Worth every penny! I left a tip and felt good knowing the money was going to the guide. She was worth it. I like how the tour was lower price and you could tip what you felt was right.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Tales of scandals and corruption, crime and murder, war and betrayal
- Dark humor and politically incorrect jokes
- Hidden gems & off-limits locations available only on this tour
- The juiciest stories behind the most famous monuments of Rome
- Discover what makes Rome truly one-of-a-kind, beyond the usual tourist spots
- Licensed Tour Guide
Excludes
- It's a tip-based tour. The guides work for your tips alone.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The meeting point is on the steps of the church Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Maria al Foro Traiano. It's right by the Trajan Column and Trajan Forum. The guide will hold a tour sign with the name of the tour.
Itinerary
Ancient Roman column from the II century
The heart of Ancient Rome. The most important part of the old city.
A majestic 19th-century monument that represents the unity of the Italian nation.
The residence of the oldest and the richest clan in Rome
A breathtaking church with frescoes, crypts, and the tomb of the Colonna, and the most important Roman families. A secret passage to the papal gardens.
Rome's most iconic fountain
A 17th century church with stunning frescoes, and optical illusions.
A 2nd-century Roman temple that was converted into a Basilica. The best preserved Ancient Roman monument.
Rome's most beautiful square and the story of La Pimpaccia aka the Female Pope.
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Reviews
We had an outstanding tour with the City Tour. Iris was fantastic. Lots of terrific information about areas of Rome that were not obvious. Despite this being my third time in Rome, I learned lots of new information about the city.
Iris was a fantastic tour guide
Great tour we learned a lot about the hidden history of Rome. Great knowledgable guide and well explained. I would recommend they use the whisper ear phones that I’ve seen on other tours though. A lot of the spots were busy and loud and that would have helped
Yakabo was incredibly knowledgeable and a delight to listen to; I highly recommend this tour.
Our guide Paulo was excellent!! We learned a lot about Rome, but it was not the watered down version. He was very knowledgeable and took his time making sure we understood what he was talking about. I would definitely recommend him to someone.
Iris was friendly and kept everyone engaged. She is knowledgeable and has a lovely personality. The tour itself was good. Recommendations at the end of the trip were helpful. I tried a few of them and I wasn’t disappointed. Heads up that this tour is on a tip basis. The price at Viator is just to book a slot and the money doesn’t go to the people.
This was a great tour and very informative. We had a great experience. Simone was very funny and knew his history well. If you’re looking for a bit of background on Rome with a little Bit of walking this is for you.
We saw a combination of interesting places (some busy and most weren't crowded with people), learned a lot about the culture of Rome, and had a nice walk. Would recommend.
We had a tour with Iri, and it was an amazing experience! Iri was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the tour both fun and memorable. We learned so much and truly enjoyed every moment. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great experience!
Great guide, very knowledgeable and easily understood as some accents can be strong. Learnt a lot about Rome and its history and the 2hrs in the heat actually flew by.
Very interesting tour, our guide took us through some of the main attractions of rome but also made us discover some hidden gems of the city, his stories where fantastic and i discovered a lot of things that i would have missed if i didn’t do this tour, thank you to the guide for the wonderful experience!
Simone was a great tour guide. Not only did he lead us through Rome and narrate the spots precisely, he found us shade, water fountains, and gave us a gelato break. Seriously couldn’t have asked for a better time. Highly recommend!
I had an amazing experience and the guide was so informative and helpful sharing tips and information all throughout ! Highly recommended
Simone was outstanding. He gave an excellent tour of key sites in Rome.
Laura,our tour operator,was excellent Her knowledge of Roma and it's history made our tour very interesting and we enjoyed her passion for the city. She is an exceptional guide and highly recommend this tour
The tour was with 30 people. Christian made it very informative. Very interesting and funny. Learned a lot. His passion for the city he grew up in was obvious. Tipped a lot because it was worth it
We really enjoyed the tour A lot of history and stories The guide was very informative and entertaining
Very interesting tour, packed with information. Christian was a great guide. Thanks
We have been to Rome a few times before and did the “usual” tourist attractions. We wanted to see the city from a different perspective. This tour provided that for us. Jacoba was very knowledgeable and gave details and insight to many of the locations that we would otherwise not have known. To truly appreciate a site or area it’s important to know about its origins. We received that on this your. Would recommend
It is especially great for people who may have little knowledge in the history of the city thrpughout the centuries.
One of the best tours I have ever been on: historical, architectural, and artistic expertise was happily provided by our guide Jacopo, who has a wonderful story to tell and plenty of time and attention for all our questions.
Our tour guide Jacopo made this a fantastic tour! He was very knowledgeable and funny, you could tell he was passionate about Romes history. We only had 2 days in Rome so this tour was great as it allowed us to see many of the cool tourist spots. Overall it was a great and informative tour!
jacopo was an amazing tour guide. We saw so many cool sights and he explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. He was really friendly and made the tour feel fun. I liked how he answered everyone’s questions and made sure we didn’t miss anything important. I would totally recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome.
