Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private Tour

Was very informative tour. Guide was fabulous . Made the best of a rain storm Pick up and drop off were very prompt

Excellent, friendly, and very knowledgeable guide. Passionate about the subject and just a pleasure to be with

We had an absolutely FANTASTIC tour experience with Michela from “Eyes of Rome Private Tours”! She was so friendly and knowledgeable! She shared so many interesting facts about what life was like during the time the Colosseum was built. She showed us many different vantage points to take pictures from. We toured through the Colosseum’s many areas and she really made it “come to life”! I told her “I can hear the roar of the crowds”! We then went on to the Roman Forum and she gave us so much background and history about the different structures. Both my husband and I feel it was a once in a lifetime experience created by a very passionate tour guide who clearly loves her work. We HIGHLY recommend this tour and Michela!

Great tour. Our tour guide was great although she spoke really fast. It seemed she was very scripted which was fine. We had a great time.

We had such a great time on our Colosseum tour! Our guide was friendly, super knowledgeable, and made everything really fun and easy to follow. She adjusted the tour so our kids stayed interested and even added little moments to keep them engaged. You could tell she really loves what she does, which made it even better. Highly recommend for families!

Our family did two Eyes of Rome tours, and this one really stood out! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the Colosseum come alive. What we especially appreciated was how she encouraged us to share what we were interested in and then adjusted the tour so easily—without ever losing the quality or depth. She kept my kids engaged the whole time, and that is an achievement when its so hot during the day. She made the experience fun and memorable for everyone. Highly recommend!

We had a private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with Alessandro, and it was truly outstanding. Alessandro isn’t just a guide—he’s also an archaeologist, which meant he brought a depth of knowledge and perspective that made the history come alive. He explained not only what happened in these places, but also the fascinating details of how artifacts and structures were uncovered. He kept the tour moving at a pace we appreciated, but always allowed us time to pause for photos whenever we wanted. He even recommended the best spots for pictures and knew exactly where to stop for shade so we could rest comfortably while he shared stories about what we were seeing. One of the highlights was his book of illustrations, which showed us vivid reconstructions of how everything would have looked in ancient times—it added so much to the experience. Overall, it was a fantastic tour worth every moment. If you’re visiting, I highly recommend requesting Alessandro specifically—his expertise and thoughtful guidance make the history of Rome unforgettable.

Lorenzo was an awesome tour guide! He is incredibly knowledgeable and did a great job catering the tour to our teenage kids.

Luigi was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable. His depth and experience showed and he was helpful to explain any aspect of Roman history...even for the youger ones.

Highly recommend booking a private tour! Our guide, Rashel, was amazing! So informative, didn’t rush the tour, answered all questions expertly! Wonderful guide to the Roman Foum and Colosseum!

Great tour! I don’t remember my tour guides name. Orleana?? She was amazing!! It was a very hot day and I ended up getting a little over heated. Sue took good care of me!! And she really knows the city!

This tour was a fabulous experience from start to finish. Our private tour guide was so knowledgeable about the site and gave such insight to the tour. Her help was invaluable as well because of the increased crowds in Rome due to the Jubilee and it being a naturally crowded time of year for tourists visiting. I would book this tour again without question!

Gianluca was excellent. Great access to some spectacular areas. I also learned a lot from him about things I had no idea about. Very fun tour and fun guy. We will look him up next time we come to Rome.

This tour was spectacular! Words cannot describe the sights you will see throughout this tour. But the sights are just one part. Having a guide that is so passionate and knowledgeable about it all makes it an experience that stays with you. Francesca, our guide, was absolutely amazing. She made this tour very special for us with her deep knowledge of the history here and in the details and stories she shared to make this tour come to life! Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to not only see the sights, but also connect with the stories behind them!

With a scooter this was a perfect and convenient was to experience Sagrada. I’d been before but 1st visit for hubby, he really enjoyed it. Cant remember guides name but he was kind and informative.

Mind blowing spectacle brought to life by an amazing guide. It was a hot hot day but our guide was amazing so energetic and passionate but also patient with the teenagers and kept the tour moving nicely. Best way to get the information you need to get the most out of your visit. Would book again!

Alessandro was so knowledgeable! Helped us navigate the Colosseum, and kept everything so engaging. Money well spent.

Tour completo ed emozionante soprattutto la parte al Colosseo e l'accesso all'arena. La guida esperta ha catturato l'attenzione dei nostri ragazzi di 13 e 15 anni.

Our guide Azzurra was incredible! We had so much fun and learned so much!! We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone.

We did a private Forum and Colosseum (Belvedere level) tour with Katie and it was such a great experience! She is is friendly and knowledgeable, it was like touring with a Roman history professor. We also did a Vatican private tour with Elisa D. and she was equally as friendly and knowledgeable about everything Vatican. We learned so much history from both of these tours. All in all, this is a top level tour company and we will definitely recommend them to anyone we know visiting Italy! We would absolutely use them again the next time we visit Rome!

This was a great tour and well worth the money. Stefania showed us around the Colosseum, explaining the architecture, explaining what we were seeing from the floor, giving us a view from the emperor's box, etc, for about 1.5 hours. Then we walked over to the Forum and again she explained what we were seeing. She was also attentive to my desire to take photos here and there and our limited ability to climb a large number of steps. Overall a great tour!

Excelente opción para conocer y disfrutar del Coliseo y el Foro Romano, nuestro guía Lorenzo ha sido de enorme ayuda por su conocimiento y paciencia, gracias por todo, todo a tiempo y muy muy aprovechable.

Mirta was incredible! She understood our physical limitations and was extremely patient. She did an outstanding job of explaining things with just the right amount of background history to make it interesting. We would give 10 stars if we could.

Gio was our tour guide and she was a passionate storyteller to make the experience interesting. Very knowledgeable and kind.

An amazing private tour guided by a most knowledgeable and interesting historian. Her depth on every historical site was astounding. She was able to answer every question and was patient as we progressed by each point. It was a fascinating tour that gave us a unique perspective of Roman times.

We had such a fantastic tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. We were met at our air bnb by our guide and the private driver who whisked us through the city to the Colosseum. Our guide Rosalba (Rosie) was just fantastic! She was so knowledgeable and delivered the history of the Forum and Colosseum with ease while keeping our interest the entire time. I can't imagine not having her to guide us through these incredible sites. We would have missed so much. We also had Rosie take us on the Vatican tour the following day. Again, she demonstrated her deep knowledge of the history of the museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. With so much to see she was able to give us enough information to make the tour very enjoyable (age range for the 4 of us was 21 yo to 59 yo) and not overwhelming. I am so grateful that a friend recommended Eyes of Rome and even more grateful that we had Rosie as our guide!

Tour itself was very nice, guide was interesting relating the history of the different sites and easy to understand . Encountered some booking issues

Excellent experience. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and provided a very intelligent historical perspective for the tour. We avoided many of the lengthy queues and crowds. It was not cheap, but well worth it when we saw what others were going through.

Our guide Mirata(sp) gave us the best experience. She spoke english well and gave very interesting facts. She was very patient with some of us with disabilities.

Azures was an amazing guide. She was so passionate about history, had a great way of keeping our teenager engaged and could answer every single question she threw at us. It made an extraordinary experience even more magical. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Azzurra for your touring around Rome!

We learned so much on this tour. Our guide, Irene, was great! We loved every second. She had visual aids that helped us understand what we were looking at. This was very helpful. A must do!

We did a private tour with Rosalba while we were in Rome, and it was because of her that made our experience so informative and special. She did an amazing job with providing knowledge, history, and stories-- while also bringing her personality to the tour (which made it very engaging and entertaining). We were able to ask a lot of questions, but she was also so understanding if we just wanted to take in the scenery. I would absolutely recommend Rosalba as a tour guide for anyone who is hoping to experience Rome in a more intentional way!

Great tour and guide. Only taking a star off because tour description and reminders should emphasize: Everyone in your group needs to BRING AN ID, otherwise they won't let you into Collosseum. My adult son did not bring his, but fortunately had a phot on his phone.

Marta was so amazing! We did two tours (coliseum and Vatican) with her and she transported us to another world. Her knowledge and expertise were top notch. It was quite evident that she was an art history major as she gave details well beyond that of a normal guide. Would highly recommend and so glad we opted to choose here based off similar reviews.

Great private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Recommend

Seeing the colosseum with an experienced guide is a must, it enhances the experience 100%. Our guide, Julia was fantastic. She brought the ruins to life for us. Highly recommend it.

Fabulous tour and guide. Much more to the Colosseum than expected. Guide was great to navigate us through and educate us. Highly recommend to get the most out of your vacation.

Ms. Barbara was amazing and the private tour with her was fantastic! Learned so much! She is so knowledgeable Ondine great job giving us thousands of years of history! She was great at navigating us through the lines!

This tour was the highlight of our two week trip to Italy. Maria was fantastic with our children and so knowledgeable. We learned a lot and were able to skip so many lines. I HIGHLY recommend this tour!

The tour guide was knowledgeable and did a great job! She also had pictures as well of what things used to look like and that helped us visualize what it must have been like back in the day. I’m glad we spent the extra for the skip the lines private tour. Just a tip the tour does NOT include a ride back to where you are staying, so plan accordingly.

The tour was fantastic our tour guide was perfect she led us through all the must see spots at the Colosseum and Forum while avoiding crowds and providing a very personal tour. Do not sleep on these private tours if you splurge on anything this is what to splurge on. Don't be stuck listening through a pair of headphones on an impersonal 20 person tour this tour will bring you right inside Italian history guided by a local and exceed all your expectations. Just book it you will not be disappointed.

Maria was excellent. She knew her stuff really well but presenting the data and all the rich information in her head in an engaging and interesting way. Would do any tour with her!

Great views from top street Steps to walk down/up are wide spiral so take care. Walking around gives good views. Did not go inside and its free. Lots of sites around the coliseum to see and they're free so good value. Worth visiting at night ⁹

Siriki our guide was great - part time archeologist and extremely knowledgeable. Also very good with our young kids who were pretty tired and annoying - so A+. The drive to/from the colosseum was also great.

Rosalina C was amazing tour guide. Knowledgeable, energetic and friendly- she gave us a wonderful afternoon. Highly recommend. Exceeded our expectations.

We had a wonderful time on our tour with Rosie, and her knowledge of the colosseum and surrounding area was astounding! Rosie put us at ease during our tour as the Colosseum and Roman Forum can be overwhelming to take in and appreciate in the time we had. Thank you Rosie, for an amazing time together and we recommend this tour for those looking for an amazing experience!

Giulia was great! Very nice and knowledgeable. The Colosseum was amazing. Highly recommend visiting the floor.

Amazing experience with our very knowledgeable guide, Rafaella! We learned so much and really enjoyed this tour.

Fantastic tour! Very detailed, moved at everyone’s pace. Private tour gives you more attention to detail and more personable. Thank you again Irene for the wonderful experience!!!

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and she tried to make the experience as enjoyable as possible.

We did a private tour with Denis. He was incredible. We did a tour the day before of the Vatican which was average. Denis blew us away with his knowledge and presentation. He was personable and I cannot see how anyone can know more about the history of Rome after experiencing him. If we go back we will book whatever tour we can with him!1

Our heads hurt :). Simone was one of a kind. Archeologist by trade - we came to understand some of the most important and influential parts of Rome in a whole new light. Worth every penny!

Our guide was excellent as she was informative, efficient and knowledgeable. Her passion was obvious and enhanced our experience. Would highly recommend this tour.

The Colosseum is such an amazing place. Maria made centuries old history come to life. There is so about those times in Ancient Rome much I’ve never known. Although my husband and I walk 4 miles a day, we wanted to conserve our steps so we could be active for the entire day, even after the tour. Maria was wonderful. She knew every nook and cranny and got us to all available elevators with no wait! You will learn so much in a fun way and be surprised by many things you never knew. We added hotel pickup and drop off. It was seemless, on time and definitely a smart move. Book this tour with full confidence and have a fun day!

Our guide, Barbara, did a great job getting us through all the crowds & chaos of the Colosseum. She was very knowledgeable and energetic. So many new areas have been opened up since our last visit so that was great to see. We especially enjoyed visiting some of the new sectors in the Forum. It’s hot and it’s crowded so go early. Nice to have a driver get you to the Colesseum and then drop us off @ Santa Maria Majorie Basilica. This tour was expensive but it did save us a lot of time & hassle.

Our tour guide, Alex, was knowledgeable and professional! Amazing tour and great experience. Would definitely recommend.

It was raining when we started but the guide did her best to cover things under roof until it stopped. She was very knowledgeable and moved at our pace. I must admit that I hesitated booking this as I was more excited to see other things. However this ended up being one of our favorite things.

Francesa was very knowledgeable and very animated. This made our tour wonderful. It was pouring rain but she helped make it more fun. Worth doing.

Great guide. Very informative and kept the interest of my 12 year old grandson. I highly recommend this tour

We took the private Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour. This tour was excellent and exceeded our expectations! Eleonora was our guide. She has a deep knowledge of Roman history and was a wonderful story teller. We cannot recommend this tour enough!

Alessandro was great guide. He is an architect so extremely knowledgeable about the structures. He also took great photos and had excellent advice on best photo loactions.

Francesca was amazing! She made it fun and interactive for my 2 children which went a long way after all the pictures and walking. Would recommend doing an even longer tour as there is a lot to see.

Our guide Rosealda was excellent. Very personable and an expert in the subject matter. A wealth of knowledge. An experience like this is enhanced when the guide enjoys what they do.

We had a very nice tour with Emanuele. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the subject of our tours and even had a binder of pictures, drawings and renderings of how the Colosseum and Roman Forum looked during their peak. Given his years of experience and Art History knowledge he even had information about subjects that were not technically part of our tour but was more than happy to share with us as we queried him with questions about Roman history and Art. Sometimes guides can move through the tour too quickly to make sure they cover all the topics and subjects, but we never felt rushed and still covered all the major points of interest.. and then some. 10/10 for us. Thanks1

If I could give 10 stars I would Our guide Luigi was the best ! !! and despite the inclement weather we gained tremendous insight to the Colosseum and Forum.

I was expecting the Collosseum to be fabulous and it was, but our expert guide brought the Roman Forum to life. Her extensive knowledge and story telling made this experience super special.

Luigi was very knowledgeable and gave a great history lesson. There’s a true passion there for history and i loved it. I’d say the tour is on the expensive side. I did have floor access and car pick up and drop off. And i think normally it’s not just one person. So i get it.

Our guide Gianluca was fantastic! Welll worth the extra cost. vip everything- skipped to all the lines

Orella was an exceptional guide. Very knowledgeable, fun, and attentive. She loves her profession and is great at it

Our tour guide Katie is a historian who is very knowledgeable and friendly. She explained the details with pictures and old photos from her iPad made the Colosseum and Roman Forum live again. We had a most wonderful time and experience. Best value for money.

The tour guide is an archaeologist so he was very knowledgeable. Why Nero wanted to build the Colosseum at its current location? Why he decided to make the events free for everyone?

Our guide, Silvia, was fantastic! Her tour of the Colosseum was very interesting and she happily and easily answered all of our questions. I wish I could give this tour 5 stars, but, through no fault at all of this company, I cannot look back on this day and call it “Excellent”. As we were leaving the Colosseum to head to the Forum, a member of our group experienced a medical emergency. Silvia very quickly alerted security and called for an ambulance. She then stayed as long as she could to act as translator. The driver was very prompt to pick us up before the tour, and was very patient at end, eventually returning 4 of us to our accommodations. Silvia was honestly concerned about us, and continued communications into the evening and the next day, making sure we were all okay. She absolutely went above and beyond and I highly recommend this tour.

Our guide had 22 years of experience and a lovely sense of humour. Thank you Patrizia. Her description of the life and work of the artist and of the history of the Vatican was well chronologies Ed and fun.

Gianluca was so informative and concise. We had the best tour with him. Thank you! It couldn’t have been better. Thank you!

Azzurra was our tour guide and she was amazing. She made us feel so welcomed and explained everything so well in spanish. She was also so kind and patient since we had a one year old in our group. Thank you so much, Azzurra!

This was such a wonderful experience! Our driver was prompt and so personable and the vehicle spotless and comfortable. Our tour guide was excellent! She was so knowledgeable and very considerate of our physical challenges. On every level, this was an exceptional value.

Taking a private tour with a PhD. archeologist really does make a difference. Luigi was uniquely qualified in this regard - in addition to being an exceptionally pleasant gentleman. Worth every penny...and then some.

This was an excellent tour and well worth the price. The pick-up was on time, and we arrived at the Colosseum to be met by our Guide, Alexandro. He was friendly and welcoming. He was knowledgeable as he had previously worked as an archeologist at Colosseum for many years. He was able to pass on his knowledge in an informative and understandable way. Even though the Colosseum and Roman Forum were crowded, he was able to usher us through the crowds to show us all the important aspects of both sites. We would highly recommend this tour.

We were picked up at our hotel and taken directly to the Colosseum. As soon as we exited the vehicle we were immediately greeted by our expert guide, Rafaella. I cannot properly describe how amazing she was throughout the entire tour. A gifted guide that left my entire family talking for days about how amazing this tour was. My Father is hard-of-hearing and Rafaella is the only tour guide that he could properly follow at every step of the tour. She is a natural speaker and a kind teacher. I must now include a very unique above-and-beyond moment that we experienced with this group. At the end of the tour, we asked to get a picture with our guide, so the driver stepped up to take the pic. So awesome! He then offered to take us anywhere we wanted, really...but we just wanted to go back to our hotel at that point. While driving us back, he was telling us all about the city as we went. I asked him for a recommendation for a restaurant in the area. He gave us a great reco and then dropped us off at our hotel. My family then walked to eat at his recommended restaurant where I received a phone call that someone in my family had forgotten their sweater in his car. He drove the sweater back to me at the restaurant and handed it to me! Much respect for this group of people, everyone from the drivers to the tour guide, Rafaella. I cannot give more praise. 5 Stars.

Our private tour was a highlight in our trip to Rome. We had easy access to the Colosseum and Forum and our guide was very knowledgeable. We were able to go where we wanted and stay as long as we wanted at various stops along the tour. I highly recommend the private tour.

So worth doing the private tour. Our guide (forgot her name ????) was so knowledgeable and fun! She kept us informed and captivated by the history.

This tour was awesome. We saw and learned things about the Colosseum that we never knew. Our guide, Sylvia, was simply genius. Getting on the floor of the Colosseum and then walking to the Forum past the Palatine Hill was incredible. Private is the way to go. Worth every cent.

Guide was amazing, he was very knowledgeable and got us around crowds. The car service was great, I wouldn’t do a tour any other way.

Our tour guide (Alisa) was knowledgeable and allowed us to spend time where we wanted to. We especially enjoyed hearing about her personal connect to the Colosseum and its history. She showed us images on her ipad that reflect what it would have looked like originally. We loved having a tour guide just for the 4 of us. I highly recommend this tour.

What a wonderful afternoon with Elisa leading our tour! From the moment we got in the car to meet her, everything was lovely. She’s brilliant, thoughtful and personable in how she takes you around and what she shares. You can tell this tour is her passion. Book her if you can!

Our guide was just excellent. She was full of information and history. She really knew so much about Rome.

Eleonora separated fact and fiction in an amazing tour. We had easy access to the Colosseum and thus the opportunity to really understand it over the centuries.

