Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Rome, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Rome.
Destination
Rome, Italy
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Italiano, Español, Français, Português, Norsk
Included
Private guide
1 Local snack or drink
Public transport
All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
Excluded
Entrance tickets
6 reasons to book this tour
All the must-see sights & highlights
Tons of local insights & hidden gems
Take your time to discover Rome
Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
Connect with your local private host
Inspiring stories on the city’s history & culture
What you can expect
If you're wondering how to get a broader picture of Rome, you only need this private city tour and a knowledgeable city expert by your side! Go to the city's must-sees and cover more ground on this extended city tour of Rome. See the essentials and learn what makes Rome such a fascinating place, from the most interesting landmarks to hidden gems, local food recommendations, and inspiring stories.
Get to know Rome like the back of your hand and let your local host give you a more in-depth understanding of the city. Check out Piazza San Cosimato, Pantheon, and Trastevere neighborhood, and many more highlights that your host has in store for you. Embrace the local culture as you get orientated with the city, thanks to the incredible insights, stories, and recommendations of the local host of your choice.
What makes this tour more attractive is each one of the hosts available will show you their city. Depending on the host, your tour will vary according to their expertise and passion, of course, also taking into consideration your interests and requests, making it a more personal and fulfilling experience. The best way to discover Rome in just one day!
After this complete Rome tour, you can enjoy the rest of your stay going further, off the beaten path, and taking in the local culture. So, why not a food tour or an evening experience? Now that you know everything about Rome, it's time for you to enjoy it away from the touristy spots!
Any questions? Pick your favorite local and go ahead, ask them about anything that pops into your mind. Get all the answers you need for the perfect Rome trip. Locals always know best. Did you know that this private tour can be personalized? Yes! Get in touch with your local host, and they'll make your wishes come true.
Choose your local
Get to know these 16 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Vania
Curious traveler and excellent foodie expert
4.822 reviews
English・Italiano
Matteo
The Passionate Cicero
5.054 reviews
English・Italiano
Daniele
The Architect & Sommelier
5.0220 reviews
English・Italiano
Alessandro
Architect and official tour guide
5.0195 reviews
English・Español・Italiano
Simone
The Actor and Sport lover
4.9508 reviews
Italiano・English・Español
Mauro
The Foodie Perfectionist
5.023 reviews
Italiano・English
Thomas
American in Rome
5.016 reviews
English
Roberto
The Artsy Foodie
4.717 reviews
Italiano・Español・English
Amandio
The Charming Actor
4.9597 reviews
English・Français・Español・Italiano・Português
Claudio
The Craftsman Musician
4.9256 reviews
English・Español・Français・Italiano・Norsk・Português
Gianmaria
Urban explorer
4.918 reviews
Italiano・English
Simona
The Yogic guide to Rome´s sacred and profane
5.010 reviews
English・Français・Italiano
Massimo
The Food Expert and Rome connoisseur
4.9594 reviews
English・Italiano
Paola
The Cheerful Local
4.9238 reviews
English・Français・Italiano
Matteo
The Local Photographer
4.9398 reviews
English・Italiano
Simone
Sport and farm "olive oil maker"
4.9303 reviews
English・Italiano・Español
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at In front of All'Antico Vinaio sandwich shop - Rome to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
City Highlights
See Piazza San Cosimato, Pantheon, Trastevere neighborhood, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Rome so special
Hidden Gems
long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience
Special Treat
Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions
More Things to See
With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Arnold🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 February 2025
The tour was amazing and the knowledge of Rome and Architecture was beyond expectation. This is a one of a kind tour that will give you the ability to see more parts of Rome than any other tour. I will recommend this tour to everyone. Amazing Experience
Christina
(About local )
5 March 2025
Highly recommend DanieleFantastic Tour!
Natalia
(About local )
3 March 2025
Thank you Simone for the wonderful walking tour in Rome!
You’ve made it both very interesting and informative for our children 6 and 9 years old and us, adults.
It was like a fascinating walk with a friend through his home city with funny stories and secret places with delicious food. Perfect day in Rome👍
Nick
(About local )
2 March 2025
Despite terrible weather we had an enjoyable morning with Vania in Rome.
She took us to interesting places that would not be obvious to a tourist and gave us some good recommendations.
She was interesting to listen to and we would recommend her. Nice morning in Rome
Karen
(About local )
26 February 2025
We had a delightful time with Daniele - he is charming, interesting and knowledgeable and as requested showed us both highlights and hidden gems. A lovely man and a lovely tour -thank you 🙏Delightful experience
stephan.metzger
(About local )
25 February 2025
rhq66vr8tj
(About local )
23 February 2025
My son and I enjoyed our private tour it was all we were looking for and more!
