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You may have heard of Rome’s deep-rooted Jewish heritage—but do you know the stories behind it and how it continues to shape local life today? On this private city tour, get ready to uncover a fascinating side of Rome through culture, history, and unforgettable tales

Destination

Rome, Italy

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Italiano, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• Entrance to Synagogue and Museum
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to other Attractions then mentioned

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of the kosher restaurant Nonna Betta - Rome to start your journey

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2. 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.

3. Culture of the City

   On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover Rome through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

4. Jewish Heritage in Rome

   Your tour will focus on the Jewish Heritage , a very important cultural subject in Rome. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how made an impact in Rome, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

5. Cultural Highlights

   As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit the Jewish Synagogue, Ponte Fabricio, Via del Portico Ottaria, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

6. Storytelling Journey

   As you discover the cultural side of Rome, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are reliving history in the present time.

7. 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

John and Jess🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

15 April 2025

Federico stepped in at the last minute after our booked guide fell sick. We spent 3 fantastic hours with him learning all about the Colosseum and the Forum. He was super well prepared, and tailored some aspects of the information to our cultural background and current residence. At the end of the tour, he gave us many tips for the remainder of our trip, and was even on hand to answer a couple of questions we had after the tour had finished. Would highly recommend him for future tours.Wonderful tour of the Colosseum and Forum

Angelina

(About local Federico)

9 April 2025

Best guide who looks like Roman:) ! We had great experience at Coliseum and Roman Forum thanks to Federico. He show us main locations and bring us back to history of Rome. As well he was very helpful with other suggestion where to go and what to visit in Rome. Thank you!

Gregory🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

27 March 2025

Federico is the best tour guide in Rome! Not only did Federico give an amazing tour of the Colloseum and Vatican but went beyond by making great suggestions and helpful tips that made our trip incredibly easy and enjoyable! Federico offered to meet us at our hotel if needed and was flexible on times and arranging a VIP experience all around. Getting the tickets ahead of time and skipping all the fuss and lines! Thank you Federico!Federico is the best!

Marius

(About local Federico)

27 February 2025

We had a very interesting and informative time with Federico in Rome. It was a very special experience to see Rome and its wonderful corners with a real Roman. We can recommend everyone to take a tour with Federico. If we are in Rome again we will contact Federico. Thank youAmazing Rome

Iain

(About local Federico)

24 February 2025

Thank you Federico for a thoroughly enjoyable and informative afternoon. You really managed to bring the experience alive with your incredibly knowledge and insight in to Roman life. I cannot recommend Federico enough.

Clare

(About local Federico)

20 February 2025

We had a great time with Federico. He was incredibly knowledgable and understood our needs for the time he spent with us. He is also a really lovely person to spend time with and we would highly recommend him.Fantastic tour guide

Sandra

(About local Federico)

13 January 2025

Thankx to Federico, our visit to the Vatican couldn't be better! His knowledge about the Vatican, the Catholic religion, and his views are exceptional. The choices he made to show us en tell us about during the tour were phenomenal! We learned a lot of things for certain, and he made history alive for us, also to see things from another perspective! He made this experience Rome's best memory! Magnificent!

Rosalie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Federico)

3 December 2024

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I truly recommend the Colosseum tour with Frederico. He knows so many interresting informations about history of the place and is very helpfull for recommendations about restaurants and places to visit in Rome! I would chose him again for an other tour if I come back to Rome!Great tour with Frederico

Robin

(About local Federico)

18 November 2024

We had a great time with Federico. He was knowledgeable and fun and we were able to see the highlights and skip the less important areas of the Vatican. We thought the price was a bit high, however, it was a private tour with just myself and my boyfriend, which meant we received all of Federico’s attention. Vatican Tour

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

14 November 2024

We loved our tour with Federico! He is incredibly knowledgeable on all things Vatican, historically to current times. He understands the art and knows why the galleries are set up the way they are. He is able to break down the vastness of the Vatican treasures into manageable sections. He is funny and engaging and we will schedule with him on our next visit. This is how you should visit the Vatican

Anthony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

8 November 2024

We scheduled our tour of the Vatican with Frederico several months ago. He was very responsive when we had questions leading up to our visit to Rome. On the day of the tour he ushered us through the entrance process and took us on a fact filled journey through the museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Vatican tour with Frederico

Andrew

(About local Federico)

9 October 2024

Frederico was knowledgeable and gave a lot of historical context to the sites of Rome. A great tour to give you an overview of the city. Highly recommend! Andrew & VanessaGreat tour guide!