The private tour of the Colosseum is the way to go, especially with Viator. I liked that we were picked up at our hotel saving us cab far. the driver, but especially the tour guide Mirta provided exceptional service. Mirta was knowledgeable and friendly. If you are visiting Rome book with Viator.

Fabulous tour of the coliseum and Roman Forum.. our guide was knowledgable as well as a wonderful storyteller. He made the areas we visited come alive with his takes of ancient, Medieval and modern Rome. Thoroughly delightful!

Lorenzo nos dio un tour espectacular al coliseo, toda la familia lo disfrutamos muchísimo incluidos mis dos hijos 6 y 5 años. Lorenzo les hablo a su nivel y todos aprendimos mucho Sin dudarlo lo volvería a hacer

Rosie was an incredible guide! Her extensive knowledge of the Colosseum and Forum was impressive. She connected with the whole group, ages from 16-70. I highly recommend!

Your guide was excellent! Highly recommend Francesca!! The people on site to answer questions were very helpful as well.

Alessia was amazing and so full of amazing information. Our group absolutely loved her. Excellent experience and highly recommend!

Luigi did an excellent job helping us navigate the Colosseum and the Forum — giving us interesting information about the history and architecture along the way. Hotel pick up and drop off couldn’t have been easier.

What a great experience, our guide was very interesting and knowledgeable, we couldn’t of asked for anything better as a tour It is a must do.

We took a private tour of the Colosseum and Forum with Katie Farrar. Our tour was in English; Katie is a native English speaker and also fluent in Italian. She was a phenomenal tour guide, and we highly recommend her. I’m sure it would be awe-inspiring to go to these historical sites even without a guide, but Katie made the experience so much more educational, insightful, and memorable. She shared critical historical context that put the ruins in perspective, and she adeptly answered our many questions. It was incredible to be able to ask a deeply knowledgeable guide about such a wide range of topics and to trust that we were getting accurate, nuanced answers. Katie brought an iPad with images that helped visualize what these sites would have looked like nearly two thousand years ago; that was a nice touch that helped further bring things to life. Katie also has a wonderful energy. She is clearly so passionate about these topics, and her genuine enthusiasm is contagious. If everyone had a history teacher with Katie’s knowledge and passion, we’d have many more students excited about the subject! She was also calm, patient, and accommodating to our needs, as we had our toddler with us. Arranging everything with Eyes of Rome was seamless, and their staff couldn’t have been kinder or easier to work with. We would love to take more tours with Eyes of Rome (and Katie in particular!) in the future and recommend them without hesitation.

The scale of the coliseum was unbelievable in person our guide took extra time to get many pictures He was so knowledgeable and gave us so much information and details.

There are simply not words to explain how amazing our tour with Katie was! Her knowledge, passion and love for everything we visited help to make this such a special day for us. Not only was she able to bring the historic landmarks to life, but she also talked with us about current life in Italy and was happy to answer ALL of our questions - both historical and current. The time absolutely flew by! Definitely do this tour, and DEFINITELY ASK FOR KATIE!

Pamela C. was AMAZING!!!! My family had the most wonderful time. Having an art historian and archeology major as a tour guide was perfect.

This was the second time on a tour of the Colosseum for some of us and we still learned more! Thank you Maria!

Best and informative tour. Our guide kept us engaged the whole time. He also knew how to skip the long lines by just taking a little detour. Highly recommended!

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. She had a degree in archaeology and added a lot to the experience with her in depth descriptions. It can get really hot there so dress for warm weather and wear comfortable shoes because there is a lot of walking and stairs. I would highly recommend this tour.

What a fabulous tour! Alessandro was a fantastic tour guide, providing not only a great overview of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, but he also was great in interacting with our family! I would highly recommend him for a tour! My only regret is that we didn't book him for the full day!

A private tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill is the only way to see these historic sites! Our guide, Raffaella Bordini was simply wonderful. She is professional, knowledgeable and passionate about Rome and its historic monuments. She She moved us through hundreds of years of history…and helped us understand not only the beauty but this importance of Rome in our History. She is the BEST!

AZZURRA explica muy bien, entendiendo que vamos en familia, adaptando la visita a nuestro grupo. Logra entrar en profundidad según las preguntas.

Overall the tour was a success and very good. I'm not sure the value for the luxury option is worth it. The hotel pickup and drop off was very smooth and easy. The tour guide was great and the whole experience is great. Just not sure the extra money spent on getting to the arena floor is worth it.

The Tour Guide was FANTASTIC!!! Extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. She made the entire experience unforgettable.

Wish we could remember our guide’s name but he was great! He was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. A memorable experience

Perfect amount of time and was full of interesting history about everything we saw. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. We really enjoyed this tour. I had been there on another tour several years ago but this one was so much better. Highly recommend this tour!

Just spectacular overall, and the guide Denis was absolutely perfect—extremely knowledgeable regarding all aspects of the tour and Rome itself. Would definitely recommend this tour and the guide!

This was our first tour on the first day of Italy and Alex, our guide made sure we had a wonderful glimpse into the roman culture with interesting anecdotes, and also opinion. He patiently answered our questions and helped us get amazing pictures. Great start to our vacation. Highly recommend the tour and Alex.

Excellent guide, Gianluca Pica via Eyes of Rome. Booked last minute given was let down by Viator/original tour company and had to book last minute as a result. Hadn't planned on booking fully private but availability was somewhat limited and hence the tour was considerably more expensive than planned. That said, enjoyable, informative tour of both the Colloseum and Forum which I am happy recommending. Excellent tour guide, rating more an indication of the Viator experience than the tour guide/company who conducted the tour. In fact I emailed Viator directly with this feedback and thus far haven't had so much as a response.

Our tour guide, Maria was fantastic. She did a great job helping us to understand the history of the colosseum and Roman Forum. Fascinating and highly enjoyable.

Ellie was awesome, she was very patient with my dad who has mobility issues. We learned a lot about the colosseum and its history. Private tour is perfect if you have someone in the group who won’t be able to keep up with a tour group.

This was another wonderful Eyes of Rome tour. Guila was a fantastic guide. She helped us visualize the past. We felt like we could see all the layers! Learned so much! Highly recommend!

My wife and I have taken many tours, but our private tour with our guide Emanuele Giannotta was hands-down, the best tour we’ve ever taken, he literally took us back in time!! Thx for an amazing experience!!

Our guide Elisa was knowledgeable, fun and entertaining! We had a great time exploring the Colosseum and its arena. She really made the history come to life when describing what a typical Roman day at the Colosseum was like for all those who attended, from the wealthy aristocrats and politicians down to the peasants. From tales of gladiator battles and wild exotic animals to the amazing structure itself we were amazed. This is a great tour for those with kids ready to explore. Our 12 year old son and daughter who's in college were riveted with the information and loved Elisa's humor, wit and personality. After covering the Colosseum we headed to the Roman Forum and the made our way through triumphant arches and amazing temples. It was a great experience that really immersed us in roman history and got us up close and personal with the site. First class private tour with a first class guide! What more could we ask for?

This tour was amazing! Our guide, Maria, was clearly passionate about the Forum and Colosseum and her detailed knowledge and expertise greatly enhanced our experience! I would do this tour over and over again! The view from the arena floor was incredible, despite the intense sun. Due to the high temperatures, we were melting but didn’t even notice. This is a must-do tour, especially if you can have Maria as your guide!

I have mobility issues, our guide was fantastic in navigating these and ensuring we had the most wonderful time. The tour I’d amazing and I could of listened to our guide for days. If in Rome this tour is a must do!

We really enjoyed our tour with Alesia. Being picked up from our hotel was very convenient. Once at the Colosseum, we were able to cater the tour to our needs. Alesia was able to answer all of our questions and took pictures for us as well. We only hit the highlights of the Roman Forum but that was due to our preference since the day was very hot. After the Forum, it was a short walk back to the van for transportation back to our hotel. Very easy and worth the cost to us. I would do this again.

Es una excursión excelente, Lorenzo fue un maravilloso guía, la pasamos súper, recuerdos para toda la vida y fotos increíbles, ???? recomendado

We booked with Eyes of Rome for the Private Colosseum and Private Vatican Tours. We did the tours on separate days. It was great to skip all the long lines and walk right into both places. We had Katie as our guide and she was AMAZING. Very knowledgable and super friendly. Katie made our first Italy experience extra special. Eyes of Rome did not disappoint…. From email communication before our trip to picking us up at our hotel. Highly recommend Eyes of Rome for your tour booking and Katie as your guide.

Highlight of our trip was our private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour. Our guide Azzurra was super knowledgeable and kept us entertained for the entire time. Azzzurra was great with the kids as well answering all their questions along the way. Would highly recommend this tour and Azzurra to anyone visiting Rome

Unser Guide Simona war super nett , freundlich und extrem Kompetent - sie konnte alles perfekt erklären und erläutern ohne zu langweilen oder zu überfrachten- wir können diese Tour und insbesondere Simona als Guide nur weiter empfehlen

This was a very informative tour concerning the Forum, Colosseum, and and Palatine Hill. Our guide was great!

Fantastic guide with great passion and knowledge. She gave great details to the history of the forum and the colosseum. The driver was very kinda and helpful as well

Ellie was our private guide. She was great, and personable. It was a wonderful experience for all of us. I would definitely recommend this company!

We spent 3 Hours yesterday afternoon with Azzura being shown around the Colosseum & surrounding area. I can say that she has the passion & desire to share her knowledge with you in the most eloquent way which leaves you wanting more. I would recommend her too everyone who wants a better understanding of how the history has evolved over this stunning city.

Our group of 13 (ranging in age from 11-69) had two amazing days of touring with Eyes of Rome. Sara did an excellent job of coordinating and creating our custom itinerary. Originally, I booked our two days of touring for our group of 8 several months ago. However, two weeks prior to the trip, we added my sister-in-law and her family (5 total people) to the trip. Rome is currently busier now than it was precovid, yet Sara was able to expand all of our tours from 8 to 13 participants. We were able to see the major sites of Rome, including a golf cart site seeing / food tour, the Vatican Museum, the Forums, and the Colosseum. Eyes of Tome also coordinated are transfers from the airport and the the cruise port. Our guide, Marta, was excellent, clearly loves Rome, and is truly gifted at her craft. Marta was extremely knowledgeable about Rome and it's vast history, very accommodating of our group of 13, with a wide range of ages with three generations of family, and extremely friendly. Our group came away from our two days of touring with a great sense of Rome's history and made memories to last a lifetime, all thanks to the expert guiding of Marta. I can't recommend Marta, Sara, and Eyes of Rome enough for custom private touring in Rome.

We had a wonderful day in Rome with Alessandro. First we did a private walking tour and then a tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. He kept us very interested as he shared a small bit of his wealth of knowledge. He took great pictures for us and showed us some of his favorite shots to take as well. It was a hot, summer day in Rome and Alessandro did a great job of making sure we were in the shade when he stopped to share info with us. We all enjoyed his sense of humor and the little details with us. Highly, highly recommend Eyes of Rome and Alessandro.

One word to describe our experience. Amazing. Our guide Maria was incredibly insightful and very passionate to share her knowledge with us. Great experience!

Our guide, Pamela, was fantastic. She was knowledgeable and showed us all the “must see” items. She kept the tour moving so that we were never standing in one spot for too long. And, she kept it interesting!

Lovely guide. Going through to the imperial forum was a first for me and our guide rearranged our pick up to enable us to go through it.

We enjoyed a wonderful 3 hr private tour with Marta. She was extremely knowledgeable and personable. She made certain we understood the history behind everything we saw on the tour.

I would have given this 5 stars because our guide, Alessandro was amazing but the driver was a half hour late picking us up at the hotel. Our entry to the colosseum was timed and we had to rush a little to make it on time. That wasn’t Alessandro’s fault and he definitely gave us a 5 star tour! He was a former archaeologist and gave us a lot of information and was very friendly! Alessandro saved the experience!

Very well organized and informative tour. Very hot day with considerable crowds and yet we were still able to see everything and get a the full experience. Would highly recommend.

Denis was excellent!!! He’s so passionate about his job. He kept a good pace and welcomed any questions we had. He’s so very knowledgeable, informative and so much fun to be with. To our surprise, he was our guide the next day for our Vatican Tour. We had the pleasure of his company for 2 days. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone!

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very articulate and sharing stories along with pointing out the history. enjoyed our visit very much

Amazing tour! Guide was very professional and also very nice and full of information. Definitely highly recommended.

We were a family with three teenagers travelling in Rome. We visited first the Forun Romanum and after The Coliseum. Valeria was very competent and friendly. She has extremely good historical knowledge and was able to transport it light and understandable.

Very good experience especially with our kids that love the tour. Many thanks to Mirta which has all the experience on all the levels. Brava

Expérience inoubliable avec Denis. Références historiques et artistiques à propos du Colisée et du forum romain.

Wir hatten zwei spannende Privat-Führungen mit Valeria: einmal durchs Kolosseum, Forum Romanum und einmal durch die Vatikanischen Museen, Sixtinische Kapelle mit Petersdom. Wir können eine solche private Tour absolut empfehlen! Valeria Canfarini ist sehr kompetent in Kunst und Geschichte, spricht gut deutsch und macht die Führungen auf eine sehr sympathische Art! Wegen Covid haben wir uns jeweils vor Ort getroffen - das hat immer tiptop geklappt.

Informative and interesting tour; perfect combination of historical detail and art. Great suggestions for other places to visit also!

Très bonne visite ! La guide Maria Linda a été très intéressante et a fait preuve de beaucoup de pédagogie dans ses explications !!

Rosalba (Rosie) hosted us the past two days during our visit to both ‘Ancient Rome/Colosseum and The Vatican/Secret gardens. Rosie didn’t just show us the highlights - she let us experience this magnificent city as a local. She took us on an incredible journey that - for us - could have gone on for hours and days. She is an amazing woman, extremely knowledgeable and always wanted to make sure we were comfortable. We also noticed that Eyes of Rome is well connected and highly respected. They are very well known and this makes it very easy to navigate. Thank you Rosie for making our time in Rome very special. When we come back - you will be the first one we reach out to. Alex and Marjolein (Dubai)

First time visit to Rome and wanted that little bit extra so our hotel booked a private tour quite to the Colosseum and Forum. Our guide “Alessandro” was already sitting in the hotel foyer waiting for us. I won’t explain about the tour, that would spoil it if you never visited Rome. I will tell you about Alessandro though. As I’ve already explained he was punctual which is good. He introduced himself, explained what our 3 hour tour would entail then went on to tell us he’s a vastly experienced archeologist and is passionate about his work. He’s very easy to get on with and very laid back. Alessandro ensured the tour was at our pace and always made sure we were okay and well looked after. His knowledge of the history of Rome is phenomenal and whatever questions you ask he has an answer. Alessandro likes to be asked questions and the tour wasn’t pushed along and he’s happy for you to take as many pictures as you want. He made the tour fun but really very interesting at the same time so the 3 hours went by so quickly I can honestly say book Alessandro, it’s definitely money well spent. Cheers Alessandro from Lord and Lady Evans.

Great service. Very polite and careful driver And very nice and knowledgeable guide we were very happy with the whole experience

Bellissima esperienza con Gianluca, guida molto preparata e appassionata, che con le sue spiegazioni ci ha fatto fare un tuffo nel passato, consentendoci di conoscere ed apprezzare ogni minuto e ogni angolo del percorso.

Rosalba was a fantastic guide who showed me the colliseum & the Vatican during my stay in Rome. Her knowledge was extremely impressive. She made the tours interesting but also light hearted with her good sense of humour ....I would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone wanting to see the sights of Rome. Many thanks Rosalba. All the best Olly

Es war eine sehr interessante Führung. Wir haben es mit dem Rollstuhl gemacht und es war kein Problem. Der Guide hat unsere Wünsche gut erfüllt und war auch sehr zuvorkommend.

We had a very good time, of course the sad situation was good for us tourists, never saw the Colosseum so empty. Our guide was very knowledgable and friendly.

I was fortunate enough to take a private tour of the Colosseum in Rome with Stefania. We "skipped the line" and walked right in with a simple display of Stefania's badge upon entrance (which was amazing). Her knowledge of the history of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome was impressive enough on its own, but her passion, energy and radiant smile was what I remember best, as well as her mastery of the English language. She even showed up with an extra umbrella which was so appreciated as I did not have one with me. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend Eyes of Rome!

Stefania Pistone was our guide and I can't say enough about how wonderful, easy-going, and knowledgeable she was! She was patient and fun with our young kids and all of their questions, while also being able to give us adults in-depth information at the same time.

Loved our tour with Serena. Her collection of pictures made it come alive. She engaged us personally, and was clear, informative and easy to understand. Plus she gave us great dining recommendations!

On February 16th my wife and two of our kids had the great pleasure of having a tour of the Colosseum, Palantine Hill and Roman forum with Barbara. On a beautiful warm and sunny day in February she helped to bring to life the beauty and realities of ancient Rome as well as the layers of history (the lasagna) that make Rome such a fascinating city. I would highly recommend Barbara and the tour. Terry F - Toronto

My adult son and I decided to visit Rome. Of course we bought a guidebook but decided to arrange a few private tours. Best decision we made! We ended up arranging a tour for nearly everyday. I don’t know about all the guides but the two we had ( Selena and Elisa ) amazing in their knowledge but more than that, they were fun and engaging. Considering all the cost to travel and stay and eat in Rome we felt it was money well spent to hear the story from people who really studied the history. Plus they had some great restaurant recommendations from which we will be dieting for the next month.

Alessandro was very clear in English, very knowledgeable about his subject and my family including 13 and 8 year olds learnt a lot

Our guide Barbara was fantastic. She made history come to live for us. We very much enjoyed it. We highly recommend it to other visitors.

This tour was amazing. Our guide, Rosalba Cilione picked us up directly in front of our VRBO and took us to the Coliseum and Forum. It was awesome! She knew her history, having done this tour for 10 years plus. We were able to skip all the lines on this tour and go right in which was so worth it. Having a private guide who knew her history was so much better than a headset. I highly recommend this tour and we were brought safely back to our VRBO. Donna Vessey Phoenix, Arizona

Visita meravigliosa con guida bravissima. Devo ringraziare Alessia R. per la bellissima esperienza. Alessia ha saputo anche modulare la spiegazione per renderla affascinante e coinvolgente anche per i nostri bambini. Nel complesso una esperienza unica come i luoghi visitati che ci ha permesso di arricchirci e di essere coccolati in tutti i momenti di questa visita di oltre tre ore. Tutto ben gestito, dagli accessi privilegiati alle spiegazioni puntuali dei luoghi di interesse.

Visite avec Barbara, ponctuelle, souriante et attentionnée.Elle répond à toutes les questions et nous propose de nous prendre en photo ! Merci Barbara.

We used this tour for our honeymoon Jan 2020. Our tour guide Serena was so funny and knowledgeable. We arranged the tour through our hotel Palazzo Naiadi. She knew so many hidden facts about the colosseo! She also found out it was our honeymoon and would take pictures of us on my phone so we would remember the memories. It was nice because I only had selfies of us on the trip! She also gave me a ton of recommendations for restaurants and bars by cuisine for us to try while we were in Rome. I wish we would have found her sooner bc we would have booked her for more tours!

I had a great private tour with Azzura Della Seta which included the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Azzura knows her history, but more important, communicates her knowledge in a very comfortable manner. Azzura is very patient and responsive in terms answering questions, plus flexible in terms of changing routes and accommodating the inevitable photography rush. In summary, an outstanding tour.

