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Ideal for Couples, Groups, Families Take advantage of our partnerships abroad. Our Rome tour guides have special training and background in history, art and architecture. They are hand-picked for their excellent skills and training. We custom tailor your private tours of Rome according to your needs. If you don't see the Rome tours you need, please call our office. Exclusive Custom Private Tours of Rome & Custom Vacations for The Independent Travelers Exclusive Day Tours / Walking Tours of Rome Available anytime. Choose a date. Your local licensed English-speaking guides are pre-selected by us. Some combo of walking and driving tours to cover more ground and see more sites. Private, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Customized tours or itineraries as needed. No long wait times at museums Lunch breaks or coffee breaks arrangements according to your wishes. Your very own private tour Linger. Photo stops and breaks as you please. Entrance fees are included where indicated. Taxes, tolls, and parking are all included, if driving. NOTE: With regards to our walking tours, your ability to keep up with the walking required will determine how many of the sites will be covered in the tour. 1. Ancient Rome Tour: The Colosseum and The Forum - 3 Hours or 4 Hours TOUR COST BOOK A TOUR 4-hour walking tour (leisurely) will include the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Walking Tours of Rome: The Ancient Rome tour is a must for travelers who are first time visitors to Rome. The Forum Tour - You will have a private tour of the ancient forum with an English-speaking tour guide. Relics of the ancient Roman forum with history dating back to 6th century B.C. are for you to enjoy. This was where the first civilization of Rome started and it became the administration, business and commercial center of Ancient Rome. Tour the ruins and see the numerous temples, Basilicas, buildings, palaces, arches and shops. Other sites of Ancient Rome also includes Arch of Constantine and Piazza del Campidoglio, which was designed by Michelangelo. The Colosseum Tour - This amazing tour of Rome features the Colosseum, the entertainment center of the citizens of ancient Rome and where 50,000 people gathered to be entertained by gladiator contests, Christians fought against wild beats, races and games. You will hear about the amazing 450 years of history and stories. You will get a sense of how Romans celebrated the best and the worst of their society, influenced by the emperors' overwhelming powers. The longer tour will allow for the guided tour of Pantheon and Piazza Navona. 2. The Vatican City Tours: St. Peter's Basilica, The Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Tour - 3 Hours TOUR COST BOOK A TOUR Skip the long queue and book a private guided tour of the Vatican museum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Please book ahead. We need time to secure your reservation. NOTE: Tour is not available on Sundays. Note: Dress Code to enter St. Peter's Cathedral is strictly enforced. Knees and shoulders must be covered. No shorts. Note that our private tour guides in Rome get booked well in advance and availability of reservations at the Vatican is limited due to high demands. Book well in advance. NOTE: The Vatican museum is closed on Sundays, except the last Sunday of the month. Expect large crowds for tours then. THE VATICAN MUSEUM TOURS, SISTINE CHAPEL TOURS The Vatican Museum Tour - The Vatican has a vast collection of world class art. The wealthiest privately owned masterpiece collections are showcased in rooms with walls decorated by Raffaello. You will view these along the way before you reach the Sistine Chapel, where you will finally see a true masterpiece, Michelangelo's painting of the Sistine Chapel. Don't forget the importance of The Sistine Chapel as it had the special unexpected task that changed the world's idea of art. It is also the room where further destinies of papacy is continually shaped. This is where the cardinals lock themselves in to elect a new Pope after the former one has passed away. TOURS OF ST. PETER'S BASILICA Your private Vatican and Sistine Chapel tour includes a tour inside the St. Peter's Basilica. This church is the largest church in the world. The complex is magnificent and breathtaking. The original construction was started in 4th century B.C. by Emperor Constantine. The new cathedral as you will see it took over 100 years to build. All of Italy greatest artists were called upon. The basilica's also has a vast collection of art with some masterpieces done by Bernini, Baldacchino and Michelangelo. 3. Piazzas of Rome Tour - 3 Hours or 6 Hours TOUR COST BOOK A TOUR NOTE: This is a walking tour. Your ability to keep up with the walking required will determine how many of the sites will be covered in the tour. The 6-hour walking tour of Rome consists of a morning and an afternoon sessions with a lunch break. Tour some of the most magnificent and important squares in Rome: ===================================== Duration: Appoximately 3-hours for these sites Piazza Navona with beautiful fountains built in the 1600�s by Bernini, is a magnificent piazza built on the site of a Roman Circus, where chariot races once took place. Piazza della Rotunda and the awesome architectural triumph - the Pantheon with an open oculus of the dome Campo dei Fiori today known for flower and vegetable market in the morning and lively restaurants and bars at night. Site where a philosopher was burned at the stake for heresies against the Catholic church Piazza di Pasquino with the talking statue where people post political notes Trevi Fountain Piazza di Spagna � Piazza della Trinita dei Monte with a fountain built by Bernini Piazza Farnese with twin fountains taken from the Baths of Caracalla ===================================== Duration: Appoximately 3-hours for these sites Campidoglio � with the Capitoline Museum, and the "Cordonata" staircase were both designed by Michelangelo in the 16th-cnetury. Piazza Venezia of modern Rome, with the recognizable Moussolini�s balcony of Palazzo Venezia. Piazza Del Popolo ("Plaza of the People") with an Egyptian obelisk dating back to 1200 B.C. Forum was the center of Rome now with ruins of temples, churches, civic buildings (optional - will add to length of tour) Piazza Quirinale - where Palazzo del Quirinale, residence of the president, is located. 