Reviews of Kiron’s Tours

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  • "Even with all the many years I lived, studied and worked in Rome earlier in my life, I still learned a great deal from Kiron and her expertise in all things Roman. The visit to the Colosseum and Palatine Hill, in particular, made ancient Rome come alive to me like never before. It gave me a renewed appreciation of ancient Rome within the broad spectrum of Western Civilization. And Kiron was masterful at dealing with the locals and getting us in and out of everywhere we wanted to go. She is a well-rounded tour guide with excellence in all areas of her trade!"

    —Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, San Francisco, California, USA; Tour Date: March, 2022

  • "Kiron is a 5 star guide who brings Ancient Rome to life and made a memorable visit to The Eternal City EXCEPTIONAL!! We had a short 3 1/2 days into which Kiron packed more than a week’s worth of visits. Professional, responsive, educated and knowledgeable, her advice was spot on for obtaining tickets, arranging transport, avoiding lines, advising on restaurants and so much more. As a local she knows how to visit everything we wanted to see while avoiding the typical tourist pitfalls. And offered even more than we knew to ask. Each day we thought ‘this was phenomenal. How could it possibly get any better?’ And yet, each day was even better than the previous. We literally felt like we were going back in time as she shared her vast knowledge of Roman, church and pagan history, in a way that provoked thought - quite different from hearing OTHER guides simply talk at their people. This is a passion for her, not just a job. You will learn and experience more than you can imagine. Kiron understood our interests and personalized *the perfect* tours for us. She is wickedly funny, super smart and we feel blessed to have made a friend-a friend we were sad to leave and look forward to visiting again. Highly, highly recommend. Feel assured of putting your trust in Kiron. She is extraordinary. Grazie mille Kiron!!"

    —Sumiko M., Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA; Tour Date: May 5, 2022

  • "We did a lot of research before our family selected Kiron as our tour guide. She came highly recommended from 2 different sources. We have 3 teenager daughters and we wanted a guide that would be able to engage with our daughters and also teach us about all of the places we were going and things that we were seeing. Kiron did all of this and so much more. She helped with the logistics for our trip (where to stay, eat, car service, transferring cities, purchasing tickets, planning our daily itinerary) and then she was our tour guide and teacher to all of the places we visited. She has a passion for God, for Italy, and for sharing her knowledge. The depth of her knowledge and how she communicated with each person in our family made Italy come alive for each of us. We are so thankful for her. She has truly been a blessing to our family!"

    —Susan MiYoung S., The Woodlands, Texas, USA. Tour date: June 9, 2022

  • "There’s no better way to see Rome than with special guide Kiron by your side. Our small group was exposed to the ancient ways of bygone eras around every corner, inside every building. Kiron will leave you spellbound as she blends her modern Rome, it’s aromas, textures and idiosyncrasies into stories of old Rome’s trials and tribulations over the centuries. With Kiron’s leadership we were able to bypass long queues, be shown the best vantage points, consume the best foods and wines. Rome without Kiron, isn’t Rome."

    —Steve T., Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia; Tour Date: September 27, 2019

  • "We’re experienced travelers and our time in Rome with Kiron was by far one of our greatest travel experiences we’ve had. She was able to bring alive a deep knowledge of the things we saw by providing a richer context to the experience. She did this by illuminating the historical aspects and wrapping it with the religious/spiritual and cultural/societal attributes of what we were observing. It didn’t matter whether we were looking at ancient Roman antiquities or an early Christian relic or the Vatican or Medieval and Renaissance artwork or a Roman Catholic Church or modern-day Rome, she was adept at all of it. She was great to hang out with and her recommendations for food were spot on. She arranged our transportation which was fantastic, and she worked with us in advance of our arriving for tickets to the venues. We can’t say enough about how wonderful our Rome experience was and how Kiron was the catalyst for it all. We are looking forward to our next trip to Rome and spending time with Kiron. We have been recommending her to our friends and we would highly recommend her to you!"

    —Kurk & Mary W., Bel Air, Maryland, USA; Tour Date: May 19, 2022

  • "I just spoke with clients who toured with Kiron last June and they told me that she was the BEST guide they have ever had! This is quite a compliment because these people travel a great deal. She must be very special!"

    —Sergio Caggia, Owner and Operator, Nerone Made to Measure Tours in Italy

  • "We were on a Viking Mediterranean cruise with one day in Rome. We had heard great things about Kiron and decided on her full day tour. We also had her arrange the driver for the entire day. That made it very convenient since we could leave things in the van and as we exited a site the van was right there to take us to the next site. No wasted time! No standing in long lines! Kiron escorted us right to the front and through the gates every time. We saw everything we wanted to see! We even had time for a lovely lunch in a small cafe off the beaten track. Kiron was so knowledgeable on all Roman sites and history. She shared many stories of ancient Roman life which just added to how special the day was. If you're considering a tour in Rome, go with Kiron! Keep the driver for the day. You will not be disappointed!"

    —John and Nancy B., Westport, Washington, USA; Tour Date: October 15, 2019

  • Excerpted from a letter of recommendation sent to the Hotel Hassler Roma:

    "The main reason I write to you is that I had promised to write to the hotel on behalf of our guide Kiron Rathnam who was an amazing tour guide that we had been introduced to there. Her depth of knowledge of Rome, the enthusiasm that she brought to the job , her photographic memory, passion and rare access into places like the Tomb of St Peter under the Church made her a joy to guide us. She was brilliant. Kiron was educated in England and university in the United States. She speaks Italian and English fluently.

    I am the Managing Director and the European head of a major American Investment bank and come across individuals all the time but occasionally you get that one person who makes an impression on you and that person was Kiron. I recommend her to you and your guests.

    With kind regards,"

    —Patrick S, London, UK, February 21, 2010

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  • "Our first trip to Rome and we spent 3 days on tour with Kiron. It was a terrific experience. Her knowledge added so much more depth to our understanding and appreciation of City Center, the Vatican and Ancient Rome. And she had some great restaurant suggestions as well. We highly recommend booking time with Kiron!"

    —Michael P., Dallas, Texas, USA. Tour Date: July 4, 2022

  • "Kiron is an amazing tour guide! A month before arriving in Rome, Kiron helped me plan my whole week in Rome with my family of 5. Kiron gave us a tour of the Colosseum and the Vatican and both were fantastic tours. She is extremely knowledgeable and full of great history stories that really help set the context for what you see in Rome. I highly recommend Kiron for any tours in Rome."

    —Mindy R., Frisco, Texas, USA. Tour date: June 1, 2022

  • "Kiron is a 5 star guide who brings Ancient Rome to life and made a memorable visit to The Eternal City EXCEPTIONAL!! We had a short 3 1/2 days into which Kiron packed more than a week’s worth of visits. Professional, responsive, educated and knowledgeable, her advice was spot on for obtaining tickets, arranging transport, avoiding lines, advising on restaurants and so much more. As a local she knows how to visit everything we wanted to see while avoiding the typical tourist pitfalls. And offered even more than we knew to ask. Each day we thought ‘this was phenomenal. How could it possibly get any better?’ And yet, each day was even better than the previous. We literally felt like we were going back in time as she shared her vast knowledge of Roman, church and pagan history, in a way that provoked thought - quite different from hearing OTHER guides simply talk at their people. This is a passion for her, not just a job. You will learn and experience more than you can imagine. Kiron understood our interests and personalized *the perfect* tours for us. She is wickedly funny, super smart and we feel blessed to have made a friend-a friend we were sad to leave and look forward to visiting again. Highly, highly recommend. Feel assured of putting your trust in Kiron. She is extraordinary. Grazie mille Kiron!!"

    —Sumiko M., Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA; Tour Date: May 5, 2022

  • "Even with all the many years I lived, studied and worked in Rome earlier in my life, I still learned a great deal from Kiron and her expertise in all things Roman. The visit to the Colosseum and Palatine Hill, in particular, made ancient Rome come alive to me like never before. It gave me a renewed appreciation of ancient Rome within the broad spectrum of Western Civilization. And Kiron was masterful at dealing with the locals and getting us in and out of everywhere we wanted to go. She is a well-rounded tour guide with excellence in all areas of her trade!"

    —Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, San Francisco, California, USA; Tour Date: March, 2022

  • "Tours with Kiron are always an impressionable experience. The selection of sites along with Kiron's exceptional storytelling brings the history of each place visited to life. I highly recommend any and all tours done with Kiron, but my favorite thus far has been the "Off the Beaten Path". If you truly enjoy actively learning history and learning the "why" behind events, Kiron is the person to book!"

