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We very much enjoyed Gianluca Pica’s entertaining and enthusiastic tour of Vatican City.

We had an underground Colosseum tour with this company booked by our travel agent. The trip was fantastic, one of the highlights of our time in Rome. I highly recommend this company.

Punctual, professional and very knowledgeable! Was easy to book. Our driver Massimo was punctual, friendly and shared many aspects about Rome. Our private guide, Benjamin was excellent. Very friendly, relaxed and knowledgeable. He has a very strong understanding of the Vatican and was very capable to educate us in both English and German. We highly recommend him and the company

Eyes of Rome is absolutely the best! We have been on several tours and they never disappoint and always exceed expectations. Alessia is such a joy, so knowledgeable, friendly and professional. She is always willing and able to answer questions, and offer more insight with her vast depth of expertise. She is a true gem! I highly recommend Eyes of Rome.

Best tour ever. A must if you are in Rome!

Eleonora was a wonderful guide! Not only was she deeply knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions, but she was also kind, engaging, and genuinely empathetic. Our three-hour private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum flew by so quickly, as she brought the history to life and kept our whole family captivated from start to finish.

Really I can’t say enough good things about our tour. Marta was absolutely wonderful. She was so knowledgeable and insightful. She really made our trip to Rome the most memorable experience of our lives. My daughter wanted to keep her forever. lol Thank you, Marta. You were amazing. 🙂

It was a great experience from start to end. The driver was waiting for us with a name sign and our guide Marta was both pleasant and a wealth of information. My husband wasn’t feeling real well and she was considerate to find places to rest in the shade to make him more comfortable. I would highly recommend.

It was nice to have a personalized tour for the 4 of us. Mirta was very knowledgeable and took her time explaining things. The only thing that would have made it better would have been to include more on St. Peter along with St. Paul, because apparently St. Peter is more thought of by the Italians than St. Paul is.

We utilized the Eyes of Rome Semi Private tours for both Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, as well as, the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Both were small groups (6 of us on each tour) and both of our guides (Rachelle for Vatican City and Marta for Colosseum) were fantastic! Knowledgeable, friendly and truly seemed to enjoy their job even with both areas being very busy and considering a very hot day in Rome. Would highly recommend both tours, definitely worth it for semi-private compared to other large tour groups we saw.

Ellie was the perfect guide for our visit to the Vatican.<br>She was incredibly knowledgeable and ensured we didn’t miss any of the must-see sites. Her insights added so much depth to the experience, making it both educational and enjoyable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to get the most out of their Vatican tour.

We absolutely LOVED this experience. I cannot believe the amount of knowledge that Maria Linda had. We not only learned so much, but we had this personalized experience that felt so geared to us. I have never experienced anything like this and can't wait to do it again. Worth every penny! Also, the experience was made by Maria Linda. The event itself was captivating, but her expertise and kindness, along with her knowledge and personality, was what really made the experience.

Our guide, Gianluca, was amazing. We toured the Forum and Colosseum with him. He was engaging, interesting, thoughtful about breaks, and so knowledgeable about the world, politics, history etc. I highly recommend spending the money on a private tour, especially for a site you are particularly interested in. And Eyes of Rome will not disappoint.

Our experience with Azzurra was amazing! She had so much knowledge about the Vatican and went into a lot of depth about the history of the art and buildings of Rome and the Vatican. Even waiting before the Vatican opened she kept us engaged by using photos to help explain things and prepare us for the things we were about to see. Azzurra gave us a real sense of how the Vatican came to be in its current location and pointed out different places of Rome that were impacted by the Vatican.

Excellent tour 👏

We did two tours with Eyes of Rome and both were absolutely fabulous. We traveled with our two boys, ages 10 and 7, and were blown away by how engaging, fun, and educational each experience was. The Kid-Friendly Scavenger Hunt with Elisa was a perfect blend of learning and adventure. Elisa was so sweet and full of energy. She kept our boys completely engaged and excited the entire time. They were learning without even realizing it, and had a blast solving clues and exploring the city. Our Colosseum tour with Eleonora was just as incredible. She brought history to life in such a vivid and captivating way. Her warmth and enthusiasm made the experience feel personal and meaningful, and again, our boys were hooked from the start. If you're traveling to Rome with kids and want to give them a truly unique and fun way to learn about history and culture, this is the way to do it. These tours were the highlight of our time in Rome and we’ll be recommending them to everyone we know.

We had the absolute pleasure of touring the Colosseum and Roman Forum with Simone, and it was an unforgettable experience. His deep archaeological knowledge and passion for history brought the ancient ruins to life in a way we could never have imagined on our own. Simone didn’t just share facts—he gave us insights into how Romans truly lived, worked, and entertained themselves, weaving together stories that made the stones and ruins feel vibrant and alive. What made the tour so exceptional was Simone’s ability to balance his profound expertise with an engaging, approachable style. He welcomed questions, tailored the pace to our interests, and ensured we didn’t just “see” the sites but actually understood their significance. His background in archaeology shone through at every stop, adding a depth and authenticity that set this experience apart from any typical tour. If you want to experience the Colosseum and Forum with fresh eyes and walk away with a genuine appreciation for their history, I cannot recommend Simone highly enough. Truly phenomenal.

Reuniting with Rome was equally captivating as our previous encounter. Our guide, Pamela, ensured that the experience felt fresh and novel, as if it were our first visit altogether.

Our eyes of Rome tour was phenomenal from start to finish! Marco our guide was a modern day Indiana Jones and truly brought history to life for us at the forum & colosseum. He was by far the most knowledgable guide we’ve ever had (which makes sense considering his phd in archeology)- but more than that, he had the rare gift of imparting that knowledge with wit, subtlety and infectious joy. Will be recommending this to any of our friends going to Rome- a true highlight of our trip!

My wife and I booked this tour for part of our 25th Anniversary across Europe. I would recommend it to anyone! Azurra was AMAZING! She is extremely knowledgable and lets you explore at your own pace. Hands down, the best tour guide I’ve ever had. We skipped lines everywhere at Vatican City as well as the Forum and Coliseum giving us more time at each place. We transferred from hotel to tour sites and between sites in air conditioned BMW and Tesla Plaid. We got much more than we ever expected. This tour is worth every penny.

Great tour with a very knowledgeable host

Eleonora was fantastic! Great perspective on Rome since that’s where all her family is from. Would definitely recommend her for a tour of Rome. Thank you Eleonora for a great day!

This tour was unbelievable! So much information and history and we really saw it all! Our guide even made it interesting for the kids! Such a special day!

An Unforgettable Day in Rome with Eyes of Rome & Azzura! Our one-day tour of the Vatican, Colosseum, and Roman Forum with Eyes of Rome was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we were picked up at our hotel to the final drop-off, everything was flawlessly organized and stress-free. What truly made the experience unforgettable was our guide, Azzura. She was not only incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history of this eternal city, but also one of the kindest and most genuine people we’ve ever met. Her warmth and hospitality made my wife, our four children, and I feel truly welcomed and cared for throughout the day. Azzura’s storytelling brought the ancient ruins to life in a way that captivated both the adults and the kids. Her ability to engage and connect with our family made the day both educational and deeply meaningful. If you want to experience Rome the right way—learning its rich history while feeling like you’re touring with a close friend—I strongly recommend booking with Eyes of Rome and requesting Azzura. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience we’ll never forget. Grazie mille, Azzura!

Our family had an excellent experience seeing the Last Supper in Milan, Italy. We had made last minute plans to visit the city and all of the tickets to the museum were already sold out. I was so fortunate to find this company through Viator and booked a private early morning tour which did not disappoint! Booking was easy, it was straightforward to find the museum and our guide and they did not charge us until a few days before the experience. Mauro was our guide and was truly wonderful. He made this already awesome experience so much better with his knowledge and historical information. I highly recommend this experience and this company.

Our tour of the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum with Simone was truly a top highlight from our Italian Vacation. Not only is Simone a kind and humorous person, he is also an archaeologist, which provided us with an especially unique and special experience as we explored these historic sites. I particularly loved that Eyes of Rome offers pickup from your hotel (within a certain range) to your tour, and that the tour is TRULY private. It was only the four of us in our family plus Simone, and I cannot express how nice it was not to be in just another 'cattle call' like most tours are. If we ever make it back to Rome, we would only tour with Eyes of Rome (and Simone!).

Our group of 6 booked the tour on Viator- Rome: Private Colosseum, Arena and Underground Tour with Pick-Up. Our guide, Marco, was so amazing-very friendly and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed the tours and had such a great time!

Awesome experience. Highly recommend working with Mirta and the Eyes of Rome team.

Manny was absolutely the best! So knowledgeable and very personable, he made our tour an awesome experience!

Alessia was a fantastic guide around the Vatican. Would highly recommend!

We did a Vatican tour with Eyes of Rome and it was stellar. Our guide Marta was fantastic and super knowledgeable - we had a wonderful day with her. Eyes of Rome was also able to arrange for special access to some areas we wanted to see, which made the tour extra special. I highly recommend!

Great tour and informative guide. Gianluca took the time to explain and expand on questions asked. Highly recommend.

We had an excellent private tour of The Last Supper with our tour guide, Mauro. He was prompt to meet us, got us through the ticket line with ease and we entered our tour with him in a timely manner. He gave us a thorough history of the church, the area and the painting, that was very comprehensive. We enjoyed our tour and learned so much! Thank you!

Alessandra was so informative and kind. She really made our tour a great experience. I would highly recommend this company and Alessandra.

A must do tour of The Vatican. Our guide Denis was so knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us the most incredible tour without waiting in lines. He customized the tour and adjusted time spent on various sections so we could enjoy and take in what we liked most. There wasn’t a question he didn’t know the answer to! The driver picked us up right on time and Denis was there waiting. I wouldn’t see The Vatican any other way!

Rome is overflowing with incredible history and world-famous landmarks, but one experience that truly stood out was touring its breathtaking churches with Eyes of Rome. These aren’t just places of worship—they're masterpieces of art, architecture, and deep spiritual significance. If you're Catholic, this tour is an absolute must-do. Rome is truly the spiritual capital of Western Christianity, and visiting these sacred sites brings the richness of our faith to life. The beauty, inspiration, and historical depth of each church were simply indescribable. Our guide, Simone, was absolutely wonderful—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate. He brought each stop to life with fascinating insights and stories. The air-conditioned van was a huge bonus, especially in the Roman heat, making the experience both comfortable and enjoyable. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough—it was a highlight of our time in Rome!

Lina was very knowledgeable and clearly had a passion for history. Would recommend her to anyone!

Our Family of 5 traveling from Hawaii for our first trip to Europe, needless to say we were fish out of water. Found Eyes of Rome and used them to book multiple private tours around Rome as well as transfers to and from Different Hotels and to and from the airport. Long story short our guides were amazing, our drivers were great, and communication while in Rome what perfect. For first time travelers so far away for home this was a total must do. Our trip was amazing thank you so much team at Eyes of Rome for all your help. If you are looking for someone to help you with tours in Rome, stop looking and just book it, you will be glad you did. Aloha

Annamarie was the BEST she was very informative and answered all our questions, highly recommend this tour and this guide, The fact that it was a small group, only the five of us made it even better!

I booked the Colosseum Underground semi private tour for 6 through Marriott Activities. We had Rosalba as our guide. She was AMAZING!!! She studied history and lived in Rome for a long time. She knew so much. You can’t get a better guide than her. The tour was terrific! This was our third tour of Colosseum and the first one of the Underground. A lot of fun!

We had an absolutely amazing experience touring all levels of the Colosseum in Rome with our guide, Azzurra. She was so knowledgable and personable, it was a highlight of an amazing time in Rome.

Our family of four (with two sons, ages 20 and 22) had the absolute pleasure of spending an unforgettable day in Rome with Katie as our private tour guide — and we can’t recommend her and Eyes of Rome highly enough. Katie led us through the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum with such incredible knowledge, energy, and warmth. From the very beginning, it was clear we were in the best hands. Her deep understanding of history and art was remarkable, but what truly set her apart was the way she brought everything to life — every story felt like a natural conversation, not a lecture. Even our sons, who can be hard to impress, were totally engaged and fascinated from start to finish. Katie also thoughtfully arranged a stop at a delicious local restaurant for lunch, which gave us a perfect break and a taste of authentic Roman cuisine. The hardest part of the entire experience? Saying goodbye at the end of the day. She made Rome come alive in a way we never expected, and it felt like leaving a friend behind. This was hands-down the best private tour we’ve ever taken — worth every penny. If you’re looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, personable, and passionate, Katie is the one. Highest praise and heartfelt thanks for an unforgettable experience!

My daughter and I had the most wonderful experience touring with Gianluca Pica!! We learned so much and he was very accommodating and witty. We enjoyed the Colosseum underground tour and the forum with Gianluca so much! Would highly reccomend!!