Amazing day today in Rome ; we started at the old capital road and ended at the Colloseum, Ancient Rome . Our great tourguide Francesco made the history really came alive and that resulted in a unforgettable afthernoon in the cradle of our society. With a special attention for the hystory of Julius, wich is also the name of our som

We booked to see the Colosseum/Roman Forum with Barbara. She was SO fantastic that we changed our schedule to be able to go and visit Vatican City with her as well. Barbara is very knowledgeable. She is the best storyteller!! It was fascinating to listen to her communicate all the history, facts and funny anecdotes about all the sites we visited with her. Her passion comes through every minute of the tour. She knew how to answer all of our questions. She introduced us to Rome and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. We hope to see her again very very soon!!

Started from our hotel right on time, and with a few great stops on the way, we made it to the colosseum, was able to skip the line and had a great amount of information and questions answered, then we got to the forum where Barbara gave lots of detail to how the forum changed Over time and was a great personal photographer for us too! 5 stars, Thankyou again

Pamela is an amazing! We learned so much and are grateful to have had her as our guide! Her passion for the history shows in the level of detail she shares and the experience she provides.

First of all - touring the Colosseum and Roman Forum is a must! And booking a private tour through Eyes of Rome is definitely the way to go. We had a fantastic day with Azzurra Della Seta!! Azzurra picked us up at our hotel and off we went for an outstanding, educational tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Azzurra is full of personality, funny, a wealth of knowledge. We teased that she was like an encylopedia, and decided she was our own "Azzurrapedia"!! To experience this with someone who can provide the history behind it is truly the best way to tour these spectacular sites -- especially if that someone is Azzurra -- her passion for the history and her love of Rome was truly evident throughout the day. Definitely worth the money! Azzurra - You were awesome! We had one of the best days with you during out visit to Rome. Grazie!

Laura our guide met our group of five and provided beautiful insight about the history of the sites. We learned a tremendous amount of facts and had many questions which were answered professionally and pleasantly. We had such a good day that we requested and were granted Laura for our Vatican Tour which was scheduled for the following day.

We engaged Eyes of Rome for two tours during our post cruise stay in Rome. On this tour our guide was Serena and we toured the Colosseum and the Forum area. Serena met us on time at our hotel. During our tour she was very knowledgeable and very personable. She used her I Pad to show us how the ruins would have looked like in their day. She was very conscious of our comfort - rest stops, hydration, etc. She asked us questions to gain an understanding of our knowledge of the specific history of what we were looking at before explaining the site. A unique and very tailored approach. She also gave us advice on restaurants and shops that the locals patronize. We give Eyes of Rome and Serena the highest rating and will definitely use them next time we are in Rome.

We had a private tour with Pamela covering the Colosseum and Roman Forum/ancient Rome in September 2019. Pamela is a native of Rome, and her passion for her city shows. She made our tour fun and informative. She brought several guide books that showed how the ancient ruins would have looked in ancient Rome. Pamela is an expert at navigating the city and in bypassing the long lines by using advance reservations/special entrances. She was able to answer questions thoroughly and recommend additional activities in Rome. Highly recommended for a very personal experience!

valentina was so helpful in bringing the ancient site alive to us. So much better than tromping around in a group.

Typically book my own tours, had an extra day and hotel offered this private tour for the 4 of us at only a few dollars more then a group tour. Our guide Gianluca was wonderful very knowledgeable , professional but also very personable. Had a wonderful educational morning with him ! Highly recommend

Barbara did a great job on our tour! She was thorough and knowledgeable. She ensured we were satisfied with the level of information provided during the tour. I highly recommend the private tour - it makes an amazing moment even more special! Highly recommend this company and Barbara!

Pamela was fantastic! She had great knowledge of the sites we visited and had insights and stories that brought Ancient Rome alive.

We had the great fortune to have Elissa for our tour guide on this trip through history! She was wonderful at pacing this very physical trip. She clearly and passionately described the history of this very significant place. I wanted to make it to the St Peter in Chains church nearby and she facilitated it for us and gave us a thorough review of the Michelangelo Moses and the relics inside that church. The hotel pickup component of this tour and the private tour with entry through the gladiator gate made the trip. I would Highly recommend eyes of Rome, private gladiator gate access and especially Elissa!

A private tour for 5 of us of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palantine hill - although I had done this before I may as well have never been there. The life and knowledge Michela Gristina brought to this was on a whole new level. We were entertained and enlighten from start to finish with her amazing story telling ability and her obvious love for the history of Rome.

Our guide was Luisa, she was amazing in every way! So much fun and really brought the attractions to life for us. We appreciated her in depth knowledge, and great personality! Absolutely 5 stars

The four year f us lived our private tour of the Ronan Forum and the Colosseum with Luisa. Her knowledge of early Roman life was super interesting.

Nos encanto el servicio que nos dio nutra guía bárbara!! Servicio de muy buena calidad y muy amables

We had the pleasure of seeing this fabulous site with Maria Serena! She was so knowledgeable and engaging we didn’t want the tour to end! We saw the Coliseum and adjacent forum. We would highly recommend this tour with Maria. Total 5 star experience!

This was the best! Roberta was fabulous. My husband and I booked a private tour with her and she made everything so easy to understand and get around. If you're looking for a private VIP tour with a fun & energetic local host, this is perfect! :) We've already recommended it to many of our friends going to Rome.

Michela Gristina met us on time at our house and took us on a remarkable journey of life in Ancient Rome skipped queues and was very factual and interesting would certainly recommend this to anyone well done ???? happy guests we are

Valentina was prompt, frendly, and such a wonderful guide on our tour of the Colosseum and Forum. She loves her work and is so knowledgeable about the history and archaeology of the area. We would recommend her as a guide because this was a great experience for us! A truly worthwhile investment of our time in Rome.

This was definitely a highlight of our time spent in Rome. Valentina was a phenomenal guide (and it was hot!!), she engaged our teens and made for a wonderful few hours at the Colosseo and Forum. We had been to the Colosseum on a very rushed group tour the year before, we saw and learned so much more. Worth every penny and will only be doing private tours from this point forward. Thank you for such a wonderful tour.

We had a private family tour of the Colosseum and Roman forum with Elisa. The tour was truly excellent. While the Colosseum and Forum were unusually busy when we went (public holiday), Elisa swiftly navigated us through the crowds and into the Colosseum. She was highly knowledgeable and supplemented her descriptions with a photographic presentation which really helped us to understand the history of this remarkable construction. Importantly, she also made it fun for our children who loved the tour. The tour continued with a walk through the Roman Forum. Again, Elisa's genuine love for the history of her city shone through and we found this part of the tour very interesting and entertaining. The price for the tour was fair and I would have no hesitation in recommending the Eyes of Rome and Elisa, our guide, to anyone interested in learning more about the incredible history of this amazing city.

We loved our private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with our trip advisor guide, Gianluca. He was very knowledgeable and made our tour memorable and educational. He took time to explain historical timelines and architecture in a way that we all enjoyed and made our excursion one to remember.

We did a private tour of the Colosseum with Nariman. Nariman was an amazing tour guide, was very knowledgeable, and really helped us understand the history of what we were seeing. She shared some interesting facts that we didn’t know prior to the tour. The Colosseum was really interesting to see from the inside and the skip-the-line is a must do! Thank you, Nariman for planning the rain to come while we were inside. ;) I definitely recommend this tour! Thanks again!

Flavio was punctual in picking us up and had a cab waiting. There were four of us in the party two of us had recent leg issues. Flavio was mindful of the injuries and kept a pace they could handle and always asked if we needed a break. He is extremely knowledgeable about the Coliseum and presented the information in a very interesting way and answered all questions. We so enjoyed touring with him that we asked if he would take us on a Vatican tour the next day. Unfortunately he had the day off. We would highly recommend him.

Our tour guide did a great job providing information and bringing all the sites to life. She was very well prepared and in addition to all the facts and stories, she has a few visual aids to help understand how the sites have changed over time.

Elisa was fantastic. We had our 2 daughters with us (ages 5&8) and did a morning tour of the Colosseum. It was a very hot day and Elisa was great with the kids, very flexible and knew how to adjust based on their attention span. She was very knowledgeable, had great energy toward the kids and all-in-all it was a wonderful experience. We learned a lot too! Grazie Elisa!

I have visited the Colosseum before but this time was really unique. Our guide, Paola, was super nice, knowledgeable and incredibly patient. We had many questions about ancient Rome and she knew it all :) We enjoyed every single moment of the experience and we totally recommend it!

Amazing guide and very good transportation. Worth paying the price. If you have kids under 4 for Colosseum and Roman Forum I would suggest to not take them as this can slow down the visit a lot.

Fantastic tour with Valeria, a true Rome local with so much information to share, but she did not overwhelm us at all. She had great pictures to share which helped our understanding. Our time went by too quickly. She was also really sweet, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her! Thank you so much, Valeria! :)

We were hesitant to hire a private tour guide as we had already paid for the hop on hop off tour bus; however, after the first day on the bus, we realized we wanted more. We also knew how expensive the hotel and food was that we initially thought we didn’t need a private tour guide as there are so many books and audio tours on Ancient Rome. We were wrong. We needed the tour and it was worth every Euro. Our guide Alessandro was a trained archaeologist and funny. We needed both. He was able to answer the adult questions and keep our boys entertained too. We would highly recommend Alessandro for anyone who feels like we did and wants to hear more and see more than you could on your own or on the big red bus.

Elisa, was an extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide. She had really had command of the history of the forum and coliseum and explained it like a great teacher would. The 3+ hours went by quickly but it never felt like we were rushing through anything. She took the time to make sure we understood everything; yet did not overload us with a lot of minutia. Had great illustrations of what both places looked like in their time period and we were easily able to connect her teaching points and place ourselves in them. An extremely memorable and enjoyable tour. I really recommend doing this tour in the early morning if going in summer. It gets really hot and crowded and touring early let’s you minimize the effects of both,

Great tour with Francesco. Was pretty hot and getting to skip the line was priceless. Francesco is super friendly, knowledgeable and kept us entertained the entire time. He took the time to get to know us and offered to take plenty of pictures. This is a great tour for first timers that don’t really know their way around. Thanks Francesco!

Laura made it most enjoyable to lern abt the history of the Colisseum. Her passion and knowledge was evident. She navigated for us in a way we couldnot have done on our own. Very well worth the cost.

Excellent. We appreciate her time and her expertise. Big Mama, gave us an excellent tour. She expressed her passion and made us feel the same. Thank you so much

The Colosseum and Roman Forum tour was absolutely amazing and an unforgettable experience! Alessandro is an amazing guide who's knowledge is second to none. Could not recommend more highly!

My family and I visited Rome jn July 2019, and were fortunate to have Gianluca for our private walking tour of the Forum and the Colosseum. His knowledge of the area was fantastic, and his passion for the history was evident. We definitely recommend him for other families that want to learn more about Roman times.

We really enjoyed our tour even thought this was just after our arrival to Rome. Our tour guide was fun, well informed and easy going to follow.

We booked the Private Colosseo tour for a half day and a Rome Private Walking tour the next day and we were so fortunate to have Maria Linda walk us around both days! Our family of 4 adults (us and 2 children in their 20’s), all agreed that we gained so much knowledge from her tours. We were visiting Rome with our children as adults because they didn’t remember much from when they were little and Maria Linda really knows her history. Her pleasant disposition made us feel like we were walking with a friend and she was so gracious with her responses to our questions. She was considerate about bathroom stops, water refills, and stopping in the shade when taking us to a site. She even recommended a restaurant where we had our best meal in Rome - no small feat! I will certainly look her up on our next visit to Rome and recommend her to anyone for their next visit. Grazie, Maria Linda and Eyes of Rome!

We had a great experience with Francesco touring the Colosseum. His knowledge of the City was amazing. Great time!

We had an amazing time learning about all the history behind the Colosseum and the Roman forum. The private tour it was well worth the money. We skip past all the people on the long line and we got our full three hours worth of information. It felt personal and private to have our own guide. If we had any questions, Barbara answered immediately and we got to do our day how we wanted to. Barbara was amazing, she was so informative and really knew the history of Rome. It was such an amazing time! We also had our own guide to take pictures where ever we felt we could get the best shot. The pictures came out awesome and are memories we will cherish.

The key attribute that made this tour great was the - EXPERIENCE! There is a difference between experiencing life in Roman times versus someone telling you information. Alessandro has studied Roman History most of his life. He has a real talent for describing what life was like in Rome and what the motivations of the people were that lived there. He has palatable pride in the history of Rome and his enthusiasm and passion create an experience that makes you feel what life was like in Roman times.

We had such a positive experience with Eyes of Rome five years ago during our first trip to Rome, we decided to use them again for a private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. We were not disappointed. Gianluca met our family of four (ages 16-63) promptly at our hotel, and we walked to the Roman Forum together. He had such a wealth of information on both sites and presented it in a fun and interesting way, not to mention the convenience of skipping the long line at the Colosseum and being able to walk right in. Gianluca knew just the right spots away from the crowds to stop and explain things along the way. He squeezed in so much information, yet was very accommodating to us and allowed plenty of time for picture taking, etc. I would highly recommend Eyes of Rome and wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

El paseo fue simplemente delicioso! El guia demostró um conocimento espectacular de la historia del Coliseo, y además es uma persona divertida, que hizo del paseo uma experiência inolvidable

Colosseum og Roman Forum blev en stor oplevelse. Vi er rigtig glade for, at vi valgte en guidet tur. Vores guide var imødekommende vild dygtig og passioneret. Vi fik virkelig en stor viden og forståelse for den storslåede historien og med perspektiver til nutiden. Sikke en oplevelse. Super. Vi var alle meget begejstrede.

Just spent 15 days touring Italy, and without question one of the highlights of our trip was this tour, both because of its just fascinating subject matter, but mainly because our guide Ornella could not of done a better job. She met us at our hotel, arriving early, and immediately in the car across town started giving us one fascinating fact or story after another about whatever we saw. The tour was just my wife and I and our 3 teenage daughters, and immediately Ornella had them engaged and interested. The skip the line part was perfect, and the Coliseum was amazing. She steered us to all the best viewpoints and took great pictures of our family throughout the tour. In the coliseum she was pointing out lots of interesting side exhibits that we would have otherwise missed or not understood, giving us one fascinating fact after another, and steering us expertly through the crowds. Then we walked up palatine hill and got an amazing immersive tour experience. Ornella brought the ancient history to life all around us. She took us throughout the ruins of the ancient palace, we looked down over the circus maximus on one side and the entirety of the roman forum on the other, and all the while she was bringing the vistas to life with her knowledge and enthusiasm. The tour and Ornella were amazing from start to finish. Shes a genuine a kind person, and her knowledge was boundless. Cant recommend her or this tour enough.

Toured the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with Barbara. Her English was great and she shared a lot of great information with us. Would recommend her to anyone looking for a tour in Rome.

Simone had such a great wealth of knowledge and expertise. He gave the tour great context. His personal care (navigating crowds, steps, terrain, etc.) was very much appreciated by my wife and me. He definitely understood us as well as his cultural, architectural history.

Our guide Francesco was excellent. Very knowledgeable and informative. He was also excellent in a pinch. I left my cell phone in the taxi we took. He tracked down the driver and got my phone back to us within 30 minutes. That was amazing. He continued our tour without skipping a beat. He was great. Worth every penny spent.

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience learning about Ancient Rome and the monuments we saw. We will definitely be back to learn more, there is so much to see.

Alessia, our tour guide, promptly met us at our apartment for the Colosseum and Forum tour. The tour was fantastic (and straight to the front of the line!) and her English was impeccable. We had a great time and highly recommend Eyes of Rome. We also booked two more tours with Eyes of Rome during the same trip. Very grateful we discovered this tour company.

Our superb highly educated guide (archaeology PHD) provided a fun and entertaining educational tour.

Gianluca is the man! Spoke perfect English, worked us through skipping the lines NO PROBLEM! Saw all of the major sights in a timely fashion. We wish we could have spent more time with him. Even ran into Gianluca in Vatican city the next day. So friendly and we HIGHLY RECOMMEND

My adult son and I went on the "Private Colosseum Undergrounds and Roman Forum Tour + 3 hour Golf Cart Tour extension" with Simone Lanna. Simone grew up in Rome and has a formal education in archeology and was a great guide, host, and educator. Five stars. Outstanding. We had 1.5 days in Rome and we did this tour on one full day and then did the "Prime early bird Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica tour" the next morning before catching a train out of Roma Termini at 13:00. This was excellent as well. For the limited time we had in Rome we saw an enormous number and variety of sites. Do not hesitate to consider Eyes of Rome.

A must-do tour! Barbara De Rosa was a fantastic guide, super friendly and very knowledgeable! The skip the line passes were great too, as the lines were very long in June.

Marco Mancini was TRULY above and beyond. I can't emphasize enough how worth it the private, guided tour was. Being able to really hear and interact with Marco made all of the difference and we are BLOWN away by how knowledgable he is. He even went so far as to walk us to a neat spot for a drink after the tour and give other recommendations for us to check out. Cannot recommend Eyes of Rome/him enough!!!!!

Francesco was right on time and started the tour right when we got in the taxi. He told us about interesting things on the way to the Colosseum. Once we were there he got us right inside. He always kept us in the shade out of the hot sun while he explained how life in the day of the Roman Empire was. We got a excellent view of the whole day of a Gladiator and what went on in the arena. Highly recommend Francesco for a very interesting day.

Phat Frankie rocked the remaining walls of the Colosseum and Roman forum with this clan from Dallas Texas! Frankie was patient, courteous, informative and Greco Roman fun! Thank you Phat Frankie for showing the Redneck Hillbillies a rockin Roman time! Be blessed! Ray/Lori/Bob/Kim

Roberta was fantastic - very high energy, knowledgeable of Roman history and culture, and was able to connect with our teen-age daughters. Our family has traveled the use and regularly use tour guides. I'd say Roberta was one of the best.

Awesome tour of the Forum and Colosseum with my teenage kids. Our tour guide Francesco was awesome!! He made the tour fun and gave us so many great memories! We learned so much and had the best time. Best tour I’ve been on! Scott

We loved our tour with our three kids; 19, 16 and 13! Our guide was fantastic and very informative! It was a really hot day at the Coliseum and Arena but we started at 8:30am and toured for 3-hours! The private pick-up and drop-off was great, due to the traffic around the Coliseum. We loved our tour and would highly recommend it for anyone that wants to hear the history and fascinating stories of these mind-blowing sites!!!

Fantastic tour for both morning and afternoon with our guide, Luisa! Skip-the-line tickets for Colosseum were absolutely essential. We had 3 young children and 2 grandparents on the tour and after a morning of walking in the hot sun, the golf cart tour recommended to us was an excellent decision. As for Luisa herself, she was a great storyteller whose passion showed through during the tour and was very knowledgeable. We needed to find a restaurant for lunch in between and she recommended a restaurant that was much appreciated as it was near (saves us from walking), well air-conditioned and served excellent food. She even went beyond her call of duty when I told her I needed to run to a supermarket to find diapers for my baby and offered to walk with me to find it (in case I needed her Italian to save my life). Thank you, Luisa!

Francesco did a wonderful job of telling us the most curious and peculiar stories about the Colosseum. The tour of the Forum was very nice also. Having a private guide and not having to stay in the lines made all the difference in the world for us!