    —Sydney B., Orlando, Florida, USA. Tour Date: July 1, 2022

  • "We did a lot of research before our family selected Kiron as our tour guide. She came highly recommended from 2 different sources. We have 3 teenager daughters and we wanted a guide that would be able to engage with our daughters and also teach us about all of the places we were going and things that we were seeing. Kiron did all of this and so much more. She helped with the logistics for our trip (where to stay, eat, car service, transferring cities, purchasing tickets, planning our daily itinerary) and then she was our tour guide and teacher to all of the places we visited. She has a passion for God, for Italy, and for sharing her knowledge. The depth of her knowledge and how she communicated with each person in our family made Italy come alive for each of us. We are so thankful for her. She has truly been a blessing to our family!"

    —Susan MiYoung S., The Woodlands, Texas, USA. Tour date: June 9, 2022

  • "We’re experienced travelers and our time in Rome with Kiron was by far one of our greatest travel experiences we’ve had. She was able to bring alive a deep knowledge of the things we saw by providing a richer context to the experience. She did this by illuminating the historical aspects and wrapping it with the religious/spiritual and cultural/societal attributes of what we were observing. It didn’t matter whether we were looking at ancient Roman antiquities or an early Christian relic or the Vatican or Medieval and Renaissance artwork or a Roman Catholic Church or modern-day Rome, she was adept at all of it. She was great to hang out with and her recommendations for food were spot on. She arranged our transportation which was fantastic, and she worked with us in advance of our arriving for tickets to the venues. We can’t say enough about how wonderful our Rome experience was and how Kiron was the catalyst for it all. We are looking forward to our next trip to Rome and spending time with Kiron. We have been recommending her to our friends and we would highly recommend her to you!"

    —Kurk & Mary W., Bel Air, Maryland, USA; Tour Date: May 19, 2022

  • "Kiron was a fantastic guide! Very was incredibly knowledgeable of Vatican City and Ancient Rome sites....and went out of her way to help with other things to help us enjoy our tour."

    —Todd C., Portland, Washington State, USA; Tour Date: March 19. 2022

  • "Hello fellow travelers.

    I thought I would write a note here letting everyone know how great our trip was to Italy. This couldnt have been possible without the help and guidance of Kiron, our tour guide and now, FRIEND.

    This trip was amazing and she was a wealth of knowledge. We hit the ground running as soon as we landed. She arranged for us a transfer from the airport to our hotel where she met up with us to start our adventure. I had started emailing Kiron about 6 months ago asking questions and trying to navigate this difficult travel time. She made things so easy and helped me do what I needed to do on this end to make this trip successful and enjoyable.

    We toured some many things and so much information was given, that I was on overload. BUT WE LOVED EVERY MINUTE. We spent 6 days with Kiron and she helped us get train tickets, transfers and didn't miss a beat.

    WE LOVE KIRON. What a gem she is that gets to tell the rest of the world about Italy.

    I will be booking Kiron for our next trip for sure. Thank you Kiron for such a wonderful time.

    The Snavely family."

    —Jan S., Wichita, Kansas, USA. Tour Date: May 1, 2022

  • "It was good working with you in Rome! I and many others in the group were very much blessed by our visit to the Grotto of Tre Fontane. Thanks so much for introducing us to Our Lady of the Revelation and to Bruno (Bruno Cornacchiola). I'm determined to learn more about the apparition and Bruno and his family. One other highlight of your commentary for me was your explanation of Michelangelo's Pieta. I've seen it many times and all of our people have seen reproductions of it all of their lives. But you helped us to see it in a new way that has led me to a deeper devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows."

    —Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio (Mr Italy), Speaker, author, pilgrimage director and theologian. Founder of Crossroads Initiative

  • “Kiron is an exceptional tour guide. We used her for our family of six this past November. She is engaging and entertaining to all ages and our children who ranged from college to elementary age were all captivated by her.

    Her approach felt like hearing a good story not just an endless list of historical facts. She had a way of tying history, religion and literature all together. Our experience in Rome would have felt \"flat\" without Kiron.

    We used her for a day and a half to tour the Roman ruins and Vatican City. Kiron has extensive knowledge of Roman history, literature and Catholicism.

    Months before our trip Kiron was prompt in returning emails and guided me through the process of purchasing tickets to the sites we visited. She worked with me in the weeks before our trip to work out details of the tour based on what our interests in seeing were.

    I will definitely use Kiron on any further visits to Rome!“

    —Jennifer G., Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Tour Date: November 26, 2019

  • "Our tours with Kiron were FABULOUS! Her expertise and and unique ability to interweave Catholic tradition with art gave us an appreciation for the meaning that we never would have had otherwise. Thank you!"

    —- Anne O. R., Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tour Date: November 15, 2019

  • "Kiron was an excellent tour guide. Her knowledge of the Church history and museum art were outstanding as we toured the Vatican City. We were with her for 4 hours, although it didn’t seem that long as Kiron was so engaging. She had also organized a night tour for us by Van. The driver Alberto showed us some great sights and added in History of Rome. That helped us pick other sights we visited while in Rome."

    —Brian, Northville, Michigan, USA; Tour Date: November 5, 2019

  • "We were on a Viking Mediterranean cruise with one day in Rome. We had heard great things about Kiron and decided on her full day tour. We also had her arrange the driver for the entire day. That made it very convenient since we could leave things in the van and as we exited a site the van was right there to take us to the next site. No wasted time! No standing in long lines! Kiron escorted us right to the front and through the gates every time. We saw everything we wanted to see! We even had time for a lovely lunch in a small cafe off the beaten track. Kiron was so knowledgeable on all Roman sites and history. She shared many stories of ancient Roman life which just added to how special the day was. If you're considering a tour in Rome, go with Kiron! Keep the driver for the day. You will not be disappointed!"

    —John and Nancy B., Westport, Washington, USA; Tour Date: October 15, 2019

  • "There’s no better way to see Rome than with special guide Kiron by your side. Our small group was exposed to the ancient ways of bygone eras around every corner, inside every building. Kiron will leave you spellbound as she blends her modern Rome, it’s aromas, textures and idiosyncrasies into stories of old Rome’s trials and tribulations over the centuries. With Kiron’s leadership we were able to bypass long queues, be shown the best vantage points, consume the best foods and wines. Rome without Kiron, isn’t Rome."

    —Steve T., Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia; Tour Date: September 27, 2019

  • "My wife and I spent 4 days with Kiron, that included the Vatican and several tours of ancient pagan and Christian Rome. Kiron has an extraordinary knowledge and passion about the history, people and symbols that tell Rome's story, and knows how to manage time in a crowded city. Whether a leisurely or full agenda is desired, Kiron will provide a memorable experience."

    —Brian H., Silver Springs, Maryland, USA; Tour Date: June 26, 2019

  • "Kiron was amazing. We were a group of 13 including 7 kids on a tour of the Forum/Colosseum as well as nearby San Clemente. Kiron was very good with engaging with all the kids and keeping them interested the whole time. She was able to help us mostly work around the huge crowds efficiently and make sense of everything we saw. I was in Rome a decade earlier and the Forum was a meaningless pile of old rocks. Kiron made them come alive this time! Her knowledge of San Clemente was encyclopedic. She brought out the rich symbolism of the mosaics and paintings left by our Catholic ancestors ages ago. It was a fascinating trip back to the age of the Apostles as you descend down the many layers under the cathedral."

    —Jeff D., Montgomery, Texas, USA; Tour Date: April 8, 2019

  • "As we had only 2 days to "do" the Vatican and the classical sights, we decided to engage a private guide, and Kiron was recommended by a friend. What a good choice. We had the benefit of her knowledge, experience (how to avoid the queues etc) and friendly personality. Having suffered on so many tours from guides with stilted English, it was also a pleasure to be guided by someone for whom English is the first language. You could join a group tour, and it would cost less, but we felt that we would have seen less, learnt less, and enjoyed the experience less. We highly recommend Kiron."

    —Peter M., Kent, United Kingdom; Tour Date: September 20, 2018

  • "THANK YOU for an outstanding tour of Roma! We can’t stop talking about the experience and how much we have retained, in part, because of how you delivered the information. Your tour suggestions worked very well for what our small group was wanting to see and learn about. Until next time!"

    —Jeanne P., Menesha, Wisconsin, USA; Tour Date: September 10, 2018

  • "I was initially hesitant about hiring a guide for our visit to Rome. A coworker insisted that Kiron would make our Rome visit memorable. I am so glad that I listened to the advice and utilized Kiron for a tour of the Vatican City. Kiron did a great job of adapting her Vatican City tour to meet our schedule and work around the heat of Rome.