Eleonora provided an individualized experience full of interesting facts and background information, and even sparkled a few refreshing more light-hearted pieces of information into our tour.
I definitely recommend Eleonora, and will book her again next time I will come to Rome.
John
Stephen🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
21 February 2025
We had a great morning exploring Roma with Simone today. He is great company and a thoroughly knowledgeable guide to the city, particularly good with children. The many hidden open doors of Rome were revealed to us upon this tour.
Thank you Simone for sharing your city with us. Great morning in rome
Vickie
(About local )
21 February 2025
From the moment Massimo invited us into his home, we felt welcomed and relaxed! We learned so many subtle tips during our class, and he was so friendly! By the time we left, we felt like we had been with an old friend! Thank you, Massimo! So Friendly and Relaxing!
Sydnie
(About local )
18 February 2025
My family and I spent the afternoon touring with Alessandro, which became one of our best experiences in Rome. As a family who had visited Rome multiple times, we were pleasantly surprised at the level of professionalism and commitment to our tour. I/we highly recommend Francesca for all things mobile. Ciao! Exceeded all Expectations!
Inge🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
18 February 2025
We hadden een top middag met Vania. Na een heerlijke cappuccino in een historisch tentje nam ze ons mee naar verschillende kerken. Het waren verrassend mooie kerken die niet te druk bezocht werden. Tussen de bezoekjes door wist Vania allerlei weetjes. Heerlijk ijsje gegeten en geëindigd bij wijn bar met borrelplank met Italiaanse vleeswaren.
Privé door 't oude Rome
Chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
18 February 2025
Simone tailored the tour to our interests. We found and learned about some wonderful hidden gems all in a relaxed and easy tour. We also came away with some great restaurants off the beaten tourist track. We’d definitely recommend Simone - thanks for a great tour!The perfect start to our stay in Rome
zoe.mohler🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 February 2025
My family of four really enjoyed our Hidden Gem tour with Simone. It was the perfect tour to kick start our Rome visit. Simone had so many stories to share - we especially enjoyed hearing about Italian politics, life in Italy and the fun little stories about Rome. Excellent Tour! Highly Recommend
Elena
(About local )
15 February 2025
Danielle was a fantastic guide! He accommodated my boyfriends pescatarian diet and his knowledge of the historical neighborhoods we navigated through made this so worth it! Danielle was so kind and friendly and had a smile on his face through the pouring rain on his birthday! We have already revisited the spots he took us to as well as the recommendations he made! So worth it!A Must DO!
Aarti🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
12 February 2025
Unknown
(About local )
12 February 2025
We had a fascinating tour if Rome with Daniele, seeing and hearing about places we would never have known. He brought Rome to life.Fascinating tour
Alan
(About local )
11 February 2025
Daniele, we asked Daniele to take us to sights and neighbourhoods away from the highlights in central historic room. This he did admirably. Collecting the 4 of us from our hotel, he took us to places we would not have gone to or found by ourselves. His anecdotes and humour also enlivened the walk and have given us a very good memory of a part of hidden Rome. We will happily recommend Daniele and hope to be able to walk with him again on a future visit to RomeA walk through time
Ian
(About local )
10 February 2025
My wife and I have just had a superb afternoon with Vania. We had such great food, she is amazing company and we had as much great culture as we did fantastic food. If you have a choice for a food tour in Rome, Vania is exceptional. Amazing tour, fantastic host.
Lisa
(About local )
9 February 2025
We found our locals online, which we had used previously in another country.
It was really simple and easy to book and book a meeting place and to discuss the places we wanted to go.
Our tour guide Simone was brilliant, really relatable knowledgeable and made it a real pleasure to go on the tour around Rome I would highly recommend using this companyFantastic company
Bibiana
(About local )
6 February 2025
this is the second time we do this tour, this time with our kids too, and they loved it! Absolutely the best tour we have done so far thanks to Eleonora. She couldn't be any better!Fantastic!
Gillian🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
4 February 2025
I have been to Rome many times but saw places on our tour with Simone that I had never heard of. Her knowledge of the social and political history was impressive and as a native Roman she was able to give nuances of the day tto day lives as lived today and in the past
Wonderful hidden sites
Sanne🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
3 February 2025
It was the best experience in Rome. Allessandro is super friendly and easy and knows a lot about Rome. And also he is a very good driver. And I can tell you, that is necessary in this vibrant city full of history and emotions.Great guide with a marvellous Fiat 500L
Monia
(About local )
25 January 2025
I learned a lot thanks to our guide Eleonora. Her enthusiasm for the city of Rome is contagious!
Despite being in the city for a short time, I was able to see some hidden gems and also the most iconic landmarks of the city.
Definitely the highlight of my trip! Grazzie!!The highlight of my trip!
