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Rome with a LOCAL, as a LOCAL
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This tour in the eternal city is an insider’s look to Rome, enjoy Rome with a local, this will make your stay easier and unforgettable. This private meeting is a perfect introduction to your holiday! Book your local consultant to reach you at your hotel at the beginning of your vacation, before the traditional tours, get tips and a hookup from a local, learn the rules and get the practical infos and -finally- discover the secret places and the magic spots that just romans know!
You will need no guidebook! Learn how to move in the city with us, this will make the difference: When abroad we realize that all the habits and “tricks” that work for us at home do not work abroad: it seems like locals follow unwritten rules that make their life easier…how frustrating!! we have the solution!
PIZZA, COFFEE, SHOPPING, BUS, METRO AND CABS: how come can they get a cab so easily and I cannot?, where do they buy bus tickets and stamps, where is the best ice-cream shop and finally why am I the only one drinking cappuccino in the afternoon and eating pizza at lunch here?!
…a baguette in Paris, a yellow cab in NY and…what about Rome?! Don’t worry since we have the answers to your questions; we will be the friend in town you need, so as a result you will not feel lost nor a confused tourist!
We will explain you how to survive in the eternal city and how to enjoy your stay at its best! This is not just about the beauties and the monuments, it’s a treasure’s map to what tourists don’t get from a guidebook including the every day life needs!
This is not just a sightseeing, this will make your stay in Rome easier and more pleasant: we will explain you how to move around independently, how to orientate without a map in the center and in neighborhood you are staying in. We will learn how to find what you need, where to buy what you are looking for avoiding the typical touristic traps!
If you like, you can have a short walk in the city starting from your hotel. It will be a pleasant tour through the heart of the city and a useful key for your next days in Rome. Ask your local expert all you always wanted to know and had no chance to ask before! Book your Rome insider!!!
We run only private tours.
We don’t run small groups.
We can accommodate time/day request according to our guides’ and entry tickets availability.
Final and detailed price will be provided after receiving your request from the contact form.
Starting price for a private tour 2,5 hrs for 2 adults: 350 euro + tickets but definitive price is provided *only* upon request.
Price can be reduced during low season or increased during holiday, peak dates or last minute request.
For group larger than four, price will be provided upon request.
EXCELLENT Based on 300 reviews Posted on Carla Buhl-de VriesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We made 2 private tours with Nicole: the baths of Caracalla and the Aqueducts. We were very happy with this friendly young woman, who knows a lot about ancient history. We will certainly join again, with Nicole, whenever we get back to Rome again!Posted on Gregg JacobTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Francesca was OUTSTANDING! Her energy and enthusiasm were palpable and contagious. Her knowledge of both art and history had all of us (aged 14-82) engaged for the entire tour. I highly recommend Joy of Rome and without question would request Francesca!!!Posted on Caroline Harding-EdgarTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We booked the Coliseum tour and the Rome Highlights tour for our family of 4 (girls aged 8 and 5), and would thoroughly recommend. Our guides (Francesca and Grace) were energetic, engaging and informative, and tailored the tours perfectly to our girls' interests and energy levels. The girls loved it and learned a lot - and so did we!Posted on Deepti AvasthiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice tourPosted on Steven BalitTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a fantastic private tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with our guide, Sarah from Joy of Rome. She clearly knew her way around this remarkable part of Rome and shared her deep knowledge with enthusiasm and clarity. Thanks to her insights, we gained a much better understanding of Vatican City and its significance to the Eternal City. Though it was only a two hour tour, it was incredibly rewarding, absolutely worth it and highly recommended.Posted on Jerek PetrousTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joy of Rome is an exceptional tour company. We had great experiences, but Serena was seriously the best guide we’ve ever had in all the countries we’ve been to. Can’t recommend her enough!Posted on Andrea McCormickTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fabulous tour with Francesca - she was great with kids, kept them engaged for 2 hours, we all learnt lots and had a really great time. Thanks for making our trip to the Colosseum so memorable!Posted on Noelle BrennanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Angela gave us a fabulous tour of the Forum, Palatine Hill and the Pantheon. It was fantastic! Her knowledge and enthusiasm was far beyond our expectations! I would highly recommend her!Posted on Carolyn GiererTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joy of Rome and our tour guide Nicole made our Colosseum experience a great one. I couldn’t have imagined taking a 4 and 5 year old into the colosseum without her. She brought a cute book, had print outs that my kids loved (and she let us take home) and completely curated the experience for families with young kids. 10/10 recommend if you are traveling with kiddos.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more