No More Boring Tours: Explore the Eternal City with Pete, a mother-tongue English speaking, dual American/Italian citizen whom loves Rome and Italia, he and his associates will ensure you do as well. Pete prides himself on being flexible and having a vast knowledge of Rome, his private tours are not canned nor scripted.
In addition to leading tours of Rome, both above ground and below the Eternal City, Pete leads tours to the Tuscan Wine Regions of Montepulciano and Montalcino, the cheese heaven that is Pienza, the art center of Florence and the archeological treasure of Pompeii, the city where modern archaeology was born. The rest of Italia is available on demand, customized trips are a pleasure.
If for some reason Pete is not available for the tour/date that you have selected, he will make sure the tour is led by a qualified guide/agency that he often works with, one that is well reviewed and has special access to the most popular sites.
The Welcome to Rome Tour is the perfect way to get your bearings in the Eternal City, day or night, as we visit The Heart of Rome: The Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and more. While seeing (and learning about) Rome's architectural treasures & beautiful piazze, you will be given an insiders take of the best cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, gelato and sites that Rome has to offer.
We begin our tour after dark, the best time to discuss Rome's mysteries and legends. While visiting some of Rome's most popular (Campo di Fiori) and beautiful (piazza Farnese) squares, we delve into stories of executions, ghosts, misdeeds and will learn about Rome's most successful poisoner.
We visit some of Rome's most famous and beautiful sites at night.... when they are all lit up. We will visit Piazza Venezia, The Capitoline Hill, overlook the Roman Forum, Pantheon and more. Stopping for cafe, gelato or vino on the tour is highly recommended.
The Colosseo is a must on any visit to Rome, learn about the Gladiators, the Emperors and the People of Rome, we will seperate fact from legend. This 2.5 - 3.0 hour tour include visits through the Roman Forum and up to the Palentine Hill, home of the Emperors and where Rome was founded, April 21st, 753 B.C
Private Tours
For those whom don't wish to tour as a group or for those whom don't want a scheduled tour, take advantage of Pete's flexibility and extensive knowledge of the city he has called home for almost three decades now. From the popular tourist attractions, e.g. Colosseum, Spanish Steps & Trevi Fountain to Catacombs, Markets, Cooking Classes, Churches, and Crypts - Pete takes pride in tailoring a tour to fit your desires. Day (and occasional multiday) trips to Pompeii or Tuscany are popular as well. As a lover of food, wine, cafe and gelato; food and wine excursions through the heart of Rome are some of the most requested private tours.
