We did two half day tours in Rome (due to stamina concerns about full day tours) and loved every minute! Our Tour Guide was Cristina Giannichi, one of the guides recommended in Rick's book on Rome, and are so glad we did! She is very well informed on all the sites we visited, and answered what few questions we had after her discussions with ease. Her master's degree was obviously well earned! Cris also was wonderful at accommodating our slower pace due to medical issues, and made sure that we had time to use the toilet and sit down when needed. She did book a driver for the day we visited the Colosseum, Pantheon, Roman Forum, and Trevi Fountain due to the extensive walking required between some sites. A taxi for five would have been difficult, but the van was comfortable and the driver very good. Since the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's are all on the same large square, we met her there so a driver was not needed. I want to go back for her food tours! Next trip is to Barcelona, so I will be looking for an equally wonderful guide there!
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