Experience Rome
Beyond the Guidebooks

What a fantastic tour! Gerry was so great at tailoring it so that we got to see the hidden gems along with the must-see highlights like the coliseum. He gave us the right amount of history and political context to understand the significance of each site, bringing everything to life while still allowing us to cover a lot of ground in three hours. He's also just a super nice guy, and the time flew by. Highly recommend!

Gerry was an excellent guide. Very flexible and knowledgable he took us to all and more than what we asked. I recommend him to anyone. It was a most enjoyable tour of Rome

Such a wonderful way to have a private tour. Gerry was extremely accommodating, incredibly knowledgeable and a great guide in Rome. Extremely flexible and friendly this was a great way to learn and see a piece of history, art, and culture.

Friendly guide would use him again excellent!!!!!!

Ugo covered exactly what we wanted and accommodated my disability.

Our tour guide, Ugo, is absolutely the best!!! He customized a tour for my husband and I to see everything that was important to us in the tour. Ugo’s knowledge of the history and art behind the sites is amazing. He brings so much perspective and information throughout the tour that I’d next level! Seeing the city through the eyes of a native was very meaningful. Ugo is kind, fun and extremely knowledgeable in everything we saw on our customized, curated tour. By the end of the day, Ugo had become a friend. If you are planning a trip to Rome, seeing the sights with Ugo is an absolute must!!!!

Ugo was Absolutely Amazing!!! He is so knowledgeable about the city of Rome and all the history behind each location visited. He is warm and hospitable and was an absolute pleasure spending the day with him. My husband and I saw everything we had hoped to see and more. Ugo is so kind and eager to help you maximize your time and see what’s important to you on the tour. He is so amazing. He truly gave us the perspective from a local, which is exactly what we wanted and showed us Rome through the eyes of a native in the city. It was an absolute pleasure spending the day with Ugo. If you are planning a trip to Rome, seeing the sights with Ugo is an absolute must!!!!! He’s the Best!!!!!

Our guide was very knowledgeable. He gave us a wealth of information and took us to all of thr best places. He pointed out so many thing that I would have missed. He was very friendly!

Alessandro is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. His knowledge of art is impressive. Was able to answer art questions off the top of his head.

This is a perfect option for a couple visiting Rome to experience and learn more about Roman food/wine/history. Alex (Alessandro) was an excellent guide. He gave us the right amount of history to complement the food & wine. Capping it off with several excellent recommendations!! Fantastic way to spend an evening, highly recommend this experience.

We booked our tour through VIATOR and were fortunate to secure Alex from City Unscripted as our guide. Alex was great and his depth of knowledge was a real benefit to our tour as he has able to explain the significance of each of the sites we visited. If you plan on doing this tour see if you can line up Alex as your guide, you won't be disappointed.

Alex had a depth of knowledge that we did not expect. His detailed explanation of the importance of each site was superb and he really looked after us in explaining what was in front of us. Couldn’t recommend Alex high enough.

I very much enjoyed my personalized tour of neighbourhoods of Rome with my guide, Alessandra. She was personable and very knowledgeable about her home city and I got to discover many hidden gems as I learned, not only about the incredible history of Rome, but also about how locals live and enjoy their city today. I would highly recommend this experience.

We had an incredible half-day private tour of Rome with Alessandra through City Unscripted. Our hotel was in the Jewish Ghetto, and Alessandra met us there, letting us explore that historic neighborhood before heading to Trastevere for a typical Roman street food lunch — a real treat for foodies! From there, we visited Campo de’ Fiori, Piazza Navona, Saint Ignazio Church (be sure to bring something to cover your knees and shoulders), the Pantheon (outside), Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more. Alessandra’s knowledge and insights brought each location to life, and she was incredibly flexible — even suggesting a delightful uphill walk after lunch to take in panoramic views of the city. It was another highlight of the day and absolutely worth the effort, even in the summer heat. She went above and beyond by giving us dinner recommendations for that evening and breakfast spots for our last morning, which made our trip even more memorable. Spending the day with Alessandra felt like exploring Rome with a close family friend, joyfully sharing her love and deep knowledge of this beautiful city. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a local, insightful, and fun experience in the Eternal City!

We have been to Rome before but wanted to learn a bit more behind the major sites. Alessandra was very informative and took time to tell us about the rich stories dating back to Roman times and modern events that shaped the city. She was an experienced guide with knowledge and character and expertly took us around the city to impart her knowledge in a fun and personable way. We are grateful for her expertise.