Rosalba is the BEST! We have two teenage boys and she kept them excited and interested the entire time. Made it one of the highlights of our trip ❤️🇮🇹⛪️

Did the Vatican tour with Rosie. She was fantastic

We did several private tours with this company for our family trip. This included three generations and people ranging from 9 to 72. All of the tours were fantastic!! We also got transfers, which were so helpful. The driver was extremely nice and patient (even as some of our group struggled with arriving on time)! We had different guides for the Pantheon, the Colosseum and Roman forum, and early morning Vatican City tours. All of them were fantastic! They were all extremely patient and knowledgeable with information that engaged everyone within the group (which is not always the easiest thing to do). They matched their pace to the group, were very patient answering questions and also taking photos of the group. We would recommend each of these tours individually, but given our experience, it does seem that the company works hard to provide the best experience for all their customers. I would imagine that any tour they do would be the same!

Top top top experience with Eyes of Rome tour. Special call out to Katie who was our private tour guide. She was informative and so very personable. My husband and I had such a wonderful time with her. She was patient in explaining the history and was so full of stories. We loved every minute of it. Thank you to Eyes of Rome and to Katiw

We toured the Forum and Colosseum with Katie F. and she was so amazing! She didn't just point things out, it was like touring with a Roman history professor. She was so knowledgeable and fun to be with, the time just flew by. We did the Belvedere tour of the top of the Colosseum and it was simply breathtaking! We will definitely book with Eyes of Rome and Katie again!!

The private tour with Alessia was brilliant. Alessia our guide provided wonderful commentary, answered our questions and made our Vatican tour the highlight of our visit to Rome. I would recommend this tour to anybody wanting a more personalised experience of the Vatican with an experienced guide and host. Thank you!

We took two tours with Eyes of Rome: Vatican and Colosseum. They were fantastic. The guides Katie and Marta were very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

We took the “Private Borghese Gallery Tour with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off” from Eyes of Rome on December 26. We were picked up on-time at our hotel by the tour’s driver and dropped off at the Villa Borghese and met immediately by our personal guide, Silvia, who greeted us warmly and immediately started setting the context of what we were about to see with the history of the Aurelian wall, Roman life in the 1600s, and the concept of the “villa suburbana,” all of which is quite necessary for a full appreciation of the wonder that is the Galleria Borghese. She explained to us the relation of the Galleria’s founder Cardinal Scipione Borghese and his position as the Cardinal Nephew to Pope Paul V, which gave him political power over the Papal States. Silvia told us of the original plan of the gardens and the vivarium, which housed species from all over the world- plants and birds respectively, which was foundational to understanding the art collection to come. For context, I have twice visited the Galleria Borghese in 1996 and 2010, but it was my husband’s first visit to the Galleria and, in fact, to Rome. Our tour impressed, entertained, and satiated the curiosity of both of us equally– not an easy feat, for sure. We appreciated that Silvia structured the tour as much as possible as the Galleria was meant to be experienced (unwinding, if philosophically, the changes to the sequence of rooms necessitated by current COVID protocols). Silvia was knowledgeable, personable, funny, and very well-versed in the history of the Borghese family, the Papacy as related to it, and the artists (Bernini, Carvaggio, etc.) and their works featured in the museum. Among the highlights for us: *A very informative but also witty and humorous study comparing the depiction (and by extrapolation the characterization) of Venus painted with Cupid by two artists– Cranachi (il vecchio) and Brescianino, an eye-opening discussion about the differing regional attitudes toward women at the time *Revealing the technique but also the humanity of Caravaggio with a thorough education on the ‘Madonna dei Palafrenieri.’ Some of why the painting would have been a shocking portrayal of Mary, Jesus, and St. Anne may be obvious, but understanding all the details– Mary’s plainly visible underskirt– contemporary of the artist’s time, the wrinkled, withered portrayal of St. Anne (the Vatican chapel bearing her name being the intended destination for this work, where it was ultimately rejected), and the still-astounding use of light in darkness was extremely interesting and enriching to our experience *A 360-degree analysis of Bernini’s Baroque masterpiece Apollo and Daphne (starting with Silvia ensuring we averted our eyes to view the sculpture first from the right-hand side, as intended by the artist himself prior to the statue being moved) gave us a complete understanding of this work. Viewing the sculpture– which I had seen before but never from the vantage point encouraged by our guide– this way gives the complete story of Daphne’s encapsulation into the tree depicted here and Apollo’s (non-)reaction. When the delicately carved, paper-thin tree bark was pointed out to us, you could almost feel the heartbeat that Apollo would have felt as his hand grasped it. I appreciated the details of the windswept hair turning into leaves, which also stemmed from her hands, and the roots emanating from her foot, details I had not really fully appreciated before. I would highly recommend Eyes of Rome and specifically our guide Silvia. I cannot enumerate with words how much more I appreciated the Galleria Borghese with her expert and naturally flowing guidance and historical context. We had a fantastic time that we will not soon forget.

My wife and I recently visited Rome and one of our tours was the Roman Colosseum. Our tour guide was Katie Farrar.The highlight of our trip for me was the Colosseum,and it was made possible because of Katie. Her knowledge of the Colosseum was extraordinary,and her personality was both charming and pleasant. During the whole tour I felt like I was walking through the Colosseum with a life long friend. Thanks Katie for an unforgetable experience.

Marta was so amazing! We did two tours (Colosseum 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. Marta was also excellent with my 9 year old son engaging him and really getting him into the history. He is still talking about her days later! Would highly recommend and so glad we opted to choose here based off similar reviews.

Amazing Tours with Eyes of Rome (second time) We visited Rome a couple of years ago - and l happed to select Eyes of Rome for some tours. I wrote a review back then - we were *super* happy with our experience. 2 years later - we were heading back - 3 of us who had been on the first trip, and one additional person. I reached out to the team at Eyes of Rome - and they immediately thanked me for coming back to them - and were able to pull up all of the details from our first visit with them. Given what we had seen before - and the fact we had one new traveler - they crafted an amazing itinerary so that our new traveler got to see everything, and for the 3 original travelers there was a new approach to some of the visits that made the second time just as much fun. During our first trip we met Marta - who was amazing. You can just tell how much she loves her country and culture - and she is so amazingly smart, and always made sure we had a great understanding an appreciation for everything we got to see. Since we knew it was going to be very warm - we broke our tours up into mornings and later in the day - giving everyone some time to rest and freshen up between the tours. On the first morning - Daniel picked us up and we met Marta near where our tour was to begin. We visited the Hypogeum (Colosseum's Underground), which we hadn't seen on our first visit to the Colosseum. We also visited the Imperial Roman Forum. Marta picked out an amazing traditional place for lunch - and we even managed to convince her to eat with us :) Daniel picked us back up in the late afternoon, and dropped us off with Azzurra for our evening food and wine tour. We walked through the charming areas of Campo de' Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere. Near the famous piazza of Campo de' Fiori we visited an artisan deli where we enjoyed some Roman wine paired with typical Italian delicacies from a family who has specialized in cured meats since 1890. In the Jewish Ghetto - we were able to sample the famous fried artichoke which was paired with a really wonderful bottle of Prosecco. We also stopped at a great Gelato shop before our tour was over - which was the best way to end this amazing tour! The next day - we did a nice walking tour with Marta - that included the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Piazza Navona, and the Trevi Fountain. Marta really made the Roman culture and history come alive! During our first trip, the Vatican and Sistine Chapel were very crowded - so the team suggested we do a late afternoon / evening visit. It was a great suggestion, and although it was still busy, it was much less crowded than our first visit. We were with Marta again - who explained so much about everything we saw. We were happy to be back. We worked with Eyes of Rome to get a ride from Rome to the cruise terminal. Luca met us promptly and we had a smooth, trouble free ride and made it to our ship without problem. Our cruise shipped docked in Pisa - but didn't have any tours that we were interested in. Luckily I found out that Eyes of Rome covers Pisa and Florence too! Tomasso met us at the cruise terminal - and was our driver for the day. He was great! Our first tour was Pisa. We met Anne Marie right near the tower. Anne Marie did an amazing job of telling us all about Pisa, the tower, and the history of both. Tomasso then drove us to Florence where we met Giada. She knew Florence like the back of her hand and was *so* excited to show us around. It was a quick visit, but we were able to visit of Accademia Gallery with Michelangelo's David which was truly amazing. We walked around Florence with Giada who explained so much about the history and the culture. She also helped us visit a typical Florentine shop for the best sandwich any of us have ever eaten in our lives! Tomasso then drove us back to our ship and made sure we arrived in plenty of time. We *loved* our second tour with Eyes of Rome - and will definitely check back with them when we return to Italy

My wife and I did the Vatican Museum early morning tour with Marta in the high season at the end of June. She spoke fantastic English and was very accommodating and made us feel comfortable. She took her time with us and had answers for any questions we had. She was very knowledgeable and made us feel like we were talking to a friend. I highly recommend Marta for her experience and personality!

Picked up at our hotel ON TIME even though we are staying in a heavy foot traffic area. Driver was personable and knowledgeable. He linked us with our guide Alessandro who is a wealth of knowledge about the Vatican, art, and archeology. I visited the Vatican with a guide before but Alessandro was far more knowledgeable and fun. He truly cares about sharing history with others.

We recently used this touring outfit to tour Rome, including the Vatican, Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain. They had a 2 man team, one who drove and the other who gave the tour. This made everything very nice as the driver could drop us off and pick us up right in the front of these very crowded areas, and the tour guide was with us every step of the way. He was very knowledgeable and professional the whole day. The entire tour was well organized and I would defiantly recommend this touring outfit to anyone looking to squeeze a lot of touring into a short amount of time.

Marco was amazing. He is extremely knowledgeable and made our tour memorable and I really appreciated his time and attention in answering our questions and made us feel at home in the wonderful city of Roma.

My experience with the tour we just did of Vatican City and The Colosseum was amazing. Eyes of Rome is a top-level tour outfit of high value. We only had 10 hours in Rome, so we wanted to pack in the best sightseeing, given a small amount of time. Our driver, Francesco, was the best A#1. He was always early, ready and waiting for us at each phase of our tour to move us quickly to the next place. Our guide, Alessandro was highly knowledgeable. As an Archeologist, he was excellent sharing his love of the anchient city and all its wonders!!! I'd Highly Recommend this tour service to anyone!

Novella was our guide today and it was the most enjoyable and thorough tour ever. She took time to give us details, ensure we had time for pictures and shared amazing renditions to imagine what it looked like back in time. Must book tour!

Wonderful experience with Silvia Monti. Very professional, knowledgeable and articulate. Explained everything in details and gave us enough time to ask questions. Really an amazing experience. Love it! Mark Haygarth and Mandy Zakaria

Super bedankt Emanuele !!!!! Emanuele (Duits tourguide) heeft ons een fantastische rondleiding gegeven door de mooiste plekken van Roma. Ze heeft veel kennis en verteld de leukste dingen. Nogmaals dank !!!! Nergens wacht op rijen van 3-4 uur overal fast line tickets echt een top tour

Supremely excellent. Highly knowledgeable. I've used them for three different guided tours in Rome. Beyond all of the fascinating details within the tours, our guides definitely tailored the visits to the interests of the group and offered suggestions to expand our enjoyment of Rome. All times I used them it was either semi-private or private tours and I feel they were well worth the money. Michela and Pamela were our guides (not both at the same time).

Eyes of Rome gave us everything we expected and more! We wanted private tours of Vatican City, various areas in Rome and Pompeii and Herculaneum. We definitely were not disappointed. The tour guides were incredibly knowledgeable, professional and accommodating to our wishes. I cannot recommend Eyes of Rome enough! We will definitely use them on our next trip to Rome.

Eyes of Rome, golf cart tour was amazing! It was a perfect thing to go everywhere and see everything in Rome. Our guide Marco was absolutely amazing with a wealth of knowledge, a great personality and sense of humor. He showed us hidden gems as well as all of the spots that you want to see In-depth. He told us great stories of the city, and all the sites as well. Gave us great tips for the rest of our stay in room also. Our driver, Eduardo was also extremely nice and very knowledgeable as well. They drove us all over the entire city, all the way up to the mountain of Gianicolo hill. It was an amazing view up there. This is absolutely the best way to see Rome! Definitely ask for Marco as your guide, as an archaeologist, he knew so much about all of the details of the city, and like I said, especially the hidden gems! What a wonderful experience. Thank you so much for an incredibly memorable time in Rome!

We got a private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum today from guide Gianluca Pica. It was an amazing experience and I could not recommend it more. He is interesting, good at English, is able to answer all your questions and is funny as well. We got picked up at our hotel by a van on time and got dropped off to a location of our choice. The overall experience was 10/10 !! What a day I was not bored for 1 second of the 2.5 hour long tour !