    Kiron is extremely knowledgeable of Rome and did a very good job of presenting to my family (2 adults and 2 late teen kids) in a way that kept us wanting to see and learn more. Kiron did a great job of pointing out key features that would have went unnoticed touring on our own. I noticed many people around us listening in on the information being shared by Kiron. In addition to the tour, Kiron recommended several restaurants that were each excellent as well as helped with our transportation to the airport.

    Kiron provided a memorable experience for my family both while providing the tour and with her recommendations. We really enjoyed spending the day with her and look forward to returning to Rome and learn more from her about the many sites in Rome. Thanks for providing a great Rome experience!"

    —Greg V., Lenexa, Kansas, USA; Tour Date: July 29, 2018

  • "We booked Kiron for several tours while in Rome in June 2018. Her knowledge was amazing and it was great having a personal tour for our family instead of being in one of those large groups. I highly recommend hiring Kiron!"

    —Christophe A., Olympia, Washington USA; Tour Date: June 25, 2018

  • "Kiron was amazing. We were a group of 13 including 7 kids on a tour of the Forum/Colosseum as well as nearby San Clemente. Kiron was very good with engaging with all the kids and keeping them interested the whole time. She was able to help us mostly work around the huge crowds efficiently and make sense of everything we saw. I was in Rome a decade earlier and the Forum was a meaningless pile of old rocks. Kiron made them come alive this time! Her knowledge of San Clemente was encyclopedic. She brought out the rich symbolism of the mosaics and paintings left by our Catholic ancestors ages ago. It was a fascinating trip back to the age of the Apostles as you descend down the many layers under the cathedral."

    —Jeff D., Montgomery, Texas, USA; Tour Date: April 8, 2019

  • "We were recommended Kiron by a friend from Italy and really “lucked out”. Kiron is AMAZING, a lovely and kind lady to tour Rome with. I am sorry if this review is a bit over the top but its honest and she really did blow us away with her knowledge of the city and the time she gave us and they way she taught us and how she adapted to our needs. She was adorable with the kids as well and we now feel that we have the only guide in Rome that we need! We had the most amazing time and really look forward to going back and discovering more through Kiron’s fantastic teaching!"

    —Carina E., Maindenhead, Berkshire, UK, April 9, 2018

  • "Our family recently spent nine days in Italy, touring Rome, Florence and some smaller towns surrounding. We arranged for a variety of guides in different locations over the course of the trip. Kiron is the standout. She became the gold standard against which we all measured future guides.

    You expect a guide to be knowledgeable—both about the subject matter at hand as well as the logistics, i.e., how to avoid long waits and best navigate the tourist crowds. She is exemplary at both. But she is so much more. A natural teacher, she engages all ages, making the art and history surrounding the beauty of Rome absolutely fascinating--even to our 16 year old son! She is intelligent, warm, funny and seemingly tireless.

    When we concluded our time with Kiron, we all felt we were saying good-bye to a friend. We can't imagine a better guide for this incredible city."

    —Cynthia and Bob W., Saint Louis, Missouri, USA; Tour Date: November 26, 2017

  • "We had a picky and nerve-racking schedule while in Rome and Kiron found a way to accommodate our wants. I wish we would of been able to keep her with us for longer but we couldn't. Kiron worked with us during the tour, researching taxi's and other sites we wanted to visit outside of her tour. Kiron was worth every penny and if we go back, we will be \"Team Kiron\" every day we can. Kiron speaks the language and knows Rome. Please don't pass up the opportunity to have her as your guide. It was our honeymoon get-a-way and we are blessed to have her showing us around."

    —Jason H., Columbus, Ohio, USA; Tour Date: October 16, 2017

  • "Kiron gave my son and me an excellent tour of the Sistine chapel and Vatican Museums. She is personable, very knowledgeable, humorous, and thoughtful. We would have missed so much without her guidance. Thanks Kiron!"

    —Karl E., Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Tour Date: August 31, 2017

  • "My family was thrilled with the tours of ancient Rome and the Vatican led by Kiron. She was extremely knowledgeable about both tours, well prepared and open to suggestions. We loved her sense of humor and are very happy to recommend Kiron to others."

    —Janet B., Bellingham, Washington, USA; Tour date: June 21, 2017

  • "Kiron is the BEST guide ever!! My wife and I really appreciate all the amazing information given. We went on the tours of the Basilicas one day and all the Vatican area tours the next. She always maintained a level of professionalism and attentiveness throught the tours with some great humor at times. She gets to know you and tailors the tours to your speed. We felt very comfortable and truly made us appreciate the culture and arts at a much better level than just looking. Worth every Euro spent! We will definitely look her up for different tours in the near future. Thank you once more!"

    —Miguel and Alma B., California, USA; Tour date: March 2017

  • "My wife, 14 yo daughter and I met Kiron on a beautiful early Spring morning for a Vatican tour. We had had advice about pre-booking tickets to avoid queues, what to wear and to bring with us - all very sound input.

    The sheer size and scale of the buildings was beyond belief and we easily filled 5 hours - we estimated that if we spent 2 minutes at every piece of art that was available to view it would have taken almost 10 years! The fact that we were not constantly referring to guide books meant that we could listen to Kiron's fabulous, well informed commentary at the same time as looking up at the spectacular art and artefacts. Even then I very much doubt if we would have gained half the insights we got from Kiron via a guidebook.

    Charming, well-paced, knowledgeable, intuitive, questioning and respectful would describe the tour that Kiron gave us. We will come again and she was totally worth her fee."

    —Ian B., Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK. Tour Date: 13 February, 2017

  • "My family and did two terrific tours with Kiron, central Rome and ancient Rome. Her knowledge of history and place combined with her wonderful story-telling ability makes her a superb guide and great company. The best guides make it easy to remember everything they pass along, and Kiron is just that guide."

    —Ned D., Menlo Park, CA.USA. Tour Date: 26 January, 2017

  • "We toured with Kiron for three days over Christmas week in Rome. We are a family with three teenagers and this was our first time in Rome.

    I highly recommend Kiron's tours. We began looking for a guide simply so we could make the most of our time. After a bit of research it became clear we wanted a guide to present Rome from a faithful Catholic perspective.

    Kiron was a blessing for our family vacation. She is incredibly knowledgeable, a delightful human being and a faithful Catholic. Her tours made all the difference on our trip. I whole- heartedly recommend Kiron for anyone visiting rome. I do hope our paths cross again!"

    —Colleen K., St Louis , Missouri, USA. Tour Date: 16 January , 2017

  • "We were in Rome for a week and had the pleasure of having Kiron 3 different times! Our first tour started off at the Vatican on New Year's Eve and we ended up literally within 25 feet of the Pope and countless Cardinals! What a blessing that was!

    Kiron made history come alive and had so many great stories and such a vivacious personality!

    If Rome is your destination, you owe it to yourself to contact Kiron and have her personally escort you and your family / group for an amazing adventure!

    We will be returning to Rome and we will absolutely be using Kiron again! She is very engaging and her enthusiasm is contagious! Thank you for a wonderful trip!"

    —Susan S., Keller, Texas, USA. Tour Date: 31 December, 2016

  • "We had two three hour tours by Kiron on two different days. The first was with my husband and myself. The second was with the two of us and our 21 year old son. They were both absolutely outstanding! She was so engaging and knowledgeable, and the pace was perfect. She listened well to our particular interests and took to all the sights that interested us the most.

    She gave us much food for thought and ideas of places to return to and research more fully on our own.

    We highly recommend Kiron as a professional and enjoyable tour guide. I would call on her again in a heartbeat."

    —Kim W., Tacoma, Washington, USA. Tour Date: 3 November 2016

  • "My husband and I booked Kiron for a 1 1/2 day tour of Rome.

    • Day 1: Tuesday - was the Vatican and Vatican Museums and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.

    • Day 2: Wednesday - Kiron and her driver picked us up at 8:30 am and from there we had a day filled with holy and historic places, we visited; Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, St. Peter's Square (where we saw Pope Francis), Basilica San Clemente, The Catacombs, The Appian Way, The Public Roman Baths, the secret keyhole, the Forum, Palatine Hill and the Colosseum. Afterwards we enjoyed a Prosecco on a terrace overlooking the sunset of what was once Ancient Rome.

    Kiron made our Rome adventure easy; she is able to pass through the long lines and has access and knowledge of so many things that are unique to a Rome tour. We saw and experienced everything we hoped for and more. I highly recommend Kiron for your Roman Holiday!"

