Archaeology in Rome
Archaeology in Rome
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Archaeologist and Personal Tourist Guide. Private Tours of Rome and surrounding. Private Vatican tours.
Rome, Lazio, Italy

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Fred L
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Mar 2024 • Couples
We had a great time visiting Ostia Antica with Francesca. She is very knowledgeable, shares information clearly and is able to quickly adapt to what you want to see and do. She's also very professional and actually contacted me to confirm the tour, share contact details and meeting point immediately after booking it.

Ostia Antica itself is amazingly large and well preserved. There is so much to see, I took more pictures than I did for Pompeii and Herculaneum put together. Thanks to Francesca, we were able to see pretty much every important location in about 3h at a good walking pace.

A private tour may feel like a luxury but if you really want to see and know about the place at your own rythm it's really the best way to go. We were able to ask all the questions that came to our mind and learned everything we wanted to know about ancient Ostia and the life of its inhabitants.

I highly recomment this tour with Francesca and I know that when we come back to Rome in the future, we'll certainly plan another tour with her.
Written 3 March 2024
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Diógenes Magno Laube
Vila Velha, ES8 contributions
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You may be wondering: Is this tour worth its price? Every single penny!

It is AMAZING! Francesca is SO knowledgeable. She answered all my questions (they were many 😬) and she patiently waited for our pictures and so that I could buy souveniers at the book store.

She actually worked in excavations at the Forum! If that's not cool I don't know what is.

We had booked just for the Coliseum and the Roman Forum but Francesca also included the Palatine Hill. How cool and kind is that?

The route she chose, going first up the hill, then the forum, and finishing with the Coliseum was Perfect. Especially because today (20/07/2023) was an extremely hot day, hitting 41⁰ Celsius. So we did the parts with no shade, and went to the Coliseum after.

I mentioned to Francesca that I love the movie Gladiator. So when we were at the bottom of the Coliseum she asked me again. "How many times have you watched Gladiator?" And when I replied more than 30 times she said. "So you will like to see this" and pointed out the gate where emperor Commodus used to come out to fight in the games on the Coliseum. She even showed us the pictures of Commodus and how the hallway used to be when he used it.
It was a surreal moment for me.

Thank you very much Francesca. See you soon in your Ostia Antica tour.
Written 20 July 2023
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Wow! Thank you so much Diógenes for your kind words! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of the Colosseum and Roman Forum tour. I am absolutely delighted to hear that you and your girlfriend had a such enjoyable time exploring these ancient marvels with me! It's heartwarming to hear that my knowledge added value to your visit and I feel privileged to be able to share it with visitors like you (asking many questions😊)! I hope to welcome you back on another exciting day in Ostia Antica! Francesca
Written 23 July 2023
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Jet68374176305
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
Francesca was highly recommended to us by a friend and we were delighted to have her as our guide for both the Vatican and Colosseum (2 separate days). I cannot imagine going through either site without a guide. As an archeologist who actually excavated part of the Roman Forum, Francesca is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her work. On a personal note, Francesca is warm and a delight to work with. We will be highly recommending her to family and friends, and would not hesitate to use her services again when we return to Rome.
Written 10 April 2023
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Ma B
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Jun 2022 • Family
We have toured several times with Francesca, including the Colosseum and Forum, Ostia Antica, and the Vatican at night. She doesn’t just know history; as an archaeologist, she really understands it. And she’s a great teacher, so her clients really learn while having fun. My kids are spoiled enough not to want to come to Rome with spending a day with her. She’s awesome!
Written 18 June 2022
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Your kids are always welcome!
Written 20 September 2022
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SMA1126
Nashville, TN314 contributions
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May 2022 • Friends
Francesca met us at our AIRBNB and we began our walking tour of Rome. We saw most all of the major sights and she was very knowledgeable.
We really enjoyed our time with her and it was well worth the cost.
Written 5 June 2022
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Thank you! I am happy that you enjoyed your time with me! Grazie! Hope to see you here in Rome again! Francesca
Written 14 June 2022
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Summer K
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Mar 2022
We loved our tour with Francesca - she did an outstanding job guiding us through the Colosseum and Roman Forum - keeping it interesting and engaging for my son. She was very accommodating and helpful in our planning of our time in Rome. We would definately book Francesca again on our next trip.
Written 26 March 2022
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Thank you Summer for giving me the honor to show you the Colosseum and the Roman Forum! You and your son are always welcome!
Written 2 April 2022
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Gerry Roux
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Oct 2021 • Couples
This was our 2nd time in Rome, the 1st was without a guide.

We are so happy we booked with Archaeology in Rome (tour guide is Francesca).

Her knowledge is outstanding, bringing history to life with her archaeological expertise. As important, she loves Rome, and she showed it off with pride. We got more than we expected.

We expected the Coliseum, Forum and St. Clemente. We also visited the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Fountain of Four Rivers.

To top it off, she walked us back to our hotel so we would not get lost! Great host!
Written 17 October 2021
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Thank you Gerry! Hope to see you next time in Rome with your family! Cheers! Francesca
Written 20 October 2021
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Michael D
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Nov 2019 • Family
Traveling with a large group of 12. Francesca came recommended and exceeded expectations. She had a wealth of knowledge about both sites (Vatican and Colosseum) and kept our large group engaged. Both tours lasted about three hours which went by fast and was an appropriate length of time. I am so glad we booked as touring these sites without a guide would really diminish the experience. Her background as an archeologist separates her from the typical guide. Would highly recommend.
Written 7 December 2019
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kdistler2019
Fishers, IN7 contributions
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Oct 2019 • Friends
We recently booked Francesca during our trip to Rome. My mother and I couldn’t have been more pleased! It was by far one of the best experiences of our trip. Francesca is very knowledgeable and was able to navigate through the hustle and bustle of the Colosseum and the Vatican very easily! We would have been lost without her! She took us to a great place for lunch and introduced us to a few Italian favorite appetizers!
Our day with Francesca was an amazing experience!
Written 21 October 2019
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Darlene G
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Oct 2019
We were able to see all the sights we wanted to in 2 days with Francesca. She is so informative, knowledgeable and friendly. We went on an evening walking tour including Trevi Fountain and Collesium and day tour to Vatican Museum, Sistene Chapel and St. Peter’s Bassilica. Francesca navigates the hustle and bustle effortlessly. Highly recommend it.
Written 13 October 2019
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