Private tour in Rome Marisa F

Private tour of the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum - halfday

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Marisa F.

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(Please send me a message before the booking so I can confirm tickets availability) Ciao!! I'm Marisa, archaeologist and qualified tourist guide of Rome, specialist in historical and archaeological tours. Born and raised in Rome (a real local!), the love for my city is the reason why I've studied Classical Archaeology at University of Rome. As part of my training I've dug in the Roman Forum, my second house ;) I attended the Specialisation School in Archaeological Heritage, an Italian post-degree diploma, and in the meanwhile I started studying to become a professional tourist guide with a regular certification. Best job in the world for an archaeologist! I've created this profile to promote my in-depth archaeological walks for history lovers. MY QUALIFICATIONS I've passed the examination, published by the Provincia di Roma (Roman Provincial Administration): I'm a qualified tourist guide of Rome. So I'm 100% certified guide, and this is my full-time job. Please remember that in Italy we must be qualified to work as a guide! MY STYLE As an Archaeologist, my specialty is the Roman History and Ancient Architecture. I love to share my knowdlege and passion, my guided tours are suggested for history lovers. Each tour is a journey through the ages to discover the history of the Roman Empire and its majestic shrines, with me as your guide, ready to reply to all your questions. If you love history, walking and gelato. . I'm the perfect guide for you! I'm NOT the right guide for you if you want to see Rome in one day (impossible!) or just tick a box in a list! I walk slowly and I talk a lot :) QUALITY is my keyword, a tour with me is often described by clients as an "educational and pleasant experience". In addition to my credentials, I'm an open-minded, patient and friendly girl. I have a Roman, maybe weird, sense of humour! I like to consider myself not just a tourist guide, but a PERSONAL tourist guide because my clients are travellers, friends to help and to welcome. . not only a number in the big crowd of tourists. With me as your personal tourist guide, you'll have an historian and expert at your service, but especially a new Roman friend: we'll discover together famous sites but even local traditions, culture and food. MY AVAILABILITY Please write me a message BEFORE booking, so I can confirm my availability. Tickets may be sold out for the day requested or my calendar not updated. If this happens, I'll decline the booking. MY TOURS Below, you'll find only a selection of my archaeological walks of Rome. *Qualified TOURIST GUIDE (Rome) *Museum Educator at the Vatican Museums *Master of Arts "Cum laude" in Classical Archaeology - University of Rome *Specialisation School in Archeological heritage (PhD level) - University of Rome In Rome to work as a Tourist Guide you need a badge/certification. Touring without this badge it's ILLEGAL! If during your tour, your guide is stopped by police because she/he is unauthorized, you'll waste money&time. So be sure to hire only a Professional&Qualified guide, you'll have a better service and a guarantee of legality. More, you'll help the local economy! I'm a qualified guide of Rome, I'm permitted to guide in English and Italian Language I'm not a driver. I provide walking tours, with a special focus on Art and Archaeology. If needed, we can take taxi to reach the museum/archaeological site

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Overview of your Rome tour

I'm an archaeologist and historian: that's why the complex of the Roman Forum/Palatine HIll is my favourite part of the city. Here you can enter and enjoy a relaxing morning, strolling around the ruins, and you'll be happy to avoid tour groups (mainly interested in the Colosseum). I've spent years digging in the Roman Forum, and now I'd like to share my love and knowledge with you, for a slow-pace historical walk of the area. Using books and images, I'll help you visualizing the original aspect of each glorious pagan temple. We'll recall the history of the Roman Empire, and its fall after centuries of glory and bloody events. if interested, we can also visit special sites, thanks to the Forum special ticket (ask more details before the booking, so I can check the opening hours and schedule).

Your Rome tour itinerary

- The Palace of Emperors on Palatine Hill - the Roman Forum - access to special sites (ask more details if interested in a specific site) TIPS for a perfect visit: - Wear comfortably shoes (uneven and dusty floors) - Bring a plastic bottle of water (you can refill it during the tour) SECURITY RULES Please note that big backpacks, glass bottles, pepper spray and pocketknives are NOT ALLOWED inside the Forum/Palatine Hill. (small backpacks and handbags are OK) IMPORTANT: Forum tickets are nominative In order to book them, I'll need full names and age of all the participants At the entrance, you must show an ID card or passport (a photo on your phone is OK) Without a valid ID, you will be not admitted inside

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Transport details
Type: Walking

THIS IS A WALKING TOUR. PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION IS NOT INCLUDED.

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: full price Forum Pass
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - taxi from/to your hotel
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Via di San Gregorio, Roma, Lazio, Italy

at the main entrance of the Palatine Hill, the address is "Via di San Gregorio 30". On Google Maps is "Portale Vignola - Ingresso Colle Palatino" https://maps.app.goo.gl/QxGd8UDtmuP6D29R6

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
186735
Languages
English
Italian
Activity level
Moderate
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This private tour in Rome is perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in archaeology. Led by Marisa F., an experienced archaeologist and historian, the tour offers a deep dive into the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. It's ideal for travellers who prefer a slow-paced, informative walk through history, avoiding large tour groups and focusing on the rich past of the Roman Empire.

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