    —Catherine D. , New Braunfels, Texas, USA. Tour Date: 4 October 2016

  • "Kiron was recommended to us by a work associate which was extremely fortunate for us as she made our experience in Rome exceptional to say the least. On the day we arrived we began our tours with her;

    • Day 1: Orientation Tour of the Historical Charm of the City Centre-3hrs,

    • Day 2: Vatican City Tour-5hrs,

    • Day 3: Tour of Ancient Rome-4hrs, Day 4: Major Bascilica Tour-4hrs,

    • Day 4: Off the Beaten Path Tour-4hrs.

    Kiron's knowledge of all Ancient Rome history, artefacts & everything Roman is amazing, she talks about each sight with such factual knowledge & tells her stories with such enthusiasm it keeps you interested & intrigued for hours.

    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with her as our personal guide & would recommend her tours to anyone without hesitation. We would like to publically thank Kiron for the time she gave us whilst we were in Rome, we enjoyed it immensely."

    —Neil & Wendy M., Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia. Tour Date: 28 September, 2016

  • "Kiron was an excellent tour guide! Our tour included the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palentine Hill. Kiron was a great story teller, recounting the history of these landmarks in such a way that you could feel almost like you had been there. The tour lasted around 4 hours, but she made sure to build in small breaks from the heat and the walking, which really helped our already sore feet. Very interesting/beautiful sights were made better with a great guide. I would highly recommend this tour!"

    —Ashley L., Austin, Texas, USA. Tour Date: 10 Spetember, 2016

  • "Kiron is a gift! Our family of four spent two FULL days with her going from site to site and loved every minute of it. Her knowledge is astounding, her energy amazing and her patience unparalled. She organized the entire two days complete with dinner recommendations and a car service to catch our cruise. I would (and have) recommend her to anyone we know (or don't know). You won't be disappointed. By the end of the two days she felt like family."

    —Barbara M, Herndon, Virginia, USA. Tour Date: 20 July, 2016

  • "Kiron is amazing. She gave us a tour of eight major churches in one day. Her incredible knowledge, her witty humor, her passion for the churches and the art, kept the adults and the children completely engaged for eight hours! We thoroughly enjoyed her and would love to have her show us more of Rome the next time we visit."

    —Jan H., Dallas, Texas USA. Tour date: July 1, 2016

  • "Kiron has a gift for making each tour so interesting that you actually never want it to end. I loved every single tour she gave myself and my sister in law. We spent 4 days with her touring all of Rome. I would strongly recommend her. She is amazing!!"

    —Sandy D., Madison, Mississippi , USA, May 22, 2016

  • "When you arrange a trip to Rome, it's a must to use Kiron, We had her for 4 different tours and each one were absolutely amazing! She brought things to life. She helped you understand and truly appreciate what was before you. It was my second trip and it was so much better than the first. Thank you Kiron for making it so fun. You make things so personable, and helped us with restaurants and shopping..a friend for sure."

    —Heidi D., Memphis, Tennesse, USA. Tour date: May 22, 2016

  • "Simply the Best is all that needs to be said."

    “Kiron is an amazing tour guide and will accommodate the most challenging schedules!! She made our whirlwind tour of Rome the most amazing and spectacular. She met us on Thursday evening, Friday afternoon, Saturday morning (early!!) and then again the following Saturday so we could experience Rome end to end!!

    What separates Kiron from other guides in my opinion is she not only shows you the sites, she helps you to experience the site, her history and explanations of WHY and HOW allowed our group to truly feel the essence of the site and also understand the significance it had and continues to have to Roman history. We will definitely be back and look forward to having Kiron's smiling face teaching us more about the history, culture and beauty of Rome and it's people. Thanks again for an awesome journey, The Texas Wino's Lisa, Dave, Kathy & Mike!!"

    —Lisa B., Houston, Texas, USA. Tour date: April 28, 2016

  • "Kiron gave us a day-tour of ancient Rome and the Vatican. Since we were all new to Rome she made sure we saw ALOT in a very timely manner. She is great and I highly recommend her. She will also take you to a cozy sidewalk cafe for a post-tour celebration drink!"

    —Doug E., Dallas Texas, USA, Tour Date: April 6, 2016

  • "We took both Kiron's Ancient Rome and Off the Beaten Track tours and they added so much to our time in Rome. Kiron is knowledgable, engaging, responsive and punctual. She brought life to the Roman Forum with stories of the times, and helped us see the history in front of us.The Off the Beaten Track tour took us to places we just wouldn't have seen without her. We would highly recommend her services."

    —Eric W, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, October 14, 2015

  • "My wife, son and I were totally enchanted with Kiron's knowledge, guidance, and her ability to put is in the right place to see and understand all we touring with her. I have a History degree and her knowledge only reinforced what I knew while she provided the color or more detailed information for three days of our tours to the Vatican Museum/Sistine Chapel, Roman Ruins, and the Basilicas of Rome. She is a must to have as a guide while visiting Rome. Tom, Lori, & Tyler S."

    —Tom S., Papillion, Nebraska, USA, August 13, 2015

  • "We were in Rome for only 3 full days, and Kiron was with us for 2 of those days, taking on us guided tours of the Vatican Museums one day, and the Roman Forum and the Colosseum the next day. We were a group of 17, including 6 teenagers and a priest! Kiron was so informative and entertaining as she explained and described everything we saw (and didn't see!) that I can't imagine having seen those sites without her knowledge and insights. Just the other day I asked the kids what they remember most about our trip to Italy, which included Florence and Positano as well... all three said they remember the tours we took in Rome. Kiron infused our experience in Rome with her passion and her intelligence and wit. I intend to contact Kiron next time we are in Rome so she can enhance our visit the way only a fun, highly knowledgeable tour guide can do!"

    —Julia A., Chicago, Illinois, USA, June 27, 2015

  • "Kiron was instant family when we first met her! She has an amazing personality coupled with incredible knowledge about Ancient Rome, Vatican City, and the Major Basilica's. We spent 3 days with her in June and each day was an incredible adventure! Kiron planned the 3 days out for us and each day turned out perfect."

    —Kelly R., Oakland, Michigan, USA, June 22, 2015

  • "Our group of 6 received Kiron's tour of the magnificient Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum and St Peter's. She made history come alive, spoke with passion and created such enthusiasm within us. Her understanding of each place she presented to us was so impressive. She was funny and spirited and a joy to spend hours with!!!! I will recommend her till I can return and do it all again!"

    —Anne S., Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA, May 8, 2015

  • "This was a first time visit to Rome for my family; my husband and I took our son and daughter-in-law to celebrate my birthday. We got Kiron's name from a friend who used to be based at The Vatican. Kiron is so knowledgeable, not only about the history, architecture and art, but also the soul of Rome. We learned so much and could not have seen or done as much as we did without her. We highly recommend her. Also, her website is invaluable."

    —Karen R., Texas USA, April 18, 2015

  • "Our family thoroughly enjoyed touring Rome during the Christmas holiday with our guide, Kiron. Over the course of several days, she somehow managed to engage and educate our diverse group – four adults, two teens, and three kids ranging in age from 6 to 11. We’ve all had the opportunity to travel over the years (Rome, included), so we really appreciated the novel experience of simply showing up then absorbing all Kiron had to offer while we made the most of our holiday. The pacing and amount of info was spot-on for her audience, and we all (even our art history aficionados) left Italy learning something new. Throughout each lecture, Kiron was able to fluidly adjust the tone and level of detail, so our entire group benefited. Furthermore, her presentation style never actually seemed like a lecture, at all. It was more like listening to a story – something that appealed greatly to the younger travelers in our group. After this particular trip, I’ve come to the realization that if we’re fortunate enough to travel abroad – especially with children or teens/young adults – it makes sense to see the city with a well-chosen guide. Just hearing the kids reference something they picked up from one of our tours with Kiron, makes it worth it:) In addition to her expert knowledge and language skills (fluent in both English and Italian), Kiron is personable, reliable, and flexible. Simply a great experience using her services."

    —Leslie B., Kuwait City, December 22, 2014

  • "Rome really is a magical city, but my family and I would not have know how wonderful it is without the help of Kiron. She did an incredible job explaining the many years of history to us as we walked through the ruins. Her narrative helped us picture what Rome was like during the time of Julius Caesar, the gladiators and after the great empire fell and Christianity began to remold the city. Kiron is passionate about history and it shows in her tour guides! I recommend her completely!"