We booked a day long excursion through Eyes of Rome whom we were very pleased with. We had a chauffeur Francisco who picked us from the port in a beautiful BMW. He drove very carefully as my wife is a nervous passenger. We arrived in the centre of Rome where we met our guide Rosalba. She took us firstly to the Vatican and Sistine chapel. I am not very good on my feet so she suggested we took a wheelchair and she pushed me around. It was a good plan as there was a lot of walking and steps. There was a lot to see and we only saw a fraction. The Sistine chapel was magnificent and also the sculptures, paintings and tapestries. Rosalba’s knowledge was incredible and there was nothing she did not know. We then visited St Peter’s sqare, but it was too busy to go into the Basilica. Once again Rosalba talked about the Pope and how new Pope’s were elected. A fascinating morning. We also visited by limousine the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum and the Pantheon. We would never have been able to do in a small group and have the personal attention we had and learned so much without Rosalba and Francisco. Eyes of Rome listened to what we wanted in our short stay in Rome and provided the most memorable day for us. We can only say a big thank you to everyone who made our holiday very special, We have no hesitation in booking again with Eyes of Rome. Ken & Elaine

Recently traveled with family to Rome and arranged for some tours through Eyes of Rome. Can't say enough good things about them. I've taken tours of the Vatican and Colosseum/Forum previously but this was a whole new level of experience. I booked the Vatican Museums Early Morning Prime Tour: VIP Entrance and the Crypt of the Popes and Dennis was our guide. If you have the chance to book this tour ask for Dennis, he was fantastic and it is worth doing the early morning VIP tour. Even if you get a private tour and skip the lines tour it's not the same. The early morning VIP tour is much more peaceful and enjoyable experience, especially with the right tour guide. Another day we booked the Colosseum, Underground & Roman Forum Tour with Elisa as our guide. She was so enthusiastic and knowledgable she truly made the experience a special one. Definitely try to get the underground portion of the tour. It's well worth being down there and seeing engineering and thought that went into the building of the Colosseum. Thanks again to Eyes of Rome for two very special experiences.

Had two back-back tours with Eyes of Rome. The first was the Vatican + Hidden Gems tour with Rosie. The second was the Colosseum + Forum tour with Silvia. Both were excellent, very knowledgeable and truly demonstrated their passion for their craft. Thanks to both of them!!! We appreciated you and learned so much.

We had a private tour of the Vatican with Eleonora and it beyond exceeded our expectations! Eleonora provided us with a very detailed and in-depth explanation of the history, statues, etc. We would highly recommend Eleonora as your tour guide!!!

2 fabulous tours with Alessia, kids and adults loved it. Great service, knowledge and professionalism. Highly recommend.

Our tour guide Denis was amazing! Having a private tour was definitely the way to go for our family. Denis was so knowledgeable and we didn't feel rushed. We visited the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Very impressive. Highly recommend.

This was our second tour with eyes of Rome. Our first tour last October at the coliseum was a hit and we knew that booking with them a private visit of the Vatican museum, sixtine chapel and St-Peter's basilica was a good idea. We were not disappointed. Alessandro was very knowledgeable, very patient with my son's never ending questions and knew exactly when it was time to expedite the visit after my son reached his limits. This was a real VIP skip the line visit. We were inside the museum in 2 min, got the tickets in 2 min and did not wait at all to get into the Sixtine Chapel. I will keep using Eyes of Rome for my tours in Italy.

Eyes of Rome is a first class touring agency with top quality storyteller\guides and transportation services. Each of our guides had degrees in art history, were extremely personable and knew the shortcuts to make the private tours extremely swift, comfortable and enjoyable. Eyes of Rome was a pleasure to work with over the Internet, was very responsive, and credited fees paid prior to the pandemic to tours 3 years later. They delivered what they promised for our 3 tours.

Alessandro was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. He was very flexible with a large group and accommodating to my elderly father in a wheel chair. He made us feel like VIPs. This was the best tour we took in Rome because of Alessandro.

Our Angels & Demons tour was terrific. Pick-up at our hotel was seamless and the tour was all that we’d expected. Marco was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable, providing insights into the architecture and the baroque period, with a healthy spattering of present-day connections. Just the right mix of art, architecture and history.

We arranged several tours through Eyes of Rome. All of the guides were experts, extremely knowledgeable and relatable. The tours were comprehensive and informative, made for a great vacation experience. We can’t recommend Eyes of Rome highly enough!!

Ornella was absolutely amazing. Very knowledgeable and customized our tour to what we wanted to see. Quickly moved us through the crowds which was key on Good Friday. Took pictures of my family to capture our moments together. Loved her!!!

Ornella was fantastic on our tour of the colosseum and forum. She was extremely knowledgeable and pointed out unique facts that we would have never learned on our own. She was friendly, professional, and really went out of her way to make sure we saw the things we were interested in. We had a fabulous experience and would highly recommend booking this tour!

Gianluca was outstanding !!! Well worth it if you want to learn history about Vatican and colliseum!!

Our private tour with Denis was undisputedly the best of the five other tours we took while in Rome. We requested three hours to see the Baths of Caracalla, the Palantine Hill and the Forum. We started early in the morning at the Baths and were virtually the only ones there for the first hour. It was magical! This place is not to be missed. Denis speaks excellent English, and is extremely knowlegable about art history and archeology. He is also very personable with an excellent sense of humor. He balanced just the right amount of historical information with memorable anecdotes, continually pointing out things we would have missed if on our own. He answered all our questions willingly with expertise. And when he discovered I was interested in horticulture, he made a point to show me unusual local plants! In short, we felt not only well cared for throughout the tour - he patiently adjusted his walking pace to ours - but also privileged to see Rome through his eyes. We learned so much and cannot recommend him highly enough. We hope to book him again in the future. We would also like to commend the excellent responses provided by Sara at Eyes of Rome to all our communications prior to our trip, as well as the drivers who picked us up at the hotel for every tour (we did three with Eyes of Rome). These tours are not inexpensive, but we feel they were worth every cent. The guides are real pros and the entire experience is streamlined to make it very easy, especially for older clients like us who do not speak Italian. Highly, highly recommend.

Everyone who comes to Rome should do the food tour with Denis! He knows his home city and all its people so well, and is a delightful person with whom to spend time.

We did the Rome's highlights in a golf card tour with Francesca. With two kids and a senior in our group of five this was the perfect format. Francesca showed us all the gems and must sees of Rome including Capitol Hill, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Circus Maximus, Piazza Navona and many more. The tour was fantastic and Francesca was not only very knowledgeable but also entertaining and a very nice person to spend time with. We had great fun and can highly recommend both the golf card tour as well as Francesca as a perfect guide.

Andrada‘s tour of the Coliseum was fantastic! She is extremely knowledgeable and easy to understand. She knows the flow of the crowds and when to see what area to optimize your time while when possible, avoiding crowds. I had a great time, learned a lot and enjoyed discussing history and architecture with her. Definitely got value for my Euro!

My husband and I had the great pleasure of having Andrade for our private tour guide of the Vatican. She was the absolute best, we learned so much with the wealth of information she shared. Andrade was lovely, calm, knowledgeable and engaging. We really appreciated our time with her and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Rome. Andrade knew exactly where to go and got us quickly through the lines. The driver that works with Andrade was also fabulous!

We had a wonderful day with Gianluca. He was fun to hang around with, very knowledgeable. Excellent storyteller. And good follow-up.

What a fabulous company. We did 3 private tours with Eyes of Rome in Sept 22 and all were brilliant! The guides fantastic,always punctual and very informative . I could not recommend highly enough. Piers

Fabiana was our tour guide for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St.Peter’s Basilica. She was very knowledgable and ensured we saw all of the important sites/items. Also, she came prepared with maps and images to help us learn more about the Vatican. We especially liked the Sistine Chapel diagram she gave us that detailed all of the important figures and scenes, which helped guide us while we were physically in the Sistine Chapel.

We had a fantastic tour with Silvia M yesterday. Our time in Rome was short and she helped us make the most of it. We loved the stories and insights she provided on the history of Rome as well as more contemporary Italian history. She also helped us get tix for the Pantheon and gave us some restaurant and cafe suggestions. We highly recommend Eyes of Rome and Silvia!

Gianluca and Rosalba were top notch. EXTREMELY knowledgeable, paced the tours well, and keyed into what we liked to spend more time on, or more passed other things at a more rapid pace. Highly recommend them both and eyes of Rome. Thank you!

Dennis was a SUPER great guide. Carefully understood our needs and limitations, paced the tour accordingly and delivered a well researched narrative to complement what we were seeing. His pictures recreating the Rome of two millennia ago brought so much of it more alive. We would highly recommend him!!

We booked two tours with Eyes of Rome - The Colosseum and Roman Forum in the morning and the Vatican museum and St. Peter's Basilica in the afternoon. Both ran for three hours and were excellent. Our guide was Denis Pasolini and he was great - very warm, good sense of humour, and excellent English. It was obvious that his knowledge of the sights and the history was much deeper than what was on script because he welcomed questions and could go deep into them if we had interest in a particular area. It was just two of us, myself and a friend. It was my friend's first time in Rome. I have been to Rome and done a guided tour of the Colosseum and forum before but I still learned many new things (and even had some old knowledge corrected!) I would highly recommend Eyes of Rome if you are looking to skip lineups and get have an intimate, relaxing tour.

Eleonora is amazing!!! During my time in Rome, I had a full-day tour with Eleonora, which was the highlight of my vacation in Italy. As a first-time solo traveler, I was nervous about having a tour alone, but Eleonora eased that concern immediately. We had a wonderful time exploring the Vatican Museums and Colosseum. Eleonora is highly knowledgeable about the symbolism of the various artworks in the Vatican Museums and their significance in history. Her knowledge of the Roman Forum and Colosseum was a dream for a former History major. I learned so much and had the most incredible time on my tour. My parents will be visiting Rome in the Spring and Eleonora is the only choice...you can't go wrong with her!!

Went on a three hour walking tour with a great guide!

Laura was a great guide. She is knowledgable and was very flexible as we asked her to change our itinerary when we met and she was happy to do so. Thank you a great morning.

We just finished a full day of touring Rome, and we can't stop smiling all thanks to Alessandro. We never dreamed we'd be touring the eternal city with a real-life archaeologist who had first-hand experience excavating the ancient ruins. Nothing cooler than that! Not only was he extremely knowledgeable in all things Roman history, but he was absolutely hilarious and such a pleasure to spend the day with. We had limited time in Rome, so we chose to do 2 yours in one day. We did the 'Vatican Museums Early Morning Prime Tour: VIP Entrance' + the 'Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour' in the afternoon. Initially, we were worried we might get tired/bored after doing 2 full tours in one day. Quite the opposite! Alessandro was the most entertaining, hilarious, charming, charismatic AND knowledgeable tour guide we could've ever dreamed of having. He had us laughing from early morning till the end of the day, all the while giving us a PhD level education in Roman history. He really has a passion for Roman history and it shows! His heart is as big as his smile. If you don't book a tour with Alessandro, you'd be missing out on the best day with one of the jewels of Rome. He has left us with memories of a wonderful day that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. It was truly a privilege to spend the day in Rome with him, and we feel so fortunate to have gained a friend in Alessandro. Thank you Alessandro & Eyes of Rome!!

We had an brilliant day with our private tour guide Eleonora, a highlight of our trip to Rome. We were picked up and dropped back at our hotel, we visited the Vatican in the morning, a fantastic lunch we'd have never tried if we were on our own and the Forum and Colosseum in the afternoon. So-much information that you'd never have access to otherwise and would have missed so many interesting things. Thank you Ellie!

Elenora was very knowledgeable and informative. We had a great tour with her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a great tour!

Eyes of Rome and our guide Denis provided a fantastic 2 day tour of the city. With his guidance we were able to see all the major sites we wanted and hardly waited in lines at all. We had a great experience and I would highly recommend both the company and Denis in particular. On our last night he provided a fantastic restaurant recommendation near our hotel that was AMAZING (Tonnarello!). Cannot recommend this experience highly enough.

My adult daughter and I had a tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with Katie Farrar. She was an excellent and engaging guide with wide ranging knowledge. The information was pitched at the right level for us and very interesting. It was the highlight of our trip to Rome. She also provided us with some great recommendations.

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.

Gianluca was our fabulous tour guide in Rome. We toured the Colosseum and the Forum with him. Both sites were fabulous to see, but Gianluca provided many details that greatly added to our understanding of both the Colosseum and the Forum. He was quite knowledgeable and enthusiastic to share his information. Thank you, Gianluca! We appreciated his time and information about two historical sites that cannot be missed! Bill and Teresa Vineyard

We had a wonderful day with Denis at the Vatican. He was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, providing just the right amount of information to hold the attention of my young adult children. He took lots of family photos for us. He was patient through a bloody nose delay and generously started the wait in line for the security to get into St. Peter's after the Museum so that we could get a drink. He gave us a non-touristy restaurant recommendation several blocks from Vatican City after we completed the tour.

We visited Rome in May, 2022. We had intended to do a 'set' tour, focused on sites from the book, Angels and Demons, by Dan Brown. We called the tour provider, Eyes of Rome, and learned the tour included 3.5 hours of walking. Too much for our group! We worked with Sara, at Eyes of Rome, and created a tour with driver + guide that included all reqiested sites of interest. Perfect! Our guide and driver, Azurre ('Blu') and Peter, were absolutely great! Azurre was both informative and entertaining, providing extensive historical facts and fun side stories. She was very attentive and responsive to the group and quickly established great rapport with us. Peter knew every shortcut to get us close to the sites and was always close at hand to pick us up again. A wonderful day!