Alessandra was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the stories behind the architecture.

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We had a great trip with our guide Vania. Her communication prior to the trip was excellent and she listened to my requirements and tailored a trip to suit. It was a fantastic mix of churches, tourist sites and local food delicacies. She showed us a few local secrets that we would never have found otherwise.

Such a great tour with Vania! She took us to very special sites that we wouldn’t find on our own. She helped bring an understanding of the history of the neighborhood and all of the amazing structures that make it so rare.

i have many food allergies and my husband does not like sweets, but these were not problems.

Our tour and guide was very nice. The experience was nice, our guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. He was accommodating to our needs.

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Luca was an excellent guide. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. He accommodated all of our requests. Highly recommend.

Luca did an awesome job. He contacted us prior to the tour to find out our interests and not only did we visit several amazing sites, he was willing to take us off the beaten path to see areas many people would overlook. He had great knowledge of the city, area, and cultures. He was very personable and did not try to just keep us moving and finish like some other tour guides we had. He even stayed with us as long as we had questions and offered multiple recommendations for food and sites to see while we were visiting.

Knowledge base was phenomenal with a great personality

Indira provided me with 5 hours of shopping to suit my specific needs. She also gave me the historical background of the area. Indira contacted me months in advance so that she could plan our shopping excursion to make the most of our time. I would highly recommend Indira as a guide.

Indira was a fabulous guide! I really appreciated the fact that she contacted me months ahead of the tour. This enabled us to create a perfect schedule for shopping. During our shopping excursion, Indira shared many interesting historical facts about the area. I would definitely have Indira as my guide on another tour.

This tour was absolutely amazing. Indira was incredible! She’s so friendly, kind and knowledgeable, it felt like we were on a tour with a friend.

Our tour guide was very friendly and gave us a lot of information. He brought us to the areas we were interested in seeing.

Angelo was great! He met my husband and I in our hotel lobby and guided us through Rome for 2 hours. It was a fantastic walking tour. And would highly recommend Angelo to anyone!!

My City Unscripted tour with Angelo was absolutely fantastic. He was so kind, incredibly knowledgeable and knew shortcuts for many of the lines (saved god knows how much time). He was dedicated to me having the most thorough and pleasant tour of Rome that could be had. Can’t recommend him highly enough,.

Angelo was the perfect tour guide - he asked us what we would like to see ahead of time and then tailored the tour to our interests. He was knowledgeable about Rome’s extensive history and had interesting stories to share about Rome’s details that we otherwise would never had learned about. We did the three-hour tour, which was great for a leisurely walk around a few of Rome’s neighborhoods, so we got to enjoy the atmosphere of the city. I cannot recommend this tour enough and if you can, try to get Angelo!! Grazie mille!

Ledio was great. He is an artist and brought a new "view" to many sites. We enjoyed his spontaneity and personality. It was like catching up with an old friend you haven't seen in years. Tom M.

Ledio provided an exceptional experience, even with a few last minute requests from me. He is very, friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about history and art - the right person to be with in Roma. I had a great day, got to see even more than I anticipated. PS - thanks for the lunch suggestion! Perfecto!

We had a 2 hour tour of the Vatican including the Basilica di San Pietro. We walked from the Campo di Fiori, stopping to learn about the many places we passed along the way. We were new to Rome so having a personal guide show us the ropes was really nice.

We enjoyed the tour and learned several little extra bits of information.

Olga went above and beyond on our wine tasting tour!!!!! We had full glasses of wine with appetizers and most importantly a loving conversation. The orange wine she wanted us to taste was unavoidable so she later found us a bottle and left with the concierge at our hotel. We were blessed to have her as our guide!!!

Olga is a sweetheart and I would recommend her highly.

Our host, Olga, felt like family to us. She was amazing.

Massimo was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable, great personality, and he had filled us with a lot of knowledge in the four hours that we were together.

Massimo was a fantastic guide and took all of our requests into consideration. We saw so many things we may have otherwise overlooked or missed walking on our own. Thank you Massimo for a wonderful introduction to Rome!

Had a great afternoon roaming around Rome stopping for snacks and wine. Massimo our guide was on point with additional info.