    —Whitney H., Lafeyette, Colorado, USA, December 21, 2015

  • “My family and I recently went to Rome for part of our holiday vacation and had the pleasure of walking the ancient city with Kiron. We had six people in our group and were skeptical about the idea of a tour guide (money, importance, necessity, etc). Kiron completely changed my skepticism into total appreciation! She made the city come alive and painted wonderful pictures of the lives of those who lived among the ruins - I was completely awed by all of the in-depth information that was relayed to us as we traveled through the major sites.

    We had Kiron for the Colosseum, Vatican City, and Sistine Chapel. After our tours with Kiron, we ventured out on our own and noticed quickly that we wished to have had her guiding us. A tour guide is essential in order to experience Rome in all its glory and beauty and to fully understand what took place there. Doing research and reading some of the posters does not even remotely touch the facts and information Kiron provides you, and therefore, you cannot truly get the picture of what ruin/important monument is in front of you.

    Kiron is up-beat, fun, intelligent, and has a real passion for history. Her enthusiasm is infectious and she lays out the information in a beautiful way so you can really connect with what you are looking at.

    Thank you, Kiron, for making our Rome trip one for the books and handling our motley crew!”

    —Stephanie J., Denver, Colorado, USA, December 21, 2014

  • "Thank you so much for the wonderful tours; you really helped ground both my mother and I. We kept remarking for the rest of the trip (we were in Italy a total of 7 days), how we felt as though we were a part of the cities we were entering, not just bystanders. It is rare to find people that are as smart and thoughtful as they are nice, Kiron fits that bill and is definitely worth it."

    —Molly F., Jerusalem, Israel, November 28, 2014

  • "We had the pleasure of having Kiron for a tour guide during our recent stay on Rome. Kiron's wealth of knowledge and her sense of humor makes makes history come alive. She took such good care of us every step of the way, including setting us up with a car service for day trips to the Amalfi coast and Pompeii. She truly made us feel at home and gave us invaluable advice whenever we needed it. One of our party stayed on for a few days extra and Kiron took care of her hotel reservations etc. We will definitely go back to her on our next trip. I would recommend her in a heart beat."

    —Mena B., East Norwich, New York, USA. September 19, 2014

  • "Kiron gave myself and two grown up children a tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Basilica on our first ever visit to Rome and from the minute she started this tour to the minute it ended we were completely engrossed. Kirons knowledge is extremely impressive, but the delivery of that knowledge is what made this tour so special. I could not recommend Kiron highly enough and would, without hesitation, book her again if I am ever fortunate enough to return to this fascinting city."

    —Anna G., London, UK. September 4, 2014

  • "Our family of 6 spent time with Kiron for the better part of 8 days in Rome (7/21 through 7/28). This means we had the opportunity to enjoy a number of her structured tours from Ancient Rome to custom tours we asked for. We were in awe with her depth of knowledge and story telling: wow!!! You do need to make sure you rest and are mentally prepared for the content she's to present. In our case, we wanted an immersive Catholic vacation and Kiron's complete understanding of the Catholic context hit the mark for us. To sum it all up, having Kiron be an integral part of our visit to Rome transformed it from a vacation to an experience."

    —Rick E., Portland, Oregon, USA. July 21, 2014,

  • "Kiron was recommended by a friend. During three 1/2 days, she guided 11 of us (6 kids ages 14-8) through the main piazzas, the pantheon, the coliseum and forum areas, and the Vatican. We were thrilled at her ability to keep us moving through the crowds and always finding a great spot to view an important sight and explain it to us. We breezed through the lines that seemed miles long = it's worth having an official guide for this alone! The kids loved her and followed her like a magnet: her pacing and information was perfect. We learned so much! And, I'm remembering so much which means it was really well told. 5 stars and more for her amazing expertise, her flexibility, her great companionship throughout and her delightful manner that allowed us to eat at restaurants where she knew the owners, etc. We loved every minute."

    —Leslie F., Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Tour date: 11 July, 2014

  • "Kiron is extremely knowledgeable, articulate, fun, warm and accomodating. She made Rome come to life for our family. It was such a blessing to spend time with her, and we learned so much! I would not have wanted to see Rome any other way!"

    —Susan R., Dallas, Texas, USA. Tour date: 23 June , 2014

  • "We were in Rome celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and had Kiron for 4 different tours on 4 different days. All were amazing! My husband thought we might be seeing too many religious sites but after we were done, he couldn't have been happier. We all felt Kiron knew so much and explained things so well that we just wondered how we were going to retain half of the information. We loved our time in Rome and are so thankful we found Kiron to guide us through it all. She's wonderful!! I can't say enough good things about our experience. Thanks again Kiron and if you are ever in Omaha, please look us up! We consider you family now."

    —Sharon N., Omaha, Alabama, USA. Tour date: June 24, 2014

  • "Thank you Kiron for taking us around Rome and explaining everything in great detail! We thoroughly enjoyed our five days with you. Not only did you do a great professional job but it was also great making a new friend. You are a fountain of knowledge and we appreciated your insights into the various locations and sites; you offered both modern, ancient, and spiritual perspectives. No doubt, you are the best tour guide that Rome has to offer! Thanks again."

    —Linda K., St. Paul, Minnesota , USA, June 10, 2014

  • "Kiron is wonderful. Very knowledgeable. Professional. Reliable. Fun. I toured with her in 2011 in Rome w/ my husband and 2 teenage Boys. I have recommended her to my personal friends. They loved her and told their friends. You will have a great experience." 

    —Julie B., USA, June 1, 2014

  • "Without Kiron we would have missed out on so much church history. Not only is Kiron knowledgeable but she is a faithful and practicing Catholic and she is one of the most pleasant human beings we have ever met. Our Pilgrimage was unbelievable because of Kiron. Do Not Visit Rome without contacting Kiron for her services."

    —Ken J. and Family, New Braunfels, Texas, USA, April 22, 2014

  • "It is with great confidence that I recommend Kiron as a private guide while in Rome. We have toured with her on two different occasions in April of 2013 and 2014. Each time, we felt like she was very accommodating and listened to what our needs were as travelers and what our interests were as tourists. We travel with young kids and she was able to keep their interests to the point where they have retained the highlights from her knowledge of Roman history to share with others. Also, we have traveled with friends how needed more attention considering their mobility around the city. Kiron really made their vacation a success and was very considerate of how far we needed to walk. I feel like I can finally relax and not have to entertain my children or guests when I am with Kiron because I know that she will take good care of us while sharing her great knowledge of everything in Rome. Can't wait for our next tour with Kiron!"

    —Melanie L., Texas, USA, April 10, 2014

  • "Our experience with our guide Kiron made our first time visit to Rome one of the most memorable experiences of our life. Not only was she such a pleasure to spend the day with but she was so well versed in her knowledge of ancient art and history we felt as though we were stepping back in time!!!! If you plan to ever see Rome be sure to contact her for you guide she was amazing!!!!" 

    —Tom and Claire, Naples, Florida, USA, October 2, 2013

  • "We wanted to thank you again for making our 25th wedding anniversary trip so special! We were delighted with tours your provided for us including: ancient Rome and the rise of Julius Caear; St. Peter's and the Vatican Museums (including the astonishing Raphael rooms and gallery of maps!); and the tour of the great basilicas of Rome. We will recommend you to all of our friends, and hope to celebrate a future anniversary with more Roman tours. Kiron, your skills as a guide are incredible: knowledgeable, inspiring, kind, gracious."

    —Tim and Toni F., Notre Dame, Indiana USA, October 21, 2013

  • "Do not try to see Rome without Kiron. She made the trip come alive with the history and stories she shared. My wife and I were traveling with my 80 year old parents. Kiron made sure they had a memorable experience."

    —Michael C., Yucaipa, California, USA, June 26,2013

  • "Kiron was absolutely WONDERFUL!!! My wife & I were with Kiron 5 days for these Tours: 1) Off the Beaten Path 2) Historic City Center 3) Ancient Rome 4) Vatican City 5) Major Basilica 6) Borghese Galleries Kiron was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, pragmatic, and fun. She brought History to life for us and maximized our time in Rome. I would without question recommend Kiron and hope to employ her services in the future!"

    —Patrick M., Texas , USA, May 30, 2013

  • "My wife and I hired Kiron for a private tour of the Vatican museum and a group tour of the Scavi. We were delighted with Kiron's extensive knowledge of the museum artifacts,the Vatican and Roman history. Kiron was kind, professional and humorous. She added immensely to the overall experience. We are confident that our money was well spent and we received gained considerable more from the experience with Kiron than we would have without her. We would absolutely recommend Kiron to all friends and family headed to Rome."

