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Tour guide

Need a guide recommendation for a (walking) day tour of Rome next June prior to leaving on a cruise.
Prefer someone who was born in Rome.

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These guides have been recommended by others who've used them. Can't say which of them are or are not native Romans but that wouldn't personally be a must for me as long as they have extensive academic background on the subject. Just a few of the previous threads regarding guides:

https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/recommendations-for-a-rome-tour-guide
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/local-guides-in-rome
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/tour-guide-for-a-day-in-rome

Both Sonia and Francesca have come VERY highly recommended. They are also very busy so may be difficult to get.

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Marta Marcili, my favorite of several Rome guides over several trips, was born and raised in Rome, and I’ve repeatedly booked her to guide me and friends. She’s the most thorough, well-prepared, and enjoyable guide you’ll find. See more on her Website: https://www.guidedtourofrome.com/ , and contact her to see if she’s available for your date next June.

Also, just in case, for a food tour guide who is a born-and-raised Roman, contact Sophie Minchilli at [email protected] . She’s the daughter of noted author and food expert Elizabeth Minchilli.