I traveled to Rome with my 2 daughters (ages 8 and 10) a few days before meeting my husband for a family cruise. This tour was our first excursion of the trip and one of our favorite memories. I purchased the tour and one other on trip advisor in advance and received an email from Eyes Of Rome requesting our hotel information. I replied with the information and requested a guide who worked well with children. On the day of our tour we were greeted in our hotel lobby by Fabiana. She was very friendly and immediately began bonding with the girls telling us she has 2 daughters almost the same age. The hotel pick up was very convenient and helpful our first day in the city. During the drive Fabiana began giving us information and pointing out landmarks along the way. Our first stop was the Forum. This was my favorite tour of our entire trip. Fabiana kept my children and myself fascinated with the information she provided. She was very informative and kept the kids interested at all times. She provided pictures to help us imagine what the area looked like in ancient times and told us interesting stories. We went at a pace the girls were comfortable with and stopped to take photos and drink water as frequently as they liked. Our next stop was the Colosseum. It was crowded, as expected, but Fabiana got us through the line in no time and took us to the less crowded areas. Her expertise was a life saver as it would have been overwhelming to fight the crowd without her help. Again she provided information to make the venue come alive for us. My older daughter was eager to buy souvenirs so we had some time n the gift shop before exiting. At the end of the tour, Fabiana led us to a taxi, told the driver where to take us and paid for the ride. Again very convenient and easy. We had such a wonderful experience with Fabiana that we requested her her for our tour of the Vatican the next day. I highly recommend this tour and Fabiana. We had many tours throughout our two week trip and Fabiana was our very favorite guide. My girls repeatedly asked if she could be our guide even when we were in different cities or countries.

Our first official tour in Rome and we couldn’t be more happy thanks to Azzurra. We arranged this trip through TripAdvisor before leaving home and received clear instructions via email. Azzurra picked us up on time with a cheerful attitude even though it was HOT. She was very thoughtful in keeping us in the shade and checking in with how our teenage son was doing as she knew he had suffered from heat exhaustion the day before. She speaks English very well and was able to give us a lot of historical information and happily answered our questions. The Colosseum is a must see. I was a little disappointed with all the refurbishing work they are currently doing as it takes away from the view, but that should not stop anyone from going. Loved hearing all the historical information Azzurra shared with us.

Wir waren eine Vormittag mit unserem Guide unterwegs. Die Führung war sehr lebendig. Unser Kind wurde toll in die Führung eingebunden, daher war der Tag absolut spannend und kein bisschen Langweilig.

The Drop-off service was terrible. The guide was desperately trying to book a cab to take us back to hotel. We waited >30minutes in the hot sun. The Drop-off service should not even be offered as part of the package if it is not all pre-arranged which what we paid for. A small refund of 15 Euros was offered. But this is no compensation for the long wait of >30min in the hot sun after walking 3 hours during the tour. Extremely displeased.

Simone Lanna gave my husband and I an excellent tour of the Colosseum and the Forum, full of details. His deep understanding of the history of Rome comes from his work as an archaeologist and historian; he told stories in a compelling manner. It was a very relaxing tour in spite of the late afternoon heat. Taking the private tour was fantastic as we were able to skip the long lines and have all of our many questions fully answered. His English is excellent and he has a wonderful sense of humor. We felt we really lucked out getting Simone as our guide and would highly recommend him to anyone!!

Gianluca was a wonderful guide on our tour of the Colosseum and the Forum. If we could we would give him 6 stars! He was very knowledgeable and patient with all our many questions. Nothing was too much trouble. Very highly recommended.

Our tour guide was Elisa. She provided a fascinating tour of the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. I was particularly impressedwith her ability to bring my children’s history classes to life. We highly recommend this tour and will seek out Elisa and Eyes of Rome when we return.

Marco was on time for hotel pickup. He was very knowledgeable about the area’s archeological history as well as the human history of the area and its peoples. It was well worth the time and money to have Marco as our guide.

Maria was an outstanding tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Made the tour fun and interesting. Would highly recommend requesting Maria for the tour.

Our guide Michealla was absolutely terrific. Very knowledgable and friendly. She knew very much about the history and archeology associated with the various sites. She had an organized tour and knew the best sites. She also is able to adapt the tour to your interests. This was our first trip to Italy and she is terrific for somebody new to or familiar with Rome. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Our tour guide, Maria Serena, was amazing and made this private tour very interesting and enjoyable. Maria Serena's knowledge was incredible and she was able to share that knowledge with us in a very engaging and enjoyable way. Our 11-year-old daughter loved the tour and we would highly recommend Eyes of Rome and particularly Maria Serena.

Yes, a private tour is expensive, but the amount of knowledge and stories you'll hear customized to your interest vs. trying to simply visit on your own is night and day. Not to mention the time you'll save gliding past long lines. Our tour guide, Simone, is an archaeologist and was a perfect fit for my Roman history nerd husband who has always dreamed of traveling to Rome and seeing the sites in an in-depth way. Simone kept our 12 year old engaged for three hours as well (though she was pretty tired after three hours in the sun). My one bit of advice if traveling during the summer is bring water. Both gift shops were sold out when we were there so we bought from the illegal vendors outside (with kind warning from our guide that we might be ticketed if we do so). The only constructive feedback I have for Viator is that this should not be a pick-up/drop off tour for groups of more than 3 now that Uber is nearly gone from Rome. We spent the first 15 minutes trying to find a cab that would take 5 (and finally gave up and took two cabs). Just tell us to meet you at X point and our group of 4 can fit into one cab and get there on our own.

Alessia was an incredible story teller who kept our interest by adjusting to our questions. Highly recommended for this your and any others she guides.

The Coloseum and Roman Forum are indescribable, truly aspiring Roman accomplishments and essential to understanding the heritage of Rome. Having Maria as a guide gave us a much better insight and understanding of the historical context and many features that we would not have understood. She was punctual, professional, courteous, very knowledgeable, speaks excellent English and is very good at understanding our interests and adapting her tour to us. I would absolutely take a private tour, especially with Maria on any visit. The access she provided to avoid lines and find the best entrance and exit, as well as how she pulled all the marvels together as we walked made our trip significantly more memorable. She was also very patient and cheerful as we stopped often to take many many photos. Just do it! Take the tour, with Maria!!

Our guide provided us with a thorough understanding of the Colosseum (its history and operations as well as its current archeological status), the Palatine with its ruins and the site of the Circus Maximus, and the Roman Forum. She had so much knowledge to share that we wish that we had a recording to capture it all.

We enjoyed our private tour with Marco Mancini very much. Marco picked us up promptly at 8:30 and we went of to ancient Rome. He is super knowledgeable and patient, kept my boys (12 and 8) Interested the whole time. If I knew how good the tour would be I would’ve pre-booked another tour of the Vatican City. p.s. Being able to skip the lines was totally worth it during a hot June day! Grazie.

Undisputedly a prive tour and guide is the way to go hands-down but the guide truly makes the experience memorable. Michela Gristina was a gem herself. Her knowledge, experience, genuine enthusiasm and love of history and archaeology reflected totally in her story telling. Though our trip was short, our 3-4 hours with Michela made it all the worth while. We could have toured all day with her. We highly recommend Michela to anyone. Grazie Michela, hope we have the good fortune of meeting again! Ciao for now! Kory & Paul

Just returned from a wonderful visit where we used Eyes of Rome for several private tours. Our experiences were top notch. It's priceless having a private guide who is from the region and knows not only the history, but the backstories as well. Can't say enough about the quality of the whole experience. Fabiana, Ilenia, and Linda were each fabulous and attentive guides.

Our guide, Andrada, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about the Colosseum Roman history generally. She kept our kids (9 and 10) engaged throughout and was very patient with their numerous (and sometimes slightly odd!) questions. We were able to skip the queues (including the ‘skip the line’ queues) and enter without waiting at all. It was great to be shown the best vantage points and less crowded areas but most of all it was amazing to be shown around by someone who knew so much about the subject. Highly recommended!

If you are thinking of doing a tour on your trip I would highly recommend Roberta!! She is so knowledgeable and she truly educates you on anything your heart desires. This was hands down our favorite thing that we did in Rome. You definitely will not be disappointed!!!

Paola Molinaro was a wonderful tour guide. She has a deep knowledge of and passion for Roman history. There was no question she couldn't answer. We walked at a reasonable pace and took time to stop, look, talk, and rest when necessary. She also interacts very well with children (ours were 10 and 13). Paola really brings Roman history to life. We highly recommend this tour.

Alessia Rinaldi with Eyes of Rome gave us Roman History that was exciting, informative, and fun. The lines were wrapped around the Colosseum. Alessia had our tickets in hand and we had a feeling we were at DIsney World with Fast Passes in our possession. We did not wait for 2 hours to enter - but were inside within 10 minutes. Her explanation of history made us feel as if a Gladiator, lion, tiger or any of the other animals that were housed at the colosseum would appear at any moment. Walking along the paths of the Roman Forum made the history of Cesar / The Gods come alive. She explained the restoration processes and the active excavations that are still in progress. Exceptional value. Thanks to Viator for searching for the best tours available for the visitor who plans their own vacations.

Our guide picked us up from where we were staying and took us to the Colosseum. She was great about adjusting to the pace of the tour to accommodate guests with mobility challenges. Highly recommend this tour.

Laura our tour guide has great knowledge of the history and architecture of Ancient Rome. She was delightful and guided us effortlessly from site to site and era to era. She answered all our questions and clearly advised on what was fact and what was legend. An enjoyable and informative tour of Rome. We always book a private tour on our first visit to a city. Laura and Eyes of Rome were very professional and the best we have had to date.

Although it was a rainy, windy morning when our tour guide from Eyes of Rome met my sister and me at our hotel, we could immediately tell that our time with Stefania would be special. She warmly greeted us and made sure we had the necessary gear for the weather. After our taxi ride to the Colosseum, we quickly swept past the long lines standing in the rain at the entrance and started our tour. Stefania's background is in art history, but she demonstrated an excellent background in the history of ancient Rome. Her presentation was vivid and engaging, never lapsing into mere recitation of facts. Eyes of Rome refers to their guides as story tellers and the description is perfect. We could visualize the raucous crowds at the gladiator games and other public spectacles. Stefania also helped us appreciate the architectural achievement of this massive amphitheater. Likewise she brought to life the Forum as the center of public life in ancient Rome. Stefania responded readily to our questions and tailored her presentation to our interests. After the tour was completed and we asked for a recommendation for lunch, she walked us to a restaurant patronized by locals and away from the tourist traps surrounding the Colosseum. Finally, we asked for suggestions for churches to visit and she sent an email with several suggestions with descriptions. Based upon her suggestions we visited the only medieval church in Rome, Santa Maria sopra Minerva, which was delightful. We left feeling we not only had enjoyed a great tour -- we made a new friend!

Loved how Simone helped us to become part of the Forum as it existed. I highly recommend him. Choose Simone if you can.

My husband and I were thoroughly impressed with Paola's knowledge and her easy manner and Italian charm. She picked us up and we had the Colosseum and Roman Forum tour. Although the weather was very wet Paola's enthusiasm never wavered. We were also impressed with the efficiency of the "skip the queue" option. As we only had 2 full days in Rome it was well worthwhile. We learned so much on this tour and will be recommending Eyes of Rome and in particular, Paola, to any of our friends planning a visit to Rome.

Our private tour with Maria was fantastic. With a masters degree in archaeology she really knows her stuff and communicated it beautifully. Her enthusiasm and outgoing personality made us wish we could have spent another day with her.

Our trip was fantastic because Marta and Katie picked us up two mornings each, they both took the stress out of lines and times. They both adapted to our family members, each conversing with our grandchildren, their parents, and the grandparents informing, teaching, and guiding us thru our Roman experiences with memorable excellence. We wholeheartedly recommend them. Thank you, both. Aubrey and Carol Haigler

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed Marco's company and knowledge of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. We both agreed that his knowledge helped us imagine the ruins in their prime. The "skip-the-line" portion of the ticket was worth the price alone. Had we visited the sites on our own, we would've spent a large portion waiting in lines and trying to read all the plaques infront of the ruins to understand the history. Thank you Marco and Eyes of Rome for the amazing experience!

I took 2 tours with the brilliant Elisa Taddei - it was a last minute trip to Rome and my hotel put me in touch with the company. I was wary at first as I'd heard bad stories from people going on tours of Rome - but this was exceptional and worth every penny. For three hours Elisa brought ancient Rome and the Coliseum to life in exactly the same way she'd done for the Vatican tour the previous day. Her English was excellent and she was so expert at one point even local Italian girls stopped her and asked her questions which she was happy to answer. It turned out their schools had been getting the history wrong. My only regret was that I didn't take the 3D glasses tour which I will definitely do next time. I couldn't recommend Elisa highly enough. I hope you're lucky enough to get her as your guide.

Absolutely wonderful tour with Alessandro Cali! As an archaeologist who worked excavations in the forum, his knowledge was absolutely amazing. More than that, he was able to describe the way things were and give us a real feel for the remarkable sights we were viewing. Funny and fun, cannot recommend this way of seeing the Forum and Colosseum highly enough. Many thanks!

Tour of the Colosseum and Forum was amazing! Our tour guide Karin met us right outside of the Airbnb apartment we were staying at and taxi cabbed us to the Colosseum! The drop off after the tour was also included. Once we got to the Colosseum we were able to skip in front of the already long line! Karin was very knowledgeable and engaging. We learned so much! Our tween and teenager also enjoyed it as well. Thank you Karin for the fantastic tour!! Jenny C.

My husband and I were treavelling throughout Italy with our 4 children ranging in ages from 6 - 17, and didn't want to get stuck in a large tour group that would lose our childrens' interest. We decided to go with Eyes of Rome for their priavite kid-friendly tours in Venice, Florence and Rome, because their customer service was beyond compare, They were quick to respond to my numerous emails and were so helpful in planning each of the tours. The tours and guides did not disappoint! Each one was so knowledgeable and friendly, and they all went above and beyond to ensure we learned and saw as much as we could. Tiziana was fabulous in Venice, Ulrich was a pleasure in Pisa, Lorenzo was excellent in Florence and Valeria was fantastic in the Roman Forum and Colisseum. Definitely recommend this company and the guides - we were so happy with the entire experience!

We took a private tour with guide, Paola along with our teenage daughters through the Colosseum and Forum. She was a wonderful, lovely guide. She was very knowledgeable and taught us so much about the venues and about life in Rome. We were thrilled to be able to bypass the incredibly long lines. I would definitely book a tour with Eyes of Rome again and I would request Paola.

Many thanks to Gianluca Pica, our tour guide, whose knowledge and passion for all things Roman made this the best three hours of sightseeing in Rome. I would definitely recommend a private tour to at least one venue while visiting Rome. The level of information you acquire is beyond that available during a group tour.

Great tour! We had an awesome guide - Paola. She was very knowledgeable and fun! She kept the tour interesting which was good for a group of teenagers.

Alessia was very knowledgeable, warm, authentic, and ready to shift plans when we had a different idea!

Thoroughly enjoyed our time with Marco I can't think of anybody that would be more knowledgeable in archaeology.architecture and history. It was like being with a friend who is extremely knowledgeable of the areas that we went to and was able to answer all the questions that we had. Thanks Marco I hope to do it again soon sometime ciao

My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting with Serena and Simona for the morning debrief on the Vatican museum and Sistine chapel. They were informative, friendly, and down to earth. We were fast tracked right into the Vatican museum when everyone else was stuck waiting in an extremely long line. In the afternoon we had a private tour with Simone - a native Roman. He is an archeologist who has spent years digging at the forum and in Egypt. His history knowledge was extensive, and he vividly explained the different layers of history found in Rome and at the colosseum in particular. The whole tour was impressive and we could have easily spent 3 more hours exploring Rome with Simone. I would recommend Eyes of Rome to anyone and can easily see why it’s rated so highly

We had a private tour of the Colosseum with Elisa. She had been doing those tours for many years and it showed with her wealth of knowledge. It didn't sound as if she was reading off a script with cheesy jokes like other tour guides. She was genuine, took the time to answer all of our questions, and laughed at our stupid jokes. The entire tour was the highlight of our Rome trip. I can't recommend Eyes of Rome (we used them for a Vatican tour as well) and Elisa enough.

My family has been to Rome before but my sons couldn't really remember the Colosseum since they were very young. Also we didn't have a family-friendly tour guide like Serena with us back then. Serena picked us up at our accommodation and from the get go gave us a lot of information about Rome. We learned a lot from her. Even though I've been to the Colosseum 3 times already I learned the most during this trip. The boys specially enjoyed it since they had just finished training at the gladiator school so a visit to the Colosseum rounded things off for them and Serena incorporated this information into what she shared with us. She had a lot of photos, pictures and videos to share with us to bring the sites to life. She also asked the boys questions to keep them alert and interested. Serena was friendly, kind and thoughtful. She made a point of finding somewhere comfortable and away from the crowds for us to sit while she told us about the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. She got snacks for the boys when she noticed their energy flagging (after doing Gladiator training and walking a lot). She also gave us recommendations on what else would be interesting for the boys and also good places to find pasta, pizza and, most importantly, gelato! Frigidarium was great! Thank you Serena. We feel like we made a friend in Rome.

We had a marvelous day with Rosie at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, Catacombs and St Clemente church. We booked the tours through our hotel and were lucky to Get Rosie (Rosalba) with Eyes’s of Rome. Rosie is so knowledgeable and energetic and kept us on a great pace. Her explanations of the history brought everything to life. Rosie is a great story teller and you can tell she really loves what she does. We will definitely call Eyes of Rome and ask for Rosie next time we visit Rome

Simone Lanna was by far the most knowledgable tour guide I have ever encountered. We toured the forum and collesium. Every question I asked (and there were a lot) Simone answered with precise detail. He was able to span years of Roman history and tie them all together. I was most interested in how the Coliseum operated and how the population participated. Simone explained it all as if we were there. Would suggest, if possible, book him. You will not be disappointed if you truly want the real deal.

Azurra est venue nous chercher à notre hôtel. Nous avions choisi la visite en français avec coupe file du Colisée et du forum romain. Nous étions 4 : 2 adultes et nos 2 enfants de 10 et 12 ans. Elle nous a emmené au Colisée puis au forum romain et on sent qu’elle maîtrise son sujet. Nos enfants ont beaucoup aimé et nous aussi. Nous avons appris plein de choses. Nous n’avons pas vu le temps passer pourtant la visite a duré 3h30. Un immense merci à Azurra pour ce merveilleux moment et les souvenirs que nous en gardons.

What could have been better on our first day in Rome than to have Alessandro as our guide. A group of four: two of whom had done a similar (good but nowhere near as good as Alessandro’s) tour in 2015 with another company, and two for whom this was their first visit to Rome. To have an archaeologist as our guide to these amazing ancient sites was a bonus and Alessandro’s thorough knowledge of his subject linked to his friendly, approachable manner and easy charm made the three hours fly by and we all learned so much. Can’t recommend highly enough. It was a privilege to have such a splendid guide. Many thanks.