    —Brian G., Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, May 17, 2013

  • "Our family of 4 did a private tour of Ancient Rome with Kiron. The tour lasted 3 and 1/2 hours. Co-ordinating with her by email was simple - all options were presented in detail. Her website is very informative and helpful, an essential read for anyone planning to visit Rome.

    Her knowledge of Roman history was extensive. She kept our 2 teenagers engaged with anecdotes and historical stories around personalities of interest to them. Her skills as a guide were obvious and impressive - she had pre booked the entrance tickets, she knew just how to avoid a 2 hour wait at the Colosseum. She even took us after the tour to a \"hidden gem\" restaurant serving local delicacies.

    We would highly recommend her tours to anyone planning to visit Rome for the first time."

    —Dass Family, Bangalore, India, May 8, 2013

  • "Our recent trip to Italy was enhanced by the tours we took with Kiron in Rome. She has extensive knowledge, a delightful and engaging personality, and an ability to navigate crowds if need be. Her sense of humor and desire to answer our questions were refreshing. We had private family tours -5 people-of \"St. Peters and the Vatican\"and \"Off the Beaten Path\" We also joined with a larger group of 12-15 for the tour of Ancient Rome. She was great with both sized groups. She gave us a lot of information and the benefit of her expert knowledge in a very methodical and easy to understand manner. I would use her again and highly recommend her." 

    —Blas C., Boerne, TX, USA, May 30, 2013

  • "Thank you, Kiron, for two wonderful tours - of the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica. I wanted to write to say thank you for being such a friendly and informative tour guide for us in Rome. It was a great experience to have your knowledge and experience accompany us around St Peter's and the Vatican Museum. It was particularly instructive for those who had not been to Rome before but even for those who ha we found your tours top quality, truly excellent." 

    —Fr. Paul C., Brisbane, Australia, April 23, 2013

  • "We booked Kiron for 4 tours while in Rome. We enjoyed them immensely. Kiron knows so much about the history of Rome. When you have the guide and just the few people in your group it is so much more effective. We'd highly recommend Kiron for her knowledge and for the respect she pays while in the Vatican, Basicilas and other holy places. Please consider booking a tour with Kiron. It can mske kthe difference between a good trip to Rome and a great trip to Rome."

    —Edward & Sara P., New Braunfels, Texas, USA. March 21, 2013

  • "Wow! Kiron really made our first trip to Rome amazing. We spent 5 days touring with her through the Vatican, the Scavi tour, the Piazzas of Rome, the Catacombs, the Colliseum, the Forum and much, much, more. With her expert guidance,we were able to see and do so much more than we would have ever been able to do on our own! She had all our adventures impeccably planned out including depositing us at wonderful restaurants where we were treated like royalty. We couldn't imagine having done our trip any other way. Kiron has a special way of making Rome come alive and we would most definately recommend her services to anyone traveling there."

    —Cindi P., Kansas City, Kansas, USA. Tour Date: 7 December, 2012

  • We booked Kiron's services based on some friends' recommendation. How smart we felt when others in our travel group had disappointing experiences. Kiron took us on 5 tours over 3 days. We even did a night walking tour in the rain--and loved it. She is intimately familiar with each venue and provided interesting historical facts. How can she remember all that? The out of the way tour was fabulous. If you want to get the most out of your time in Rome--book Kiron's tours!" 

    —Candi & Mike P., Houston, Texas, USA. Tour date: 30 October , 2012

  • "My husband and I visited Rome for three days recently. We used Kiron's services as a guide for all three days. We cannnot say enough good things about our Rome experience. She made the city come alive for us two history buffs, and Rome became our favorite stop of all the places we visited in Italy. She demonstrated a complete knowledge of her subject, in all time frames of Rome's history, from its founding until present day. It is obvious that she loves this city and all its people. The stories she told about the beautiful sites we saw were fascinating. It was so reassuring to know that as we started each day, she was there to handle every detail and try to tailor our tour to our specific interests. It was truly a wonderful experience."

    —Jo and Carl P., USA, Tour date: September 17-20, 2012

  • "Our tour group had Kiron as a guide for the Vatican and St Peters. She did an amazing job, our whole group thought she was the best. Her knowledge was very impressive. She was also very patient and kind with the flood of questions and in keeping us all together. The ear microphones were a big help in being able to hear and follow her. I highly recommend Kiron and hope to see her again on my next trip to Rome, Italy!!"

    —Robert A. W., Seattle, Washington, USA, Tour date: 29 October, 2012

  • "What a wonderful way to see Rome! I could have spent my whole day trying to navigate my way through the city streets but instead had a wonderful guide pointing out all the sites to me, we never missed a thing! Kiron is a walking history book, ah the stories she can tell!!! We got so much more out of our trip than we ever could have on our own. Thank you, thank you!!!!"

    —Ruth G., Dallas, Texas, USA. September 25, 2012

  • "I led two groups to Italy in May and June of 2012. In each case, we chose Kiron as our cultural expert and guide in Rome for both an Ancient City tour and and Vatican Museums/St. Peter's Basilica tour. We really enjoyed our tours, were impressed with the throroughness of her knowledge and background, appreciated her good humor and are very likely to call on her again." 

    —Mark W., Georgetown, Texas, USA. Tour date: June 10, 2012

  • “Our family wants to send our heartiest thanks to you for making our lovely trip to Rome so much more engaging, entertaining, informative and enjoyable! You struck just the right chords for our teenagers when you described heroic and less-than-heroic stories of Popes, painters, artisans, sculptors, warriors, architects and everyday Romans as you guided us through the Vatican, Vatican Museum, Forum and Coliseum. All four of us learned so much and were so grateful for your energy, grace and patience. This was my third trip to Rome, and our two days with you made for my most enriching experience yet!

    I will recommend you to any and all friends and family traveling to Rome! It was a delight sharing Rome with someone who has such a deep knowledge of the roots from which Rome springs. You truly made our stay that much more memorable! Grazie amico!”

    —Melissa & Chris U., Portland, Oregon, USA. Tour date: July 4, 2012

  • "Over three days, my husband had the wonderful opportunity of having a walking tour of Rome with Kiron. She is not only informative, but gave inside information that you would not have read from any written material. Kiron was also a blast to be with - our time flew by. She also sensitive to the needs of the traveler - one of our days a family with teenagers joined our tour. Kiron was engaging to include the kids yet she continually gave the special nuisances of the sites. The Hams will definitely return to Rome with Kiron as our guide. She is definitely an A+ tour guide!"

    —Kevin & Betty H., Ventura, California, USA. Tour date: June 19, 2012

  • "We saw an advert for Kiron in the Spectator and took a chance! Kiron brought ancient Rome alive for our family, including four young children, who were captivated. In the August heat we were able to do what we wanted at our pace. Through Kiron's intimate local knowledge we were able to ease through the crowds and focus on the places and aspects of Rome that interest us."

    —Robert S., Harare, Zimbabwe, August 31, 2012

  • "An outstanding, comprehensive tour of the highlights of Rome! Our group was diverse with a young adult, an art history minor and an interested but unfamiliar adult. Kiron offered a wonderful experience with information that was useful, interesting, and delivered in a friendly understandable way. She made the huge city brimming with history and information "doable," intimate and friendly. All roads should lead to Kiron if you are touring Rome!"

    —Lydia S., Ottawa Hills, OH, USA, July 13 , 2012

  • "Kiron was recommended to us by a priest at the Vatican as a tour guide with extensive knowledge of the Vatican and Rome. We spent a lovely afternoon on a Private tour of St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. Kiron was great with our kids (12, 14 and 16) and told interesting facts and stories about what they were seeing and answered all their questions. Our only regret is that we had organised our other tours before meeting Kiron, as we all enjoyed our tour that afternoon more than any other on our trip."

    —Frances S., Canberra, Australia, August 1, 2012

  • "We just returned from a visit to Rome where we had the good fortune to have Kiron as our tour guide for an afternoon at the Vatican and a morning at the Roman Forum and Colisseum. She was highly informed, very efficient in managing our time and very accommodating in terms of assisting in the arrangement of restaurant reservations, transportation to the airport on our day of departure, etc. Kiron is very profession in her demeanor, yet friendly, not at all condescending to the uninformed (i.e. the two couples in her tour!). We recommend her highly."