Rome is such an amazing city, so much history and culture! I was the only member of our family who had been to Rome in the past. For our first morning in the city, I wanted a private walking tour to get everyone oriented and excited about the next 4 days we'd be spending there. Our highly professional and personable guide, Massimo Avella, did not disappoint. He arrived at our hotel early and greeted us enthusiastically. It was his sincere wish to show us his beloved city with our particular interests in mind -- and not just history and culture, but also restaurant and shopping recommendations. He kept us entertained and informed throughout our 3 hours together, and when we had to say goodbye, left us wishing it didn't have to end so soon! Thank you, Massimo!

Nadia was a great guide. She was laid back and knowledgeable and gave us the perfect tour we were hoping for. We asked for out of the way places in Rome without tourists and we were able to learn about hidden gems.

A custom experience that we have never had before. We filled the questionnaire almost in reverse, stating the places we had already seen and did not wish to see again. Nadia communicated often to be sure she could make a good plan for us. We saw things we didn't even know existed, enjoyed the inside of a basilica, and spent time in the Jewish Ghetto. One of our fellow travelers who tried to find a site on there own, without a guide never found it even though it was not far from our hotel. A guide is a worthwhile expense

There is so much to see that internet searches can't reveal. We very much enjoyed our walking tour of Rome with a local guide. We filled out a questionnaire before-hand, which helped shape the tour to best fit our interests, capabilities & limitations (being an "aging couple"). Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly & helpful. She showed us things we never could have found on our own. I even "upgraded" my straw hat to a real one from a company making them since the mid 1800's! From pictures to purchases to palate, it was well worth the extra cost for a private tour. Group tours are adequate, but this was specifically tailored to our interests & capabilities.

Nadia was an exceptional host. Very knowledgeable and accomodating

Bea was a fantastic guide. She was warm and engaging. She's bright and very knowledgeable. She has an artist's soul so it was easy to connect while she shared some of her favorite places in Rome. She was also very flexible regarding the itinerary. It was an exceptionally hot day so the plan we initially laid out had to be adjusted. She pivoted like a pro, without complaint. Ask for Bea if you want an intelligent (she knows German and Chinese!) guide who radiates warmth and personality.

Bea was very personable and friendly! She made the experience very enjoyable

We specifically signed up for this tour because we wanted to experience the culture and hidden gems of Rome. The tour did not disappoint thanks to our amazing tour guide, Beatrice. She asked us ahead of time about our interests. And, it was very clear that she prepared and planned our tour based on our interests. We had the chance to get away from the hundreds of tourists because we had already been to all the historical sites. And, we experienced fun Roman foods, wine, markets and art. Something we would have never experienced on our own. We asked Beatrice for recommendations for the rest of our stay. And, she took the time the next day to respond back to us to give us great suggestions. Please ask for Beatrice if you want to really experience the heart of Rome.

Bea was easy to understand and provided great information and a terrific experience. We loved the walk through the local market at the end of our tour. Bea also provided a lot of additional information of other things we could see and do during our time in Rome, this was provided after our tour finished and was way above and beyond what we expected.

Claudio is an amazing historian. He took the time to point out specific sites of historical importance and architecture. Claudio took us down beautiful floral lined streets and alley ways that we would otherwise of not seen. I would recommend him to anyone for a private tour of Rome.

Claudio was an excellent guide! We saw things we had never seen before on our previous trips to Rome. He made the experience so fun and interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and I highly recommend it.

Claudio was a very excellent and kind host who paid attention to my unique needs. He took me to boutiques that I never would have found by myself, helped me find pieces that work for me and gave advice for my style. We paused for beverages and for beautiful vistas of Rome. The pace was very good for me and we took care of everything on my list: gifts for family, something for the home, and many lovely things for me. I am not a great shopper. Prior to my afternoon with Claudio, I was not finding the kinds of shops that suited me. He gave me advice for any further shopping if I need it.

Claudio was a wonderful host who took me to the exact types of boutiques that I wanted. We covered everything on my list in shops I never would have found on my own. We paused for history and beautiful vistas while keeping a pace that was good for me. Claudio gave me good clothing advice and helped find sizes for me.

Andrea, our guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He also considered what we were capable of and tailored the walk to accommodate our needs.

If we or any family should come back to Rome I would ask for him

Andrea was a fantastic tour guide! I would highly recommend him if you have an interest in the history of Rome and Christianity. I learned so much from my time with him. He is also warm, kind, and clearly loves his city and his vocation. My tour with Andrea has been the highlight of my trip so far!

We had a wonderful time. He knew a lot. He was very easy to understand and modified the itinerary to fit what we wanted to see. I would highly recommend Andrea to anyone.