Our tour guide was Simon. He was awesome. Very knowledgeable, took us to great places we wouldn't normally have found. Extremely enthusiastic and fun. Helpful in finding a decent washroom halfway through the tour! Highly recommend.
A wonderful experience with our lovely guide Agustina Gonzalez, who gave us a true history lesson with unmatched energy. I genuinely recommend this tour with my eyes closed — I absolutely loved it and would do it again, as each time you discover even more fascinating facts. Rome is truly marvelous, and it becomes even more so as you learn about its hidden gems. I recommend it 1000%!
Excellent, informative tour by Jacob, who was very knowledgeable and friendly. Length of tour was ideal. Highly recommended.
Our tour guide was Iris and she was INCREDIBLE! She took us through the beautiful Jewish Ghetto and told us the history. Then she took us to Trestevare and showed us around. It was such a great tour and she is full of history!
Simone was a fantastic tour guide, this was such a an interesting and fun walking tour. He took us to see some things that I didn't know were there and kept us all engaged throughout the whole time. He was also very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had, would highly recommend!
Simone was a great guide and keep the group of 30 engaged and moving for the whole tour. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about The Eternal City!
My husband and I enjoyed Simon, our guide, and his wealth of information about power, families and their legacies in Rome. He took us to many places I did not know of before and also well-known tourist spots. He was fun, respectful, and informed. I highly recommend his walking tour.
Good tour of city center. Our guide was Jacob and he was funny, as well as very knowledgeable. Also, courteous.
We had a wonderful 2-hour walking tour through Rome – the time just flew by! We didn’t only see the typical sights, but also some hidden gems. Our guide, a Spanish woman, spoke excellent English, was super friendly and impressed us with her deep knowledge. Highly recommended!
Great trip with super guide. Iris was smiling and fun. Great story teller with passion and knowledge. Guided us swiftly through the crowds and found good spaces for us to inform us about the families and history of these part of Rome. I hope she will do this for a very long time 👍🏻
Jacopo: our tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, we really learned a lot in this tour, his narrative really created a complete Roman empire picture in front of us.
We really did not regret. Jacopo is an amazing guide that is very knowledgeable about the city and its history. He answers all the questions with a lot of detail
This was the best tour we have done in the 3 days of being in Rome. We learned about the colourful families of Rome and their influence. Jacopo was very knowledgeable and funny and he gave us time to explore and take in the hidden gems he shared. Even though as Australians it is not part of our culture yo tip, we chose to tip well as it exceeded our expectations and we understand that we are paying for his knowledge and time. I highly recommend this tour.
Jacobo is the best !! Great tour, one of the most knowledgeable guide I’ve met. He knows the city like he owns it ;) Architectural, history, war, politics : all out
Amazing tour!!! Jacob did an outstanding job explaining and guiding us through the entire tour. My husband, my girls and myself learned so much about the incredible history of Rome!!! I absolutely recommend this tour and our tour guide Jacob!
The tour was very informative with a very knowledgeable guide called Simon, going into detail about different areas and cultural periods of Roman history. Due to our guide we were able to discover many beautiful hidden gems which we otherwise wouldn’t have known. Highly recommended tour!!
We had a pleasure to take a tour with Ivan, Jewish ghetto and Trastevere. Ivan provided an engaging tour and eagerly answered all the questions. Also, gave us great lunch and dinner recommendations.
Ivan gave a fun tour. Informative without being overwhelming. Going chronologically helped provide context. He had a great attitude and a ton of knowledge. Would recommend!
Agustina was an awesome guide, very informative and easy to follow! I would recommend this super interesting tour to anyone coming to Rome and looking to know more about noble families, popes, and overall history of Rome.
Simon was a really great guide. We visited some places that we’d never have known existed and learnt a lot. Definitely recommend.
Simone was great. Great stories about Rome history and a great guide! Time flew by. He was funny and informative. Recommend!
My wife & I are big fans of Guru tours. Fun, knowledgeable, personable guide who provided a great tour at a reasonable cost
Easy to find starting point. Jacob was a great guide. He managed to highlight the beauty in every spot while adding interesting background stories. And at the end, he shared a list of all his recommendations in Rome. Five-star experience. Totally recommend
Jacopo was a wonderful tour guide. He went out of his way to make our walk interesting and added in the sweetest little touches, like sending a recommendations list at the conclusion of the tour. He was passionate and knowledgeable and clearly cared deeply about his work and city.
We really enjoyed this tour. Simone surprised us with great hidden gems we would have never seen otherwise!! Simone was very nice, attentive and answered every question we had. Very recomendable!!
Max is very friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. Knows his history, fun and passionate. A great guide!
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