Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Kickstart your trip to Rome
Kickstart your trip to Rome

What you'll do

If it’s been a while since you were in this ancient city or this is your first visit, joining one of our local Rome hosts to help you find your feet is the perfect way to get your trip off to a good start!

Orientate yourself among the tiny cobbled streets as you wander through character-packed piazzas and past the perfect imperfection of historic ruins - there’s no telling what you might find.

Discover how to navigate the city's network of trams, buses, and trains, get oriented in the city streets (no getting lost on our watch!), discover the briefest of histories, and get tips for how to enjoy Rome like a local.

Along the way you’ll see some iconic sights - think crumbling ruins and ancient churches - and you can stop for an espresso (the locals don’t have milky coffees after lunch), a slice of pizza romana, or gelato along the way.

It’s always easier to find your feet with a friend by your side, and that is exactly how it will feel with our host who will have you feeling right at home once they’ve shared their tips for where to eat, how to get around, and spilled a local secret or two.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Find your feet and learn to navigate your way through the vibrant streets of Rome
  • Kickstart your trip by going to the heart of the city and discover what makes Rome such an amazing place
  • Explore Rome's rich history by visiting a few of its iconic sights and landmarks - although it’s not hard to spot the Colosseum!
  • Walk the streets with a local - you’ll be surprised at how much faster you feel at home
  • Ditch the tourist traps and get right into the good stuff that locals also love
  • Grab a coffee, slice of authentic pizza or gelato if you’re feeling peckish

Things to know

What’s included

  • A totally private and personalised experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Start when you like (but an early start means you beat the mad crowds)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Transport costs
  • Rainproof clothing

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Tugce was amazing! She was super friendly and responsive and showed me around the whole city prioritizing the things that were at the top of my list. It was the best layover I’ve ever had!

    July 2022

    Serena M

    Tugce was amazing! She was super friendly and responsive and showed me around the whole city prioritizing the things that were at the top of my list. It was the best layover I’ve ever had!

    July 2022

    Serena M

    I had a great tour with Alessandro in Rome. He was fantastic, because he knew the hidden gems of Rome. It was also great to speak with him, because it was a cultural exchange, we had a specific interest in the history of fascism, and Italian colonialism in Africa, and he was able to tailor our experience for us. Furthermore, we had many wonderful conversations about what life is like for everyday Italians. I would highly recommend Alessandro, as he was a wonderful host and ambassador for Rome.

    June 2022

    Priti L

    Vania was fantastic! Full of local knowledge that brought Rome to life for us and helped us feel settled. We went for dinner tonight at one of her recommendations and it was great! 10/10

    May 2022

    Brooke R

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Meet our local hosts in Rome. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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