We had the pleasure of visiting the Vatican on April 2, 2022, with Azzurra Della Seta (Blue) as our personal tour guide. We appreciated her setting the stage for the museums and Sistine chapel before we started the actual tour. She carried with her a tablet which was a photo resource that enriched her stories and her responses to our questions. She is personable, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and a great communicator. She tailored the tour to our interests. It was easy to remain engaged during the 4-hour tour.

Denis was a great host. We loved learning about the city and food with him. The spots he picked were perfect. Highly recommend company and Denis Update: we were lucky enough to go on a Vatican highlights tour with Alessandro. He was great. His knowledge and personality made a visit to a special place, very special.

Perfect tour. Balance of facts, food and fun. Denis is extremely personable and knowledgeable. Our family of four, including two teenagers enjoyed the morning food tour where we visited favorite local shops. Definitely a must do!

Elise was fabulous. Everything ran like clockwork - on time, professional, friendly. Her English was very good indeed. And her knowledge of detail and her delivery were first class - all carried out with courtesy and enthusiasm. I'd highly recommend Elise (and Eyes of Rome)

We participated in tours for the Colosseum and Pompeii. Our guides were very good and professional. The driver for our Pompeii trip, Emanuel, was friendly and hilarious. He made the long commute very entertaining. Thank you!

We had the most amazing tour visiting some of Rome’s famous places with our tour guide Alessandro. We started off our tour at the famous Colosseum and although we have visited the Colosseum many times before we have never fully appreciated the rich history of the Colosseum until our tour with Alessandro. Alessandro wealth of knowledge was amazing, because not only did he know so many interesting things about the Colosseum he brought along with him his personal experience as an archaeologist. Which was so fascinating, both our children aged 16 and 10 were utterly engaged with the information and wide knowledge shared by Alessandro like the fact it took just 5 years to build the Colosseum something we never knew and had always believed that it must have taken so much longer. Alessandro was enthusiastic and we felt his enthusiasm as he shared more knowledge with us and it made the difference because he was not just a tour guide paid to give us a private tour he actually loves what he does and it made the difference, he made sure my 10 year son was involved in our tour by making him feel what it must have been like to a Rome emperor he gave our son the name Emperor Rocco which our son fully embraced. After our tour of the Colosseum Alessandro took us off the beaten track and showed us some of Rome’s hidden gems which we really enjoyed like sioi societa’ italiana , Sant’ Eustachio and Monti to name a few ( the ones I can remember). In addition he took us to one of the first public notices in Rome which was a public notice for owners of guest houses informing the owners that they needed to inform the authorities of any guests that were ill to stop the spread of any disease, he also showed us another plaque a public notice letting citizens know that they would be a fine for anyone caught littering. It was so interesting, as well as taking us down the amazing side streets of Rome, Alessandro tested us on our Roman Numerals which was so much fun I’m happy to report my children passed with flying colours - true Romans! At the end of our tour Alessandro took us to another hidden gem for lunch and I have to say it was probably the best lunch we have had, as Alessandro said to us to enjoy food in Rome you have to go where the locals go and not where the tourists go! We had the most amazing time with Alessandro and honestly we didn’t want the tour to end, I would highly recommend using this tour company and if possible make sure you book Alessandro you will not be disappointed. Grazie Milie Alessandro Buon Anno!

Visiting the prison where the Apostle Paul was imprisoned, the place he was martyred and St. Pauls Basilica were very important places for us to see and experience when we visited Rome. Our guide Marco was exceptional. Knowledgeable, personable, interesting! We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and highly recommend.

My friend and I had a wonderful, information filled walking tour with the lovely Denis. So insightful, knowledgeable and great company! A great way to see Rome. Thank you.

Can’t say enough good things about Eyes of Rome tours and our guide Gianluca P. Knowledgeable and informative, he made our tours of the Vatican and of the Colosseum/Forum so interesting and so fun for our group. He was friendly and helpful, answering our many questions, and just a delight to have as our guide. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Rome!

Excellent tour company, very friendly and well organized.

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We did an early morning Vatican tour with Gianluca - despite the difficulties of getting 3 grumpy teens out of bed very early, this tour was the best thing we did in Rome! The Vatican - museums, chapel, basilica and dome - were all beautiful and our guide Gianluca made the tour interesting and informative. It was really worth the extra money going in early without the crowds! Fantastic in every way - thank you!! Also, my original booking had to be changed because the Vatican decided to close that morning and the Eyes of Rome office were extremely helpful and accommodating with changing the date etc

TOUR PRIVATO COLOSSEO/FORI ROMANI - 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" e privilegiati in tutti i momenti di questa visita di oltre tre ore. Tutto ben gestito, dagli accessi prioritari alle spiegazioni puntuali dei luoghi di interesse.

We are so glad that we selected Eyes of Rome for our tour. Our tour guide, Alessia, was amazing and set the stage for a great trip. She was so knowledgeable and able to help us visualize how grand the Colosseum and Palatine Hill (personal favorite) were in their hay day. We added a three hour city tour to see Trevi fountain and the Pantheon - along the way she pointed out many sites that we wouldn't have never noticed, like the balcony from which Mussolini gave his speeches, the "wedding cake" building and countless other spots. We can't recommend them, and her, enough - thanks for a day we will never forget in Rome!

The only way to experience Rome is with someone who knows Rome, Our Guide Alessandro was amazing! A real archaeologist who knows his history and was able to communicate it to us expertly. Great job eyes of Rome

One of my favorite tours ever was the Borghese Museum tour we took with Katie from EyesOfRome.

Had a tour of the Vatican with Stefania Pistone, who was knowledgeable and personable. Cannot recommend more highly.

This was a great experience! Best way to see Rome is with a local guide. Francesco was our guide to Colosseum and Forum and he was awesome! Highly recommend!!

Excellent experience! Alessia is a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. She was very accommodating and let us set our own pace. She made sure we enjoyed the highlights while pointing out additional gems. I highly recommend working with her!

We connected with Alessia R. for our tour of the Vatican and had a great experience. Alessia's deep knowledge of art history and the Vatican, extremely pleasant and courteous demeanor and her sense of humor all made our tour exceptional! We highly recommend Alessia (and Eyes of Rome) for tours - we would sign up with her again in a heartbeat. Alessia - thank you for all of the knowledge and info you shared, your patience with us, your clear communication and for making it such an enjoyable experience!

Excellent tour with an amazing guide! Francesco walked us past all the lines and into the Vatican museum with no wait. His knowledge of the paintings, relics, and tapestries was bar none. You felt like you were part of history. He prepped us before entering The Sistine Chapel so we could sit in silence and enjoy the wonderment. Saint Peter's Basilica was breath taking. Francesco's passion for Roman history was infectious. This is a must see!!

Outstanding tour for two of us with storyteller, Alessia Rinaldi. Our travel agent booked the Eye's Of Rome Early Bird Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica and Square on our behalf through Viator. I would highly recommend this tour and tour guide. She is smart, well-spoken, patient, able to answer any and all of our questions, open-minded and honest about the church and its history (the good, the bad, and the ugly). Although it was a splurge, it was indeed money well spent to bypass lines of people - both with and without their tickets - and to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

If you are going to Rome, I definitely recommend you to book a tour from "Eyes of Rome". We booked the "Private Early Bird Vatican and St Peter's Basilica Tour". We are a family of seven, in ages from 14 to 80 years. Communication before booking was very comfortable. Beatrice patiently answered all our questions. Tosca is the same too. Our guide Stefania was really friendly, knowledgeable and zealous. Also, she helped us at the end of the tour. At the end of the tour we saw the crowd, so definitely worth the money of the "Early Morning Vatican Tour". The private transfer we requested was timely and comfortable. There was an unpleasant event in the museum. "Eyes of Roma" had no fault. However, the phone was called and apologized to us. Very kind behaviour. Thank you for everything.

We had a fabulous private tour with Alessandro who is a super knowledgeable and engaging Archaeologist. We had hundreds of questions and he answered all of them with great detail and precision, it was a true delight to have such a qualified expert take us on an insiders tour of Rome. We visited hidden sights where no tourists were to be seen and learned so much about history, architecture, and of course archeology, not to mention the best cafes and local culture. Also, Alessandro is a great photographer and genuinely enjoys taking photos! Everything was perfect.

Our guide Alessandro was fabulous. His knowledge was incredible. A good sense of humour and considerate at all times and recommend him to all. We had 2 trips with him the coliseum, forum one day then the Vatican museums Sistine chapel and St. Peter’s another day. He is proud of his city and culture very important as a private tour guide Thank you Alessandro

Tour mit Valeria (Top) Mit Valeria durch Roma zu laufen und ihren interessanten Ausführungen zuzuhören, ist etwas vom besten was man in Rom machen kann. Kompetent, sprachgewandt und humorvoll - einfach Top. Auch ihre Tipps für weitere Sehenswürdigkeiten und Restaurants waren 1A. Danke, Valeria

Marco Mancini provided us a wonderful time exploring the Roman Forum and the Colloseum with such expertise and warmth. We couldn't have been more pleased with the tour.

Wir hatten die Hidden gems Tour mit Valeria gebucht. Ich würde sofort wieder eine Privattour buchen, man erfährt soviel mehr als mit den grossen Gruppen vor Ort. Valeria hat sich sehr bemüht und uns alle unsere Fragen toll beantwortet. Man hat gemerkt das sie sich sehr gut auskennt und sich selbst sehr dafür interessiert. Ich würde aber nicht mehr die Hidden Gems tour buchen. Ich dachte es wären mehrere Räume, mindestens 2 die man sonst nicht sehen kann. Leider konnten wir nur einmal die Absperrung übergehen. Ich denke mit einer anderen Privattour von Eyes of Rome durch die Museen bekommt man auch viel zu sehen.

Simone was the best tour guide we could have asked for. He gave us plenty of information and tailored it to our own interests. He is Italian but speaks perfect English and is extremely easy to talk to. I recommend him very highly.

We contacted Eyes of Rome requesting a tour for our extended family of 10 on very short notice. Eyes of Rome was very responsive and Claudia and Adam suggested several options that would meet our needs. Given the number of people in our group and one person with mobility limitations, we opted for two different private tours with pickup/dropoff at our accommodations. The first one was at the Colosseum, followed a few days later by a second tour of the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. On the first day, our tour guide, Francesco Grasso, arrived right on time with the drivers and took us over to the Colosseum. We spent several hours exploring the Colosseum, and Francesco was able to tell us many stories of the history of the Colosseum and what life was like during ancient times. As it was extremely hot, we stopped many times to rest while Francesco filled us in on different information regarding the Colosseum, and helped refill our water bottles as well from the natural springs on site. The length of the tour was just right for us on a hot summer day, and we enjoyed learning all about the amazing Colosseum. After the tour, Francesco also sent us recommendations for other sights and restaurants to check out in Rome. Thank you, Francesco! A few days later, we did our second tour. The Private Early Bird Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica Tour was the perfect way for our family, including grandparents and teenagers, to see the Vatican museums, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. Our guide, Marco Mancini, picked us up from our hotel and we got to bypass all the other people waiting in a long line to get into the Vatican. Marco led us through the Vatican museums, explaining each sight as we went, and sharing many interesting tidbits related to the history and geography. Marco made sure to keep the pace slow enough so everyone could keep up, was patient in explaining all the details of the various pieces to us, and answered all of our questions so knowledgeably. The walk through St. Peter's Basilica was amazing, and Marco prepped us on what to look for in the Sistine Chapel prior to our entering, since tour guides are not allowed to lead tours in the Sistine Chapel. One person in our party needed to use a wheelchair, and Marco was very thoughtful and helpful with the wheelchair. Overall it was an excellent way to see the sights with such a nice and knowledgeable tour guide. Thank you so much, Marco!

What a fabulous tour! Maria met us at our apartment for the early bird Vatican tour. She was well spoken and extremely knowledgeable about every detail. Such a joy to see the Vatican through her eyes- we learned so much! Could not recommend this tour enough, a must when in Rome!

Pamela was simply the best for our Vatican tour. She was beyond knowledgeable and our entire group of 8 enjoyed every moment with her! I would definitely recommend that you request Pamela so you get the very most out of any tour! We hope to see her again one day! Grazie Pamela!

Laura is knowledgeable on all things Rome, but particularly the Coliseum and all of the ancient ruins around the area. She is a Professor of History and an archaeologist. We didn't have much time in Rome and wanted to modify our tour to fit the time we had - she did so with ease and such enthusiasm. Knowing your facts is one thing, but she LOVES her city and teaching it to others. IF there was 6 stars she would have earned them! Totally worth the $$

Simone was amazing,!!!!!!!I could never say enough positive things about his tour, through the Vatcan. I highly recomend the tour and if you are lucky Simone.

one of the best tours I have ever taken! Fabiana is a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. Strongly recommend.

