Engage in the exploration of Rome!

As you walk through the winding streets of Rome, before your very eyes, you witness the fascinating story of Rome unfurl. Your visit to the eternal city can be transformed into an amazing and unique experience with an informed guide's explanation of the dramatic history surrounding the monuments and sites.

• Ruins of Ancient Rome - the Coliseum, the Forums, Palatine Hill - are brought alive with engaging and informative descriptions of their historical past comparative to our recent present.  

• Vatican City Tour - The mystery and majesty of Vatican City fill all with awe and wonder. The tour includes a visit to St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

• Historic City Center Tour - Orients you around the splendid center of Rome taking you to the Trevi Fountain, The Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, and many equally enthralling piazzas.

• The Major Basilicas Tour - Covers Rome's varied, distictive and magnificent churches housing relics and treasures of meaningful art and architecture.
  

• Off the Beaten Path Tour -Includes the Catacombs, a subterranean church, Roman baths of Caracalla, Michaelangelo's Moses, part of the Appian Way and curious sites along the way.

• Galleries and Gardens - The sumptious abodes and gardens of the aristocratic families who built Rome of the current era, the illustrious Borghese, Barberini,  Farnese, Corsini, Colonna, to name a few!

• Lives of Saints in Rome Tour - St. Philip Neri, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Cecilia, St. Tarcisius, San Francesco Romana…told at related sites around Rome.

• Museums of Rome – Trajan's Market, Capitoline Museums, Palazzo Altemps, Palazzo Massimo, La Civilta Romana and much more.

• The Baths of Rome – a purely Roman indulgence!  An insight into the most important daily leisure activity of ancient Romans.  The communal baths were the hub of social, cultural and intellectual life of the time.

• "Il Risorgimento" - tour of the history of the modern State of Italy and the Mussolini era.
  

• Rome Art Tour - view works of famous artists such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Borromini, Carracci, and Guido Reni.
  
  

• Rome by Night Tour - Romans know how to light up Rome! See St. Peter's, Capitoline Hill, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Coliseum, Castel San Angelo and a panoramic view of Rome – Simply enchanting!
• Personalized Tour - easily arranged to match your interests, desires and pace.

• Pilgrimage itineraries and religious tours centered on Christian teachings and Catholic church history are available.

All tours are peppered with delightful anecdotes that illustrate the charm and idiosyncrasies of Italian life and its fascinating historic culture.

Kiron is a native English speaker, fluent in Italian, and conversant in French and Spanish.  

The vivid and informative tours of Rome are led by Kiron who has been conducting tours since May, 2000. Kiron holds  a Masters from European University, Rome - Congregation of Divine Cult and Discipline of Divine Sacraments in Architecture, Sacred Art and Liturgy, a Master's and a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Dallas (UD), a small liberal arts Catholic college in Irving, Texas.  The undergraduate program included a semester at UD's Rome campus.  Her career has included customer service,  teaching grade-school children, broadcasting and divinical training. 

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Available custom tours include all the iconic monuments in Rome as well as other less well-known but equally fascinating historical sites and churches.  Private parties, families with children and tour groups are welcome.

A person to help you navigate and explore the everyday city delights of dining, shopping and entertainment in the various neighborhoods of Rome is availaible in the Other Services section.  The section will also have details about cooking classes in Rome and Tuscany, as well as an all-inclusive wine, cheese and olive oil accomodation package.

Airport transportation, accommodations, car with driver for trip within Rome and nearby attractions, and dining recommendations can also be arranged.