Experience Off the Beaten Track in Rome with Withlocals

"What a fabulous experience with Valeria. We loved it! We knew nothing about this hidden gem in Rome and she brought it to life. Her architectural expertise shione through, while being completely accessible to non-architects. Her grasp of the history of the area and how it links to ancient Rome, the fascist era and other eras was outstanding. She welcomed our many questions. Her tour was thoughtfully planned. And she's fun! Highly recommended!"

"Emanuele was such a wonderful host and guide\u2014spending time with him honestly felt more like hanging out with a local friend than being on a tour. He even sent me the exact meeting spot with photos ahead of time (so even I couldn\u2019t get lost \uD83D\uDE05)\n\nHe showed me some really fun spots, like the gelato stand where the Obamas once stopped (yes, that famous one!). We stopped in and had some ourselves. \n\nAlong the way, he shared stories and explained little details\u2014like why the statues in the fountains look so crisp and white\u2014that really brought Rome to life. Where the Embassies were and where Julias Caesar was assassinated.\n\nI\u2019d reached out before the tour to let him know I have celiac disease, and he went above and beyond: sending me a list of gluten-free resources and even checking in the next day to see if I had questions. That kind of thoughtfulness meant a lot.\n\nWhat I loved most is that he\u2019s truly local to Rome!\n\nHe knows the side streets, the history, and all the stories that make the city so special. The whole experience was relaxed, personal, and genuinely enjoyable. Highly recommend!"

"Our recent trip from Rome to Cancala with our tour guide, Matteo, was nothing short of spectacular. Mateo\u2019s extensive passion for the region brought the rich history and vibrant culture of Cancala to life and gave as a nice brake from the big city. One of the highlights of our journey was a delightful stop for lovely cofe and pastries and lunch at a charming local restaurant later on the day. The culinary experience was unparalleled, offering the best food we had during our entire trip. Overall, Matteo\u2019s guidance and the exquisite lunch made our trip to Cancala truly memorable."

"Simone was an excellent tour guide. He was very personable and knowledgable about the history of the area. It was so fun hearing about the history of Trastevere and about different Roman poets. Along the stops, he\u2019d read a poem in the original language and then translate it, going into the deeper meaning behind the poems. My favorite thing about the tour was getting to connect with a fellow poet. At the end, we both shared poems we each had written, and he even wrote about our tour and about each of our personalities. I\u2019m so glad I found this gem of a tour. It was fun to explore Rome through the lens of poetry. If you\u2019re interested in something a little more unique and love poetry then this tour is for you!"

"\nWe spent a whole day together with the friendly Matteo.\nWe started the day at a hidden gem of a caf\u00E9 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.\nWe 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.\nThank you so much, Matteo, for an unforgettable day.\nBut be warned\u2014if you don\u2019t like cats, Calcata is teeming with them!"

"We had an interesting day. We initially planned the Trajan markets but they were closed without notice. Irrespective, Lia Beatrice came up with a new and innovative program where she took me to other historical sites of interest and during the entire time she transferred valuable knowledge about the Roman history.\nI really enjoyed my tour and access to such a wealth of knowledge "

"Highly recommend. Thomas showed us areas of Rome we didn't know existed even after visiting 6 times. He is engaging and thoroughly enjoyable to talk too. Don't hesitate to book a tour with him. "