This was our first time in Rome, we treated ourselves to a tour, we had the best experience with Katie Farrar. She met us at our hotel, and we toured the Vatican. She made our time very enjoyable! She was extremely knowable, and took the time to show us extra information about the Vatican. We highly recommend Katie!

Our Eyes of Rome Tour with Laura Rizzi was an absolute joy. She is one of the best tour guides we have ever had. Her knowledge of the Vatican, St. Peter’s Basillica and St. Peter’s Square is impressive. She was also very familiar with all of the many works of art throughout the tour. She’s little encyclopedia. Her story telling abilities made the entire place come to life. She was thoughtful and considerate throughout the tour. She made the experience a day to remember. My husband and I are so pleased that she was our guide.

Just a note to say I enjoyed my Vatican tour with Stefania. She was just a energetic tour guide and answered all our questions. She showed us everything on the tour and went the extra mile to accommodate our requests to see other rooms in the Vatican Museum. The tour was not rushed we had plenty of time to see every and more. Stefania was wonderful, I recommend this tour with 5 stars! Era una bella giornata! Grazie Mille Stefania

We had the best guide ever Pamela who was extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Eyes if Rome requesting Pamela as your guide.

We had Marco as our guide on the Colosseum Tour- he was awesome! A perfect mix of history and current day facts and stories with his own personal experiences and recommendations. The Colosseum truly came alive due to his great tour. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome!

Gianluca pica was such a great guide of the forum and colosseum.he knows his history,gave us a fantastic tour with knowledge,humor and respect. A plus! Thank you!

Marco was a wonderful guide for the Colosseum and Forum, blending history, stories and archeology (he is an Archeologist by training who seems to often be at various dig sites). The private tour is well worth the time and expense.

We had two tours with Gianluca and Rosie while we were in Rome. It was WELL worth the money for a private tour. We did a walking tours each day. One the first day, we did the Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and move sights throughout our 4 hour walk. Gianluca even showed us great restaurants, coffee and gelato shops along the way. he was incredibly informative and knew so much of the history. He knew exactly where to go to skip the crowds too. We had a Vatican, Roman Forum and Colosseum tour with Rosie the next day. She was awesome as well. Super informative and we skipped every line - which was SO worth the money in the Vatican. Rosie took us to a great restaurant for lunch and we absolutely loved spending the day with her. Highly recommend spending the money for Eyes of Rome and private tours. Wouldn't have done it any other way!

Alessia was knowledgeable and patieint with my parents who don't move so well!

WE LOVED Laura as our guide. She is a true professional...highly educated, knoweldgeable and passionate about her work. She made for a truly memorable experiecne to Rome's significant hsitory!

Simone picked up us on time at our hotel and in the cab briefed us as to what and how we would seeing the Vatican and surrounding sights. Entry went quickly and smoothly and we were off on our tour eager to see and live in the life and times of the Vatican et al. Simone had a way of being able to relay facts in a storytelling way. We were glued to his every word. He was able to thread through certain facts that would pop up in a different sight and also teach us why and how. He is very calming and able to navigate the crowds easily and professionally. Having his iPad to back up facts with photos and able to look back and compare was an added bonus to the tour. We wish we could have taken him on the rest of our tours while in Rome. He deserves 10 stars - not just 5

My family and I visited Rome for 5 days, and were very happy to have two tours with Eyes of Rome. Alessia was our guide for the private walking tour of the Vatican. Her knowledge of both the art and the backstory was exceptional, and she made this tour one of the highlights of our trip. I definitely recommend her for other families that want to get a closer look at the Vatican. Gianluca was guide for the 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.

Simone offered an outstanding experience with the tour. His depth of knowledge and willingness to explain to a greater level of detail was appreciated. He did not rush us and ensured we received a full experience. Thank you and we will book again when we return to Rome.

We took the private Vatican tour and had the best experience! Our guide was Azzurra and she was kind and very knowledgeable. I cannot recommend this company enough as it has made our experience in Rome incredible. Our guide also recommended other restaurants and shops we loved.

Thank you Rosie. Fantastic tour of Rome. Really appreciated all the insight and great details. Ciao

Spend a Wonderful Day with Rosalba! My family and I enjoyed an incredible day with Rosie on our recent trip to Rome. Since we only had two days, we wanted to see as much as we possibly could, so we went on a private, made to order tour through Eyes of Rome. Our guide, Rosie, made that possible while finding chances to stop, relax, and even shop. Being an expert in Art History and Archeology, she was extremely prepared as she began the day with a walking trip through the Forum and Paletine Hill which overlooked it. As a wonderful storyteller, she gave a vibrant overview of the history and mythology which gave rise to the Rome of today and provided illustrations to show the past and the present. Our next stop was a “Skip the Line” private tour of the Coliseum. She knew exactly how to find the best views from different areas of the ruins and explained little known facts to make it come alive. Following the tour, Rosie walked us to one of her favorite cafes where we enjoyed a local menu as well as her company! Not only did she plan a fabulous afternoon tour, she also assisted us in contacting the airline attempting to get boarding passes for the following day’s flight home, even allowing us to use her phone to try to make contact! After lunch, she called for a golf cart which took us on a private tour of the highlights of the City. The driver was very skilled and made our trip though the busy streets lots of fun. Because we were driving, we saw more than we could have ever seen through a walking tour. Some of the highlights were the Circus Maximus, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Piazza del Popolo, and the Borghese Gardens. We ended the day with a tour inside the Pantheon and Rosie’s recommendation for a great restaurant nearby. Because of Rosalba’s expertise, kindness, and enthusiastic personality, our trip to Rome will always be a favorite family adventure, one which we will always remember!

Laura Rizzi our guide was excellent, her detailed knowledge and pleasant demeanour combined to deliver an informative and enjoyable tour for us.

Pamela was fantastic! Thank you for a great tour!

Our Colosseum tour with Fabiana, our guide, was one of our favorite tours. It was very hot but she made sure we were in the shade as much as possible. She kept our interest up with all her stories and knowledge of the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine. You can tell she loves what she does and enjoys sharing her love with others. We had a few bad tours earlier in the week so we were so thankful for Fabiana. Thank you Fabian, you were Amazing!

Maria Serena Lanfranca was our guide at the Vatican - and she was amazing! She is a school teacher and art historian and was able to explain the history and importance of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel simply and eloquently so that it appealed and had relevance to our children (12 and 16) and us adults. I particularly liked how she spoke to us in the beauty of the Vatican gardens and explained much of the importance of the chapel and the rooms before we even entered the main hall - because once you do, you get swept up by the masses. With her approach, we knew exactly what to expect and look for. There was context and we were able to take more in. This was our second visit to the Vatican and Serena was far better than our previous guide.

We really enjoyed our tour with Gianlucia. He was very knowledgeable, well educated and we really appreciated his sense of humor. Our young son really enjoyed the tour and Gianlucia did a great job keeping him engaged.

Marco was a spectacular guide. He entertained the whole family and was a joy to listen to. I wouldn't do tours in Italy any other way. Book him now. Do not hesitate he was perfect.

Alessandro Cali was an amazing tour guide and from the first moment we met him, he was personable, and a wealth of information. We learned so much more about Italy than just our tour of the Vatican. That was amazing and I am sure we learned so much more than anyone there that day. One of the most amazing things we did on our honeymoon was book this tour with Alessandro! He really made sure we got the best pictures and offered many times to take pictures of us! He was delightful and never rushed us! I can not say enough good things, and would take many more tours with him!

Our guide, Gianluca, brought Rome to life with his historical facts and stories. His knowledge and passion make him the perfect guide. We had an amazing day! Bill, Rita and Billy

Awesome experience. Marco was fantastic - very engaging and provided a very rewarding experience to a group with a variety of levels of knowledge on ancient Rome. Will absolutely use them again.

We had an amazing time with our storyteller, Katie Farrar! With her formal education, and her amazing ability to educate, she was able to entertain our three teenagers with wild facts, interesting tidbits, and even some scandalous stories. Our kids thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica with her. We highly recommend her tours and hope to see her again when we return!

Alessia was exceptional in every way! I found her extremely proud of the history she provided us and she catered to the needs of our kids. Thank you for a wonderful tour Alessia!

Our guide, Alma, was amazing. She was unbelievably knowledgeable and knew how to cut through the crowds! Our granddaughter related very well to her and Alma really understood a 13 year old! My husband and I had done the tour years ago but this time was so much better even though it was extremely crowded. Highly recommend Alma!

Fabiana is an amazing guide!

Laura Rizza was a knowledgeable, pleasant guide who shared her expertise in an understandable way. I highly recommend her.

We did private tours with friends Elisa and Elisa, one to the Vatican and one to the Colisium. Both guides were great, and very knowledgeable of not only the history, but the use of our time...no waiting in lines for us! They took great pics for us at each major site, flowers/plants included! This is the only way I could imagine touring such significant sites and getting the full experience. Ask for Elisa, can't go wrong with either!

Gianluca was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, engaging, and patient (we had a crowd spanning across three generations!). We highly recommend him. Thank you for making our trip to Rome even more phenomenal!!

Fabiana made our tour a fantastic experience! She’s truly amazing. Her knowledge of ancient, medieval and modern Rome’s art history and archeology is remarkable! Her patience and charm added made our 4 hr visit exceptionally rewarding!

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Thoroughly enjoyed the tour with you! All the best.

Paola Molinaro was our Eyes of Rome tour guide for both the Vatican/Sistine Chapel and Roman Forum/Colosseum tours. Paola's English is excellent and she's very personable. She was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Roman history; there was no question she couldn't answer. She knew the sites and museum like the back of her hand and was able to bring history to life with her descriptions and enthusiasm. The sites were very crowded, but we were able to skip the lines. We highly recommend Paola.

A wonderful tour provided by our private tour guide Gianluca Pica! Mr Pica was knowledgeable and friendly and provided us with a fabulous experience on tours of the Vatican and the Roman Forum/Colosseum packages!

We had a private tour of the Vatican with Simone. Our guide was knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions. It was also a fun day where we got to spend as much time as we wanted at any of the fabulous treasures of the Vatican. Highly recommended

Scheduled a personalized tour of the Colloseum and the ancient city in Rome. Our hotel Concierge connected us with Ms. Andrada Catavei. It was a marvelous 3 1/2 hour experience! Andrada was the best tour guide we’ve ever had! She was very knowledgeable in her explanations and was able to answer all our questions thoroughly. Would highly recommended engaging her services if you visit Rome!

It is hard to imagine fully appreciating the history and art of Rome unless you have a guide who has studied and has a passion for both. Gianluca Pica has the knowledge and passion to bring Rome's history and art to life -- cannot recommend him highly enough!!

Elisa is very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

My husband and I were in Rome with our 2 children (6 and 10), and didn't want to get stuck in a large tour group that would lose our childrens' interest. Our hotel recommended to go with Eyes of Rome. Laura was our guide.Laura is an excellent archaeologist, and extremely knowledgeable and very well prepared. She was able to get us through faster despite long lines. Not only did she have her iPad to show visuals and provide historic references to particular sites, but she was also able to answer practically all of the questions we had. In addition to having so much knowledge she was a delight to spend time with. She was friendly, energetic, and passionate about her job as she stayed out longer than the schedule originally planned. She wanted to ensure that this was the best experience possible and it showed in how she engaged with us especially with our young kids. Her knowledge of history as well as architecture is truly inspiring and gave my family a totally different perspective when it comes to appreciate art and history. Definitely recommend Eyes of Rome and especially Laura. It was just a fantastic experience!

This review is months overdue. A friend referred me to Eyes of Rome and our tour guide, Serena. We only had 2 and a half days in the city after completing a Mediterranean cruise and wanted to make the most of it. Eyes of Rome made building our plans extremely easy and Serena made the experience extra special, especially given this was our first trip to Rome. After several discussions with Mara on our interests and several options they offered that aligned with those (along with some suggestions from her) we chose to include the Colisseum, the Vatican and St Peters Basilica, and a Scavi tour (a must do), a city walking tour with the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, and lastly a food and wine tasting experience. We couldn’t have been happier with the selections and the touring vs relaxing ratio in Rome. Serena was fantastic! She was so knowledgeable and well prepared. Not only did she have her iPad to show visuals and provide historic references to particular sites, but she was also able to answer practically all of the questions we had. Though lines were sometimes long, she was able to get us through faster and her relationships with security came in handy when my backpack exceeded one sites allowable size. In addition to having so much knowledge of the sites in Rome, and European history in general, she was a delight to spend time with. She was friendly, energetic, courteous, and ultimately treated us like longtime friends, including staying out longer than the schedule originally planned. She wanted to ensure that this was the best experience possible and it showed in how she engaged with us. I am certain we will utilize Eyes of Rome and Serena when we take our teenage kids back to Rome.

