Experience Day Trips in Rome with Withlocals

"Claudio was amazing. He customized our tour to accommodate everyone from our family. From the start with local fresh cappuccinos to walking/hiking tour of on the hillside of Tuscolo to an unforgettable lunch at a local restaurant, Claudio paid attention to every detailed. It was a amazing tour. I would HIGHLY recommend Claudio. Thank you again Claudio!!!"

" We spent a whole day together with the friendly Matteo. We started the day at a hidden gem of a café in Rome, then drove to Lago di Bracciano before arriving in the charming village of Calcata. Matteo was knowledgeable, and we learned a lot about the places we visited and about Rome in general. We had an exquisite lunch at IL Guazzabuglio. Before heading back to Rome, we visited the tearoom La Sala, which boasts 101 types of tea and over 500 teapots. Thank you so much, Matteo, for an unforgettable day. But be warned—if you don’t like cats, Calcata is teeming with them!"

"Claudio was our #1 of the 8 tour guides we had during our trip. We booked a wine and food tour but it became so much more. The wine and food was fantastic but the olive oil was unforgettable. Claudio ended up buying some as well. But the best part was the hidden archeological site he surprised us with. They were actively working the site. No entrance, fee or other tourists, just us and the university archeologists. Thank you Claudio. "

"This day was honestly a highlight of our trip! Matteo was so thoughtful, and really let us jump into life as a local! We had amazing views, stopped and got some great local snacks and a pick me up coffee, and lively conversation all before even reaching Calcatta. Once we arrived, it was like going back in time and stepping into a local’s life there. No tourists or big gimmicks, just art, scenery, hidden restaurants and cats popping in and out of the alleys. The architecture is so cool, but definitely recommend wearing good shoes as you trek up those steps and dip into alleys. Gorgeous views are everywhere! The only reason I’m willing to spill the secret is because Matteo deserves the recommendation! 10/10"

"We had a fabulous day with Pierpaolo. We saw amazing views . We enjoyed wonderful food and wine including strawberries and truffles in Nemi and great wine in Nemi and Frascati. Pierpaolo told us of the history of the area and was extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour if visiting Rome."

"We had a great day traveling to Calcata with Matteo. We had interesting conversations with Matteo about life in Rome and Italy and got along great with Matteo. We were disappointed that the town was pretty closed down the day we went on the tour. I would have moved around our tour schedule had we known this in advance, and we feel that our guide should have known this and perhaps advised us in advance since we booked months in advance. Despite this we had a great day with Matteo but a less flexible client may have been upset and disappointed to not see Calcata in full swing. We made the best of it and Matteo did great with finding alternative spots for lunch, as well as giving us choices to do lunch back in Rome so we give high marks for being fluid! Thank you!"

"We booked the wine tour with Claudio, which was coincidentally on my 40th birthday! We had such a great day! Claudio scooped us up from our hotel in Rome, and was beyond informative. While it’s of course his job, it felt like we were friends throughout the day! He answered questions, gave us information we would never have known, and helped us to see amazing things throughout our day! Paula was wonderful, and it’s clear she truly loves her work. We would love to catch back up with Claudio should we ever visit Rome again! It was truly an exceptional day! "

"Claudio was exceptional. Was awaiting us outside our apartment right on time for a full day in the Frascati region. Excellent first stop for a cappuccino then on to view historic sites in the mountains. Claudio’s choice of our vineyard, Antiche Terra Tuscolane with Paula as our host, was the best wine experience we have ever had. Great wines in Roman-era caves! Simply amazing. Off for lunch and more wine tasting and the food……exceptional. Great conversations, wonderful local expert and a nice day out of Rome to experience another part of Italy. Claudio was the consummate host. Recommend him highly!"

"Great to see sights you can’t see when you are just on foot. It gives a broader insight to Rome . I have been here several times but it’s always nice to discover new things. Federico showed us some super things and there was a nice surprise in store for us too. "

"While the time spent with Claudio certainly included Frascati and wine, this tour was so much richer than I ever expected. Claudio is an interesting, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable guide, and I found myself learning details of history, archaeology, geography, and culture — including food — that were all new to me. And the scenery is beautiful! The winery visit was delightful, with tastings of some excellent wines, and a visit to the vineyard and the ancient tunnels where the wines are aged. Afterwards we went to an authentic local restaurant where Claudio introduced me to typical local dishes and ingredients — and of course more wine. This was one of my favorite experiences of this year’s trip to Italy. I highly recommend both Claudio and this tour!"