City walk through Spanish steps, Trevi fountain, Pantheon, Navona, Angel Castle

We had a wonderful time in Rome - it was a dream adventure! I was reading Rick Steves’ book on Rome and came across Cristina Giannicchi ‘s name and contact information. I emailed Cristina and was surprised when she responded! We did an hour Zoom planning meeting and Cristina put together a detailed plan for our adventure in Rome. Her expertise and knowledge was invaluable which made our trip very enjoyable. She gave us detailed information on how to purchase tickets online as well as when your phase tickets. I can remember Cristina telling us to make time in our schedule to take time and enjoy Rome and its culture. I did not really understand what she meant but now that I have visited Rome, I totally understand and are glad we had spare time to explore on our own. Cristina arranged transports from the airport to our AirBnB and from our AirBnB to the Port of Civitavecchia. We were welcomed to Rome by Marco’s team, Andres and Maurizio. They were friendly, dependable and safe drivers. Our first adventure was with Gigi Bruno our guide who met us at our AirBnb and then we walked to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Gigi had headsets for us and we were glad we had them. Gigi was very friendly. He was and knowledgeable about the Colosseum and the surrounding area. He knew how to navigate the lines. He encouraged us to see the Colosseum at night since our Airbnb was so close. Glad he did as the Colosseum at night was beautiful! The next morning, Laura Nicotra took us on a Heart of Rome Walk tour starting at Navona Square then visiting Church of San Luis of the French to Pantheon to Trevi Fountain to the Spanish Steps as well as other sites along the way. In the afternoon, Laura and Andres took us to the Appian Way and the St. Sebastian Catacombs. What an interesting place that is worth seeing. The next day, we met Laura at the Vatican Museum and the Basilica of Saint Peter at 08:30. It was so crowded and Laura knew how to navigate through the crowd! She got us all headsets which very much appreciated. Laura also took us through the roman archaeological sector, called Pio Clementino, pine's cone court, octagonal court, rounded hall, candelabra gallery, the tapestry gallery and the geographical map gallery, Raphael's rooms, and the Sistine Chapel. These painters and sculptors are amazing and talented! After viewing the Sistine Chapel, we used the reserved exit to St. Peter Square and the on to the Basilica of St. Peter, Pietà, Holy Door, Canopy, and Dome. The beauty of the Basilica was breathtaking! It was very crowded, too. The day before our tour, two people were canonized into sainthood which created more crowds than usual for September. Several cardinals were blessing people. A baby was being baptized. There was a lot going on the day we were there. With Laura’s expertise, we got to see and learn a lot about the Vatican, the Square, and the Basilica. In the afternoon, we explored the area around the Vatican and Rome. Each evening, we enjoyed dining at local restaurants trying new foods. We also learned to enjoy gelato. Even though it was expensive hiring guides, it was well worth it! Their knowledge, expertise, and suggestions were invaluable. Many thanks to Cristina and her colleagues, Gigi and Laura and our drivers Andres and Maurizio! We had a great time!

Chris was so good at explaining the city and the meaning of what we were seeing. Helped us a lot understand the history of Rome and important figures.

My family of 5 adults spent our Thanksgiving holiday in Rome where Cristina and her guides truly made it a trip of a lifetime. Our days with Cristina, Laura and Margherita were by far the most enriching days of our trip. Though they probably guide people through the Colosseum and the Vatican multiple times a week, you would never know it by the way they engaged with each of us... my husband and I, our daughters 28 and 31, and my 83 year old mom. Cristina took us on a wonderful walking tour of Rome the day of our arrival. As soon as we met Cristina we knew we were in excellent hands. She is incredibly personable and her knowledge and background is immense. The next day we met her at the Colosseum to tour the Arena, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Cristina continued to build and connect the history of these sites and the ancient city of Rome like the layers of history beneath us. All the while, she spent time speaking and connecting with each of us individually. After our two days with her, we certainly felt like we had all known each other longer than that! Laura guided us through the Vatican museum and St Peter’s Basilica. Without her knowledge and insights we would not have fully appreciated or known how to navigate the Vatican’s treasures. She knew of the special viewings that had just opened for the Jubilee and ensured we did not miss the highlights of these vast museums. From Rome, we enjoyed two day trips that Cristina organized for us including transport service. She employs a local service and our driver was so kind and attentive. (This same service provided excellent, reliable transport to/from the airport.) One day he drove us to the charming town of Montepulciano where we enjoyed a lovely wine cellar tour (arranged by Cristina), the winding hillside streets and views of Tuscany. On route back to Rome, he stopped at Civita de Bagnoregio where we walked across the pedestrian bridge to wander through this enchanting, medieval city. We spent a fabulous day in Tivoli touring Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este with Margherita who was incredibly excited to share the history of these two very different places… the former dating back to the first century and the latter to the 16th. Cristina’s, Laura’s and Margherita’s passionate, knowledgeable, engaging manner made these ancient monuments come to life and left us with a deeper understanding and appreciation of ancient Roman history. They each have extensive background in art and archaeology. I had found Cristina’s name in the Rick Steve’s guide and contracted with her the summer before our trip. She gave excellent suggestions while in the planning stages and very clear instructions and tips for purchasing tickets. She surpassed all of my expectations and we were delighted by her, her guides and drivers.