From the moment our guide (Elisa) picked us up, until drop-off, the time spent was invaluable & unforgettable. We were upgraded to an earlier start at the Vatican for free, since it was Good Friday. Truly skipped the lines & throngs of people waiting. The Vatican & St. Peter’s Basilica’s history, artwork, culture & heritage was explained knowledgeably by Elisa including some stories known to only those behind the scenes. which mesmerized & captivated our 17 & 12 year olds. Vacation time is precious, give yourself the gift of a private tour with Eyes of Rome. Elisa, Grazie!

Stefania was so friendly, thorough and patient as our private tour guide. She was very informative about Rome and its historic past. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with her and did not want it to end. I would gladly recommend her to anyone wanting a private tour of ancient Rome. Thank you Stefania!

Stefania was our guide for the Vatican tour and the Colosseum tour. She was highly recommended to us and now we know why. Her depth of knowledge and passion for Rome was contagious. We thoroughly enjoyed our tours and felt we received tremendous value for our money. We hope to have the pleasure of another tour with Stefania in the future.

Paola was great tour guide! She was funny kind and was great with explainig facts about the colosseum. She was a excellent tour guide

My fiance and I had an amazing tour with Michela. She was born and raised in Rome, and also studied Art History, so she was a perfect guide for us through the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill -- great knowledge of history and stories of the places. Technically we were American tourists, but with the two of us walking with a native Roman and getting the private tour, we didn't feel like tourists :)

We loved our time with Paola! She was a joy and a wealth of knowledge! Grazie mille -the Griffiths

Karin was our tour guide to the Vatican and I highly recommend her. Great knowledge on the history and artwork.

Paola Molinaro guided us through the Underground Rome and the Colosseum. She displayed full control of the history and embellished it with relevant anecdote. Paola is a lovely person, the hours with her were interesting and pleasurable and I highly recommend her.

Excellent private tours with Alessia and Stepania of the Vatican and ancient Rome respectively.

Wonderfull experience. The private tour of Collosseum and Forum Romanum - highly reccomended. The pick- up at hotel worked perfectly and also skipping the lines. The guide Maria was amazing. Knowledgable, professional and very friendly and sympatic at the same time. We have learned a lot, the information given was interesting and comprehensive. Also our teen-age daughter enjoyed it very much. We could walk in our own tempo, ask questions. At the end we were brought by car to a place of our own choice as we wanted to continue our sightsieeng of Rome without retourning in hotel.

Fabby was incredible! I was a little unsure why we needed to arrive at the Vatican so early since they didn't open for another hour. She had us first in line and into the museums. The time we were waiting she gave us a wonderful introduction to life inside Vatican City and what we would see. She has an incredible education on the city and the art inside. She took amazing photos of my family and took us to the best shop for souvenirs. She helped my family have an unforgettable day in Vatican City. Her tour was worth every penny and the early morning alarm. I recommend her to anyone considering a visit to Vatican City!

Elissa was very knowledgeable about every aspect of the tour. She was very informative and friendly, she made my husband and I feel very comfortable. I will most definitely request her and her company on our next visit.

We did two tours, the Colosseum (including the Underground and Hypogeum) and the Early Bird Vatican and St. Peter's Tours, both with Stefania. We are a family of four and had our 12yo and nearly 15yo with us. Stefania was an excellent match for a family. We had another outstanding and highly qualified guide in another city following Rome, and the kids thought she paled in comparison to Stefania. Of course they appreciated Stefania's knowledge and willingness to answer questions, but they loved her energy and enthusiasm. One of the kids remarked that she never made us stop moving just to stop, look, and listen to her talk, by which I think he meant he felt fully engaged the entire time. I highly recommend the Underground and Hypogeum at the Colosseum if it is available and you are able to spend extra. The workings of the Colosseum from below were the most interesting to my teen and really added context and color to the history of the building. The more or less private view from the highest tier far away from the bulk of the crowds was also worth it. It was worth getting up early for the Vatican and St. Peter's tours, because we were able to enjoy the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms before it was SRO. We were even able to find multiple seats from which to peruse the Sistine Chapel ceiling. As a Renaissance art lover, I was disappointed that we didn't get to see more of the rest of the Vatican's collection, but if I'm honest, we saw all that the kids realistically had patience and interest in. We visited on New Year's Eve, and much of St. Peter's was closed off in preparation for the next day's papal mass. That was a disappointment, particularly because I'd been waiting 17 years to see Michelangelo's Pieta again. I would recommend inquiring when papal masses will be and try to schedule around them, particularly if you are visiting around the Christmas/New Year's holiday. I highly recommend Stefania as a guide and would hire her again if returning to Rome.

Truly special tours with Eyes of Rome. Our group of 7 had three tours set up with Eyes of Rome. First 4 of us went on an and evening food and wine tour and had an amazing time! Our guide Francesco made it a very special tour. I felt like a friend was giving us the real low down on eating and drinking in Rome. We started at a Norcinaria and learned a ton about the tradition of curing meats and making salami. We had a full array of salami, prosciutto, and cured meats paired with a light and crispy Grechetto. Next we went to a cheese shop and had a really cool and delicious group of cheeses to try. Francesco paired this with a really good Nebbiolo. The tour finished with a visit to a cool little restaurant/pasticceria for typical roman snacks and some really good Italian Carmenere. Im still trying to figure out how the traditional charcoal bread was so good! Francesco's insight and recommendations regarding food really helped us plan and perfect our eating for the rest of the trip! Next our group of 7 including an 8 year old, took a tour of the forum and the Colosseum. Francesco led us on a fun and informative tour with excellent history and an extremely engaging perspective. Even the young one was entertained. the tour was fantastic and it was totally worth to climb to the top of the Colosseum and enjoy the amazing view of history. Our last tour with Eyes of Rome was an early bird tour of the Vatican and a trip to the dome. Again, Francesco gave us such a good insight and really interesting perspective on the history, architecture and art of this amazing place. I loved his combination of knowledge and humor, it really made this tour memorable. I must thank Eyes of Rome and especially Francesco for his guidance and recommendations. He really helped make this trip great!

Francisco was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him if you want to see and learn about the Vatican from an educated tour guide. Our family took the private tour with him this week and we got the best tour we have ever had. He is obviously a art historian that has studied all aspects of the Vatican at the University of Rome and gave us a very genuine read on the Vatican.

We took a tour of Galleria Borghese with Elisa. She was fantastic. My older daughter (10 years old) is very into Greek and Roman mythology and we asked for a tour that would keep her interested. Elisa did not disappoint. She had tremendous depth and breadth of knowledge but was able to keep my daughter fully engaged throughout our 2.5 hour tour with questions and stories about the gods and goddesses we were looking at in the gallery. She is also a lovely person. Highly recommended.

Two separate tours with Gianluca on 12/23 (Colosseum and Roman Forum) and 12/24 (Vatican City). I would really recommend this for private tour for 1st time visitors and families. Gianluca was very informative and provided interesting historical perspectives at each location - not only for me but also our two boys!

Marta was amazing and adorable! She made the past come to life with her passion for history. We loved getting to tour Rome's underground to see what life was like as early as the first century. It was so fascinating to see the many layers of Rome and Marta was a wealth of knowledge and a joy to spend time with. This tour and Marta were recommended to me by a friend and I wholeheartedly endorse both for all who visit Rome. Marta was also incredibly kind to walk us all the way back to our neighborhood following a last-minute taxi strike. We loved this tour with Marta!!!

Our guide Stefania Pistone was fabulous! Our tour was very well conducted and including all of the sites at the Vatican that we wanted to see. Stefania was personable easy to talk to you in very patient with all of our questions. She was very helpful in helping us plan our afternoon excursion as well. I would highly recommend Stefania and the eyes of Rome to anyone traveling to Rome.

Rosalba ('Rosie') was our guide for both our private guided trips in Rome - first to the ancient city and then to the Vatican. We are a couple with 2 toddlers, and after the simply excellent experience on the first trip, we specifically requested her for the next one. She was deeply knowledgeable of all the attractions, clear and interesting in her story-telling as well as savvy in finding a way quickly among the milling crowds. She was particularly considerate of our young tots, and built the tour keeping all in mind as we went along. We had a very pleasant and educational time on both days - recommend her unreservedly!

Can i give 6 stars? Over the years, we have worked with several guides, and Stefania is the best. She tailored her tour to us, and was SO informative without lecturing. What a fabulous story teller, with such wisdom and depth in her stories.

We took a private tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and Basilica this morning. Fabiana was our personal tour guide. Our experience could not have been better. She was so informative on everything. She took the time to explain what was going on in history when each Pope was featured and was able to explain all the stories associated with each piece of art. Her knowledge was impressive. She was friendly and easy to communicate with. I wish we could take her as we tour other places on our trip. LaDonna Brandon - United States

Excellent guided tour of churches with Marco Mancini from Eyes of Rome. We visited: Pantheon, Santa Maria della Vittoria , San Luigi di Francesi , San Pietro in Vincoli, Santa Maria sopra Minerva. Marco is an archaeologist and he taught me alot about all the places we visited. Not just the works of art, but also stories about the artists (Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Bernini) and I learned a bit about about the history of Italy. Marco was very good company also. We spoke in Italian, because i wanted to practice.. That was great for me.

We Enjoyed our private tour with Rosalba Cilione. She was very friendly, knowledgeable, and organized our tour very well. I highly recommend her.

Alessia gave us a wonderful tour of the Coliseum and nearby sites. She really brought the history alive. I highly recommend her.

My Mom and I had a wonderful private tour of the Colosseum and the ancient Forum with our guide Paola Molinari. She was waiting for us when we arrived and quickly had us in the Colosseum. Her knowledge was outstanding and was very helpful in pointing out the highlights as we went through and answering our questions so it wasn't overwhelming for us. My Mom is a bit older so Paola was very good at accommodating her pace and customizing the tour to our needs. I would highly recommend this tour, this tour company and especially Paola for a private tour! Mary McCarthy

Alessandro was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable about all of Rome beyond just the Vatican City. The best thing about him was that he was able to take us through and around lines quickly, so we were able to see much more during our tour. Highly recommend him.

Paolo Molinaro was our guide for a tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel. She was so knowledgeable and engaging. She pointed out so many interesting facts and has a wonderful grasp of history to compliment the tour. We saw a theater production of Michaelangelo and the Sistine Chapel ( music was by Sting!) later that evening and her information made the experience that much more wonderful for us as we remembered our earlier tour with her. We loved it so much we booked a tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with her! She had answers to every one of our questions. Our daughter and son in law accompanied us on that tour and later booked their tour of the Vatican with her on a different day! Lovely lady and it made our trip that much better. She was funny and engaging as well.

We have been on any number of private tours in cities around Europe but Andrade is exceptionally talented. This was truly a special experience. Read all you want about the Collosseum and the Forum but it won't compare with what you will experience with Andrade on her tour. The history through the centuries, the rise of the republic and the fall of the empire. What brought a thriving city of over a million citizens to an enlarged village of 20,000, crumbling from neglect. How was the collosseum staffed? Where did the animals come from? How were the immense expenses of building operating and maintaining it paid for? This doesn't scratch the surface of your tour. In a word, Splendid

Awesome tour! Maria knew so many fun facts and her English was impeccable. This is a must do tour.

To say that Maria is wonderful would be an understatement. She is full of information and the way she shared it with us was enthusiastic and painted a picture that we could imagine. Knowing that we are photographers and appreciated art, she guided us and pointed out things. She explained things of interest before we saw them. Maria was extremely interesting and shared all about the history and how each area of the Vatican Museum came about. Thank you Maria for a memory of a lifetime. You are the best!

Francesca is the best private tour guide I have ever hired. She is bright( with a master’s degree in art history), engaging, flexible, fun to be with. My adult daughter and I had only 2 1/2 days to tour Rome. She knew many shortcuts for lines and crowds. I would recommend her without reservation!

Highly recommend the tour with Alessandro!

It was a pleasure to tour with Marco. He shared his knowledge of the Vatican and his passion for the Colosseum in an easy, understandable manner. As first time visitors we will ask for him when we return.

Wonderful friendly ,fact filled adventure, We so appreciate the warm hospitality . With Gratitude Marie Nancy & Julie

Fantástico nuestro guía Francesco!!! una visita súper divertida!!! Si vuelvo a ROMA no dudaré en contratar de nuevo sus sevicios. Nuestro chofer fantástico y gran profesional!! Gracias a italixp por hacernos tan grata nuestra experiencia en Roma.

Andrada was very helpful. She explained everything well and helped us be comfortable in the hot fun throughout the tour. I would highly recommend her.

ElisaT was a wonderful guide. We did the 8 hour walking tour with her and she showed us many of the amazing sites of Rome without the wait in long lines. She added a special touch of a few breaks to share her favorite coffee bar and an amazing lunch at a deli including a glass of wine made in her hometown! She provided insight to help us thoroughly enjoy the stops with a better understanding of the history. Highly recommend!

Fun and educating experience with Stefania!

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.

Alessia was amazing. Having a personal guide was well worth the investment, because of the local knowledge and contacts that she has.