    —David L., Dallas, TX USA, August, 2012

  • "Kiron gave us a wonderful tour of Rome. We went to the Catacombs, Ancient Rome and the Vatican. She is so incredibly knowledgeable and passionate it makes your head spin. There were four of us (2 adults and 2 teenage boys) and she catered to each of our needs. My older son spoke Italian and they had a blast conversing back and forth. My younger son (15) was a bit quieter but she made an effort to include him in the conversations. She has so many connections that we felt like VIP's going through the exhibits. We would DEFINITELY recommend Kiron for your tour of Rome. She will not disappoint."

    —Rena W., San Ramon, CA , USA, June 20, 2012

  • "Kiron's tour took us back in time with her very vivid descriptions of the tour sites we went to. It was a fascinating tour through Ancient Rome, the Coliseum and the Vatican. We learned so much about Rome, it was like an accelerated class in Ancient Roman History. We were happy that we were referred to her and could not have imagined seeing these very important sites without her guidance. Her expertise, knowledge and enthusiasm for the history and culture shines through. We will be back and we will definitely use Kiron again and recommend her whenever we can."

    —Doug and Eydie M., Los Angeles, CA, USA, April 30, 2012

  • "From the early years of the Etruscan Rome up to the modern era, Kiron will answer all your questions, even the wildest ones:

    What could Mark Antony have done in order to save Cesar from a cruel assassination? How could Caracalla take a hot bath with 2,000 people in the same place? How did Michelangelo take a violent, public revenge on his worst enemies with just a few brush strokes? How could Anita Garibaldi ride her horse at high speed while handling her baby in her left arm and her gun in her right hand and not getting hurt? Who makes the best hand-churned hot chocolate in Rome?

    Kiron’s efforts to make our stay the best cultural experience one could dream of in Rome were so noticeable that Ferrari’s chairman Luca di Montezemolo, whom we met at the Vatican, came to congratulate her for her impressive dedication!"

  • "Our trip to Rome was enriched by the knowledge and enthusiasm of our guide, Kiron. She brought history to life with her vivid descriptions of the Pantheon, the Coliseum, and the ruins on her Ancient City Tour. We could see history through the words of her stories as she told what happened in each place. We would have missed so much in our visits to the Major Basilicas had it not been for Kiron's description of their art, their architecture and church history. She is the best guide we have had anywhere."

    —Cindy M., Marion, Indiana, USA. Tour date: June 11, 2011

  • “An awesome Tour of Rome! My husband and I had only 1 day and Kiron delivered a packed day from the moment we met her at the Vatican at 8:45 until she dropped us off at our hotel at 6:15.WOW!!!Her passion and enthusiasm for the place was contagious. I want to return! She was also very easy to talk with and had a great sense of humor. I would recommend her to anyone visiting Rome!" 

    —Kathy G., Dallas, Texas, USA. November 8, 2011

  • "Kiron could not have been a more gracious tour guide. She has a commanding knowledge of Rome and we greatly enjoyed our day. We were on NCL Epic and wanted to have a more personal tour and Kiron gave us that experience. We are recommending her talents to friends who are going to Rome in 2012 and will recommend her to others. Do not hesitate to have her for your tours."

    —Karen & Arnold S., Houston, Texas, USA, September 28, 2011 

  • "What a wonderful tour!! Thank you so much! You are so knowledgeable. It was quite evident that you enjoy what you do very much. I really want to come back soon and stay at least 1 week. Thank you also for being so thoughtful, patient, and caring with Karen and I and our disabilities. By the end of the day, I felt like we were saying good-bye to an old friend." 

    —Rise S., Cedar Park, Texas, USA, September 28, 2011

  • "This was our first trip to Rome and Kiron’s role as our tour guide helped to make it a memorable one. The depth of her knowledge and her passion for what she is pursuing as a career were quite evident at first sight. More importantly, Kiron’s professionalism and her willingness to be sensitive and adaptive to our needs and interests at various times during the tour made our experience particularly enjoyable. At no time, we felt rushed during any of the tours.

    We started our first tour within an hour of landing at Rome (a walking evening tour of Rome). Even though we were tired after a long flight, Kiron’s pleasant demeanor and excellent communication skills (both in Italian and English) immediately put us at ease.

    Our second and third days were just as informative and engaging. We started with a trip to Vatican on the second day and had the right pace to enjoy the Vatican in full and the evening was an enjoyable visit of Spanish Steps. The third day involved a tour of the ancient Rome followed by an afternoon tour of Catacomb and the Underground. In between Kiron was also thoughtful to suggest going to Vatican to see and listen to Pope Benedict for the Sunday noon time address.

    Kiron was very thoughtful and accommodative throughout the tour. We could not have hoped for a better guide. Kiron’s assistance and guidance was helpful not just in Rome; we benefited from her contacts when we traveled to Florence after Rome. I have already recommended Kiron to some of my friends.

    Kiron, keep up the good work! Thank you."

    —Nagi N & Family, Toledo, Ohio, USA, July 24, 2011

  • "We have been on many tours in many countries but Kiron's tours rank with the best we've ever had. We went first with her on the walking night tour of Rome and loved it so much we went on the Vatican tour also! Kiron's knowledge of Rome and the Vatican is unparalleled and her fun and charming personality makes the tour even that much more enjoyable. For the Vatican tour, we started with only a few people going but when we raved to our friends about how great Kiron was, our tour group swelled to fifteen people and it wound up being an incredible experience, one we will never forget. We will certainly be recommending Kiron to all of our friends who visit Rome."

    —Jim and Lynn B., Los Angeles, California, USA. July 18, 2011.

  • "Just got back from our family vacation to Rome, Italy with our 2 teenage children and we couldn't have gotten as much information and history out of all the unbelievable sights of Rome that we visited without our tour guide, Kiron. She was so informative and professional in the 3 days we spent with her. I feel our whole family benefited from the incredible history and insight behind everything we saw. She has an amazing way of making it so interesting for the kids. Kiron not only made it interesting but as tired as we all were by the end of the day, the time we spent with her just went by too fast. I cannot express the gratitude I have for her. I really believe it would have been a complete waste of money touring Rome without her. Worth every penny!!! Incredible."

    —Jean V., Plano, Texas, USA. June 7, 2011

  • "Kiron exceeded her performance last year! Kiron planned and executed a week in Rome for 25 people, capped off by a wedding! She was not only a tour guide, restaurant guide, kid guide, and shopping guide, but also a wedding planner to boot. We cannot praise Kiron enough. The week in Rome was a rare life experience for us, our children, our family and friends."

    —David and Fran, Dallas, Texas, USA. Tour date: March 12, 2011

  • "Kiron's passion and knowledge of all things Roman,including the birth and growth of Catholicism were insatiable. Her patience, stamina and flexibility were outstanding. Kiron is the best Rome has to offer as an introduction to or revisit of the majestic city. I count her as one of the top 10 things to get to know in Rome. Treat yourself!"

    —Carol R, Dallas, Texas, USA. Tour date: March 18, 2011

  • "Kiron was not only a great tour guide but she is a wonderful resource for traveling smart in Rome! Her Ancient City Tour was both informative and entertaining. She had a great knack for engaging our whole group in the discussion even the kids. It was great to be able to apply the knowledge she imparted throughout our trip. Thanks for making our trip extra special!"

    —Tricia & Tad D & Family, St Louis, Missouri, USA. Tour date: December 23, 2010

  • "Wow! Lots to say how well organized and thorough Kiron is!! We had the best time in Rome and I know it was all due to Kiron. When we left Rome, we wanted to take her with us! We missed her in the other cities we visited. If and when i ever get back, I will definitely use her again and probably take her with me to the other cities I will visit! Highly recommend her!!"

    —Laresa C, Amarillo, Texas, USA. Tour date: October 2, 2010 

  • "It wasn't our first trip to Rome but it was our first time to experience it with such a wonderful tour guide. Kiron tailored the tours to our interests and stamina. She made it possible for us to see so much more and enjoy so much more than we could have imagined. Her knowledge of history, arts, and city smarts made out trip fabulous and educational. Our side trip to Assisi and Orvieto were added jewels to our travel experience."

    —Debbie B, Dallas, TX USA. Tour date: September 3, 2010

  • "Dear Kiron, The love and embrace of the Blessed Mother be with you today and always! Ave Maria! Just wanted to send you a quick note of thanks and a few pictures of you (and us) from our trip to Italy. We all had such a great time - temporally and spiritually! You have such a wealth of knowledge of the Faith that made the pilgrimage so real and graced. You cared for us like we were part of your family and it made such a difference. Thank you so much! Our Lady picked you to tour us around, no doubt, and we give thanks for that!"

