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My son and I had a really great tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with Francesca. Francesca is an archeologist with deep knowledge and understanding of Roman history and the process of unearthing the amazing artifacts still being unearthed in Rome today. Francesca came extremely prepared with a binder of information that was able to convey a real sense of what Rome had once been. We were able to ask any question we had and she tailored the experience for us to deliver a very informative, very interesting tour.

This was our second visit to Rome, and touring with Francesca made the experience so much more meaningful. As an archaeologist, her knowledge of ancient Rome is exceptional. Rather than simply reciting facts, she explained the archaeological and historical significance of what we were seeing in a way that gave us a much deeper appreciation of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. We also had an unexpected mishap—we forgot our passports, which were required for entry to the Colosseum. Francesca stayed calm, patiently helped us work through the situation, and figured out how we could verify our identities so we were still able to enter. We were incredibly grateful for her resourcefulness and willingness to help. Despite the intense heat and crowds, Francesca was patient, professional, and attentive throughout the tour. Thanks to her expertise and support, our second visit to Rome was far more rewarding than our first. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for an insightful and reliable guide.

Francesca is a wonderful guide. Her communication prior to the tour was excellent and she went out of her way to ensure our small group had a great personalized experience despite it being a hot day. Some of us only knew a little about ancient Rome while others knew a lot but she somehow managed to make sure everyone was fully engaged throughout. Would highly recommend.

As an enthusiast in Ancient Roman history, I engaged Francesca because of her expertise as an archaeologist and it was a very meaningful and fruitful learning experience which delivered. The private tour with Francesca helped me to learn and understand Roman culture when she made it come alive as we explored the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. She was patient in answering my queries that spontaneously came up, helping me learn so much more about the Ancient Rome I admired and respected. History really came alive this morning. A must have tour for history buffs, much better than exploring and reading signboards on your own.

We spent an amazing morning exploring the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with Francesca. She tailored the tour to our wishes (we didn't want to include the Colosseum so we could focus more on the Palatine and Forum). I've been on a number of tours of these areas and she showed us so many new spots and shared so much great information and stories, all in a highly accessible way. I loved every minute of the time we spent together, as did my friends, and I look forward to another visit with her in the future. She even called ahead to get us a reservation at a nearby lunch restaurant. Such a kind and smart and warm person. Grazie Francesca!

This private tour with Francesca was not just the highlight of our stay in Rome but the highlight of all our many trips to Italy. We thought that we knew a lot about Rome, the Colosseum & the Roman Forum but within 30 minutes we realized how little we actually knew. Francesca, who is an Archaeologist, gave us incredible access to behind the scenes areas, without the crowds, and provided insight into Ancient Rome. Each time we passed tours with 30, 40 and more people, we were immensely grateful for our private tour! We truly felt as if we were actually experiencing the life & times of Ancient Rome and the people who lived here. She totally brought history alive! Do not miss this unique opportunity when in Rome!

It is interesting that TripAdvisor lists "The views were amazing. We took a lot of pictures..." as an example of what to write in this review. But this would be reviewing Rome and not Francesca. To be honest, Francesca was as awesome as all the views of Rome. Her knowledge, attitude and enthusiasm were amazing. We spend the day with her visiting Roman Forum, Pantheon, Jewish Ghetto and Vatican Museums, including Sistine Chapel. Being and archeologist, Francesca possessed unique knowledge of Roman History, Architecture, Culture, Art, etc., which she willingly shared. More importantly, she made this sharing of information fun. She made us feel as we are living at the times of the Roman empire, or Renaissance, all the way to modern times. Now, my wife and I cannot possibly imagine having such a great time in Rome without the day we spent with her. Grazie mille Francesca.

Really informative tour. Wife and I were looking for something more educational and Francesca delivered. She brought a book of pictures that she put together to show how different sites looked in the ancient Roman time which was super cool. Recommended!

Francesca was knowledgeable, fun, good energy, flexible and well organized. I highly recommend the tour and guide…..

Francesca was amazing. The ticket company screwed up our reservation (made by me) and she had the contacts to save the day.. We toured the Forum and Colosseum one day the Vatican Museum the next. Francesca was an expert in both. Our group was made up of my parents (80+) and young nephews (teenagers and small kids 7,9), Francesca was good with all of them. She spoke to everyone and was able to convey relatable facts for each group. Lastly she was able to make dinner reservations at a restaurant after our tour (not easy for a table of 12) and able to recommend good shopping areas too. Francesca is well worth the cost as a guide. She helped make our tours in Rome a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you!

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