10 of us traveled for a sporting for a sporting event and decided on the private Colosseum tour. We were fortunate to get Marco as our guide (dont know 2nd name). Sometimes you get tours and you know the information shared is scripted which over time can come across as disinterested. Not with Marco!! He was him back in Rome after doing a dig in Tehran, his job is archaeology and historical ruins and history behind them. Wow, did he know his stuff and kept it relevant and interesting throughout. Even when he was not able to take us into the Forum due to the strong winds, he was able to take us to a separate historical church and spend 45-minutes there taking us through this history including a visit to the underground crypt. The 3-hours just flew by and everyone stated it was a great experience

We arranged 2 tours with our 4 children, ages 13, 10, 8 and 2. Thankfully, we had Paula for both tours. She was fantastic! Not only did my husband and I enjoy the tours, but our kids, who usually ask when it's going to be over, were totally engaged. Paula had activities planned for them all through the Vatican/Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum tour . She even brought them little gifts at the end of the tour. When I asked my 8 year old if Paula changed his opinion of tours, he said, "YES! I liked her. She was really nice." Thank you, Paula, for making it such a pleasant experience for our family. We are very grateful for you and will continue to recommend you to our friends and family when they visit Rome :)

We met Giuliano at our Hotel and immediately knew we had a wonderful, friendly, down to earth guide. It soon became apparent that he also had a deep respect for and knowledge of Roman history and all places we visited on the tour. It was wonderful learning so much from Giuliano and I will certainly hope to have him guide us and our friends in the future. Thanks so much for the wonderful experience.

Everything worked just perfectly. Our guide Maria and driver Fabio picked us form our hotel at agreed time. We went directly to Colosseum, without waiting and afterwards we walked directly into Forum Romanum, skipping the line there as well. Maria was incredibly friendly, spontaneus and professional. She gave us a huge amount of interesting information in very comprehensive way. She did her best to make the tour intersting for our teen-aged daughters. We were walking in our own tempo. Stopping whenever we wished to stop, for making fotos, asking questions... At the end of the tour, we decided to continue our sightseeing and it was no problem for our driver Fabio to dropp us off not in our hotel but to drive us to other place according to our choice. We higly recommend this tour. If you can afford it, just do it. It is absolutely worth it.

It makes no sense to me that people spend so much money to get to Italy and then go cheap on the experiences that they went there to have. Our private tour made Rome so much more enjoyable! We were picked up at our hotel by Serena from Eyes of Rome. Admittedly it was January so crowds were not bad, but we just walked right into everything as if we were the only ones there. Serena was full of enthusiasm and knew so much about the city and its history and sites. We had a wonderful experience. I was traveling with my parents (age 77) and she was so accommodating and considerate of them. We've had other good experiences with Eyes of Rome and Viator. I plan to use them again.

The private tour is so worthwhile. In a few hours you'll learn all about the Colosseum and Forum. This knowledge makes all the difference in the experience. I could actually begin to imagine what it was like because of the detailed explanation. Treat yourself, you won't regret it!

Skip the lines and experience the history with an expert. There is so much value added in doing a private tour with Eyes of Rome. The tour guide was wonderful, incredibly knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommend the experience.

Simone was our tour guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, with a background in archaeology and experience with excavation in the Forum. He was also very personable and charming, just a fun person to spend 3+ hours with. The skipping the line claim is absolutely true, and even in December the line at the Colosseum was very long. Unfortunately there is no skipping the security/metal detector lines which are very unorganized but Simone helped us navigate that mess. He knew so much about the Colosseum and the shows there, but what I really liked was how he gave us the perspective of the gladiators. He then took us to the Roman Forum, and told us stories of Julius Caesar, Marc Antony, etc. It was an unforgettable tour, and I'm so glad we went with Eyes of Rome and Simone who is the absolute best.

Made the experience great for the family and went out of the way to ensure we had the time we wanted to. Couldn’t have worked out better for our entire family.

My wife and I had the pleasure of Fabiana as a tour guide around the forum and colosseum and it was one of the best tours I have ever done. She has a background in art history and archeology and really made the tour interesting and memorable. Worth the money and highly recommended.

Touring the Roman Forum and the Colosseum with Karin was absolutely amazing. Her in-depth historical knowledge and natural storytelling ability made the the entire experience a once in a life time event. We can not thank Karin Libri or Eyes of Rome enough for creating a once in a lifetime experience for our family. Karin is warm, and friendly with unmatched in-depth knowledge of seemingly everything Rome, a true hospitality professional.

We really enjoyed our time around the area and our guide, Michela gave us a lot of information about the story and history of everything there! She seemed to be very knowledgeable and had no trouble asking any questions we had for her. After the tour she even recommended a restaurant nearby for us. Super thankful to her for making our trip out to the colosseum a memorable experiece!

This was an incredible tour, and our tour guide, Azzurra, was wonderful. She was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Thanks to this tour, we did not have to wait at all, and we saw some spectacular sights while learning a lot about them. Highly recommend!

Paola was an amazing guide for our private tour of the Colosseum and RomanForum! She had a wealth of knowledge on the Colosseum and Roman Forum and Rome, and took her time answering our questions and expanding upon them- including those not related to the site. As soon as we got into the car, she started sharing information on Rome and our surrounding areas. This was not my first your of the Colosseum and Paolo was leaps and bounds above my previous guide! Her English was impeccable, she was warm, personable and incredibly intelligent. The private tour is worth every penny as it allows you to pace yourself and focus on the items of interest to you and you see so much more. If it hadn't been our last day, I would've wanted her to be our guide on additional sites in Rome! Wonderful job Paola!

Great private tour on a rainy day at the Rome Colosseum and Forum! Very knowledgeable tour guide made sure we understood and answered all our questions! Thank you Roberta!

In November three of us enjoyed 2 fascinating tours in Rome with our charming guide Michela Gristina. On both days, she met us punctually at our hotel and we were happy to find she speaks excellent English. Michela's enthusiasm for her subject and her knowledge as an archeologist vividly brought to life the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican Museum and St Peter's. Having Michela as our guide on both tours, enriched our time in Rome immeasurably. The weather was warm and she kindly made sure we carried water with us. She was happy to lead us at a pace that suited us, with no sense of rush, and she always provided interesting answers for our numerous questions along the way. She told us that the layers of history and civilisation in that great city are often compared to a 'Lasagna'. Michela certainly served us generous and delicious portions of that Lasagna that we will never forget . When we return to Rome for another helping we will specifically ask for her to be our guide again. Grazie Michela!

Our guide, Francesco, took us around the outside of the colosseum and gave us a history lesson on what led to its development. Later, we made our way inside and were astounded by the building’s design - modern stadiums are very similar! Francesco’s delivery is very conversational, and he makes the Roman ruins come alive with his humorous and imaginative descriptions. The tribunal and Roman Forum simply have to be seen to be believed. Excellent tour!

After having an amazing private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, we will never go back to going it alone. Our guide, Michela Gristina, who I highly recommend was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about her job, spoke excellent English and taught both myself and my ten year old son so many things that we wouldn't have found out about the Colosseum and Roman Forum otherwise. Michela was very easy to spend the afternoon with and being a mum herself, she was great with my son, keeping him captivated for hours (no easy feat) and answering his many questions. Thank you to Michela and Eyes of Rome for making our trip to Rome one we will never forget. We can't wait to go back!

Although the choices for reviews only allowed for one tour, our experience was so exceptional that we booked four days. We were fortunate to be led by Gianluca, who is not only knowledgeable, but passionate about Roman history and art. My sister and I felt as though we understood in a very complete way the link between the art and architecture and the history that created it. While one would need much more time than the week we had to explore these subjects, we had the best foundation. We had loads of questions in all areas and Gianluca always had the answer at the ready! In other words, he was patient and available. I recommend without reservation!

We had a private tour through this company with Roberta Di Pietro. She was so knowledgeable, interesting and fun! I can't imagine experiencing this amazing area without the benefit of being able to have conversation during the entire tour. Highly recommend the private tour - even more highly recommend asking for Roberta! We even had the benefit of having her for the Vatican the next day! This company is great!!!

We decided to indulge ourselves and book a private tour and we are very happy that we did. We had a wonderful guide, Katie, who was very knowledgeable, patient and just a nice person to spend half a day with. Our tour was very informative and pleasant especially as we could move easily without being in a large tour group. We asked questions that were always nicely fielded by Katie with in depth answers. To top off the great tour after it was over, Katie recommended a place for lunch that wasn't overrun by tourists and provided us the best pasta during our whole visit to Rome. There is a reason the ratings are so high as the guides obviously love what they are doing and make it a great experience for the clients.

We had an amazing tour of the Colosseum and surrounding area, including access to the floor of the colosseum for an up close view! Our guide Paola M. was excellent. Very well versed in all the history and able to answer all our questions. She was very personable and professional and a true delight to keep us engaged and entertained. A private tour is the way to go as you can do it at your pace and get the personal attention from your guide. Overall Excellent.

Sunny skies and clean air. Giuliano was a knowledgeable guide and a sharp dresser. We learned a lot about the history and recycled uses of the area, and had a great time! Superb value.

My husband and I booked a half day tour with Raffaella and we both had a wonderful time. We prefer to have private guides and not travel in a larger group. We learned so much and were able to move through so much at a pace that still allowed us to take so much in. I would happily book with Raffaella in the future.

We had a lovely tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum with our tour guide, Luisa. She took us through the Forum, giving us great background and history into the place, which really helped us appreciate what we were looking at. She moved through the tour at a good pace, so we didn't feel overwhelmed with information. The Colosseum was very crowded, but Luisa did a good job of moving us through there, and giving us some interesting facts as we moved along. We also really liked a book she carried with her, giving us a glimpse of what the Colosseum and Roman Forum looked like many years ago, so we could picture the significance of the ruins. Overall - excellent tour. Luisa was very personable, took pictures of us when we asked, and clearly knew her history. If we come back to Rome, we would definitely consider doing another tour with Eyes of Rome, and with her. Highly recommend!

Before booking, my father and I were asked which specific subjects interested, and our guide Luisa's high level of knowledge went above and beyond my expectations. Her English was excellent, and she patiently answered all of our many questions in great detail. My 87-year old father has walking difficulties, and Luisa cheerfully stopped with us every time he needed to rest. She used that time to tell us even more amazing stories about the history of that amazing place where so very many things happened.

“Fabi” picked us up promptly at our hotel near the Spanish steps. Her enthusiasm for meeting us was genuine as is her love and knowledge of Ancient Rome. Her English is exceptional and her understanding of history and construction techniques is superb. More than a guide, she is a storyteller that can convey a sense of the times with a sense of humor mixed in. She has an obvious love and appreciation for the archeological work that is going on even to this day. We cannot recommend her highly enough.

What a wonderful experience! In addition to obvious benefit of skipping lines and avoiding crowds, Stefania made entire experience so relaxing and informative. Were able to customize by adding Baths of Caracalla, which were a real highlight of trip.

Wonderful knowledge of all the history that Rome offers. Giuliano meet with us at our hotel he was punctual, friendly, easy to communicate and his passion for Rome was infectious.

Our guide Gianluca was articulate, well-informed and funny! 40 years ago we walked thru the Forum and had no idea what we were looking at. This time with Gianluca we were able to appreciate it so much more! He even brought illustrations of what it originally looked like. Because of our early start we had the place to ourselves and it was even more moody and atmospheric. At the Colosseum, we negotiated through the crowds and got the picture we had missed on another trip. The Company even refunded my money when I couldn't make it through the extra hour I had requested. Now that's professionalism!! Great morning. Great guide. Great memory.

Eyes of Rome was simply amazing from beginning to end! They were very quick in their responses to my inquiries. I had read through their reviews and requested Giuliano and/or Fabiana for our tours. They were able to accommodate my request and we got the BEST of both worlds! We had Fabiana for our Colosseum and Roman forum tour and Giuliano for our early access Vatican tour the next day. Private Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour - Fabiana was punctual when meeting us at our hotel. She was very charismatic, friendly and welcoming! We started at the Roman Forum and then the Colosseum. Fabiana was extremely knowledgeable and was able to capture our kids attention the entire time. She made it fun and interesting for all of us. We’re a family of five (our daughter 15yrs old, our boys 13 & 12 yrs old, my husband and myself). Fabiana knew all the spots to hit before they became crowded and made it that much more enjoyable. She offered to take pictures in all the best photo spots as well, which we greatly appreciated! Fabiana also gave us tips and recommendations for restaurants and other attractions that we should visit. This tour was an amazing experience and a HIGHLIGHT for all of us! GRAZIE MILLIE Fabiana!! Private Early Bird Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour - One way Transfer included - Giuliano was our tour guide for the Vatican. He was punctual to meet us at our hotel. Our tour started with the Vatican museums, then the Sistine Chapel and ended in St. Peter’s Basilica. Giuliano was extremely knowledgeable. He was able to capture our kids attention and made it fun and interesting for all of us as well. This is definitely the way to go when visiting the Vatican. The amount of information that Giuliano is able to offer is amazing. He was funny, energetic, and very nice! He also offered to take pictures of our family, which again we were very grateful for. This tour and especially with Giuliano as our guide, was worth every penny! This was definitely another HIGHLIGHT on our trip! We highly recommend Eyes of Rome! I know for sure we’ll be booking our next tour with when we return! GRAZIE DI TUTTO!!! :-)

Barbara de Rosa gave us a really interesting tour. The Colosseum and Forum are incredible. We recommend it.

Marta was our tour guide and she was incredible. We learned so much and enjoyed every moment of this special tour! Marta is a delight!!

Our guide Simone was exceptional!. Extremely knowledgeable, but also very easy to understand. Spent as much time in each area and on our questions as needed. I would highly recommend Simone he has a very friendly/kind demeanor. We really enjoyed our tour and learned a lot. 10 out of 10!

Our guide, Francesco, provided an educational, inspiring and enjoyable private tour. During the Roman ruins portion of our tour, we experienced a monumental thunderstorm with significant rain! We hovered under a small grouping of trees until we had somewhat of a clearing, and then hurried to the colosseum. We were so impressed Francesco continued the tour when he could have stopped due to the weather! Thank you for a wonderful and exciting day! This is “a must” excursion!

Had a wonderful tour with Elisa. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. We could spend as much or as little time in each of the areas as we wanted. Had a great time!

Nuestra guía, Luisa, no solo sus conocimientos son inmejorables sino además fue tremendamente agradable con los niños, contestando todo tipo de cuestiones y adornándolas con anécdotas cautivamentes. Consiguió que todos mis hijos de distintas edades quedaran ojipláticos.

Mari was an extraordinary guide and absolutely delightful to spend time with, notwithstanding an incredible understanding of not only the obvious, but all the associated intricacies of Ancient Rome. She was a complete joy to spend a morning of going back in time. My highest recommendation

We did the private Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour and the Rome Private City Walking Tour both with Hotel Pick up and Drop off. Found and booked through Trip Advisor we would highly recommend this company for your guided tours. Our guide was punctual at the arranged time for our hotel pick ups on both days, she was a friendly and extremely knowledgeable guide and what was most appreciated was that she was very considerate and took our health quirks into account on such hot days.

We did a tour of the Colosseum and Palatine Hill with Guiliano - he was an great guide. Palatine Hill which seems to be very much overlooked and was amazing and such a beautiful spot - many guides don't take people there. He was a very knowledgeable guide and was great with our 4 yo son who wanted to know all about the animals in the Colosseum. His information about restaurants was also fabulous ! Would thoroughly recommend Guiliano for anyone looking for a private tour - really outstanding.

We had an excellent tour with Paola on September 12, 2018. She was the most knowledgeable and helpful tour guide we’d ever had, and kindly answered all of our questions. She also made sure to provide plenty of time for picture taking of the gorgeous sights, and ensured that we were well-hydrated in the very hot weather. Thanks again to Eyes of Rome and Paola! Can’t wait to do another tour when we return.

Ditto other reviewers comments about Giuliano He not only was a fabulous guide, he also recommended the best places to visit in Rome. Our tour was the high point of our visit to Rome.

Me and my girlfriend did a private tour of the Coliseum, Forum and Vatican with our tour guide Giuliano. He was professional, knowledgeable, passionate and very friendly. He eloquently explained all the little details about each area and made the day special and memorable. He also doubled as a great cameraman and took some amazing photos for us that we will have forever. After the tour he gave us some fantastic recommendations of restaurants and other sights to see. After the tour he gave us some fantastic recommendations of restaurants and other sights to see. I highly recommend using Giuliano as your tour guide if you are interested in a private tour of Rome that you will never forget.

Paola was knowledgeable, pleasant and accommodating. She could give lessons on how to be a great guide!

I was referred to Elisa Taddei by a friend who did 3 days of private tour with her and said she was amazing. I have to agree that Elisa is great, very passionate about her work and very knowledgeable about Rome history. Plus she was sweet and a great photographer. I definitely will use her services any time I go back to Rome

Our tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Caracalla Baths with Serena back in August was fantastic! We were a group of 8 with 4 teens in a private tour early in the morning....no crowds! Serena was very knowledgable and enthusiastic and catered the tour to everyone's interests. We didn't have to wait on any lines which made the experience all the more pleasurable. I highly recommend Eyes of Rome (and Serena as a guide)!!!

Gianluca was an excellent tour guide with a lot of history knowledge on various areas. We liked the private tour unlike those big bus tours with guides who hold up flags and signs! and having the ability to ask questions and stop whenever we wanted to.... We even stopped in for a nice gelato break where there was a breeze on a hot summer day. I highly recommend the private tour by Eyes of Rome Storytellers!

Can't say enough positive things about this company and the guides. From the moment a friend told me about them and I began to inquire, the staff were responsive, patient with me (and I asked A LOT of questions over about 7 months!!), helpful, and accommodating. Called me the day prior to arrival to do a final confirmation. The tour guide Serena was beyond amazing. knowledgeable and fun, good with the teens who began to get tired, patient, suggested good restaurants. Started raining as we arrived and she well suggested we get some ponchos and umbrellas, which made the incredible downpour that ensued as we had to wait outside bearable! All around amazing experience. Highly recommend. Paid a little extra for the arena tour - definitely worth it.

This tour is by far the best way to get the most out of visiting the ancient sites of Rome. Our guide, Barbara, was very knowledgeable and had a very engaging way of explaining what we were seeing. We had a three-hour tour which felt just right, in terms of seeing and understanding the sites we saw. Our guide also provided ample time for shopping, breaks etc.

This was an amazing tour! Our guide Elisa Dattile was the best tour guide we have ever had anywhere. She was informative, funny, and patient with my active 12 and 9 year old children. She had a way of making the sights come to life with anecdotes and images she shared on a tablet. Not waiting in line for the Coliseum was amazing and well worth every penny we spent. I will definitely recommend this service to all of my friends if ever visiting Rome.

El tour fue excelente!!! Luisa fue puntual, cordial y agradable. Logró captar la atención de toda la familia (adultos y niños). Muy recomendable para ver de forma eficiente e interesante la ciudad de Roma.

Gianluca Pica--our guide was amazing. We had limited time in Rome and wanted to make the best of our time in Rome. Would highly recommend seeing this area of the city with Gianluca. Now I wish I had payed more attention in History class. This tour made me want to learn more about Ancient Rome! Will definately look them up while in Rome again.

We had an awesome tour with Maria Ida! It made things so much easier to have a guide when it came to lines and avoiding the wait. She had all the tickets set up in advanced and along with that was an incredibly informative tour! Our tour was the highlight of our trip to Rome and we would certainly recommend! Thanks Maria!

