide though but digging since the age of 18, what I offer is not a simple tour, but a way to breath history. I'll do my best to let the monuments come alive as I had the privilege to take part to the excavation of an area very close to the Colosseum. The experience turned afterwards into my MD focused on Nero and the Flavians, the dynasty of emperors who built the Colosseum. So the valley of the Amphitheater is like my second home as it was the introduction of my dissertation. Well. . I did my best to convince you. . I hope it worked:-)) See you in Rome! ciao! Bachelor Degree in Preservation of the Cultural Heritage at the University of Palermo Master Degree in Classical Archaeology at the University of Rome "La Sapienza" Official License as a tour guide of Rome and Vatican City Please note, occasionally tours can be delivered by other colleagues of mine, all licensed tour guides with years of experience, fluent in several foreign languages and.. mandatory requirement, having an university background like me in Archaeology or history of art.

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Overview of your Rome tour

Rome deserves at least 1 month to have a superficial comprehension. This tour is oriented to those who already enjoyed the main city sights or visitors who experience the eternal city for the second time. The more we stroll around the more you realize how potentially every building hides a historical secret and it will be my pleasure to unveil it! Seating on a comfortable full optional van or car we won't miss attractions like the Circus Maximus, the biggest chariot race track of Ancient Rome, the Aventine Hill, one of the seven in Rome, with its unexpected "Knights of Malta keyhole", the Mouth of Truth, made famous by the movie "the roman holidays", the Jewish Ghetto and the Synagogue, the place of the assassination of Julius Caesar and Campo de' Fiori with the statue of Giordano Bruno, victim of the Inquisition, and symbol of freedom of speech. Join me in this unique trip, let's get lost in to the meandering roman roads, far from lines and crowd of the most popular sites, let's have a taste of real Rome!

Recent Reviews

Amy J.United States
June 2025

Ferdinando is an excellent tour guide- he is organized, knowledgeable, engaging, and easily adjusted to our needs. Our daughter uses a wheelchair, and he was able to help us navigate everything quickly. We also have several dietary needs, and he had a perfect restaurant reserved for us that met all of our needs and was delicious. I'd love to spend months in Rome exploring, but in our one day stop Ferdinando made the most of our time. Definitely worth the money for a private tour with Ferdinando.

Myla F.United States
October 2024

We had a fantastic tour of Rome "off the beaten track" today. Ferdinando was knowledgeable, insiteful and entertaining. The tour was by van, which was great for our group and enabled us to see a broad range of sites, each of which added to our understanding of Rome's long history, both ancient and modern. I would highly recommend Ferdinando and this tour.

Jan B.United States
May 2024

This is a first-rate tour when you've seen the crowded "star attractions" and want a broader view of Rome. Ferdinando is so knowledgeable and helpful, even our choosiest member was enchanted. Thanks for a wonderful experience.

Steven B.United States
September 2023

Ferdinando was exceptionally personable and knowledgeable about the history and significance of every site we visited. His educational background in history and architecture adds to the richness of the conversation and my wife and I both learned so much from him. Highly recommend spending time with him as your schedule permits.

Michael N.United States
March 2023

Ferdinando was amazing. So easy to work with via emails. My family was going to be in Rome for Spring Break. We did 5 tours with with Ferdinando over the week. Everything was so amazing. Beginning with NOT having to deal with the long lines and buying tickets. We walked right into all of our destinations. Ferdinando was incredible as a tour guide. His knowledge is world class. It is SO worth it to book Ferdinando for all our Rome tours. He has the must see Rome tours but also other amazing tours.

Glenn L.United States
September 2019

This tour was just what we needed on a very hot and crowded day in Rome. Ferdinando was an excellent guide and took us to off the beaten path sites that were interesting and relevant. The use of a limo with driver was perfect. I highly recommend his services.

Your Rome tour itinerary

- Circus Maximus - FAO building - Starting point of the Appian Way - Monument to Giuseppe Mazzini - Garden of the roses - Aventine Hill - Knights of Malta keyhole - Garden of the oranges - Mouth of truth - Forum holitorium et boarium - Sacred area of Sant'Omobono - Church of San Nicola in carcere - Theater of Marcello - Sacred area of Largo Argentina (i. e. place where Julius Caesar was killed) - Jewish Ghetto and Synagogue - Campo de' Fiori Please contact me for customization

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Luxury full optional van or car at your disposal for the entire tour

What's included
Other: Headsets for group of 6 pax or more
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Rome, Lazio, Italy

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Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
571537
Languages
Italian
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Rome is perfect for those who have already visited the main city sights or are experiencing the eternal city for the second time. It's ideal for travellers who want to explore off the beaten path and discover the hidden historical secrets of Rome. With Ferdinando B. as your guide, you'll enjoy a unique journey through less crowded areas, gaining deeper insights into the city's rich history.

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