Adrienne
(About local )
21 January 2025
I spent a wonderful afternoon on January with Thomas exploring hidden foodie hotpots from the Vatican area and over a bridge to central Rome. We tasted everything from chocolate espresso to arancini, mouth-watering pastries, freshly squeezed pomegranate juice in an old market, to supply and 3 types of pizza. As we walked he also talked about art and history and was mire than happy to customise the tour if needed (he found me an amazing hidden place to photograph Rome from on high). At the end he even found my bus stop for me. Absolutely recommend!Fantastic foodie walk through Rome
Theo🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
21 January 2025
We had a lovely afternoon tour with Simone. He was informative, professional and flexible with the tour for my teenage son and I. Highly recommend him as a local tour guide.Fun walking tour of Rome
Joanna🇲🇹 Malta
(About local )
20 January 2025
We had not planned anything for our last day in Rome so I was looking for a short tour and came across this amazing wine tasting tour. I sent a message to Claudio, and he replied immediately, giving us a tailor made plan for a last minute tour that has been the highlight of our stay! Claudio accommodated our requests and did some last minute changes to the program because it was raining. Wow! Everything was excellent and Simone gave us a lot of information on the process of wine making as well as the wine we tasted at the vineyard. We also enjoyed a fantastic lunch with another wine tasting at a restaurant. Unforgettable!! Claudio is truly amazing, he is incredibly knowledgable, very friendly and will make sure you will have a fantastic experience. Worth every minute!!
Lisa
(About local )
19 January 2025
Our tour with Simone was fantastic! We had 2 college freshmen boys and they had a blast talking about soccer. I sent him several locations we wanted to visit and he planned a great route to be able to see them all. Highly recommend!Great walk around Rome!
Lyndal🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
17 January 2025
We were so happy with Simone. He was so knowledgeable and passionate about all things Rome. My 16 year old daughter and I did this tour on the day of our arrival and it was a perfect start. We learnt a lot very quickly and discovered hidden places that we wouldn’t have known about otherwise. Simone gave us many ideas and tips for restaurants and meals too. His recommendation for an authentic Roman meal in Trastevere was the absolute best! Great experience with Simone
Roni
(About local )
17 January 2025
We had a pleasant tour with claudio. He was a very nice man and had a lot of knowledge. However the tour did not exactly go as we expected. We had no special requests for the tour and we expected the guide to have a clear plan for us, but instead we felt we were wandering aimlessly around the city. The places we visited felt a bit random, even though they were nice. Also, the tour guide did not talk and explain as much as we wanted. All in all this was a mediocre experience. Maybe this tour is suitable for people who have a clearer plan for their tour.Nice but not what we expected
Margaret
(About local )
14 January 2025
Eleonora is an amazing, funny, and knowledgeable guide. We had a lot of schools touring around us so it was busy but she navigated around them well and was fantastic throughout the whole tour!Amazing Colosseum tour with Eleonors
Paul
(About local )
13 January 2025
Paula had prepared for our culinary tour very well; she took us to interesting and high quality places. She packed a lot into our two hours: different kinds of food and drinks and we moved swiftly between places. She also included a lot of interesting cultural and especially architectural detail. She had clearly planned our two hours carefully in response to our requests and interests. She was a pleasure to be with and gave us a very enjoyable and useful experience. For the price/value rating, I am aware that the platform adds a very large percentage to the fee which the guide receives, hence the evening is quite expensive. It was definitely useful and enjoyable for us though. Paula is thoroughly professional while being very friendly and easy to relate to.Friendly and very knowledgeable guide
Dyan Gisele🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 January 2025
We had a great time and learned so much from Massimo! He graciously opened his home to us and we are still talking about all the cooking tips/tricks and how wonderful the food was!
If you like to cook - this is a great experience ! Best time ever!
prashant
(About local )
13 January 2025
It was a fantastic walking tour with Simone, the actor. We believe he can officially represent Rome, bcoz, he has an in-depth historical knowledge of Rome and explains everything with passion. We got to know so much historical facts of Rome and its history. The socio-political significance of those eras and changes in the society till date. Indeed a valuable knowledge to carry on as memoirs.