This is my second time touring Rome with Cris! The first time was just me and my family. We did the City Walk tour as well as the Vatican. She was awesome! So, when my travel agency brought a group of 24 to Rome this summer, I knew I wanted to hire her again. Everyone loved her. She is professional, fun, and extremely informative. Touring with Cris is like walking around Rome with a friend. I found her years ago in a Rick Steve's guide and I am so thankful that I did. Honestly, one of (if not THE) the best tour guide I have hired. I recommend her to everyone I know that is going to Rome. I cannot say enough about how highly I would recommend her.

Our family of four adults took three “Cris-Roman-Guide” day tours in mid-January, one with Cristina and two with her colleague, Laura. Each tour was superb! They are experts on the history of Rome, and adept at bringing that information to life as you gaze around in wonder. They also excel at answering your questions and helping you get your bearings. By the end of each tour, we had a much better sense of the city center and how to get around in it. We likewise appreciated their excellent restaurant and shopping recommendations. I should also mention that Cristina is super helpful in the planning stages. In order to ensure Skip-the-Line status for the major Roman sites, you have to buy tickets weeks, if not months, in advance. Colosseum tickets are especially tricky, even more so if you want “Full Experience” tickets (definitely worth it). Cristina can’t get the tickets for you, but she gives excellent advice on how best to manage the process. To sum up, Rick Steves is 100% correct: Cris and her team are exceptional! The time you spend with them will be fascinating. They are kind, accommodating, and full of fun. We're so happy to have met them. Our sincere thanks to you, Cristina and Laura.

We thoroughly enjoyed our tours. Our guides were warm, friendly and very knowledgeable. They explained what we were seeing as well as the context which greatly aided our understanding and enjoyment. Besides the city walk tour, we also went with them on a tour of the colosseum, Appian Way, Vatican, and the Borghese Gallery. I highly recommend.

My wife and I had a fantastic tour of the Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Basilica with Cris Roman Guide Day Tours. Our guide was Gianluigi Bruno ("Gigi"), and he was outstanding. He gave wonderful historical perspective to what we were seeing, in a very professional but extremely entertaining way, and did an expert job in navigating our tour through the highlights of the immense museum. He was so enthusiastic and passionate about the art and its history, and the same was true for our time in the Basilica. Highly recommended.

We did a city walk tour with Mauro and a tour of the Borghese with Margherita. Both guides were exceptionally warm and fun to be with. They also had seemingly unlimited knowledge of Rome. Both tours can be structured to focus on personal interests, and we took advantage of this. We have had many previous tours and these were 2 of the best!

Cristina and her associates were the best tour guides one could hope for. I splurged for the individual tours and still feel it was well worth every Euro. All the guides were incredibly knowledgeable and flexible to our needs (I had blisters). As a Latin teacher, I knew many of the facts, so the guides stepped it up a notch with details about archeology, artists, history, and other cultural facts that I had not known. I would highly recommend Cris Roman Guide as heartily as Rick Steves recommends this fabulous team.

We had an Amazing Tour with Cristina on our City Walk the day we arrived in Rome! Cristina knowledge of Rome, its history and the exact spot to get the perfect photo made our trip. We followed up the next morning with The Vatican Tour and St. Peter's Basilica which was Awesome! Again Cris' insights and knowledge made our tour Exceptional! Our final tour was an All day tour through the Borghese Gallery and the Colosseum, Roman Forum and surrounding area! On our next trip to Rome, we will book ALL our tours with Cris! Best Tour Guide Ever!!!