Nancy Aiello Tours of Italy | Private Italy Vatican City Tours

Visited Rome main sights? Then this is the ultimate Rome tour designed by Nancy Aiello Tours for curious travelers already familiar with the more renowned historical and artistic landmarks of the Eternal City in search for the real Rome to discover the authentic unexplored lively part of the city less traveled by tourists while learning amazing tales and stories.
If you are a traveler who loves the “must-sees” but also wants to get a true sense of a city by discovering its hidden gems, Rome has some real rubies and diamonds. If you have already toured Rome must see sights like the Coliseum, the Vatican and the Borghese museum it is time to enjoy the lively Rome off the beaten tourist path through the eyes and storytelling of an experienced Roman guide to get up close and personal with this dazzling city by enjoying an unusual Rome from an insider perspective.
Our original real Rome tour offers the opportunity to get a glimpse of the real Rome and its best kept secrets by touring bustling neighborhoods with plenty of small family-run shops, 2000 years of history, narrow alleys and even laundry strung across the small streets retaining the look and feel of a traditional small Italian town with the locals busy with shopping, chatting, drinking espresso and going about their daily life.
With its many cultural and historical riches Rome is not the easiest city to navigate but having a local tour guide at your side to show you the real side of Rome is the best way to tour Rome like a local. Discover where the locals have their best ice cream, cappuccino and a few hidden gems. This private and exclusive Rome tour is the best way to achieve this and enjoy Rome as the Romans do! This fascinating walking tour will take you to several of Rome most charming sites as your personable local Rome tour guide leads you through new mesmerizing discoveries by exploring one of the oldest most authentic and original neighborhoods of Rome, the fascinating Roman “Greenwich Village” Trastevere area which boasts hidden charms that you will discover on this private guided walking tour, including the stunning medieval Basilica of St. Mary in Trastevere, one of Rome oldest churches and believed to be the first church in Rome dedicated to the Virgin Mary with its breath-taking Byzantine mosaics, marbles and ancient columns. A walk through the backstreets of the old part of Trastevere, a maze of cobbled streets and squares where the Roman traditions are is still alive leads you to the Tiber River on the famous Sistine bridge from where you admire St. Peter Basilica and the picturesque Tiber Island.
A charming and unusual stroll along the historical via Giulia, a cobbled street lined nearly end to end with churches and renaissance buildings brings you to Piazza Farnese example of the grandeur and power of the nobility connected to the Pope that hosts one of Europe most elegant buildings the imposing Palazzo Farnese a masterpiece of High Renaissance architecture which currently houses the French Embassy in Italy. In the 18th century, Palazzo Farnese was considered to be one of the Four Wonders of Rome along with the Coliseum, Castel St. Angelo and the Pantheon. A short walk takes you to the nearby Campo de Fiori one of Rome's top squares once the site of executions during the Inquisition and today one of the most characteristic and lively squares in Rome lined with its century old open-air food market, outdoors cafes and restaurants, delicious Italian gelato and traditional bakery shops.
This entertaining and informative private guided walking Rome tour provides the ideal introduction to some of the most important and off the beaten track monuments and sights of the Eternal City of Rome.
Tour ends with recommendations on what to do while in Rome by a real Roman.
This private tour has been designed to offer you a wide overview of the city within the city. Contact us to enrich your Rome experience and leave with stories to tell.

* Private guided walking tour
* Multilingual licensed professional tour guide
* Rome off the beaten tourist path walk
* Suitable for Children & Seniors
* Suitable for Cruise Passengers

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Private deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle (Optional Upgrade)