He will be wearing a badge with the name, last name and above all Guida Turistica printed on it. The most important thing to know is that official tour guide don’t pay any tickets to enter to the attractions

Yes you can, but the driver/guide will Not come inside with you in any attraction and the cost is more convenient.

Guides in Rome are all licensed. Some are just licensed for their own city, some have licenses that permit them to guide in other cities. It will depend on the availability of guides at the time of your tour. Most guides are contracted by more than one company. We do have some guides that work permanently for us.

We wish to guarantee to you the driver you requested. You probably read about him or he was suggested by a friend and knowing that he will be assigned to you maybe will let you feel more secure about booking a tour with us. We schedule the drivers tours at the beginning of each week and try to do our best to assign to each customer the requested driver. This happens most of the times but not always.

In general, you will have a different guide and driver in each main area that you visit. For example, you would have one guide and driver in south of Italy, and a different guide and driver in central or north Italy.

The drivers will speak english but he cannot work as a tour guide. In Rome, drivers are just drivers. Tour guides need to be licensed by the National Tourism Authority. Tour guides are the only persons legally entitled to escort tourists. Italy Rome Tour specialists in arranging tours with private drivers and qualified professional tour guides.

Bus with driver and tour guide. A tour guide has a license, usually issued by the state / country. He or she has attended school to learn all about the sites you will see. A licensed guide is permitted to go into the historical sites with you and tell you about the history. Naturally, their services will cost more. Honestly their service is more requested since they study a lot and most are still at school, and give more or less the same information the professional guides do.

In practical terms, there’s no need for a guide as the trail is fairly clear and well signposted where necessary. However, new regulations are now in force which make it mandatory to travel with either a licensed guide or an organized tour. You’re not obliged to join an organized tour, but if you want to travel independently, you’ll need to get some other walkers together and hire a guide jointly. Solo walking no longer seems to be an option.

The Vatican has a very strict, but very simple dress code: shoulders, abdomen, or knees must be covered. Footwear of any kind (we recommend comfortable footwear), jeans, and capris are ok. It is also not possible to wear hats within the basilica.

By request.

Extending a gratuity to your guide or driver is strictly optional, but it is appropriate to offer a small token to symbolize your appreciation. A commonly accepted guideline is 10-20% tip. Tipping your tour guide is left to your discretion.

No, service dogs are not allowed on the general tours

Yes you can if you choose the option to do the Rome private tour with a driver-guide.

For last minute tour ( under 7 days ) contact directly our office from 7:30 am until 7pm for availability. (3am usa east coast till 1pm usa east cost time) at +39-3939901484 or let us know when we can call you in order to confirm your reservation.

It’s possible only for the coliseum. For the Roman forum is Not possible.

Does your cruise ship’s itinerary include a stop at Italy’s Civitavecchia Port? Then, you’re probably searching for information on the best way to explore Rome — one of the world’s most fascinating cities. In most cases, you’ll only have about eight hours to visit the Eternal City before returning to your ship. With such a compressed schedule and so many attractions and landmarks to explore, you’ll definitely need the services of a knowledgeable guide.

Of course, your cruise ship will offer shore excursions from Civitavecchia port to Rome. Be aware — these tours tend to be large and impersonal. More than likely, you’ll be herded around Rome in a tour group of about 50 to 75 people. When you’re in such a large group, it’s easy to get shuffled to the back and miss seeing what your guide is showing. That’s why we, at Italy Rome Tour, believe that the best way to get to know our fascinating and amazing city is on our private tours from Civitavecchia to Rome.

Do you hate queuing up to get on and off tour buses at attractions? Do you get impatient waiting for fellow travelers who want to linger at a gift shop or have to run to the bathroom at the last second? You’ll enjoy exploring Rome in our luxury vehicles with a private driver. Our excursions also include pickup and drop-off at the Civitavecchia port.

On our private tours, you will never feel like just another random paying customer. Instead, you (and your companions) will be the focus of our licensed guide’s attention. You’ll be able to ask your guide any questions you may have and linger at the sites that have caught your interest. Will you be traveling with children? They tend to be curious about what they’re seeing. Our guides can satisfy their thirst for knowledge and tailor your private Civitavecchia to Rome tour to move at a pace that is comfortable to them and to any senior citizens in your group.

Our licensed guides also take pride in showing you the real Rome — the neighborhoods, streets and restaurants where you can get an authentic feel for the city. Because our Civitavecchia to Rome tours are personal, you and your guide will have time to really get to know each other. Our hope and desire? That by the end of your trip, you’ll feel as if you’ve just spent the day with a dear friend who has lovingly shown you around this remarkable city.

At Italy Rome Tour, we offer numerous tours that will take you to Rome’s important attractions, including but not limited to the Colosseum, Forum and Vatican, at no extra cost to you. We also offer tours from Civitavecchia Port to other important sites in Italy, such as Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli. Plus, all of our tours can be personalized to meet your needs and interests. If you don’t see a tour that accommodates you, call us, and we can design one to your specifications.

At Italy Rome Tour, we always strive to provide the best customer service possible to our clients. Did you know that 70% of our clients have come to us through referrals or word of mouth? We have also earned TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence, which is awarded to companies that have consistently delivered exceptional customer service to their clients.

Another reason to book with us? Our guides are licensed and extremely knowledgeable. For example, Max Parini, the owner of Italy Rome Tour, has been an official tour guide for more than 20 years. He has shown numerous celebrities around Rome — including Oprah Winfrey, Kenny G and Celine Dion.

Contact us to book your private, customized Rome tours from Civitavecchia Port or Italy’s other ports, such as La Spezia and Salerno. We would love to show you our beloved Rome.