Nancy Aiello Tours of Italy | Private Italy Vatican City Tours

Discover the beauty of ancient Rome on a private guided Rome tour with your personable licensed professional touristic guide. The city of Rome is an open air museum and the largest archaeological site in the world that attracts millions of art and history lovers every year.
When in Rome get a deeper and broader understanding of the rise and demise of ancient Rome by touring the best of ancient architectural monuments in Rome with our comprehensive private guided skip the line tour of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the breathtaking Coliseum iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and one of the finest surviving examples of Roman architecture. Discover the rich history of Rome at the Roman Forum the political, military and social centre of the whole Roman Empire an amazing attraction which features the Arch of Septimus Severus, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Titus and the House of the Vestals. Enjoy the smallest but the most famous of the Seven Hills of Rome by walking the Capitoline Hill historic and religious center of ancient Rome which features the Senate surrounded by the stunning architectural Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo from where like in ancient Rome times you experience the breathtaking views over of the Roman Forum. At the foot of the Capitoline Hill opens out the adjacent Piazza Venezia square that takes its name from the renaissance palace ordered by Pope Paul II. One side of the square is dominated by the theatrical backdrop of the huge Vittoriano Monument devoted to the first king of Italy, A.K.A. the 'typewriter' or the 'wedding cake' for its lavish design.
This private guided walking tour offers a chronological start to your stay in Rome by introducing you to its oldest sites. One of our experienced art historian Rome tour guides takes you on an amazing journey into ancient roman history by touring the heart of the archaeological area of Rome to unravel the beauty of the most fascinating open air museum in the world and easily makes you relive life in Imperial Rome as you walk through Rome 2000 years of history experiencing first hand a day in the life of ancient Rome.
Upon request at the time of the booking your private guided ancient Rome tour can include a comprehensive visit inside the Pantheon to learn about the fascinating history of the best preserved building of ancient Rome where even the bronze doors are still intact, surrounded by the pleasant and lively Piazza della Rotonda lined with open-air restaurants and outdoor cafés. A real architectural wonder, the dome with its oculus as requested by Emperor Hadrian was the biggest in the world until the beginning of the 20th century and/or a comprehensive visit inside of the world oldest public museum dating back to 1471, the Capitoline Museums housing Italy richest collection of Roman relics and art, among them the colossal bronze sculpture of philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Capitoline She Wolf with Romulus and Remus symbol of Rome, the Dying Gaul, Bernini's Medusa and the colossal statue remains of Constantine. Please Note: The Capitoline Museums are closed on Mondays.
With this in-depth and comprehensive private guided tour of ancient Rome a must for Rome first timers and families touring Rome with children you will immerse yourself into the heart of ancient Rome where the history of the Eternal City of Rome began. Ancient Rome tour discovery for kids and parents alike is like a back to school tour bringing the classics to life on a fascinating walk through the history and mysteries of Imperial Rome.
Tour ends with recommendations on what to do while in Rome by a real Roman.
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* Private guided walking tour
* Multilingual licensed professional tour guide

* Skip the line Coliseum tour

* Pantheon (on request)
* Capitoline Museums (on request)

* Suitable for Children & Seniors

* Suitable for Disabled Travelers

* Suitable for Cruise Passengers

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Private deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle (Optional Upgrade)