Giuliano Catapano was our guide and I tell you that he is your greatest asset. He was filled with knowledge and enthusiasm that made every minute of our experience an incredible one. Absolutely wonderful guide who went well above and beyond our expectations. His wealth of knowledge and history left us in awe. The Colosseum, Palatine and Forum were spectacular thanks to Giuliano. Michael Martodam

We had Francesco as our guide. He was at our hotel promptly. It was our first full day in Rome and our two children were somewhat jet lagged. He did his best to keep them engaged and interested. We learned far more than we could have with a self tour and he knew the answer to almost any question. We were very happy with the tour.

Luisa De Dominicis was an amazing guide. She was so knowledgable and interesting. I highly recommend this tour.

Fabia was a great tour guide. She was prompt, prepared, personable, and knowledgeable. In my group we are all ages and everyone greatly enjoyed her. The tour was informative and at a good pace. We racially loved the Collesseum!

This was our first trip to Rome (and Italy) and we scheduled this tour the day after landing. Valentina was waiting for us downstairs when we walked down and gave us a great introduction to the city as we drove to the Colosseum. She navigated the crowd at the Colosseum well, making our entrance very easy and gave us a great understanding of the history of both the Colosseum and the Forum. She was also just generally very friendly and easy to talk with as we travelled. My two teenage sons said this was the best part of their trip to Italy. I highly recommend!

We had a fantastic private tour with Stefania Pistone, who spoke perfect English. She was very personable with a great sense of humour. Her knowledge of the history of these ancient ruins was very extensive. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour which we took in the morning before the crowds set in. Thank you Stefania was a wonderful experience.

Simone gave one of the best tours of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. He is an archaeologist who understands history and explains this story with great illustration. I've been to the Colosseum several times is the best ever!

We are in Italy for our daughters 20th birthday and in each city for only a few days. Therefore we wanted to make the most of each day yet still be relaxed since it is very hot in August. We had Elisa as our guide and she was not only prompt but early to our hotel pickup; which is always nice! On our way to the forum Elisa was fun and talkative so we knew it would be a nice morning. Fortunately it only got better as she was super informative in both antiquities, and a vast array of historical knowledge of many cultures and religions. We ask lots of questions, many off topic and Elisa was always super excited to share her knowledge and then focus back so we were sure not to miss anything. We loved spending the morning with her and would highly recommend you request her if she’s available. After our tour she was super helpful and guided us to our next stops and even rode with us in the taxi helping us with the driver in communicating our next destinations. Amazing tour - loved it!

We had a wonderful private tour of the Colosseum and Forum. Highly recommend. The ability to take our time and see what we wanted made it more special.

We had a great morning with our private tour guide Elisa, she was very knowledgeable and portrayed the information in a easy and understandable way with the use of her tablet she showed us photos of what the places looked like when they where built. I would highly recommend this company and Elisa and when we next come to Rome will be using them again. David

My husband and I did a private skip the line tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with Roberta - would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to do a tour. She arrived at our hotel early (which I appreciate)...she was full of knowledge, easy to understand and a pleasure to tour with. We learned a lot and was one of the highlights of our honeymoon.

This was my fourth time at the Colosseum. My first time was in February of 1982. Then over the years I went back two more times with other people. Tourist are not allowed on the Colosseum floor any more. Do not miss seeing this! I was amazed every time I saw this beautiful Wonder of The World.

Giuliano is an archaeologist and was therefore able to provide deep insights into the culture and engineering. One of the most interesting discussions was comparing Egyptian and Roman engineering. The day was hot and Giuliano was able to find shady spots for some of our great discussions. It takes real skill to bring alive the Colloseum and help us imagine civilisation at that time. As a guide he is absolute top shelf. Thank you for a wonderful 3 hours.

Hello, we were fortunate enough to secure a private tour with Paolo on short notice. She met us at our Airbnb near the Spanish Steps. We grabbed a taxi and headed straight to the Colosseum to begin the tour with her. She was extremely personable and it felt like we had met up with a long time friend who we hadn't seen for a while. She customized the tour to meet our needs (older teenage boys and parents with varied interests) and shared many interesting historical points that we would not heard otherwise. As we neared the end of the tour, she was very helpful in guiding us to restaurants and other areas of interest before we headed back to the hotel. I highly recommend Paolo and her tour!

Guide-interprète, experte en histoire de l’art, charmante et dynamique, Maria Linda à la qualité rare de savoir se conformer aux contraintes de ses clients. Elle a su aménager l’itinéraire des sites pour respecter notre timing serré ; adapter sa pédagogie à notre capacité d’attention (interruptions professionnelles pour ma compagne), et modifier sa présentation pour satisfaire nos intérêts. Nous la recommandons pour des visites privées, particulièrement si vous recherchez un service sur-mesure. Maria Linda Fusella est un guide investi avec qui vous pourrez établir une relation sincère. Son savoir, son implication, son entrain et son affabilité ont fortement contribué à faire de notre visite, un souvenir inoubliable !

We did a private Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour with Paola and it was perfect for our group. She is a wealth of knowledge and truly speaks from the heart! She instantly connected with each person in our group and made sure that everyone was comfortable. I loved that she would make sure we were shaded, had water, and was so thoughtful overall about our needs. She shared the beautiful history and opened our minds, hearts, and souls to the beauty of Roman culture and history. Not only did she connect with us on the history of where we were, she gave us helpful hints about traveling and things to watch out for so not only were we safe and taken care of with her, also as we continued our explorations! I highly recommend requesting Paola for any tour you may do with Eyes of Rome. Anyone I know, I certainly recommend her! I can't wait to return to Roma and spend more time with her! Grazie mille!

I booked this tour months ago knowing that it would be the smartest way to see the Colosseum & Roman Forum with my family during the hot summer in busy Rome when we only had two days and were trying to pack in as much as possible. Last Saturday, Francesco (our guide) picked us up at the hotel nice and early before the day started getting to hot. Francesco was wonderful! Spoke English fluently and was not only extremely knowledgeable -- he was highly entertaining. He made us laugh and he made us think. The three hours flew by. He is a treasure. Viva Roma!!

Our family of 6 landed in Rome on Wednesday, July 11th, and we were fortunate enough to have Luisa meet us at our hotel at 3 PM that same day. She was friendly, personable and very well informed Her English was amazing and we all felt extremely comfortable with her from the minute we met. She went out of her way to make Ancient Rome come alive. She tailored the tour to our particular requests and went out of her way to make sure we had a thorough understanding of life in Ancient Rome. We could not have asked for a better tour guide. Hotel pick up and drop off were a definite plus.

Our guide, Roberta, was extremely knowledgeable regarding the history of the forum and the colosseum. Every question that we posed, she had answers and knowledge. Her English was extremely good and we could understand her perfectly. She was at out hotel promptly to pick us up and got us a taxi back to the hotel at the end of the tour. I recommend this tour early in the morning because the crowds were not in the forum and they were just beginning at the colosseum. Plus it is very hot in the sun . The tour is a little overpriced, in my opinion, but we enjoyed having a private guide.

Una fabulosa opción para familia con niños! Sin colas, sin espera. La guía fabulosa desde que nos recogió en nuestro domicilio. Fue un placer esta excursión!

We booked Fabiana through Eyes of Rome, for the private Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour, as well as the Early Bird Vatican Museum Tour. Fabiana was absolutely phenomenal, extremely knowledgeable, very organized and very personable. She expertly tailored the tour to our specific requests, knew how to avoid crowds, and how to get the most out of the tour. We were so fortunate to tour Rome with her! We loved every minute of it, even our usually rather hard-to-impress teenager! 5 Star rating all around, thank you Fabiana!

We scheduled a private tour for 4 adults. We had the good luck to have Marta for the day. She meet us at our hotel and we taxied to San Clemente then walked to the, Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Forum. After several interesting facts and amazing stories we headed to a delicious lunch at a local restaurant (away from the crowds). We then had a golf cart tour that enabled us to see a majority of the remaining highlights of a beautiful city. I highly recommend Eyes of Rome and Marta. As my adult niece said it was the best tour ever!!!

I made an 11th hour booking with Eyes of Rome when it became apparent that it would be pretty tiring to do alone in the heat and the crowds of the summer crush. Despite the sticker shock, we were not disappointed. Gianluca was an excellent and knowledgable guide, able to keep our 10- and 12-year-olds’ attention for three hours despite imparting a lot of information. He was able to bring alive the Forum, which may otherwise have been just a pile of pillars and rubble to them.

We traveled to Italy with our 8 and 5 year old and although the adults wanted to do tours, we were a little worried about taking the kids on a tour, under the blazing sun into areas that required some imagination. After some research we settled on a private tour with Eyes of Rome. It was a great decision. It was reasonably priced. Our guide, Fabiana did a fantastic job engaging with the kids but also hitting many major points for the adults while keeping the tour succinct (and in the shade when possible!) When (not if) we are back in Rome, we will definitely be checking out other tour options with this company.

We thoroughly enjoyed our private Colosseum and Forum tour with Giuliano. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was so interesting that we didn't realize the time had gone by so fast and it was over before we knew it.

Our Colosseum and Roman Forum tour with Simone was absolutely spectacular. He was a wealth of knowledge in regards to the tour and not only spoke intelligently about the subject but challenged us with questions about what we learned. He did a great job with our two kids, 18 and 16, challenging them with questions and teaching them about the time period. If you are looking for a real learning experience about this tour he is your guy. He was also awesome about how the tour went. When our daughter was having some issues with the sun and a previous injury he totally took care of the situation by getting her a coke and some cold water. A great experience all the way around!

My wife and I along with our two teenage boys were recently In Rome for three nights starting on June 27th and we wanted to get as much out of our short time there. To help do that we booked two early morning private tours with Eyes of Rome, which included a tour of the Vatican and one of the Forum and the Colosseum. Although private tours cost more, we have found over the years that often they are well worth the extra expense. For our two Rome tours we had the good fortune to have Fabiana as our tour guide. Fabiana was nothing short of fabulous! On our first full day in Rome, she met us at our hotel and took us for a tour of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. You could not be blessed with a better tour guide. Fabiana is a genuinely nice person. She is sweet, knowledgeable, courteous and above all, professional. She holds degrees in both art history and anthropology and, as such, is more than qualified to provide an in-depth tour for your party. You could not ask for anything more from a guide. We loved her! We understand that Eyes of Rome employs other wonderful guides as well as Fabiana, which accounts for their exceptional rating. Fabiana escorted us through the multitude of Vatican exhibits, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. She is also an expert photographer and knows all the best places to take memorable photos. At the end of our Vatican tour we were so happy and impressed with Fabiana that we wanted her to accompany us on our private tour the next day at the Colosseum. We were so lucky she was available for that tour as well. Eyes of Rome had requested access for us to the Belvedere section of the Colosseum, which I highly recommend. The views from the upper levels of the Colosseum are extraordinary. Plus, it is nowhere near as crowded as the lower levels. We cannot imagine doing a tour of the Vatican and the Colosseum without thesuperlative Fabiana to guide us along the way. We highly recommend using the Eyes of Rome on your next trip to Rome. Also, if she is available, ask for Fabiana to be your guide. When we return to Rome we greatly look forward to seeing her again.

Andrada met at the hotel and took us around the Coliseum, The Roman Forum and Parthenon. The jigsaw of history with these amazing places was brought to life and brilliantly explained by Andrada. A wonderful guide and tour and would thoroughly recommend her as a guide to make your visit much better

Really enjoyed our tour of the Colosseum. We did a private tour with our guide Raffaella who was very friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. We hadn't done a private tour before but would highly recommend it as you don't wait in any queues and can ask questions at any stage. In one word brilliant. Peter E

My family recently visited Rome and decided to book two separate tours with Eyes of Rome in order to get to know the history of the city. The first tour was the Private Vatican Tour while the other was the Private Colosseum and Roman Forum tour. Both were amazing! On our first tour to the Vatican, our guide was Marta. Throughout the entire tour she was not only extremely helpful and friendly but she was very knowledgable about the pieces we saw and the history of the Vatican. My youngest (9) came along and Marta was excellent with her! Overall, we had a great experience, starting with the punctual pick up at the hotel to the very end of the tour. The next day we took a private tour with Maria Linda to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Although we had gone to both sites before the tour, we were able to learn so much more with Maria Linda. She truly gave us an in-depth analysis and explanation about the foundations and ancient history of the city of Rome. Although the day was pretty hot, Maria always made sure to accommodate us and was extremely optimistic throughout the day. I was extremely satisfied with the tour and so were the kids! Although the tours may be a bit pricey, they are worth every penny! My family learned so many interesting things about the city and we were able to better appreciate both the Italian culture and Roman history. I would recommend Eyes of Rome to anyone visiting Rome in the future!

This was our first family trip to Rome so we decided to take a few private tours instead of group tours or doing it alone. It was the right decision. Our tour guide was Stefania who is warm, friendly, and a captivating storyteller. She brought the Forum and Colosseum to life …even for our teenagers. Her insights and knowledge made the experience unforgettable. Lastly, I appreciated her recommendations for lunch and additional places to visit during the remainder of the day. Stefania is awesome.

This colosseum tour was excellent. Our guide, Marco, was a full-fledged professional archeologist who provided terrific information about the history of the sites and their historical context. We were very grateful to have such a high quality guide. Also a very nice person who made the tour a pleasant experience. The colosseum itself is well worth seeing if you’re in Rome. As an archeological site it does not disappoint. Highly recommend this tour and this company. Ask for Marco!

Francesco took our group of 10 around the Forum and Colosseum. It was afternoon of a very hot day and he was still energetic and engaging. All of us, kids included, felt it was well worth the effort.

Sara S. was an excellent tour guide and we had a wonderful afternoon with her. The tour of Ancient Rome (Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Forum) was incredible. Sara was very friendly and knowledgeable, and, I appreciated the additional materials she brought with her to help illustrate what Rome, The Colosseum and the various ruins looked like when they were new. The pace and distance covered was comfortable. The views were amazing. Overall, an excellent value. I highly recommend the private tours rather than the group tours with 40-50 people. The private tours might cost a little more (really not that much), but, they are so much more enjoyable. I highly recommend this specific tour.

What a treat to have a private guide for my family of 5, including a hotel pick up, drop-off, and unlimited questions about the experience. Francesco was knowledgable and had clearly planned the tour with a lot of thought. He was patient with our 21-month old baby and fun and friendly (but not disingenuous at all) with our 6 and 8 year-old children. As a Rome native, it was obvious he had a lot of pride in the importance of this place and it was wonderful to be guided by someone like this. We would definitely take another Eyes of Rome tour, with Francesco especially!

Silvia M is an amazing tour guide. She picked us up at our apartment for a private tour. She had great energy, knowledge and stories to bring the landmarks to life. Silvia M even kept the attention of our teenage children - which is an amazing feat! I highly recommend Silvia M and this tour.

This tour was amazing. From the beginning when we booked to when we bid farewell our our tour guide, Marco at a fantastic cafe he recommended we were so impressed with Marco's knowledge, his willingness to tailor the tour to what we wanted and to make sure we had a brilliant afternoon. If you are travelling to Rome PLEASE book a tour with Marco. You will not be disappointed.

The Eyes of Rome is a very professional tour operator. This tour was one of the highlights of our visit to Rome. My husband and I found the tour extremely informative, interesting and entertaining. Our guide, Stefania was amazing. Her in-depth knowledge and attention to detail made the whole experience come alive. We also shared many laughs along the way. Thank you Stefania for your warmth, good humour and incredible knowledge!

Marta was a fantastic tour guide. We were traveling with my 93-yr-old Mom & Marta tailored our tour to make things as easy as possible for her and still give us a complete and wonderful tour. "Storyteller" is an extremely apt description for Marta's abilities. She answered all our questions and made history come alive. We liked her and our tour so much that when we needed a tour guide for Pompeii, we contacted her company for that tour as well. Our group included my Mom, my sister, my 22-yr-old daughter, my husband & myself.

This review is regarding Eyes of Rome, and in particular our tour guide, Stefania, who was FANTASTIC! She is very knowledgeable, easy going, funny and made our time in Rome one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. We have two teenage kids who also enjoyed the tours with her, and felt that they learned so much. I couldn't imagine having as good of a time without her guidance! Highly recommend this company and in particular, Stefania!

Thank you Andrada for giving us the most wonderful tour today, your relaxed yet most informative tour was greatly appreciated and your photography magnificent! Best wishes Jackie and Egidio

My wife and I were on our first visit to Rome, and for that matter, to Europe. We had been told by a friend to get a private tour of the Roman ruins if at all possible. Our stay was going to be short in Rome (3 days), so we decided to take our friend's advice. They were absolutely correct. Our guide, Giuliano, was terrific and brought excitement and wonderful historical knowledge to all of the areas of Ancient Rome that we saw. He was able to get us through all of the entrances quickly (no lines/fast pass) and straight to the ruins. The fact that he was an architect made it even more exciting as we has able to take us back in time to the time when these incredible buildings were constructed. He was as excited as we were to see the attractions and we loved his energy throughout the tour. I have told many of my friends about this tour back here in the states and I can wholeheartedly say that it was the best thing we could have done while in Rome.

Valeria Canfarini, our guide, was excellent. We visited Rome 5 years ago and thought we had seen the Coliseum and Forum----wrong! Valeria filled in so much detail we (just my husband and myself) felt we were visiting for the 1st time. The tour is well worth every Euro. Valeria built in sufficient time for our pics and travel (walking) time between the Coliseum and the Forum. We were not rushed but kept a good pace in order to enjoy every second of our 3 hour tour. Recommend: good walking shoes and water, plus a good camera.

We toured with Stefania to the Coliseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon. She was so terrific that we specifically requested her the next day for the Vatican tour which she was able to accommodate. Her knowledge of arts, history, and architecture is amazing! This knowledge, combined with her passion, sense of humor, and great local recommendations, made our family trip to Rome a huge success. Stefania, thanks again for a great time. Caio!

My wife and I booked a private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with Eyes of Rome. Our guide was Maria Linda Fusella and she was absolutely outstanding. Her knowledge of the sites and her engaging personality made our tour that much more special. The pace and time spent in each site was exactly what we wanted. We were also able to briefly stop by Circus Maximus, which was not on the scheduled tour. We really appreciated to flexibility to adjust our tour to what we wanted to see. I would highly recommend Eyes of Rome and Maria.

My daughter and I had two GREAT tours with Eyes of Rome! Elisa T. took us through the Coliseum / Roman Forum and did an exceptional job explaining all of the colorful history of both. We were very entertained! Serena was our storyteller at the Vatican, another great tour experience! Her personality really shined through and we felt like we knew her for years. Her knowledge kept us interested and both of us walked away feeling very pleased with her tour. We will continue to use / recommend Eyes of Rome in the future!

As recommended by a relative, we used Eyes of Rome to book this private tour to the Colosseum. Our relative also told us to request Karin Libri as our guide. So this is what we did and it was nothing short of spectacular! Having this private tour with Karin allowed us to bypass the long lines which that part alone was worth every penny. Then Karin's incredible amount of knowledge had our minds swimming with so much history and information. She made it extremely interesting and NOT like we were sitting in a history class. Since it was just my husband and me and our guide, Karin, we were able to get to know each other a bit which was quite nice. Karin was exceptionally sweet and asked us for our opinions on where we wanted to go next. She also did not rush us and let us spend as much time as we wanted in the various stops along the way. After we were finished with the Roman Forum, our tour was done, but as she did not have anything lined up directly afterwards, we invited her to lunch with us. She agreed and we got to spend more time getting to know her. If you are considering booking this tour....DO NOT WAIT ANY LONGER! Well worth it and make sure you request Karin Libri. You won't be disappointed!