A very good and enjoyable experience , with good insight to the history. Worthwhile doing in Rome.

Elisa is an excellent tour guide. She gave us lots of knowledge in an interesting and engaging style and could answer all our questions - I learnt lots about the Forum and the Colesseum - would absolutely recommend her!

My family and I enjoyed two fantastic private tours with our guide Gianluca. He was knowledgeable and infinitely patient despite all of our many questions for him!

We visited the Colosseum and Forum on a private tour with the Eyes of Rome. Our tour started in the morning before the crowds set in and we went to the start of the line in the Colosseum. Our guide, Stefania Pistone, was excellent. She spoke perfect English and was very knowledgeable about these antiquities. She answered all our questions and had a great sense of humour. I strongly recommend this private tour.

Excellent Vatican & Sistine Chapel Early Bird Tour : Our tour guide Silvia from Eyes of Rome was excellent. She was very informative, humorous and very personable.She was right on time and picked us up from our hotel and took us by cab to the Vatican. We were able to get in early and she was able to get us ahead of the bog crowd. As it was a private tour with 4 in our group it was really easy for her to tell us all bout the architecture, paintings/painters /sculptures. It can get quite crowded and noisy inside due to so many tour groups and I would highly encourage you to take a private tour with Eyes of Rome. Highly recommend eyes of Rome to any tourist in Rome.May be a bit pricier than other but definitely worth it. Awesome tour, awesome guide!

Simone gave one of the best tours of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. He is an archaeologist that understands the history and explains that history with great illustration. I have been to the Colosseum several times and he is the best by far!!

Rosalba was our guide 10/2018 for the Colosseum. We returned to Rome with our children and fortunately, we were able to have Rosalba provide us with a Private Walking Tour of Rome. She was fantastic once again! Thank you Eyes of Rome and Rosalba for a job well done!!

Stefania Pistone was a wonderful guide for us, she tackled the areas of my interest well, thus providing an excellent tour. We had a lovely chat with her in one of the cafes, extending the tour duration a bit, which I think well compensated the slight delayed start. Thank you for the thoughtful and memorable tour.

Be sure to contact Michele Gristina @ Eyes in Rome if you want a great experience in Rome!!!

Our Vatican tour was awesome! Definitely ask for Fabiana if she’s available! She knows her art history and made the tour much more informative than it would have been otherwise! The special treat was special passes to an exhibit not accessible to the general public! Awesome all around!

Our family took a tour with Eyes of Rome to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Our tour guide Simone Leanna was actually a trained archaeologist and his enthusiasm and knowledge made the tour so much more informative and enjoyable. Many thanks to Simone and to Eyes of Rome. Grazie!

Karin was awesome in showing us Vatican tour. She took time to book special private tour of animals room as well which was very special treat. If you get a chance to request a tour guide, get her!

The Vatican and the Catacombs tours with Alessandro were both fun and also informative. We highly recommend. Our family loves tours for museums and historic sights but we are notoriously picky about the guides. We need energy and humor and details. We got them all. Thank you!

Valeria was our guide for the Vatican tour. She was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. We would not hesitate to contact Eyes of Rome or Valeria herself for future adventures.

We had Gianluca Pica as our guide from The Eyes of Rome for an early morning tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and the Basilica, and an afternoon tour of the Colosseum a the Forum. He spoke excellent English and was well versed in the history of Rome and the places we visited. He used images of the places we visited as they existed which helped us understand the antiquities we visited. I cannot think of a more perfect guide for Rome other than Gianluca.

Alma was great . She was a pleasure to know and tour with . She helped us to see things from a different point of view. If any one is going to rome and wants to enjoy a tour ask for Alma

One thing we look forward to each time we are in Rome is a tour with the Eyes of Rome. We request Katie as our guide and we truly have enjoyed all of them. She tells the story of the meanings behind paintings, what life was like spending a day at the coliseum and how the locals spent time in the catacombs visiting with their deceased family members, and of course the Vatican. All truly interesting tours so far and it's easy to learn about and book tours on their site. We've recommended Eyes of Rome to several people.

Marco met us promptly at our hotel for a private tour of the Coliseum. He had an incredible knowledge of the history of the Coliseum which was quite different than we had expected from Gladiator movies. It also happened to be the final day of the Giro Italia and he positioned us in a great place to watch the final laps. It was a little difficult to get around because of the race .. but it wasn’t a problem for Marco. He went out of his way to make us comfortable and took some great pics for us as well.

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!

We had such a great tour with Fabiana in a private walking tour of Rome! What a beautiful city and we seriously wanted to take our guide home with us. She was so kind and genuine. She is so knowledgeable about Rome and all of the little details of the city. She went above and beyond and was one of our highlights on our 15 day vacation. Thank you so much Fabiana! We appreciate what you added to tour trip! <3

Mr Mancini was great. Familia Montalvan

Our family immensely enjoyed our tour with Maria today. She was on time, friendly, and so knowledgeable about the Vatican museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and Rome in general! If we had just went in by ourselves, we would not have been able to fully appreciate the history and intricacies of the Vatican in the way we did with Maria. The flexibility of the private tour also meant we could ask questions and stop whenever we wanted. The Early Bird entry is a god-send as we didn't have to squish our way through the crowds that form after 9am. We were able to immediately enter as soon as the Vatican opened and had lots of time and space to take nice pictures as well as enjoy the tour in an unrushed manner.

Thanks to Gianluca Pica, we had an unforgettable experience in visiting the best sights of Rome. We were able to customize the tours according to our preferences with VIP treatment and no waiting in queues. Gianluca is the best story teller you can meet. He made us live through the history of Rome from the 10th century B.C. till the recent Vatican history. His passion and deep knowledge of Roman history made us live a wonderful time and enjoy the sightseeing experience from a totally different perspective.

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.

Simone was our guide for the Vatican and hidden gems tour. What a day! There was so much to see, we were able to skip several lines and with his expert guidance we breezed through the most hectic crowds. If you are even just thinking of doing this kind of tour, do not hesitate. You will not be disappointed. The time, effort and knowledge went a long way. When we left we all knew more of Roman history. The thing that really blew us away was the attention to detail that we would have missed, like what was in the paintings and why, mosaics, statues and so much morel

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.

Grazie Marco per la competente e simpatica guida durante la visita al Vaticano. Speriamo di riuscire ad incontrarci in un‘altra occasione. Per ora cari saluti ed auguri per il prossimo viaggio Franziska e Luigi

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 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.

Fabiana was amazing and knowledgeable. If we ever return we will definitely request time with her again.

We spent a morning with Francesco doings the Hidden Gems of the Vatican. We would give him more stars if we could. He picked us up at the hotel early and gave us a fascinating background on Rome and Italy on our way there. He knew how to move quickly and then spend time at key points or areas of interest. His depth of knowledge was superb — especially accompanied by photos and images on his Ipad. We learnt so much while thoroughly enjoying ourselves. Francesco is personable and fun. I would highly recommend him to our friends and would definitely do another tour with him when we are next in Rome.

Rosalba Cilione was amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. She made the Vatican tour the best experience ever! My husband and parents went together with her, and we all left feeling that her information greatly enriched our experience. Also, she was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!!!

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!

This was clearly the highlight of our time in Rome. Our guide, Valentina with the tour company Eyes of Rome, was excellent. She met us at our hotel and once at the Vatican, our wait time to enter the Vatican was minimal. Valentina could not have been more friendly, helpful and informative. She pointed out a great many details we would have missed. Being able to visit an area not open to the general public, all alone, away from the crowds to view the magnificent statues was a special treat. It was a pleasure to have a guide who seemed to enjoy her job. Valentina’s English was great, so she was very easy to understand. A private tour with a knowledgeable guide is definitely the way to go.

My family and I had the delight of spending an afternoon at the Colesseum with Marco. He was very informative and really brought the experience alive. He also managed to pitch it at the right level so that both our 8 year old and the adults got the maximum from the tour. I honestly can't rate him or the tour highly enough.

This will be the best 3 hours you will ever spend in Rome, guaranteed! Ask for Marco Teodonio - he's a young historian with a great sense of humour who'll make your tour in Rome leap out of the past into dramatic colour. Don't miss your chance.

Fabiana was fabulous! We had a private tour with Fabiana Di’Angela that allowed us early access to the Vatican. We we’re way ahead of the crowds and Fabiana gave us a very personalized view of the world of the Vatican. She was very knowledgable and very attentive to our interests. She also gave good advice on what other sites we should see while in Rome. We could not recommend Fabiana or Eyes of Rome strongly enough.

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 and 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.

We spent a wonderful morning exploring and Learning about various works in the Villa Borghese with Katie Farrar. She was great with our three young boys - very knowledgeable and patient.

Our guide, Fabiana, was phenomenal! She is so friendly and knowledgeable. Really made our tour special. We hope to tour with her again this week! Thank you Fabiana. 😊

Our tour guide Fabiana was amazing. Couldn't have asked for a better guide. Made the tour much more enjoyable and interesting. Highly recommend doing a private guide for the Vatican.

Alessia Rinaldi was our walking guide in Rome. My daughters and I spent one entire day with her and it was the experience of a lifetime. Alessia was so very knowledgable, professional and very fun! We all enjoyed learning while taking in the beauty of Rome and its offerings! She was amazing!

Rosalba was our tour guide for our visit to the Vatican and the Colosseum. Her wealth of information is phenomenal and so much that my head hurts by the second day trying to keep all the details I was learning. It was our first time in Rome and we only had a few days to spend so my wife and I decided to get a tour guide. With all the travels we’ve made to different countries, this was our first time having a tour guide and it was a good decision and very well worth it. We normally just read up about the place my wife and I will visit and then capture photos to remember and reminisce. This time around and having a tour guide, our visit is more meaningful with deeper appreciation and understanding of the history behind the places we visited. Yes nowadays with technology it is so easy to get information and in different formats e.g. video, web, etc. but having a live person actually story-telling its history and answer questions makes the past really come alive! My wife and I enjoyed our time visiting the Vatican and the Coliseum and with Rosalba’s story-telling, she definitely made our learning a very entertaining experience. When in Rome, I would highly recomend getting a tour guide. When selecting a tour guide company, I would highly recommend Eyes of Rome. Last but not the least, I would highly recommend getting Rosalba as your tour guide! Thank you so much Rosalba. We’ll definitely be back and hopefully reconnect.

Make sure you ask for Roberta Di Pietro. She was so Sweet and knowledgeable and her English was perfect

Abbiamo molto apprezzato la professionalità e cortesia di Angela Caiati durante il tour ai Musei Vaticani e Cappella Sistina. Esprimiamo dunque la nostra soddisfazione e sicuramente ricorreremo ancora a lei ed Eyes of Rome nel caso di nuove visite nella Capitale.

Our guide Denis was amazing. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Knowledgeable, engaging, interesting, patient and great fun to hang out with for 3hrs... Denis brought to life the incredible history of the Vatican and St. Peter's, showed us hidden details we would have missed and joined the dots of 1000 yrs of history... Can't recommend Denis and Eyes of Rome highly enough. Thanks you Denis!

Elisa Nobili gave us a wonderful tour of the Vadican museum, Sistene Chapel and St Peters. Very personable and just the right amount of interesting information as not to overwhelm. Would highly recommend for any tour in Roma!

Our hotel recommended "Eyes of Rome" and it turned out to be an outstanding recommendation. Under the brilliant guidance of tour guide Maria, six of us went on two amazing adventures including the Vatican, and the Colosseum and surrounding areas. Rome has now become my favorite city in the world. Maria's English is outstanding and her depth of knowledge remarkable. And, she has great passion for Rome, it's history and the work she does. I learned so much during these tours. Thank you Maria for making tours fun!

My mom's bucket list had the Sistine Chapel at the top, so we put together a trip that included that and an 11 day cruise. We had 1.5 days in Rome at the end of our cruise to get a highlights tour of Rome and the Vatican. I looked at tour operators extensively on the Internet knowing that: 1) we didn't have a lot of time and 2) neither one of us enjoys large group tours. The Eyes of Rome company seemed to be a perfect fit. They offered private tours that we could customize just for us. We ended up booking at 3 hour golf-cart tour of Rome after we got off the cruise ship and then a 4 hour Early Morning Vatican tour the next day. In both cases we had the tour guides pick us up at our hotel, which was wonderful. For the 3 hour golf cart tour we had Serena (and a separate golf cart driver who's name I can't recall). Serena has such a wonderful personality and we were immediately comfortable with her. We discussed what we had seen (nothing) and wanted to see (as much as possible) and away we went. The driver did such an amazing job on the city streets of Rome, we never once felt like our lives were in jeopardy. At some of the sites we had to get out of the golf cart and walk to where the sites were but the driver got us as close as possible. My mom, who has knee issues, did not have any problems with this. Serena and the driver were able to take us to a lot of sites and even threw in a bonus site of the Maltese Embassy key hole(super cool!!!). Along the way she gave us history of Rome and what we were seeing and we were able to ask questions. She even took pictures of us at some of the sites with our cameras so both mom and I could be in the picture. At the end of the tour I felt like I was leaving a friend. The next day we had an early morning Vatican tour with Giuliano. This was our last day in Rome and were very tired of traveling. But, the Sistine Chapel was the motivator for the whole trip, so we had to press on. Giuliano met us at our hotel and we took a taxi cab over to the Vatican Museum entrance. While we were standing in line for the 8am early opening (the general public can go in at 9am) we decided to head straight to the Sistine Chapel. Giuliano explained all about the chapel and showed us pictures so we'd know what we were seeing. The museum opened up and Giuliano was able to guide us on the route with the ramps/elevators and the least amount of steps while not going too fast. The Sistine Chapel was an emotional experience for us and Giuliano gave us ample time to look and absorb what we were seeing. We went through the rest of the museum with Giuliano providing a good amount of information along the way. We eventually made it over to St Peter's which was another emotional time. When it was time to end the tour we again felt like we were leaving a friend. I highly recommend Eyes of Rome and especially Serena and Giuliano.

