Private tour in Rome Dino M
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Welcome to ROME, THE ETERNAL CITY ! Dear Traveler, I’m Dino, a true Roman born-and-bred, with over 16 years of experience as a professional Tourist Guide. I hold a Ph.D. in History and a "cum laude" degree in Arts from Rome’s prestigious university, and I’m a member of the Rome Guides' Association. When you visit a foreign city, you want more than just facts—you want stories, charm, and insight that bring the destination to life. That’s exactly what I offer. With me, you’ll get the insider’s perspective of Rome, crafted with expertise, warmth, and a local’s touch. Why Choose My Tours? Over the years, I’ve merged my academic background (including research in the Vatican Secret Archive) with my love for the Eternal City to design tours that are as entertaining as they are informative. Whether you’re exploring Rome, Vatican City, or the surrounding gems of the Lazio Region like Tivoli, Ancient Ostia, Frascati, or Civita di Bagnoregio, every tour is personalized to your interests. My Credentials: Over 1900 private tours since 2012 with ToursByLocals Almost 850 5-star reviews!! AWARDS: # Honored as the inaugural winner of the 'Golden Guide Awards 2025' in the prestigious 'Lifetime Achievement' category #1 in ToursByLocals’ global “Top 10 Busiest Guides” list multiple times (2013–2018) My interview for Travel + Leisure magazine : https://www.travelandleisure.com/hidden-gems-in-rome-from-tour-guide-11900285 What Makes My Tours Special? Everybody is unique with different interests, wishes, expectations and tastes! Rome (and its countryside) offers an endless variety of tours and I will help you plan your day according to your preferences and interests to offer you an unforgettable and one-of-a-kind true Rome's experience! My tours can last from 3 hours up to a full day and the PRICE depends on duration. The vast majority of my tours are walking tours cause I love to show you sights, as charming squares or picturesque alleys, that you won't see on the tour bus or by car, with me you can experience only PERSONAL TOURS! Even If I'm a Ph. D my guided tours are not "historic conferences"; I'm an knowledgeable, professional but also easy going, friendly and flexible guide and I believe that people during holidays also want to have fun, to discover new interesting things about the city, to enjoy a delicious and fabulous ice-cream, to taste an italian wine, the "amatriciana" or "carbonara", or to take the best italian espresso! Do not forget you are in vacations, having fun is a must!!! Don't' hesitate to contact me with your individual requirements to design your own perfect Rome tour! I would love, that when leaving Rome, you'll love the city and appreciate its wonders as much as I do. Rome offers something for everyone. Whether you’re marveling at the grandeur of the Colosseum, wandering through the Vatican’s treasures, or exploring the countryside’s serene beauty, I’ll ensure your trip is joyous and unforgettable. MAKE YOURSELF A SPECIAL GIFT AND COME TO DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF ROME, THE ETERNAL CITY! A once-in-a-lifetime gift awaits: Rome, the Eternal City, is calling you! See you soon in Italy, Dino
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Rome has something for everyone tastes, as tourist guide my task is to reveal you not only the most evocated landmarks but, above all, the secret jewel-case of the Eternal City, that means the less visible treasures and all the unusual and less-frequented sites, the Rome off the beaten track! The tour will begin at the enchanting Aventine hill, the so-called "Hill of the Poetry", a unusual side of Rome that most tourists never get to experience, where we will admire the breathtaking view over Rome afforded by the Garden of Oranges, one of the most suggestive place of the Eternal City and the wonderful Basilica of Saint Sabina (5th-century). Once being discovered the fascination of the Aventine hill, we will head the Jewish Quarter (ex-Ghetto, considered the most ancient of the western world), next the Tiberina island before concluding our pleasant walking tour in the picturesque and bohemian roman medieval neighborhood of Trastevere walking among churches, squares and cobblestone narrow streets.
Dino was a wonderful guide. He accommodated our every request. He was VERY knowledgeable. He showed us parts of Rome we would never see on a "big group" tour. We definitely got an inside peek at multiple places in this beautiful city. Thanks Dino!
Dino was an excellent tour guide— from beginning to end! So friendly, accommodating and knowledgable, with a wealth of information about beautiful Rome, past and present. This is the perfect tour for those (like us) who’d been to Rome before and seen the obvious ‘must sees’. This time we walked the streets (and to the top of Aventine Hill!), visiting places that we would not have discovered on our own. We highly recommend Dino and this special tour!
Dino is an exceptional tour guide. We had two half day tours with him. We visited some of the more out of the way neighborhoods, buildings and sites in Rome and even though these are rarely visited he was knowledgeable and informative about each. The time spent with him was memorable. Very highly recommended
Dino is an exceptional tour guide. We had two half day tours with him. We visited some of the more out of the way neighborhoods, buildings and sites in Rome and even though these are rarely visited he was knowledgeable and informative about each. The time spent with him was memorable. Very highly recommended
Dino was very accommodating in working around the heat forecast by moving the time of the tour to earlier in the morning. He met us at our hotel and gave us a brief overview of the things we were about to see and experience. He was very knowledgeable and very well organized. He had an ipad with pictures and photos of the points of interest which greatly added to our understanding and appreciation of what we saw. Definitely one of the best tours we've been on!
Dino was a wonderful guide - both knowledgeable and flexible to accommodate our needs. The tour stops were very interesting. Since we had toured the major tourist sites previously, this tour gave us a fresh and unique experience. Be prepared for a lot of walking. We really enjoyed it.
- Aventine Hill ("the Hill of the Poetry") - Basilica St. Sabina (V° century) - Garden of Oranges - Garden of Roses* - Circus Maximus - Forum Boarium - Jewish Quarter (ex Ghetto) - Tiberina Island - Trastevere * Note: During the Mid-April-June flowering season (and Mid-October) this tour includes a visit of the "Garden of Roses" on the slope of the Aventine hill above the Circus Massimo. Please contact me for customization. Hotel/accomodation pick up can be included upon request.
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Belvedere Romolo e Remo, Roma, Lazio, Italy
Belvedere Romolo e Remo, it's located at the Circus Maximus in Piazzale Ugo La Malfa
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