We are in Rome in April and concerned about which tour company/guide to use for the Vatican and ancient Rome. I am pleased with the Local tour guides' credentials but I'm not sure who is the best for value and satisfaction. Has anyone had experience with booking tours in Rome? If so please advise of which company you were totally satisfied with. Time is running out.
Steve
Posted by
Halton, Ontario, Canada
208 posts
Hi, I have no experience yet, but try the search option on the helpline. You can probably pick up a thread with some advice to your question if no one here replies. Good luck!
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OP
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
20 posts
Tania, Just a few minutes ago I booked a Vatican Tour with Italy-Museums.com. It looks great. I appreciate your reply. Good advice. I'm still searching for tours of ancient Rome and Venice.
Steve
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32352 posts
Steve, I'd suggest contacting Francesca Caruso to see if she's available when you're in Rome. She's an outstanding Guide with an incredible knowledge of the history, and I'm sure she would be able to provide an interesting tour of the sites you're interested in. AFAIK, her E-mail is [email protected] Happy travels!
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OP
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
20 posts
Ken, Thanks for the lead.
Steve
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OP
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
20 posts
Francesca must be a very good guide. She is booked through to July 2013.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32352 posts
Steve, She's an excellent Guide, which is why I suggested her. If she's booked up, she's often able to recommend other reliable Guides. Cheers!
Posted by
OP
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
20 posts
Ken, I now have a list of 5 of her good friends and colleagues. The underground tour of the Coliseum looks great but after heavy rains it can flood out and some tour companies do not offer refunds. Hmmm.
Thanks, Steve
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32352 posts
Steve, Hopefully it doesn't rain and you have a wonderful time in Rome!
Posted by
Rome
1 posts
Hi Steve, I live in Rome and always send my visitors on the Colosseum tour with Roman Empire Tours. They have small groups and friendly, knowledgeable guides. I've done it twice myself and my sister will be on the tour this Friday! http://www.romanempiretours.com/
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OP
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
20 posts
Thanks Natalie! I will check out your link.
Steve