Hi, I’m Shiva
Hi, I’m Shiva
I’ve lived in Rome for 4 years
I speak English, Italian, Persian & Dari
I am Destination Manager
Hey there! I'm Shiva, your friendly local host here in Rome. What I adore most about Rome are its hidden gems – the tranquil villas and parks where you can escape the hustle and bustle yet still feel the heartbeat of the city. You'll often find me immersing myself in multi-cultural events, and meeting new people from diverse backgrounds. And oh, the cuisine! From delicious street food to exotic international flavors, I'm always on a mission to taste the city's foodie delights. I know Roma Est, Centro Roma, Pigneto, and Piazza Vittorio Emanuele like the back of my hand, and will show you the most amazing places! Whether it's dancing the Tarantella or exploring cultural hotspots, I've got you covered. Let's embark on an unforgettable Roman adventure together! See you soon.
My knowledge & interests
Statistic & accounting (I'm licensed tour guide in Iran)
Culture & customs
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Fine dining
Cinema
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Social history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Artisanal tea
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Lifestyle culture
Vegetarian food
Vegan food
Traditional art
Folk art
Second-hand markets
Bookstores
Music stores
Landscape photography
Nature photography
Ethnic culture
Traditional music
Funk music
Dance
My reviews
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We had a 3 hour walking tour around Rome. Our guide was Shiva and she was just amazing. Her knowledge about the history of Rome was so interesting. We had the best time and felt very comfortable the whole time. I had personally never been overseas before and Shiva was able to make the whole experience wonderful. I would highly recommend Shiva as a personal tour guide and would recommend more time if able to. Thank you Shiva for making our very short time in Rome memorable. Xx
Jun 2025
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Shiva was an excellent guide for are first day in Rome. She tailored our tour to exactly what we were looking for in quickly understanding Rome and all of its secrets. She was very knowledgeable on the culture, customs and art history of Rome. She gave us great advice on chain gelati vs quality gelati. She pointed out the difference between good local restaurants and shops, and tourist traps. She was very personable and friendly. We could not have asked for a more friendly welcome to Rome.
Jun 2025
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Our tour guide was Shiva. She was so kind, funny and knowledgeable. The tour was wonderful and we learnt a lot. Would highly recommend a tour with Shiva. Her wonderful tour helped us expirence Rome in our very limited time frame. Thank you so much again. X
Jun 2025
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Today my husband and I had this tour with Shiva. We talked with her and her husband as we walked the streets of Rome. They showed us beautiful places, filled with history and also gave us a local view of a very touristy but charming city. Shiva made sure that the places we saw weren’t places we already saw or places we were going to see the following days. I highly recommend this tour. It felt like getting to know a city with your friends. I hope that if you decide to take this tour, you get as lucky as we did having Shiva as your tour guide. She and her husband were the most loving people we have met traveling through Europe!
Nov 2024