I will invite you to relive the times, emotions, and moods of the early Christians, talking about the places of their martyrdom, (performing, by acting, the story of Paul of Tarsus in St. PAUL OUTSIDE THE WALLS).

Speaking with the voice of the Apostles in the world’s oldest basilica and mother cathedral of all churches, St. JOHN IN LATERAN, feeling the charm and the greatness of the first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, St. MARY MAJOR.

This is the first main road built by the Romans, a symbol of power and control in trading.

The old “Regina Viarum” today winds its way through an extraordinary Archaeological Park immersed in greenery, called the “APPIAN WAY”, full of mounds, sumptuous palaces and villas of Roman age. This place was chosen by early Christians as the site of the first CATACOMBS, long underground tunnels dug where even Popes chose to place their graves.

I will take you to discover the smallest city-state in the world, the most visited museums in Italy (even if we are in another country!:)) admiring wonderful works of art in painting and ancient and modern sculpture.

We will immerse ourselves in the “Genesis” created by the genius of the geniuses, Michelangelo, by performing our unique and unrepeatable version (always different from person to person) of the Sistine Chapel.

The visit will continue on to the largest Basilica in the world, extraordinary and sumptuous example of Baroque, to conclude in the immense Saint Peter’s Square, undisputed masterpiece of GianLorenzo Bernini.

We’ll start from PIAZZA DEL POPOLO, the entrance gate of the Aurelian Walls, where the so-called “Trident” of streets of 1700 art begins. We will see Santa Maria DEL POPOLO, as much museum as church and the impetuous Egyptian obelisk 24 meters high.

Then prepare to put on the splendid garments of the” Grand Tour” sovereigns , strolling down the beautiful staircase of PIAZZA DI SPAGNA, its fountain fed by the roman aqueduct called “Aqua Virgo”, as is the blinding white of the sumptuous TREVI FOUNTAIN.

We’ll be amazed by the magnificence of the first roman Temple converted into a church that once held all the most important gods of Rome, the PANTHEON; we’ll be caught by surprise entering a great example of ultimate Baroque in Rome, the splendid PIAZZA NAVONA , with its Four rivers Fountain, a square which once housed the massive Domitian’s Stadium.

Strolling along tiny streets and alleyways invaded by the scent of freshly made bread, be fascinated by legends and stories of the oldest Middle Eastern people who then became the most representative citizens of the Eternal City, the Trasteverini; we’ll imagine how night fights near the taverns used to take place and will hear the noises of shops venders on these peculiar streets. It’ll be a great surprise once we’ll be stepping in one of the most ancient and suggestive churches of Rome, St. Mary of Trastevere.

The visit will continue by exploring the tiny island of the city which splits the Tiber into two banks, The Tiberine Island, today as in the past, a place of healing for the Romans.

Our experience will end by recalling the Jews customs and culture in the Ghetto of Rome, historical district, rich of flavours and values still intact today.

Ancient Rome Tour Guide

Our tour will start from the Colosseum or the Roman Forum depending on availability/time entrances.

The COLOSSEUM, the most important stage for the Romans to watch gladiatorial shows, and also where were enthralled at the sight of the struggle between wild beasts such as lions, rhinos, bulls, elephants, etc.

Together we will imagine putting on the Gladiators armour, be part of the public who acclaims in ecstasy the fights, and learn of the secret underground mechanisms. This is the great machine of the largest and most famous amphitheater in history of all times.

The ROMAN FORUM where we’ll walk the triumphant route of the emperors, we’ll be immersed in a roman trial, we’ll negotiate in a bank or in a bustling market.

The PALATINE hill, the foundation of the city by the first King Romulus, with great views over the Forum and part of the city from above, and visit the ruins of the imperial palace as special guests of the Emperor Domitian, the infamous and indisputable Dominos et Deus.

Tour Guide to Ancient Ostia

It began as the ancient port of Rome, trading market for food and goods, becoming a small town near Rome.

The archeological area today still retains that roman character: a central Forum with the Temple of Jupiter, Minerva and Juno, Thermal baths, its bars ( thermopolia), laundries (follonicum), small and large temples, the main shopping areas (piazzale delle corporazioni), a large theatre (where we’ll have fun role- playing unusual characters , and perform funny scenes of that time). We’ll discover ,step by step, this ancient city, walking on the pavement of the Augustan age, enjoying the warmth of the Sun and the gentle breeze coming from the nearby Tyrrhenian sea.

Feel the amazement at the sight of the some of the most beautiful masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque art!

Raphael’s elegance of gestures and the refinement of his characters poses, Titian’s unique touch and the sumptuousness of his draperies, and then, the poignant reality and vitality of brushstrokes of Caravaggio. Take a dip into mythological legends through the shades, shapes, lines and volumes thought and made by Bernini which thrill on every shift of perspective.

Imagine the reigning and dominating figure of Cardinal Scipione Borghese (nephew of Pope Paul V) and his history of great substance collector in Rome back in the sublime early 1600,within a poetic AL and magnificent Villa Borghese Park, evocative and lush, even today.