kevin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

21 August 2024

I was pretty nervous about using this service, but I decided to go with it because I like the idea behind it. It turned out to be one of the best choices I made on my vacation. We had 4 guided tours in my time in Europe, and Federico was objectively the best tour guide we had (unanimously agreed among the 6 of us who were traveling together). Federico was engaging, energized, and really was able to bring color to the ancient world. He is very knowledgeable, and was able to give a lot of context that I had no idea about (and I spent some time studying the history before the tour!). He was also very funny, often in a very subtle way - casually weaving jokes into his descriptions of areas and events. In what could have been a moment of down time waiting to get onto the arena floor, he filled our map with recommendations (for food and sights) in the area we were staying, and in every destination we had planned in our trip throughout Italy.Fantastic Experience

Beena🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Federico)

12 August 2024

Our group of seven - including 3 teenagers - agreed that having Federico show us around the Vatican, sharing his extensive knowledge of its history whilst expertly navigating us through the entry queues and around the crowds, on a hot July afternoon, was a godsend! He helped make what could have been a disastrous experience into a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Our teenagers especially enjoyed his ability to make the history relatable. We highly recommend Federico as a guide.Great experience!

Heather🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

23 June 2024

Federico was an excellent guide. He brought Roman history to life for us during our visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum! His descriptions and explanations inspired our curiosity, and we will be back soon to dive more deeply into other local sites to continue to learn about the history of this amazing city. Thank you Federico!! A Wonderful Glimpse into Roman History!

Susanna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

19 June 2024

Federico is a great guide, with a deep academic understanding of Roman history and culture. He offered insight into the roots of Western politics, religion and philosophy, and helped our group gain a deeper appreciation of Rome's historic sites. Excellent Tour from Federico

Anne-Marie🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Federico)

17 June 2024

Federico was a wonderful guide for the Vatican. It is a busy place but he knew all the ways to get around and helped with my elderly parents. He customised the tour for us and spent extra time. He is calm and so knowledgeable. He made the history easy to understand and answered all our questions. By the end of it, we felt like old friends. Don’t hesitate to book Federico. Wonderful

russ🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

1 June 2024

Federico’s knowledge of the museum and the related history was impressive. He is a great tour guide and very passionate.The Vatican

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

21 May 2024

I highly recommend using Withlocals for the Vatican Museum personalized tour. Federico was able to get us early morning tickets beforehand and saved us hours of waiting time as lines were enormous. Once inside he explained so much on the middle age transition into the renaissance that helped us understand the underlying artworks and their history and meanings. He also gave us information to get free tickets today St. Peter’s evening prayer service (vespers) and we had opportunity to see Pope Francis! He also shared a restaurant recommendation for after the tour which turned out great. My adult son is going to recreate his sandwich back home as it was one of his favorite restaurant meals while we were in Italy. I highly recommend Federico for you museum visit.I highly recommend Federico

Claire

(About local Federico)

14 May 2024

Frederick was a very knowledgeable and interesting guide for our tour of the Colosseum. He also gave us excellent recommendations for restaurants which found helpful. Highly recommend Frederico. Excellent tour guide

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(About local Federico)

13 May 2024

The Vatican itself is amazing. What made it come to life was our guide Federico. He was wonderful. Kept our kids engaged and taught us history of the popes, Vatican City, the amazing art and how it got to be where we viewed it. Recommend him with highest compliment! Fun Federico

Rose🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

9 May 2024

We had an excellent time. Federico was so generous and patient with me and my parents. He’s an expert and gave us a lot of insights into the Colosseo and its surroundings! A wonderful guide and photographer (bonus)! Grazie!

Hergen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

3 May 2024

Federico gives a solid tour of the Colosseum and surrounding areas. His sense of humor is awesome and he’s very knowledgeable and engaging. His pacing and choice of route was perfect. He even helped a school group in front of us in line to move them through security faster so we didn’t lose time. Having done other group tours of this area I wouldn’t ever do it any other way than Withlocals and with Federico. The way to do the Colosseum

Guadalupe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

1 May 2024

I was having a hard time getting a private tour for me and my mother for the Vatican Museum two weeks becfore our trip. Fedrico was super helpful and I felt relieved. The private tour was very relaxed and Federico was patient with my mother. She walks very slow and that was the main reason I booked the private tour. Federico was very professional and and knowledgeable. He showed us all the important things one should see during the tour and things I missed during the group tour I took years ago. The experience was stress free and relaxing. GRATZIE to Federico and WithLocals!You will not regret the experience.