    —Terelyn S & Family, San Antonio, TX USA, August 17, 2010

  • "Kiron is the best Tour-Guide I have ever got to travel with! She has so much knowledge of the History of Rome! I wish I could have stayed longer there to visit the other places she had told me about, but sorry to say, time ran out! Although, I did get to see and learn a lot about the Christians who died for their faith, and how it inspired many others to follow. Also, learned much about how ingenuous people were during those days. She has blessed me with a bit of Italian culture when she brought me to the hot spots that Italians love to eat and drink in. The food was great! Love gelato and pizza! Meeting some of her friends taught me how people come together almost every other night in very small quaint places in Rome, just to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Very heart-warming! Miss you Kiron! Had a great time! God bless!"

    —Margarette, Phoenix, AZ USA, (Tour date: April 9, 2010) August 16, 2010

  • "I cannot thank you enough for the two days we spent touring Rome with you. You are an informative, knowledgeable and personable guide par excellence. I will be recommending you to all my friends and family when visiting Rome. Please feel free to call me whenever you make a visit to Dallas."

    —David, Dallas, TX USA, March 22, 2010

  • "Spending a morning walking in Rome with Kiron was an experience I'll never forget. Even though I thought I knew Rome well, she pointed out little details and explained the history, which gave me a much deeper experience. I think I was given a picture of Rome that included not just the history, but how the Romans live within their history today. The cost? Priceless."

    —Carolyn R., Dallas, TX, October 6, 2009

  • "Kiron was the BEST tour guide in Rome! She gave us a tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican. She is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to listen to. She works well with all ages. My teenage children, as well as my elderly parent's all loved Kiron. We still keep in contact.....3 years later. We feel blessed to be her friend and hope someday to return to Rome and hire her again!"

    —The Alcala family, September 9, 2009 

  • "On a previous trip to Rome we toured the city with a guidebook. It is not something I would recommend. On our second visit we contacted Kiron to guide us through the Vatican and the Ancient City, and we are so glad we did! She is a wealth of knowledge and a joy to be with. Her tours are very engaging, insightful and full of interesting facts. We will definitely call on her the next time we are in Rome."

    —Lori F, In Bloom Flowers, Dallas, TX, July 22, 2009

  • "Our family toured Rome with Kiron in June of 2007. Having a guide in Rome is absolutely essential, and Kiron is the perfect choice with her knowledge of history about this ancient city and her contacts within the Vatican. Kiron got our trip off to a good start by suggesting that we meet for a two-hour walking tour the first evening of our arrival. This was a brilliant idea as it enabled us to hit the ground running and make the most of our time there. Kiron also arranged and accompanied us on a tour of Ostia Antica, the ancient port city, and we spent a day with Kiron at the Vatican where we joined her Scavi tour. Both of these excursions added to our trip immensely. A true citizen of the world, Kiron has a great depth of knowledge about Rome, its history, and its people. Her friendliness, educational and travel background, sense of humor, flexibility, Italian language facility, and style of delivery make her a perfect choice for a Rome guide. We have stayed in touch with Kiron since our trip, and truly feel that we have a wonderful friend in Rome. If you want an energetic, knowledgeable, and fun guide in Rome, Kiron is the one!"

    —Mary Louise H., Dallas, Texas, USA, August 20, 2009

  • "We are home safely now and just wanted to let you know that of all the various tour guides we encountered throughout Italy, Greece and Turkey, you were the best! You were the most informed and presented unique perspectives on historical sites, as well as their art. The Vatican was much more interesting having the benefit of your vast historical knowledge. And we had fun too! Imagine that? I’ll definitely recommend you to anyone who is travelling to Rome. Thanks, again!"

    —Cheryl D., October 20, 2008

  • "Just a quick note to thank you so much for the wonderful tours. My son Taylor and I have spoken about what all of the wonderful sights and sounds that we experienced during our stay in Rome to so many friends and we really enjoyed it. We also very much enjoyed spending time with you at the dinners in the evening and really appreciated you taking your own personal time to spend with us."

    —Wendy and Taylor, 14 July, 2009

  • “Kiron is unbelievable and by far the best tour guide we have had anywhere. It was not just the fact that she knows an amazing amount about the history of Rome and The Vatican, but it was her fun personality that made our full-day tour one of the highlights of our trip to Italy . In addition, she went above and beyond what she needed to do to make sure we were not only getting the most out of our tour with her, but the most out of our vacation. We were so impressed that we have already told numerous people that they can not take a tour in Rome with anyone but Kiron.”

    —Wade Hudspeth, President, Adelphi Consulting Group, Inc. November 20, 2008

  • "Our time in Rome was splendid and much of this was due to Kiron. More than a guide, she became a friend who was willing to spend time and effort to guarantee that our holiday was particularly special. She is highly informed, deeply knowledgeable, great company and sheer good fun. From the intricacies of ancient history to the formalities of arranging times for cabs to the airport, Kiron was an expert. We'd recommend her to anyone and intend to use her again."

    —Michael and Bernadette C , Toronto, Canada , 29 May 2008

  • Subject: Our Fantastic Tour Guide

    Dear Kiron,

    We all miss being in beautiful Rome and touring with you. We all keep thinking back to all the wonderful sights that we experienced with you. God has truly blessed you with a gift for teaching. You have a very special way of presenting history and art in the form of interesting stories that brought Ancient Rome to life for us. I am so impressed with the information that my children have retained. And of course, the restaurants that you recommended were absolutely wonderful. As you can see, I miss being in Rome and experiencing the city with you.

    Again, thank you for giving us the greatest tour of all! Have a great day!

    Ciao!

    —Elizabeth V., Dallas, Texas, USA. July 19, 2007

  • "We just returned last night from our trip to Italy and Greece. We took at least twelve tours in all and found the tour we took with your company to be one of the best.

    We took the tour of the Vatican with Kiron. We found her knowledgeable and informative but also dedicated to making sure we had a good experience.

    We had already read a few guide books like Rick Steve's, but we found we learned much more from her presentation and came away with a strong appreciation for the art and architecture of the Church, Chapel, and Museums.

    We will encourage others to use your company and were disappointed that our schedule did not allow taking any of your other tours."

    —Ray and Bonnie C., Prescott, Arizona, USA

  • "We were thrilled to have Kiron as our guide in Rome. Kiron truly made ancient Rome come alive for us as we toured the Coliseum, Palatine Hill, Circus Maximus and the Forum. Her in-depth knowledge of Roman history was invaluable, and along with her charm and wit made for a very educational and enjoyable day. She easily adapted the tour to our level of knowledge and was extremely flexible, which allowed for a perfectly customized tour. We opted to include San Clemente, which was another highlight of our trip. We would highly recommend Kiron's tours to anyone visiting Rome."

    —Gary & Debra U., Dallas, Texas, USA. August 17, 2007

  • "Kiron is quite simply a dazzling and charming tour guide. We were so lucky to have found her. Thank you for giving us a better taste of the Eternal City!"

    —Geoff G., New York, NY, USA. February 9, 2007

  • "Kiron Rathnam guided us through the Vatican Museum with graceful efficiency. Her knowledge of classical art gave us an overview of centuries of human genius, as we viewed the sculptures, paintings and tapestry. Our tour culminated in an awesome (seated!) view of the Sistine Chapel. (One of out traveling companions wanted to see Hadrian's Villa, which is outside Rome, and Kiron changed her plans to give him an enjoyable, satisfying day. She is flexible, and careful of her clients needs.) "

    —Shirley S., Dallas, Texas, USA, March 26, 2006

  • "During our time in Italy, we had tours with three different guides. Experiencing the tour of the basilicas of Rome with Kiron MADE the trip for me. Kiron's depth of knowledge, her personable style, humor and pacing allowed us to learn, explore and pray. Her conversational style kept the tone easy and light, never dry. As we travelled, her familiarity with the city added so much to our appreciation of what we saw. We entered each basilica with a background that included history, symbolism, reverence . . . and even humor. If I were to return to Rome, Kiron would be my only tour guide."

    —Cathy Quattrochi, Principal, St. Luke Catholic School, Irving, Texas USA

  • "Our tour of the basilicas with Kiron was the highlight of our trip to Rome. Her knowledge of the history, the faith, the art and the city opened our eyes to more than we would have seen on our own and her timing allowed us to appreciate the awe, beauty and spirituality of our destinations (while staying on schedule!). Good luck!"

    —Sarah A. Stivison, Executive Director of Student Services, Univ. of Dallas College of Business, Graduate School of Management, Irving, Texas, USA.

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