Private tour in Rome Ferdinando B

The Moses of Michelangelo, the school of the gladiators and an overview of an archaeological dig

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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

I have a vivid memory of my first visit inside the Basilica of Saint Peter's in Chains. While approaching the altar I had the feeling that someone was staring at me, well as I turned my head I noticed that it was not a person but a statue doing that! I can't find better words to express how intense the look of a statue can be. Even Michelangelo was so impressed by his masterpiece that as he finished he started hitting the statue with a hammer shouting at Moses: "why don't you speak?" After this 5 senses experience, we'll have a nice walk in a park to see the ruins of the Domus Aurea, the school of the gladiators and the Arch of Constantine. Last but not least, I'll show you the area where I spent 2 years of my life to get my MD in Classical Archaeology by studying a context belonging to the age of Nero! It won't be a simple description, I'll take my post graduate thesis with me in order to show you how we turn the archaeological evidence into history! Ready to be an archaeologist for one day?

Your Rome tour itinerary

We Will stop at all below mentioned places - Salita dei Borgia - Basilica of Saint Peter's in chains - Moses of Michelangelo - Cisterna delle Sette Sale - Oppian Hill Park - Bath of Trajan - Overground ruins of the Domus Aurea - Ludus Magnus (i. e. School of the gladiators) - Arch of Constantine - The dig of my MD dissertation in Archaeology This tour as a whole or partially, can be customized to fit your preferences - please inquire!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

Luxury full optional van or car pick up at your accommodation If you wish to make it a walking tour please inquire

What's included
Other: Headsets for group of 6 pax or more
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Other: Personal expenses.
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Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
829447
Languages
Italian
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

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Who is this private tour in Rome best suited for?

This private tour in Rome is perfect for travellers who are passionate about history, art, and archaeology. It's ideal for those who want to explore the genius of Michelangelo, the world of gladiators, and gain insights into archaeological digs. With Ferdinando B. as your guide, you'll connect with a local expert for deeper insights into these fascinating subjects.

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