Experience Off the Beaten Track in Rome with Withlocals

"We have taken WITH LOCALS tours all over the world and Valeria was definitely one of the best tour guides. Smart. Engaging. Friendly. Shared her enthusiasm for history and architecture and GELATO. Speaks excellent English. To"

"Valeria is a straightforward guide who brought her city to life with an engaging presentation backed by artwork of Ettore Franz to illustrate “then and now,”which was instructive and interesting. Great tour."

"Wonderful morning spent with a great guide who as well as being thoughtful and pleasant was knowledgeable and professional. Please consider engaging this wonderful lady."

"I very much enjoyed the tour, Valeria is passionate about her work and is well prepared, her tour nicely brings together the past and present Rome. She often has copies of watercolours depicting scenes as they were in the 17th century to compare with how the same area looks today. Her explanations bring the area to life. Genuinely a top shelf experience."

"Eleonora was a terrific guide - knowledgeable and accommodating. We’ve been to Rome before so we wanted a deep dive into a place we’d never been. Eleonora’s tour delivered. Many thanks for a great afternoon, Eleonora!"

"Our tour of Garbatella with Valeria was a highlight. Off the beaten track for the average visitor to the city, this area’s working class history and incredibly rich “barocchetto” architecture is fascinating. Valeria brought Garbatella’s history to life for us; immersing us in its village feel with stories of the tight-knit local community. We saw various architectural gems typical to the area that draw on inspiration from the modern, the ancient and much in between. She also took us to a number of the most beautiful communal gardens the area is famous for as well as some of the impressive street art murals. Loved every minute of it and highly recommend to anyone interested in architecture, art, 20th century history or indeed just keen to spend some time in a real Roman neighbourhood. "

"We were so grateful we participated in this tour. It was so much more meaningful to have a private tour to ask questions. We were able to experience Ancient Rome but also World War Two history, see a part of Rome that you typically don’t visit and I had my favorite pasty in the Jewish Ghetto the Crostada DI Ricotta e Visciole. We also had a delicious lunch recommended by Valeria. We loved having the photos and maps to help us understand the history we were walking through that is still being written today. "

"We did this a private tour which I highly recommend...the personalization and the pace is what we were looking for. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and kept it interesting. "

"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—spending 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’t get lost 😅) He 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. Along the way, he shared stories and explained little details—like why the statues in the fountains look so crisp and white—that really brought Rome to life. Where the Embassies were and where Julias Caesar was assassinated. I’d 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. What I loved most is that he’s truly local to Rome! He 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!"