Thank YouAwesome Historical Rome
Isabel
(About local )
11 January 2025
What a great tour! Our guide Eleonora made us learn about some roman food specialties but also about the neighborhoods we visited and about Italian culture. She was so funny that the 2.5 hours we spent with her were flying. I could have followed her for a few more hours. Thanks for this wonderful experience, Eleonora!Great tour thanks to Eleonora
Jesse 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 January 2025
Daniele was an amazing guide and was like the dear Roman friend we all wish we had. His insights into Rome, Roman culture and history, architecture, and his knowledge of Italy as a whole is unmatched. Time spent with Daniele was time well spent, and my family and I were very happy to have spent 1.5 engaging hours with him. We wish it were more! I would encourage anyone who wants a kind, genuine, engaging and worldly Roman Friend to choose Daniele as your guide.The Roman Friend You Wish You Had
Brooke🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
7 January 2025
Our tour with Daniele was one of the best experiences in our 4.5 weeks in Europe. We did the tour with him on the first afternoon in Rome so was a perfect introduction. His explanations were clear and really interesting. He took the time to understand what we were interested in and incorporated this in his tour. We didn't go to the 'big'tourist spots in Rome - he took us to amazing street food (some of the places we revisited in the following days), we wound through neighbourhoods we may not have discovered on our own and had a really great three hours. Thank you - my husband and I really enjoyed it - and our three teenagers absolutely loved it. Excellent introduction to Rome
Daniela🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
6 January 2025
Simone was our guide for two separate tours in Rome. He’s witty, well mannered and very knowledgeable, providing a tailor-made, personalised fit to please his tour guests. He let us delve right into the respective times to imagine how people lived. Long story short, we really enjoyed two immersive and great tours with a very amicable and outstanding guy!Excellent local guide!
hgkobernik
(About local )
6 January 2025
Simone was super flexible and had good communication. He was very knowledgeable about the city and took us to places that we never would have been to on our own. He was great with the kids and very patient with all of us. When we return to Rome we would book with him again!
Joris🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
5 January 2025
Amandio is nice company. Knows nice known and unknown places in Rome. He guides you save through the city, tells all kind of interesting things and presented some nice food places. And all that with genuine humor and Italian style. Visting Rome a very special way by bike
Jennifer🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
5 January 2025
Paola was such great fun. My family and I had a wonderful time talking food and the history of Rome. The time went so fast, we ate so much and discovered several hidden gems.
Thanks PaolaEntertaining and engaging
Roberto
(About local )
4 January 2025
Lovely meeting Paola she was perfect for us.
she took us around hidden gems different quarters of Rome of the beaten track.
I had been to Rome many times and was nice to get a different perspective.
Would highly recommend.Very Personal Guided tour
Brighid🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 January 2025
Enjoyed a fun, interesting and yummy food tour with Amandio with our family of four (children 10 & 12 loved it just as much as the adults!). He took us to local favorite places we would have never found on our own and wove in some amazing history lessons as well. He made sure we started on a day and time that would provide for the most open and enjoyable options. This tour was a highlight of our trip and I will recommend Amandio over and over again to anyone visiting Rome!!! Book now- Amandio is wonderful!
Matthew
(About local )
31 December 2024
Paola was my partner and I’s first tour of Rome, and I strongly believe her tour was the perfect introduction to the city. As we got started, she asked what our Rome itinerary was to create a unique experience with minimal overlap and opportunities to explore niche locations that we never would have found.
Paola was warm and friendly and shared many insights on the extensive history of Rome.
An amazing way to experience Rome, I highly recommend. Incredibly insightful and fun tour
Leila🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
31 December 2024
Paola was incredibly knowledgeable about Roman history. She taught my husband, my two teenagers and I an incredible amount of information and showed us beautiful places that we never would have found on our own. She also answered many general questions we had about Italy, such as how the government system works etc. It was a wonderful day with Paola and we highly recommend her. Thank you Paola for such an incredible experience. Beautiful Day around Navona with Paola
Claudia🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
30 December 2024
We had an amazing time with Vania - we sometimes even felt like locals. We learned a lot about Roman food and got a lot of recommendations. Unfortunately, the Porchetta was sold out but we got fantastic ham and a bottle of wine instead.Roman food and drinks at its best
Claudia🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
28 December 2024
Paola is very knowledgable and passionate about her town and showed us highlights and hidden gems we would have never discovered otherwise. But being perfectly honest, 3 hrs. is never enough to fully discover such a magnuficent city - we only visited a very restricted part of it. 3 hrs. facts and figures and so much fun!
Jenna🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 December 2024
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. Amazing tour with Thomas
Verified
(About local )
26 December 2024
we highly recommend this tour as one of the first activities to do in Rome. Great introduction to the city. Our guide Eleonora was very funny and knowledgeable. We learnt a lot but, also, she gave us some tips about how to get the best out of our holiday.
It was nice not to be in a big group. Great value for money!Great introduction to the city
Brian
(About local )
25 December 2024
Simone was a great guide. He’s extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Would highly recommend when visiting Rome. Simone was the best!Tour with simone
Family 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 December 2024
We were delighted with Paola. She was knowledgeable, warm, and very interesting. We had a great time and learned a lot about the historic center. We we call her again. A great guide and friend to walk around
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