Joy of Rome

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Rome with a LOCAL, as a LOCAL

LIVE TOURSCITY WALKSRome with a LOCAL, as a LOCAL

Rome with a LOCAL, as a LOCAL

If it’s your first time in Rome and you want to get a sense of the city before doing an in-depth guided tour – this is what you need!

Rome with a local, as a local

GOOD TO KNOW

THIS TOUR INCLUDES:

  • A 2 hours private meeting with a local expert guide in the lobby of your hotel
  • Getting practical and fundamental skills to get the best out of the eternal city
  • An orientation experience so you can be completely independent in the city
  • If you like you can have a short walk in the area of your hotel

WHEN IN ROME DO AS THE ROMANS DO… BUT HOW?!

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 holidayBook 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!

ENJOY ROME WITH A LOCAL

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!

HOW CAN I ENJOY ROME AT ITS BEST?

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!

WHAT YOUR GUIDEBOOKS DON’T SAY

Having a local guide all for you for 2 hours, sitting with you and ready to answer to all your questions will give you the unique opportunity to understand the city from an exceptional point of view: the insider’s one!
First of all we will ask you to ask all the questions you have and then we will go through the heart of the city together, map in your hands and pen ready to get all the tips! After this meeting, you will be able to admire Rome’s beauty and learn about its history knowing how the city works and understanding the secrets of locals life!

TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, LEISURE TIME, PRACTICAL INFOS AND MUCH MORE!

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!

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS AND OTHER TOURS?

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!!!

TOURS & PRICES

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) during the high season (March/Oct) for 2/4 people is 350 euros + tickets (check under "tickets price").

Starting price can be reduced during low season or increased during holidays or last minute requests.

For group larger than four, price will be provided upon request.

ASK for availability

People say about us…

  • star rating  What a wonderful experience led by our tour guide, Marta! Our children ages 7 and 5 really absorbed the stories and enjoyed their scavenger huntlooking for specific objects. ... read more

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    February 5, 2023

    star rating  This was our third tour with Joy of Rome and second with Francesca. She has a gift for bringing the stories behind the artworks to life and sharing her enthusiasm.... read more

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    star rating  Our guide Francesca was fantastic! As an art historian and curator of street art, she really made the subject com alive. I strongly recommend this activity for anyone interested in... read more

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    December 18, 2022

    star rating  A must-go for kids - We did 2 tours with Serena on the same day for our family of 4( 6y and 8y old boys) , visiting Colosseum in the morning and Vatican in the... read more

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    December 15, 2022

    star rating  Francesca‘s narrative is always the best. She is our joy of Rome. No one brings Rome to life better.

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    star rating  Loved this tour! Maria was AMAZING with my two boys (5.5 and 8 yrs) while touring the Colosseum in August. They are both shy, she was caring and kept them... read more

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    star rating  Took four tours with Joy of Rome and Francesca and Grace were a true Joy! We did the Vatican, catacombs, pantheon and colosseum. Highly recommend! Thanks so much ladies.

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    August 14, 2022
  • star rating  Francesca was a great guide. She engaged with my 8 yo and had lots of interesting details to share. Definitely a must do tour in Rome.

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    July 28, 2022

    star rating  Great tour with not just historical facts but plenty of anecdotes that kept the teenagers attentive the whole time. Massimo was just fantastic. Period.

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    July 9, 2022
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    June 2, 2022

    star rating  Francesca was extremely knowledgeable. She has great enthusiasm for the art, artists, the gallery and helping us learn. She answered our questions and welcomed them. It deepened... read more

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