My family recently took the Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour with Elisa Taddei. She was wonderful from start to finish. Our tour was also supposed to include Palentine Hill, but some members of our party were unable to climb too many stairs/hills, so she was able to easily substitute a tour of the Basilica of San Clemente. Elisa was very knowledgeable about each location. It rained during our visit, but Elisa managed to make this just add to the fun. I would recommend Elisa for any of your tour needs in Rome.

Christina was a great tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the sites and Italy in general. She was very considerate to find us shade when she was telling us stories about the Forum and the Coliseum. I would highly recommend her and Eyes of Rome.

We had a lovely 3 hour private tour with Fabiana today. We toured the Colloseum and then the Forum. So much history in Rome, its great to get a tour guide to help explain it all to you. She was fabulous and great history and information about old Rome. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend her to anyone coming to visit Rome. The best way to see these attractions for sure!

Thank you so much, Valeria! It was an amazing tour and we're still talking about all the things you pointed out us. Our 6-year old is still very impressed.

We utilized Eyes of Rome for a tour in Rome (May 29) and in Florence (May 30). In Rome, we had a group of 13 (including two children) and in Florence we had a group of 16 (including three children). In Rome, we opted to do the Colosseum Tour and had Maria as our Tour Guide. A couple of us had already been to the Colosseum before (and had a private tour guide then). However, the majority of our group had not, so we found Eyes of Rome and decided to give them a shot. We were so blessed to have Maria. She was so engaging and provided so many details about the Colosseum and the Roman Forum that those of us that had been there many times before...learned something new. She kept the children so engaged and told so many stories that the kids said this was one of their favorite stops on our vacation. We were able to see so many things within the Forum Maria was a wealth of knowledge and I would highly recommend utilizing her for any tour that you book within Rome. We were on a Disney cruise, so our next stop was in Florence. In Florence, we had more of our travel party attend the tour. Our tour guide was Marco. Let me say, this was just as good as our time in Rome. We were running late (as our charter bus was coming in from Livorno, and we had to drive to Florence...) and our bus driver couldn't speak English that well, so we asked Marco to call our charter bus driver and he literally met us right at where the charter bus was dropping us off. The walking tour took us throughout the city and Marco was so knowledgeable, kind, engaging, and helped us to learn and enjoy the culture of Florence. This was my parent's favorite tour and I would highly recommend this one as well. Overall, you cannot beat Eyes of Rome. Both of our tour guides were a wealth of knowledge and had so much charisma that was engaging the entire time we were with them. Do not hesitate...utilize them. It is so worth it.

Our guide Giuliano was amazing. Of all the tours we booked in Rome this was the best. It was pricey for us, but honestly after trying to “save money” on our Vatican tour ( disaster ) this was the best money we spent. Quick entry, tons of knowledge and was considerate of our needs as well. Spent 3 hours with us explaining everything we wanted to know and not Overdoing it in areas we didn’t care about. So much better than a small group and included palatine hill, the forum and capatoline hill. Perfect. Thank you !

Francesco was an awesome tour guide. Very knowledgeable, great sense of humor! Great restaurant recommendations as well. I highly recommend Francesco.

We visited the Colosseum and Forum on May 26,2018. Our hotel concierge recommended this tour and we couldn't be more pleased. Our host Roberta met us at the hotel and it was a fantastic 3 hours of education in a relaxed and fun manner. We never felt rushed and were encouraged to ask questions. At the end of the tour we had a new friend! Roberta commented that she was very fortunate to have the Colosseum and Forum as "her office" -it was very obvious that this is her passion and not a job. There was no question she couldn't answer, and her English is excellent! The money spent for a private tour was my best investment in Rome-Ask for Roberta for a lifelong memory!

Elisa met me at the Hotel and we jumped in the car and proceeded to the Colosseum. As we were heading there she began the tour before we arrived. Telling me interesting information about the things we were driving past on our way. Once at the Colosseum/Forum we immediately got thru security, etc... and she gave us a wonderful experience that really helped us visualize what this historical site looked like centuries ago. Elisa is very knowledgeable and articulated information in English extremely well. I would highly recommend her and will request her for future tours of Rome. Thank You Elisa!!!

From the moment we met the lovely Allessia at the hotel Manfredi we knew we scored a winner. Starting early was the best idea as Allessia was able to bypass queues which allowed us to maximize our time. A very knowledgeable lady who gave us an incredible insight into ancient Rome at a very leisurely pace. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum and highly recommend her to anyone interested in taking a private tour.

A highlight of our first ever trip to Italy was the time we spent with Valentina. It wasn't just that she was able to bypass the lines with the advanced tickets and knew exactly where to go. It was her knowledge and attention to details that really made this tour special. She knew exactly where to get that perfect photo and we really appreciated her use of her iPad to help us visualize what some of the ruins originally must have looked like. She was very good at making this a true private tour, based on our interests. She let us move at our own pace and still made sure we didn't miss anything. She even helped us pick out just the right gladiator figurine to bring home, making sure of its historic accuracy. We highly recommend using Eyes of Rome and are very glad that our hotel (The Inn at the Roman Forum - see our review) uses their services.

Simone spent half the day with us touring the beautiful Colosseum and Forum in May 2018. His knowledge, energy, and love of Rome engaged all five our our family (two adults and three teenagers). Simone was on time, went the perfect pace, gave us a plethora of suggestions for the rest of the day regarding restaurants and other walkable sites. Our whole family spent a lot of the rest of the day discussing everything we learned from Simone and our drive to get back to Rome to learn and experience more. We highly recommend Simone and this tour.

We literally just got back into our accommodations and I had to take the time to write up this review because we were so impressed with our guide...Giuliano! Giuliano met us at the apartment we were staying at and took us to the Colosseum/Forum tour in the morning and then to the Vatican/Hidden Gems tour in the afternoon. We were blessed with Belvedere tickets that allowed us to go to the top of the Colosseum....stunning! Everything that everyone else has written about the Colosseum/Forum/Vatican is true....it is absolutely breathtaking. My family of 5 (myself, wife and 3 kids) were amazed at the structures, their history, their beauty. But what made the tours truly memorable was our guide Giuliano. We had 3 boys (ages 15, 13, 11) and he catered to them excellently! He was entertaining, incredibly informative, patient and accommodating. His knowledge and understanding of Rome were beyond our wildest expectations (he was born and raised in Rome, now 36 yrs old). He was able to get us into rooms in the Vatican that the general public was not allowed. He was always smiling and encouraging...even when we wanted to stop every 5 minutes for a family picture. Everything went so incredibly smooth...it was so refreshing. We bought the "skip the lines" tickets and they worth every penny! I can't imagine standing in those lines and waiting 2 - 3 hours just to get in. I would strongly encourage anyone considering taking a tour of Rome to use "Eyes of Rome" and request Giuliano. We were super impressed!

Valentina Bartolini - look no further in choosing a tour guide. Valentina is by far the best you can ask for. She was able to show our family in 2 (half days) all that we had on our Rome list. She is interesting, energetic and passionate about her work. She knew exactly all the ins and outs and saved us so much time. She had our interest the entire time! She could read us so well as to whether we needed to move on or wanted to hear more. We will recommend her to all our friends! Thank you Valentina!

I did quite a bit of research on tours of the Colosseum. I finally decided on Eyes of Rome based on other reviews. We had a group of 4. Maria met us at our hotel and we started to tour. Maria is very passionate and enthused about Rome. She walked us through history. If I would have bought tickets to the Colosseum and we would have walked through without her we NEVER would have come away with the appreciation and understanding we have now. We hung on every word she said. I am still telling friends and family what I learned that day. This tour was the highlight of our trip to Europe. It was so interesting and she brought pictures of how things looked back when the Colosseum was being used. This tour would be perfect for any age and for any size group. The tour was 3 hours and we covered every detail. I can't say enough about Maria and this tour. It was worth far more than we paid.

We took the Colosseum, Forum, and Vatican early bird tours with Maria-Linda. She is an amazing tour guide. We have an 8 and 11 year old and Maria-Linda was so great explaining what we were seeing and answering questions on our kids level. My wife and I were extremely impressed and we can’t wait to go back. I strongly recommend Maria-Linda and Eyes of Rome for any tour.

Our tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum will be a highlight of our trip to Rome, thanks to Paola. Her immense knowledge and her thoughtfulness made our visit very enjoyable and memorable. Thanks Paola for a lovely morning.

We toured with Marta who picked us up from the hotel and took us to the venues. She was wonderful, very knowledgeable, set the pace to suit us and made sure we happy and enjoying the experience. I would have no problem recommending a private tour with Eyes of Rome and especially Marta.

It started off with us standing for 2 minutes at the fast ticket line. The line is usually the fast one. Maria got on her phone and called her office and within 2 minutes we had tickets for another line. We walked right up to security and into the coloseaum where she gave us a very informative tour and then over to the forum with the same passion she had for the whole tour. Very informative and it was great to be in a small group of two, just my wife and myself

My wife wanted to give Rome to her Mom for her 80th birthday, so the three of us took two tours with our phenomenal guide, Tancredi. They were the highlights of the trip! We toured the Colosseum and Roman Forum one afternoon, and the Vatican Museums the next day. Tancredi is a doctoral student in art history. He is not only super knowledgeable, but thoughtful, friendly, and he was attentive to our interests, needs, and questions. We could not ask for a better guide! Organization is top-notch. Tancredi met us at the hotel, tickets were arranged, and we didn't have to wait in long lines. First-class in every way. So glad we did this!

We had a really enjoyable tour. Barbara put so much thought into bringing Ancient Rome to life, not just describing the architecture.

We were a party of 6 adults, and as the self-elected head of organising everyone, I was deliberating about whether or not to book a guided tour of the Colosseum, roman forum and the catacombs. I’m so glad we did! Before we eventually made the booking, we contacted Eyes of Rome and they were great at directing us to the best tours given our requirements. We decided to book the Colosseum and Roman Forum but they also offered us the option to make amendments (add-on’s) on the day. Our guide, Elisa, met us at the meeting point on time and Eyes of Rome had passed on our earlier interest about seeing some other sites. Elisa gave us the option to add the visit to San Clemente Basilica and the Catacombs at Priscilla. Her expert knowledge meant we saved ourselves a lot of disappointment as she amended the tour to make best use of the time. We first went to San Clemente Basilica and the Catacombs and got some detailed information about the history of these places which weren’t available in the guide books, or on the general tours. At the time waiting for a taxi was a bit of a pain (Priscilla is a bit out of the centre), but with hindsight it gave us a nice break from all the information (not that it was overloading just so much that was interesting). Elisa was on the phone sorting out how to get us all back to the Colosseum – something we would have had no chance doing as we spoke very limited Italian. At the Colosseum we had skip the line tickets and although you have to go through the usual security checks for bags etc… and queue due the sheer number of people, Elisa was still making the queueing interesting and fun. She explained all of the architecture and renovation work that had been undertaken. The Colosseum was really good – Elisa’s descriptions of the events at the time and now were really good but we were blown away by the size and scope of the Colosseum to take it all in. Where Elisa really came into her own was the little details and the expert knowledge of the history of these places. Nowhere was this more obvious than in the ruins of the Roman Forum. She was a fountain of knowledge and really brought the place to life. All in all, everyone loved the tour. Elisa was friendly, informative, happy to answer all questions we had and nothing was too much trouble. I wouldn’t normally consider a private tour guide but Elisa may have converted me! Very highly recommended!

Maria was our guide and met us at our hotel. Her knowledge of Roman history was impressive. She explained all the details of the Colliseum and the Roman Forum with enthusiasm and interesting details. It was a very fun tour. I would request her for another tour!

We had a very interesting and fun 3 hours with our guide Paola - a very knowledgeable, professional and nice guide, with in depth knowledge, and an ever present smile. I highly recommend the service and this guide.

Tancredi was a kind and gentle speaker with a plethora of interesting tidbits that were above and beyond the standard information that should be the foundation of any tour. He was able to answer my questions and he was mindful of my mother's needs during the tour (shade, breaks) without losing time or information. Thank you for a great walk!

My husband and I booked this tour as part of our two week vacation. Our guide Katie met us at our hotel and got us to the Colosseum with ease. I was nursing a sore hip and she adjusted our itinerary to make sure I was comfortable throughout the day. I can not say enough about how wonderful Katie was, sharing her vast knowledge of the history of this amazing site. She answered every question and did a beautiful job of helping us to envision what was happening in the arena and the forum in ancient times. This tour was special and worth every euro. Thanks Katie and Eyes of Rome for this incredible experience.

Denis was an amazing guide. He took my family through the Vatican also and was very knowledgeable and personable. He was great with my family also. We had 2 small children and my mother who needed to walk more slowly and he was so kind and understanding. We will call him again when we are back in Rome. Thank you!!

Our April 2018 Coliseum and Roman Forum tour was especially enjoyable thanks to our tour guide Giuliano Catapano from Eyes of Rome. His deep knowledge of Roman history, warm charming personality and desire to go the extra mile provided a special experience for our three-generation group of four. We highly recommend him and this tour. The Hunters Seattle, WA

I would highly recommend this tour with Fabiana! She was so informative about the history of the colosseum and the forum - she made it all come to life! It was such a wonderful day from start to finish.

Marco Teodonio was the consummate guide throughout our private tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. He was friendly and entertaining while always being aware of his work guiding us, keeping us clear of queuing crowds, making sure we were well hydrated and coffee'd up... Marco's exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about his beloved city of Rome and is enthusiastic about sharing that with us. Which made our time with him entertaining, fascinating, and truly enjoyable. Rome's weather was great, Marco was great... what a great day!

I cannot recommend "Eyes of Rome" enough! and especially Alessandro, for a private tour of the Colosseum. Alessandro is an archeologist with a huge knowledge of his subject. He is also entertaining and good company! We had a wonderful 3 hours with him and learnt far more than we would ever have done without him, plus its a great feeling to walk past all the queues! I also love that I now know why all those little holes are in the walls of the Colosseum! Thank you so much Alessandro, Sending love from us all.

Serena was very lovely. Met us at our hotel and took us to the Colosseum and Roman Forum ruins. She is very knowledgeable and friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. She was helpful on where to go for the rest of th the day as well to see local markets and dining.

We spent two fantastic days with Marta walking around Rome. Our tours were of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Ancient Ruins, the Vatican and St Peters Basilica spread over 2 days. Marta is exceptionally knowledgeable but also passionate about everything we viewed giving us great insight and also making it interesting and fun for our 9 year old son. Our 2 year old daughter came on the tours with us and Marta was very helpful and accommodating making it effortless and enjoyable for us all. I would highly recommend her to anyone travelling to Rome.

Our Story Teller was Barbara De Rosa. I'm not sure the tour I picked above adequately describes the tour we took but it was the closest in the list. Barbara picked us up at our hotel and we toured the Coloseum, Forum and Pantheon and several other sites in Rome. Barbara was very knowledgeable about all the things we saw and she was very pleasant to be with. She was also flexible as we added some extra stops along the way and extended our tour with her an extra hour because we were having a very good time. Barbara gave us a lot of very interesting information about each of the things we saw even when we added some things that weren't scheduled ahead time and she was also very good at communicating in our language which isn't always the case when travelling in a foreign country.

Deux excellentes visites organisées sur deux matinées en compagnie de notre guide Barbara qui connaît parfaitement son sujet et avait très bien organisé les parcours (coupe file) et les présentations. Formule idéale pour une visite optimisée efficace et sans stress !

What a blessing it was for my wife Rhonda and I to be introduced to Rome by Ms. Silvia M. We could not have hoped for a more special and memorable experience. We had never been to Rome before and it is hard to imagine how our day with Silvia could have been better. The day started with Silvia taking the time to really understand what was important to us during our day together. She listened closely and made truly excellent suggestions for how to structure our day. We visited many well known sites (e.g., the Pantheon was the PERFECT first stop) as well as sites in the Jewish Ghetto that are not seen as much but were truly amazing and beyond special. Again, we felt blessed to be on this tour. In addition to great knowledge about Rome, Silvia had a wonderful sense of humor and a genuine personal warmth. Her knowledge and love of archeology was something that she also shared when she made clear and incredibly helpful suggestions to spend time on our own in the days following our tour with her. We will return to Rome. Soon. There is no question that we will be sure to take additional (ideally, multi-day) tours with her and with this fine company. We can never say thank you enough. Tom and Rhonda P.

Barbara was outstanding. She whisked us past the lines into the Coliseum, gave us a very welcome education on the building, the times, guided us through the Forum. We then kept her for a little longer and took her to the Pantheon. But she also gave us great tips on where to spend out time, including the Tresteverde neighborhood near the Vatican. Well done, Barabara! Molto grazie!

Our tour guide Roberta picked us up at our hotel and gave us a wonderful tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. She made the whole experience fun and easy. We were able to skip the lines and concentrate on all the fascinating information she provided. Roberta used an iPad to help us visualize what the Forum would have looked like in ancient times, and that was tremendously helpful. We particularly enjoyed hearing how the Colosseum was built on Nero's ancient lake and the origin of its name, seeing the arch of Constantine and the arch of Titus, and Julius Caesar's altar. Roberta knew a lot, and it showed. Roberta also gave us great tips for navigating Rome. Great trip altogether!!

If you want a tour that is customized to your interests and level of knowledge, you will not be disappointed with Eyes of Rome. We had the above mentioned tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with the addition of a Catacomb. On another day, we had a tour of the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's, and the Sistine Chapel. Both tours were full of interesting information and stories tailored to our wishes. Each of our tour guides (Stefania and Serena) were delightful and helpful with advice for other aspects of our stay in Rome. Money well spent for 2 of the main things we wanted to see and learn more about.

We can’t say enough good things about our tour and tour guide. We chose to have a private tour of the Colosseum and the Forum and so glad we did. Our tour guide Elisa T met us at our hotel right on time and we went to the Colosseum. She provided so much history and background that I fear we never would have gotten had we chosen to visit on our own like so many others. We quickly bypassed the entry line and had a wonderful tour. We then walked over to the Forum and while the Forum is not as well preserved as the Colosseum having a guide makes history come alive. It is a large site so there was lots of walking and our guide made the tour fun. We would definitely book with Eyes of Rome and Elisa again!

This tour was the best part of our trip to Rome. Elisa's personality and knowledge of Rome was the perfect blend to make the day interesting and fun. Is was a great way to spend a day in Rome.

Simply put, our family of six (all 55-plus) had an amazing private tour! Thank you Eyes of Rome and Ms. Barbara De Rosa for making our day special, especially after a disastrous start when the tour we booked with another company three months prior was cancelled that morning. Thankfully, Debora at our hotel (Hotel Artemide) highly recommended Eyes of Rome and within an hour we had a tour set up later that day (a good thing too since this was the only day we could visit the Colosseum). Our tour guide Barbara met us at our hotel and had a mini-van waiting for us that took us straight to the Colosseum. I was very worried since my sister needs a wheelchair and my dad is, shall we say, a slow walker, but within minutes I knew Barbara was special as she guided us through the crowds and right into the Colosseum with skip-the-lines access. NOTE: skip the lines is a must if you plan to visit the Colosseum or Vatican, especially on weekends! Barbara was patient with the slow pace our special-needs group, leading us around paths or obstacles where a wheelchair couldn't pass, making sure we saw everything. Barbara led us to the best viewing spots where she pointed out relevant highlights, with pictures on her iPad providing added insight. Three of our group had been to the Colosseum before, and we all agreed this tour far surpassed those we took before with other companies. Getting into the Roman Forum is a difficult challenge for a wheelchair, but Barbara knew right where to go and got us past the barricades with minimal problem. I strongly recommend Eyes of Rome... and I give my highest 5-Star rating to Barbara!