4. Galleria Borghese & Museum Tour - Villa Borghese Tour - 2 1/2 Hours TOUR COST BOOK A TOUR Your local museum tour guide will lead your private tour. The works of art at the Borghese Gallery first consisted of the brilliant collection of a Pope's nephew, Cardinal Scipione. Many more important works were added to the collection since then. The extensive collection includes pieces by masters such as Bernini, Tiziano, Caravaggio, Canova, Rubens and Raffaello. The are perfectly exhibited in the a beautiful palace located in the most silent area of the largest park in Rome. http://www.galleriaborghese.it/borghese/en/edefault.htm 5. Jewish Ghetto Tour - 2 1/2 Hours TOUR COST BOOK A TOUR A charming neighborhood off the only island over the Tiber: the modern style inspired metal domed Synagogue, twisty side streets facing the only ancient roman theatre still visible and the nearby ancient fish market marble stalls. From the island, you will walk over to Trastevere. Perfect as a dining out spot or for an evening walk, the zone off the bank called Trastevere, only strides away from the island which is reachable by walking over an original ancient roman bridge! DAY TRIPS FROM ROME Tours from Naples, Sorrento and Amalfi Coast are also available. 1. Day Trip from Rome: Naples & Pompeii Tours - 11 Hours Services from Sorrento, Naples and Amalfi Coast are also available. Inquire. TOUR COST BOOK A TOUR Includes: private transportation to Pompeii and Naples, licensed guide and entrance fees. Lunch is not included. Pompeii Private Guided Tours - Tour Pompeii, a city buried by Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. It was established in the 12th century B.C. and enjoyed great prosperity. It was an important Roman city and home to 20,000 people when 30 feet of hot mud and volcanic ash buried it completely. A local guide leads the tour of this incredible city of Pompeii. You'll see proof their sense of accomplishments and their enviable way of life. You will also see evidence of the unthinkable end to this great city. You will make a quick stop for a tour of Naples. It was founded between 6th and 7th -century B.C. and this interesting city boasts an incredible history. 2. Day Trip from Rome: Pompeii & Herculaneum Tours - 11 Hours Services from Sorrento, Naples and Amalfi Coast are also available. Inquire. TOUR COST BOOK A TOUR Includes: private transportation to Pompeii and Herculaneum, licensed guide and entrance fees. Lunch is not included. Private Tours of Pompeii - Tour Pompeii with us a city buried by Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. It was established in the 12th century B.C. and enjoyed great prosperity. It was an important Roman city and home to 20,000 people when 30 feet of hot mud and volcanic ash buried it completely. Our Pompeii tours are conducted by local tour guides who will take your through this incredible city for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. You will tour villas, baths, storefronts, houses, pizza parlors, forum and morel. You will stop for a quick lunch (not included in the price). Herculaneum Guided Tours - You will also tour Herculaneum which was also destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. 3. Day Trip from Rome: Orvieto Tour - Full Day - 8 Hours TOUR COST BOOK A TOUR Includes: private transportation and a "driving guide". A special guide for the Cathedral can be booked. Orvieto Tours - Our guided Orvieto tour will take you to one of the most beautiful cities in Umbria. It is a walled medieval city, with its first settlement, the Etruscans, goes back to 9th century BC. It is famous for it's wine, Orvieto Classico. It has many attraction including its beautiful Gothic cathedral with important frescoes by Signorelli and Fra Giovanni. The city has a couple of interesting museums, many shops, cafes and restaurants. You can also tour the underground city, made up of labyrinth of caves, tunnels, stairs and passageways that have been left unaltered for 2500 years. If interested in this tour, you must see the tourist office immediately upon arrival in Orvieto to sign up for the tour. From March 1st to January 31st : every day at 11:00, 12:15, 16:00, 17:15 www.wellarrangedtravel.com/Italy-IndTravel-Tours-Herculaneum_Tours-DayTrips-Tours-Pompeii-Tours-Orvieto.htm	USA Office We custom tailor our private tours according to your needs. If you don't see what you what you need, please call our office. Guided Museum Tours, English-Speaking Tour Guides for City Walking Tours, Private Day Trips and City to City Transfers, Customized Guided Tours, English-Speaking Tour Escorts Note that our private tour guides get booked well in advance and availability of reservations to the Vatican is limited due to high demands. Book well in advance. LIST OF TOURS AS DESCRIBED IN THE CENTER PAGE. TOURS IN ROME 1. Ancient Rome Tour - The Colosseum and The Forum - 3 Hours or 4 hours 2. The Vatican City: St. Peter's Basilica, The Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Tour - 4 hours 3. Piazzas of Rome - 3 Hours or 6 Hours 4. Galleria Borghese & Museum - Villa Borghese Tour - 2 1/2 Hours 5. Jewish Ghetto Tour - 2 1/2 Hours DAY TRIPS FROM ROME 1. Day Trip from Rome: Naples & Pompeii Tour - 11 Hours 2. Day Trip from Rome: Pompeii & Herculaneum Tour - 11 Hours 3. Day Trip from Rome: Orvieto Tour - Full Day - 8 Hours What to expect when you book.... After we received your reservation, we will provide you with our contact numbers and emergency numbers in Italy and the US. Please note that we have no control over unscheduled closings. TO RESERVE: Book your tours or transfers by launching the reservation form found after the descriptions of each tour. Fill out the form and fax it into our office. You need to only send in 1 form for multiple bookings. What happens after you send in in your reservation form? After we received your reservation form, we will contact you via email to acknowledge receipt of the form. We will process your requests and email you a document outlining the details of the service you asked for along with payment information and contact phone numbers and emergency phone numbers in Italy and the US. NOTE: Prices subject to change. Prices and availability of tours will be confirmed after reservation forms are sent into our office. Please note that there are OLD pages from our website that are still visible in Google (or other search engine) with incorrect information.

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Take advantage of our partnerships abroad. Our Rome tour guides have special training and background in history, art and architecture. They are hand-picked for their excellent skills and training.