Rome is a fascinating and exciting city with a rich history, breathtaking scenery, majestic churches, and more to do than you can imagine. Rome’s history spans over 2,500 years, is noted as one of the founding cities of Western Civilization, and has had an important role in Christianity throughout history. Today, it is still home to Vatican City, which is the center for the Roman Catholic Church.
Many cities throughout Europe saw the effects of World War II in which several were destroyed; however, Rome not only withstood the perils of World War II but also has withstood time to remain a wonderful city with many of the historical buildings standing as a witness for us to view.
We at Personal Guide in Rome offer many wonderful private guided tours that will take you through the various stages of history through the many attractions that are famous throughout the world.
Some of the wonderful and amazing monuments you will be able to visit with a personal and private tour by Personal Guide in Ancient Rome include St. Peter’s Basilica, The Pantheon, Colosseum, Roman Forum, the Domus Aurea, Trajan’s Column, Trajan's Market, the Catacombs, the Circus Maximum, the Baths of Caracalla, Castel Sant'Angelo, the Mausoleum of Augustus, the Ara Pacis, the Arch of Constantine, the Pyramid of Cestius, and the Bocca della Verità.
Medieval architecture is all over Rome and with a private tour, you will be able to see many of these such as the basilicas of the 19 century, Santa Maria Maggiore and San Paolo Fuori le Mura along with several churches such as Santa Maria in Trastevere. There are also many towers that will be seen along with a detailed historical explanation.
Renaissance and Baroque may be one of the most popular tours, which encompass such treats as the Spanish Steps, Piazza del Campidoglio by Michelangelo, and the Palazzo Senatorio, seat of the city government.
Many of the Roman squares offer a trip back in time to the 17 century with many wonderful attractions and shopping adventures as well. Some of the most notable squares in Rome include Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, Campo de' Fiori, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Farnese and Piazza della Minerva.
Rome is a great place for a family vacation and with a personal guided tour of Rome with an official tour guide, you are sure to embrace Rome with the passion of a true Roman.