Raffaella was out guide and we had an experience that we will never forget. The city came alive as she told us stories and shared pictures of what the areas looked like in it prime and we were able to understand how it changes and has been revived as a premier site. Raffaella picked us up and took us to the Colosseum and we walked and talked for three hours. We were so impressed we stayed at the forum for an additional two hours. It was a great time and our guide was excellent.

Our guide, Karen , was so good! The tour was informative, and she answered all of our questions. She was a delight to spend 3 hrs with!

Elisa was a great guide with great knowledge. We really appreciated that she customized the tour to the extent possible and took into account that we had a 5 year old with us. She navigated as efficiently around the queues, making use of the little time we needed to wait to explain us what we saw from a different angle, bridging the past and the present. Thank you again Elisa and all the best to you!!!!

Elisa is funny, witty and a marvellous ambassador for Rome and especially ancient Rome. Everyone in our group loves the tour and how she explained the sights to us. She is a special young lady who obviously love history and her wonderful city. Thank you Elisa and Eyes of Rome for making our visit to Rome so special. You really are the best.

Last week my family and I (two adults and a boy of 8) visited Rome. An unforgettable moment , even in the pouring rain. Very friendly and clear information , from a professional and very entertaining guide. Gianluca also showed images of the Ancient Time in Rome, and gave us the opportunity to translate his explanation to our youngest son. He certainly has got an excellent idea of the life in Ancient Rome now. Two days later we went to the vatican museum and St Pieter, also with skip the line tickets. Also these three hours were super interesting, with a lot of info we did not read in the classical brochures. Gianluca is a man who leads the profession as a guide to the higher level. Thank you very much for your 'teaching' moments, and we hope to meet again!!!

Deux guides pour 3 visites, Louisa pour le Vatican et Serena pour les catacombes et le Colisée. Les explications sont claires et les échanges au top. Ma femme et moi recommandons vivement. ????

Last month, my family and I took a two-week vacation in Italy. We could not leave without a tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. After researching, I went with Eyes of Rome tour and I could not be happier with the experience. We did not opt for the hotel pick-up and drop-off but we met up with our tour guide, Silvia, at the front of the Colosseum. It was an easy taxi ride from the center of Rome. She was so pleasant and fun to hang out with. Also, her knowledge of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum was incredible and made the experience so much better. I highly recommend this tour company and Silvia, if you can make requests for a tour guide. I also recommend a private tour rather than the group one because it is much more personal and you don't have to wear an audio device. Silvia even recommended a great restaurant for lunch after.

Highly recommend the private tour -- so accomodating, so friendly (Elisa was wonderful) and so informative. It's hard to take in all of the sights and experience of (parts of) Rome in one day, but the trip was well worth it ... particularly when you have a great guide.

We had a family tour lasting three hours. Michela was enthusiastic and informative throughout. Age range from 14 to 76 in our party of 5 and all had a wonderful experience. Arranging a private tour cut out long queues and gave us best vantage points and brought the whole tour to life. Well done Michela.

We very much enjoyed our private tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with our charming guide and storyteller Marta Palombi. Her knowledgeable narrative kept us entertained and interested during our 3 hour private afternoon tour. Marta had brought with her a number of illustrative books with which she recreated many scenes of Ancient Rome. It brought everything to life - time simply flew. Marta followed up the tour with a personalised email recommending further reading materials. We were very impressed and cannot wait to return for another tour with Marta.

This company offers private tours! I repeat, a private tour....just the guide and your family. This is a big difference compared to other places. I found them on Tripadvisor and noted stellar reviews (over 1800+)....I can see why. We had Mr. Giuliano as our guide for the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Capitoline Hill. What a thoroughly enjoyable and unforgettable experience. We covered these areas in 4 hours but never felt rushed. We could stop for breaks; stop in an area longer if we had questions, etc. His tour recommendations were spot on. A big thanks from our family Giuliano!!!! As a side note, I did a lot of my own planning for this trip and a regret is that I did use them for other tours like the Vatican early tour. Over Easter, that place was crazy and a early entry would have made it more enjoyable.

This is my second time using Eyes of Rome for a group. Our group spent the whole trip talking about Serena, the guide. The tour of San Clemente, the Forum and the Coliseum appealed to our entire group that ranged in age from 12-67 with history buffs and those who didn't want to "spend their entire trip looking at old things"! After Serena in Rome, the rest of our European guides had huge shoes to fill! Thanks for another perfect visit!

My 2 boys (16,8), parents and I did the tour of the colosseum and forum and had an absolutely wonderful time! Linda was friendly and knowledgeable. But she went above and beyond while we were waiting to go through security, my 8 yr old had to go to the restroom and we thought we were stuck but she helped us out! All the while, she never seemed annoyed. Throughout the tour she not only engaged the adults but my children as well. Best tour ever!

Wonderful experience. Expensive but individual attention from a well-informed guide. A great way to see the colosseum and Roman Forum.

We have been talking about this tour as one of the highlights of our two-week Italian trip. Marco Mancini is a trained archaeologist who was both knowledgeable and personable. I don't think it would have been possible to pack more information into so entertaining a tour. We had one person with limited walking ability, and Marco was able to work with that.

Mon épouse, mon petit-fils et moi-même avons visité le Colisée, le Palatium et le Forum Romain en compagnie de Barbara De Rosa qui était charmante, mais tout d'abord ponctuelle! Ses informations etaient claires et complètes, très précises. Elle est également très serviable et à l'écoute de ses clients. A recommander!

My wife, my 12 year old son, and I did the tour of the Colosseum and Forum with Stefania and it was excellent. I could not recommend it more. She was very very knowledgeable and a very engaging guide. She went out of her way to make sure the tour was personal for us. We all would have liked to spend more time with Stefania.

We asked our hotel to find a private tour for four of us and they came up with Juliano from Eyes of Rome. Juliano was a great guide, speaking excellent English and being very knowledgeable about Roman history. There was no question that he couldn't answer and he made the history of the Coloseum absolutely fascinating. Juliano was so good, we immediately engaged him to take us to St Peters and the Cistene Chapel the next day! Thank you for a great experience.

We all got on so well, that helps in a private tour consisting of just the 3 of us, Her knowledge was very impressive, but she didn't overload us with too much in one go..just kept asking us if we wanted more. Sometimes we did, on other occasions we wandered off into conversations about Roman life in those days. We found this most entertaining and interesting . The impressive sights were backed up with a folder of photographs, and cell phone images. Serena has knowledge, experience,an obvious passion for Rome...and personality in abundance. We look forward to meeting again ! x

Silvia Monti was an excellent tour guide. Her knowledge of the sites was impressive and paired with her noticeable love and respect for Roman history and the sites. We would recommend her as a tour guide to family and friends. She provided a personalized tour that not only considered our interests, but brought ancient Roman history to life through ancillary tools such as pictures and diagrams. For those who want a nice balance of fun and history, ask for Silvia.

A group of 6 of us travelled to Rome for 6 Nations Rugby. Two years ago we had an excellent tour of the Vatican Museums with Alessandra from Eyes of Rome so decided to use the company again this time. We opted for the Private Tour of the Colosseum and Forum. In order to keep things simple with the pick up, we arranged a van to take us plus the guide to our destination. Our guide Luisa, and transport were punctual and we were at our destination without delay. Luisa then set the scene outside the building as to what we would have seen in its heyday and then took us inside. We saw all the relevant bits above ground in an unhurried and informative way. We then moved to the Forum and proceeded through it at an easy pace. Again, Luisa was informative and unhurried. When we emerged back out of the Forum, it was difficult to believe that 3 hours had gone by. We got a recommendation for lunch from Luisa (Il Corallo) which we used, and which was very good. Luisa was great fun and knew her stuff. The tour was also competitively priced for 6 of us. If we return in 2020, we'd like to do the tour of the underground spaces at the Colosseum, and we'll certainly use Eyes of Rome for it! Be warned though. There's a lot of walking and some of it is steep at times. Oh, and don't forget a camera of some sort. The views from above the Forum are breathtaking!

spent the afternoon with our three kids touring with Elisa - she made the tour approachable and fun for the kids. We enjoyed it so much we signed up for the villa borghese with Katie which was equally interesting and fun.

My husband, son, and I booked a private tour of the Colosseum. Stefania was simply a fantastic tour guide! She was incredibly knowledgeable and able to capture each of our imaginations and relate so well to each of us! Her passion for history, art, her city and her culture is infectious! Can't recommend highly enough! Thank you!!!

Our tour guide Valentina, was incredible and provided a wonderful experience by not only providing a great history lesson of Ancient Rome, but indulged us adults in our interests of Rome (The food) and our son's interest in Rome (the pigeons). It was a truly an enjoyable experience and day.

Absolutely perfect private tours of Colosseum and Roman Forum (Day 1), Early Vatican Tour (Day 2), and Walking Tour (Day 3)! Serena and Silvia M were our tour guides and both were exceptional! Ideal combination of deep experience, knowledge, and engaging communication. Would highly recommend!

Through our hotel we met Rosealba and boy were we in luck. Rose met us at our hotel and proceeded to lead us 3 Plus hours of history lessons Always stopping to point out the most interesting and overlooked parts of the Coliseum and Forum. Given that we all had a pretty good grasp on Roman history she quickly dig deeper and pointed out things that would have gone unnoticed by us if we did a tour by ourselves - an original bronze door, a drainage system, the different levels of original structures. Not only did we get a great tour we got to learn about Roses life in Sicily before coming to atone to study art history and her contemporary life here wen Rome. At the end of the tour she steered us to a great restaurant for lunch ( one of Eater Rome’s indispensable restaurants). We liked her so much we called again for a Vatican Tour. Cannot recommend her highly enough.

We just had our private tour with Francesco to the Colosseum, Palatine and Roman Forum. He gave us a class of history and learned a lot of our visit, specially our teen children, they really enjoyed it. I highly recommend Francesco. Our tour was in Spanish, very good Spanish by the way.

As part of our trip to Rome, we booked a private tour with Fabianna to visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Fabi was an excellent guide, knowledgable, friendly and informative. We spent a great three hours in her company and were delighted to have booked this tour. In order to fully appreciate the history of Rome, we would fully recommend Fabi to others.

Just had tour of Roman Colosseum and Forum with my family. Stefania was our guide. We loved her! Booked another tour of the Vatican with her tomorrow as well. Very informative. We had many questions and she was able to answer them all.

Elisa made the visit to these historical marvels a joy to behold and understand. She was polite and knowledgeable and as our private guide, we were able to have a personalized understanding of these structures while taking the right amount of time and able to ask any and all questions too! Thanks.

As a party of 10 we had a guided tour of the Colosseum and Forum Romanum which we had organised through our hotel concierge. Our guide, Gianluca Pica, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and really seemed to enjoy sharing it all with us. He patiently answered all our questions and made the ancient stories come alive. The tour cost €60/hour with a minimum of 3 hours which was split between the whole group. We also paid extra for Fast Track tickets to beat the queues as they were quite long even though we were told it was fairly quiet as it was February. We fitted in both the Colosseum and the Forum quite comfortably in the 3 hours and also had time for a coffee break in between. I would recommend Gianluca and Eyes of Rome to anyone who wants a really fun, interesting, informative and fascinating tour of any of Rome’s ancient sites.

What a treat it was to be shown around ancient Rome by such a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Guiliano was able to add so much more than we could have got from books or the Internet, and details and discoveries from papers just released, made us feel like experts by the end of our tour. Spend a morning with Guiliano and Rome will come alive for you. It was the highlight of our trip.

Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Elisa Dattile. She was charming, patient, and knowledgeable. Her enthusiasm for history and art made the trip one of the highlights of our trip to Rome. Would definitely book again.

We scheduled a last minute tour of the Colosseum and Forum and were so glad we did. The scheduling was handled extremely well, within minutes of booking on-line we received a confirmation for our tour the next day. We have three teens, and on our trip to Italy have had some eyes glazed over. Francesco did such a great job of making the Colosseum and Forum come alive for them. I could almost picture the Gladiator and wild animal fights of the Colosseum and Caesar's walk to the Forum on the day of his death. We enjoyed the tour and our guide and would do it again.

We had an amazing time!! Angela was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. My family and I learned so much on this tour and would recommend it to others!!

Giuliano was fantastic. Easy 5 star rating for him! We had 5 people in our group ranging from an 8 year old to 70+ in-laws. He was very kind to both young and old and was so knowledgeable about everything. He has a passion about what he is showing you and it comes through in his presentations and the books he brings along. Loved the visuals he had to show us things in detail (Sistine Chapel) or to show what it looked like in ancient times (Forum, etc). He had a great eye for Gelato and a keen sense of restaurants all around Rome. We liked him so much we used him for two days. First day for Vatican and second for the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, etc. Just a good guy. Can't recommend him enough. What a great couple of days! Thanks!

Alessia was our private tour guide through the Colosseum, Palantine, Roman Forum, and the Pantheon. It was a 5 hour walking tour. We met Alessia in front of the Colosseum at 8:30 a.m. and from that point we were transported back in history. Alesia's knowledge of the sites was incredible!!

Elisa was our guide for a private tour. We are older, but she kept a good pace for us and we saw everything we wanted. We had to shorten our schedule a bit, she adjusted it and got us back in time for our next event. She was very knowledgeable, personable and a great photographer as well. I liked that she had her ipad with drawings of how it looked back in the day.

Rosalba Cilione brought my husband and I for a private tour of the colosseum. Her business card's second line states she is a "Story Teller." That says it all. Her enthusiasm for her profession gives her "audience" an amazing glimpse into the story of Rome. We have traveled a bit, but have to say her tour has to be the best ever. We will be back, and will definitely ask for Rosalba again.

Serena took us through the Colosseum and Forum and broadened our ancient Roman horizons. The depth of her knowledge was amazing, and she was especially solicitous of our friend who had difficulty walking. Giuliano guided us the next day on a golf cart tour through Rome and then on a private tour of the Vatican Museum, where he arranged for a wheelchair. What we learned about the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's was jaw-dropping. Mosaics-- who knew? Both Giuliano and Serena are like personable scholars, and made all the difference in our experience. Highly recommended for getting the most of these essential Roman landmarks.

My wife Amy and I were very fortunate to have a tour of the Coliseum and Palatine Hill with Angela Caiati from Eyes of Rome. She is an outstanding tour guide - extremely knowledgeable and committed to providing her guests with a tour experience that matches their interests. She went out of her way to make sure that we had an outstanding tour. She is lovely person and when we are next in Rome, we will certainly want to have the opportunity to tour with her again. I recommend Angela Caiati highly. Ford W. Bell, DVM

Gianluca was very informative and worth the extra money of a private tour! We had coffee at a local cafe' and learned about some of the culture of Rome. Gianluca was born and raised in Rome and speaks very good English. Thanks for the tour!

Our tour guide Karin Libri provided us with the perfect combination of knowledge, insight, and laughter of these magical landmarks. We could not have hoped for a more rewarding experience, and better guidance in learning about this complex and fascinating part of Rome. She had answers to all our questions and it almost felt as if we walking through Ancient Rome. Brava Karin!

Stefania arranged a perfect day in Rome - a private tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, and Pantheon. She tailored the trip perfectly, giving us enough (but not too much!) detail on the history of all of the sites, plus helpful tips on where to find the best food and wine bars :) Stefania really made the attractions come alive. Rather than just looking at ruins, we felt like we got a great appreciation for the stories of ancient Rome. Very educational, entertaining, and interesting at the same time! For the rest of our time in Rome, my husband and I found ourselves saying "this would be so much better if Stefania were with us" frequently. I wish we had booked more time with her!!

Fantastico! Our guide, Maria, was bubbly, fun, and an archaeologist who works on the Forum. Talk about insider's knowledge! She picked us up at our hotel and was a knowledgeable, enthusiastic guide for our entire time together. She made the Colosseum and Forum come to life, showing us the important features and explained how they were used Ancient Rome, what happened to them over time, and the work that has been done to bring them to what we saw that day. She carried visuals and books that showed us what the places looked like in their prime, which helped a great deal. She walked us up to the Palatine Hill, showed us the Circus Maximus, took us through the Forum, and then helped us with suggestions for the rest of our trip. A wonderful, educated guide and we couldn't have been more pleased with this fun and highly informative tour!

This was a highly informative tour. Our guide explained all that was necessary and when we asked him questions he was a mine of information. He collected us from our hotel and showed us exactly where to pick up a taxi to get back again.

Outstanding tour guide, with a wealth of information! The whole concept of The Colosseum is mind boggling by even today's standards.<br/> A must-see for anybody who is in Rome and wants to get a real history feel!

Excellent first tour in Rome. What an amazing knowledgeable guide. I'm amazed at how much I learned on this tour. Thank you.

Excellent experience! I regret having toured these places before on our own, as this is definitely the only way to go. Hotel pickup was perfect avoid not knowing where to be or who the guide is-- she even waited for us an extra 20 minutes when I misread my agenda and incorrectly thought our tour was the next day!! Our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly, and her English was impeccable. My 20 year old son had studied both this specific history as well as Latin and still, we learned so much more! I'm thrilled with this tour and highly recommend it!

Fabiana did a great job for my granddaughter and i. She is very helpful and knows the city well. she picked us up at the hotel and got us a taxi back. we would recommend her hightly

Our tour guide Alex met us at our apartment in Rome and quickly made arrangements for us to arrive at the Colosseum. Alex is an outstanding guide, very knowledgeable, yet able to provide information at a pace that was manageable by both my wife and I AND my two young daughters. His love of the city of Rome was radiant from the moment we began our tour and remained so right through until we finished out our tour several hours later. Time went by so quickly, yet we all felt as though we had seen and learned so much !! My family and I all agree that we would be very happy to recommend Eyes of Rome to any friends or family visiting this beautiful city. JH

Rachel a tour guide was absolutely amazing she new her history and translated it to us in a beautiful Italian way .And when the tour was over she made sure we new were to go to get back to our hotel. Highly recommended this tour

Booked this tour as part of family trip,to Rome. Our Guide Marco Mancini arrived to collect us from our hotel very promptly. Marco is clearly a passionate historian indeed he is an extremely experienced archaeologist and kept my family and I fully entertained and informed on the tour. We started at the Coloseum and through the archeological zone visiting Basilica Santiago Cosma and Damiano and finishing in Santa Maria Aracoeli. Throughout the tour he was giving great insight, answering our wquestions with ease and adding colour to the stories and legend of Old Rome. I would not hesitate to recommend him as a tour guide to anyone visiting Rome

Our guide was Linda and she was so enjoyable! So glad we did this tour. We did not need hotel pick up so we met <br/> Linda in front of the Colosseum The weather was perfect and she was wonderful. Very knowledgeable. Linda answered every question we had, told stories that made the Colosseum, The Forum and Palatine Hill come to life! Time flew by! Love Viator for finding this company Couldn't have enjoyed the day more. Tons of people standing in line and just walking through places not knowing what they were seeing or understanding the history. As Linda was speaking to us other people would try and stop and listen to her! Definitely a must when you are in Rome! Thank you!

Our guide, Marco, was excellent. On time, knowledgeable, personable. He went at our pace. Very enjoyable and worthwhile!