This was the 3rd tour we had done with Eyes of Rome as each time we come to Rome it's exciting to share new and interesting places with these highly professional guides Katie was our guide this time and her knowledge was remarkable Her pleasant and friendly nature added to the delightful and informative tour of the Catacombs Di Priscilla and Chiefs San Clemente We highly recommend this company

My private Vatican Tour was amazing, well worth the price! My guide was Marta Palombi. Her major is in art history. She was simply amazing, knowledgeable, and just a wonderful person. The tour starts early to avoid long lines. After our amazing tour, she was kind enough to walk me to a wonderful Italian restaurant called Osteria Da Fortunata which was one of the best Italian restaurants in Rom. I highly recommend the tour with Marta.

We loved our tour guide and storyteller, Katie! She's fantastic and personable and keeps her clients interested throughout entirety of tours. Can't recommend enough!

Marta, who we booked through Eyes of Rome was by far the best tour guide we had, she took us to the Vatican, it was amazing and she looked after me and my daughter so well. She also took us to the catacombs and made the whole of the early Christian world come alive. She is passionate and interested and very caring of our needs. She is also very honest and scrupulous about making sure we see and understand what is happening. Make sure you ask for her because one day we didn't have her and it just wasn't the same. We were very grateful, she is wonderful - ask for her!!!!

Elisa N. was simply amazing for our tour in March! She worked really well keeping our 8 year old son entertained, engaged and enthused! I highly recommend Elisa if children are participating in the tour.

This was our first visit to Italy. We booked the Colosseum tour and the city walking tour on the same day. Our guide was Stafania Pistone. I have to say I was a bit hesitant about booking the city walking tour as I figured I could easily find all the sites myself. The city walking tour turned out to be the best thing I did, Stefania not only showed and explained all the sites to us, she took us through the back streets that we would never have found on our own. For lunch we went to a nice little wine bar that she had recommended. It was also excellent. The following day we had the early bird Vatican tour booked and before parting on the first day, Stefania told us she wasn't sure if she would be giving us the tour or not. We were glad to see her walk through our hotel door that morning to give us the Vatican tour. Stefania is patient and walked at our pace and never once made us feel like we were rushed. Stefania also knew we had a few more days in Rome and was kind enough to send an email to us with a few more sites that we could visit on our own. I am sure all the guides at eyes of Rome are excellent, but if your fortunate enough to get Stefania as your guide, consider yourselves blessed. Chris and Beth

My Family and I had three seprate tours with Angela Caiati , after the first day touring the Colosseum and Roman Forum we made sure to request Angela for day two and three. we toured the Vatican and St Mark's Basilica on day two and Villa Borghese on day three. Angela's deep expertise on the history and the way she presented the information to us was excellent, she certainly made our three tours very interesting and very memorable.

Highly recommend privately touring the Vatican with Alessia R. and requesting the earliest time slot. Alessia is an exceptional tour guide, very professional, and a delight to be with. She is very knowledgeable and would be a wonderful guide at any destination in Rome. Wish I could have toured all of Italy with Alessia :-)

Marta is fabulous! She did a great job of showing us around Rome as well as places to go on our own. She loves her job and it shows with her energy and passion.

Stefania was an amazing guide. It was our first time in Italy and she took us all around the city showing us hidden gems. She also told us where her favorite places are to eat, it was some of the best food we had there! Thanks Stefania!

Wonderful experience, definitely the way to go. Our tour guide Serena was on time, and ready to share her knowledge with us. She made the tour enjoyable and interesting while giving us just the right amount of history and detail. She also gave us great dining suggestions for the rest of our trip. Her smile and energy made this an absolutely incredible experience. Highly recommended and will be back for more!

Amazing tour - both Francesco and Marco gave wonderful, informed and a passionate tours of The Vatican, St Peter's Basilica, The Sistine Chapel, The Coloseum and The Forum. Learned a lot and enjoyed.the company of these two guys immensely. Extra credit to both our guides for recommending amazing coffee & incredible restaurants.

Our first private tour of Vatican and St Peter's Basilica was a fantastic experience from start to finish with our guide Serena from Eyes of Rome. I would highly recommend this tour and Serena in particular.

The walking tour of Rome we took with Marta was the best! Highly recommend this to anyone visiting Rome. She was great with kids, too!

Stefania Pistone Of Eyes of Rome is knowledgeable, interesting, entertaining, flexible and just simply a delight. We booked a tour on our 4th day in Rome after spending the first three touring with our high school. Our teenage boys (ages 12-16) were tired of tours and fought us. However the adults knew that even in 3 days there was still a lot we had not seen. Estefania was engaging from the very begininning. She made it interesting. The boys asked questions impressing her with their knowledge and thirst to learn and she tied things and made connections for them that made the history interesting. I highly recommend that you book a tour.

Stefania was the perfect tour guide and Eyes of Rome came through with 5-stars! I can't say enough great things about her! We spent two wonderful days with her in and around Rome and I would gladly recommend her to anyone traveling to Rome and in need of a personal guide. She was always on time, had a well thought out itinerary in hand and made adjustments as needed to perfectly accommodate us. Her friendly attitude and upbeat nature was so wonderful and she related very well to our 11-year old son who's interests were sparked by everything she said. Her knowledge of the Vatican museums and St. Peter's were so impressive. She knew exactly how to give just the right amount of detail to keep the tour moving but also provide insights beyond just what could be read on plaques. I would absolutely request her again for my next trip to Rome and can't wait to go back!

Excellent tour!! Alessia was knowledgeable and personable!! Adjusted the tour to our requests as necessary!! Gave us several suggestions for restaurants to go to (and some to avoid)!

From the very start we felt comfortable and in great hands with Allessandro as we embarked on our tour of the Vatican. He is utterly charming, personable and extremely knowledgeable. A former archaeologist, he now delightfully shares his love of art and antiquities with visitors to Rome. Although it was my fourth Vatican tour, Allessandro gave me insights and details I had never experienced before. His passion spilled over every few feet as we'd come upon another piece of art. His generous love, his need to help us understand and appreciate what we were seeing, his sense of humor and his ability to connect with all six of us (of all different ages) make him absolutely extraordinary. We will never forget Allessandro and all the beauty he showed us.

We hired a guide from Eyes of Rome for two tours and the guide (Katie) was excellent. We saw catacombs one day and Ostia Antica another day. It was worth spending more to have our own private, well-informed guide. Thanks also to the admin staff who were so quick at returning our email requests.

Luisa was an amazing tour guide. She really cared about us as a group and really interacted well with my 2 teens boys. She spoke excellent English. She is an Art History major and has such a passion for Rome and teaching others. She took us on a private tour of the Vatican. She met us at the hotel and took a taxi ride to the Vatican with us. Along the way, she shared all kinds of information about the sights that we were passing in the taxi. We loved her so much that we hired her again the next day to take us to Ostia Antica. She brought her tablet with her and shared pictures of what Ancient Rome would have looked like. She thoroughly answered all of our questions. When we go back to Rome, we will hire her again to take us to see some different sights.

Eyes of Rome (ELISA!!) was awesome!! My wife, three young children and I recently spent 4 days in Rome and had multiple tours with Elisa and she was fantastic. It was our first trip to Rome and it just wouldn't have been the same had we not had such a personable and knowledgeable guide. She even helped me buy tickets to a Lazio football (soccer) match! Highly recommend!!

Stefanià came highly recommended by a friend, and she she definitely exceeded our expectations. She was a wonderful guide for our trip to the Vatican. She is exceptionally knowledgeable as well as being very personable and engaging. We couldn't have asked for more. We only wished we'd had time to do the walking tour of Rome with her -- next time! Thanks Stefanià.

Luisa was amazing guide - fabulous tour of the Vatican - we got her card to give to our friends back in the states. Thanks Luisa!!!!!!

Our group of 10 relatives and friends totally enjoyed our 3 hour Eyes of Rome Vatican tour. Our tour guide, Serena, was amazing!!! Great information that was presented in a very personal way, a pace that was a good match for our group and not being tied up in all the lines as we entered. I would highly recommend Eyes of Rome and, of course, Serena.

Die Rom war super ich hab richtig viel Neues gelernt und Spaß gemacht hat es auch.

Our tour guide Elisa Taddei was delightful and adept. She made our Vatican experience a pleasant, awe-inspiring and knowledgeable one. I'm sure she has given many, many tours but she had the enthusiasm of someone giving the tour for the first time. Really great. Also, Eyes of Rome was very understanding in holding our booking when we had a family emergency and our trip plans became uncertain. Their empathy and willingness to work with us gave us considerable peace of mind and we are very grateful for that.

I was referred to Eyes of Rome by a colleague of 25 years. I have been to Rome several times but never used a tour company as I am fairly independent when traveling. This was a trip for my two daughters who have been taking college level Art History courses, and I wanted to make their first experience enriching and memorable. The company was very responsive and attentive with quick and thorough responses. I asked for a well educated guide, who was fun, and easy to understand and not too intense. They EXCEEDED all expectations! Stefania is warm, engaging, passionate, fun and has university degrees in Art History! I cant imagine not having a great time in Rome, but I will say, Stefania made it the best trip I have ever been on and I have traveled the world! Informative, interesting, enriching.....as well as personal interaction we would never have gotten from a group tour or on our own. Worth every euro, would not hesitate to recommend Eyes of Rome with my highest possible rating of excellence. -----Elizabeth Grey DVM

My adult daughter and I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with Serena, visiting landmarks that were significant in the life of Saint Paul. I have visited Europe at least once a year for the past 15 years and can say that Serena was one of the most informed guides I have ever had the pleasure of using. In addition to her knowledge, she was outgoing, friendly, and spoke excellent English. We could not have asked for a more educational and enjoyable experience.

Great Roman tours with amazing guides.

Serena was Amazing. Best tour guide we have ever had for our group of 12 ranging in age from 13-75. Serena was so thoughtful with everyone. Thank you

A big thank you, to Eyes of Rome for organising very informative tours with Elisa And Azurra. The girls were brilliant and we learnt so much from both of them. Would not hesitate to use Eyes of Rome again. Thank you also to Marina who responded quickly to our email requests. We had an amazing time, with lots still to see, we will be back! Thank you so much

We went on the special early morning private Vatican tour just my wife and I and our brilliant tour guide Marida such a knowledgable guide who not only knew all about the buildings and exhibits where to take the best photos, she also knew how to avoid crowds charm the guards to allow us to skip queues and take short cuts across the dreaded roped off areas our tour lasted 3.5 hours and we covered so much ground and history and art wonderful! This Tour is worth every penny a great memory.

I booked 2 tours with them: Vatican and Colosseum Belvedere (attico) 5 months prior our arrival in Rome. 3 days before the Colosseum Belvedere (attico) tour, they e-mailed me that they couldn't get belvedere tickets. Instead, they offered us a free car drop-off to my accomodation. They also told me that the tour would be 3 hours instead of 3.5h . I thought that paying a tour company 5 times the original ticket price would at least get me what I exactly wanted but it did not. Kinda of a bitter taste

We had a very disappointing experience with Eyes on Rome when our Private Vatican tour, that had been booked >2 months in advance, ended up with a No Show Guide. When we contacted them they did immediately refund our fee - however, it was now too late to get Skip the Line tickets and we spent hours in line to see St Peter’s and the Sistine chapel. Not how we planned to spend precious vacation time. Follow up on this tour was initiated by us by submitting a 1 star review, after which we received a quick response from the Operator apologizing and offering a free replacement tour. We were no longer in Rome, however, they did arrange for a replacement tour in Venice. The Venice tour with Simona was very good and we thoroughly enjoyed it. That tour deserves a 5 star rating. Therefore, I have adjusted the overall rating to 3 star. Eyes of Rome did react well, once contacted, and provided a knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide. However, m it would not be truthful to give a 4 or 5 Star overall as the situation did impact our vacation dealing with the logistics. Thank you Eyes of Rome for the Venice tour. We would not avoid booking with Eyes of Rome if we ever return to Italy, as they have proven that they can provide a tour as booked.

Very expensive