My traveling companions and I wanted to hire a personal guide for some of Rome's most popular sites to avoid the long lines and to also get more focused information on what we were seeing. Looking to Rick's book on Italy, we found that he recommended, among others, Giovanna Terzulli. We contacted Gio and she was our guide for three days. We could not have been more pleased! She is personable, fun and an extremely knowledgeable guide with a passion for the beauty of Rome. She led us through the Vatican, Borghese Gallery, the Coliseum, Palatine Hill and the Forum. We would hire her again in a minute and give her our highest recommendation. We hired private guides in a few other places, but none provided the knowledge base and ease with which she presented her city to us. Her contact information is in Rick's book on Italy, but I also provide it below for convenience.
Giovanna Terzulli
art historian and licensed guide
Rome - Italy
Mob. +39 3397425366
gioterzulli@gmail.com