Yuri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

20 April 2024

Federico delivered an outstanding private tour of the Vatican City. His deep knowledge of art, history, and architecture brought the Vatican's treasures to life in an excellent way. Federico's enthusiasm and clear explanations made the experience both educational and enjoyable for both myself and my wife along with our two kids. I highly recommend Federico for anyone seeking a personalized and enlightening Vatican tour.Fantastic experience in the Vatican City

Katie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Federico)

20 April 2024

We can highly recommend Federico as a fun, knowledgable and very helpful tour guide. He showed us (including our 20 and 16 year old round children) round the Forum, Palatine Hill and Colosseum, recommending after 3pm when it is a little less crowded. Federico really brought the history alive, with the helpful use of visuals on his iPad and taking us to the best viewing points. He was very knowledgable on the politics, culture and economics of the Roman Empire and could relate it to contemporary global politics which brought a fresh perspective to the ancient history. Federico was extremely helpful in advance and also following the tour, providing many recommendations for other places to visit, plus bars and restaurants. He is an interesting and fun person and we all enjoyed our time with him. Fun and informative tour with Federico

Cliff🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Federico)

18 April 2024

Frederico assessed our requirements at the beginning and then took us through the tour, checking along the way that he was providing the level of detail we were looking for which resulted in a perfect tour Perfecty tailored guided tour

Anna

(About local Federico)

12 April 2024

Federico is an amazing guide and wonderful person! Very knowledgeable, attentive, fun and passionate about history and art! We had the best time in Vatican and felt comfortable despite all the crowds.The best guide!

Anna

(About local Federico)

6 April 2024

Federico really made the forum Romanum and Colosseum come to life for us with all his knowledge. I really recommend him and it was a nice bonus to be able to skip all the long lines around the attractions!Excellent guide!

Richard

(About local Federico)

6 April 2024

Wonderful guided tour through the heart of the Forum and Colosseum. Not only informative and interesting, but offered us a glimpse of ancient Rome from the perspective of a contemporary Roman. Full of historical details and discussion. Federico is fun and enjoyable to spend time with. He made it interesting and engaging for our kids (under 10 set) and even helped out with little things - negotiating for a bathroom for our youngest at a cafe, finding a lost SIM card for our daughter's camera in the grass, and much else. Great day and can't recommend Federico enough!!!Great Forum/Colosseum Day with Federico!

Pia🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Federico)

31 March 2024

Thank you, Federico, for the great tour. We all enjoyed it very much. We learned a lot and had great fun. Pa, Dominik and MerlinGreat experience

Jillian🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Federico)

15 March 2024

What a great experience! Federico provided us with an unforgettable tour. He was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged throughout! Our group of 6 (including my boys, ages 11 and 13, and parents (early 70s) were all equally engaged. We skipped the lines. He provided a unique opportunity to visit the top floor of the colosseum separate from the tourists. Next we visited the forum, where again, he had all sorts of wonderful stories to share. It was such a meaningful way to visit these historic sites! He also provided some tips on where to dine in the city. Would definitely recommend to everyone! Thanks so much Federico!!!Fantastic tour with Federico!

Mandyflowers100🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Federico)

14 March 2024

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. Bella Roma

Carlos🇧🇷 Brazil

(About local Federico)

13 January 2024

Federico was great! He accompanied us to the Vatican and explained a lot of the history without overwhelming our minds. I truly recommend the tour with him! Excellent experience!

Sheila🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

25 November 2023

We spent several hours with Federico in the Vatican Museums. From the beginning with plans he was on top of everything. I have been to Rome several times and I learned so much more about the museums than ever before. He is nice, funny, so smart and really understood what we wanted to see. We cannot always afford private tours but this was worth every penny. We learned 10x what we would have in a bigger tour. Grazie Mille, Federico! An absolutely fantastic experience!

Laurie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

24 November 2023

A+ day with Federico. Federico was extremely knowledgeable , fun and accommodating. We saw all the highlights of the colosseum and the forum. He also gave us a great recommendation for lunch after our tour. I would highly recommend Federico for your tour while in Rome. Thank you Federico. Awesome day with Federico

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

20 October 2023

Federico was a great tour guide. He was full of information about the places we toured and was very friendly and fun. He worked with me to get the tour we wanted on a day that would be best for us. We are very happy with him and would love to have him guide us through more places in Rome!Friendly and informative!

MARK🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

18 October 2023

My wife and I signed up for the Explore The Colosseum And Surroundings Tour with Federico from 9:30 to 12:30. The tour encompassed the Arch of Constantine, the Roman Forum, a newly opened section of the Emperor’s Palace and the Colosseum. Federico shared his extensive knowledge not only about the architecture, but about ancient Roman culture and different religions. Afterward I was astounded at how much we had seen in 3 hours. We didn’t wait in a single line. I have no idea how Federico pulled that off. He carried a tablet with him and occasionally referenced material that showed us how something looked back in ancient Roman times. That was especially helpful in the Roman Forum where only a few walls or columns exist today. How I lucked into selecting Federico as our guide is beyond me, but we were so glad I did. We understand so much more about Ancient Rome only because of Federico.A magical tour in just 3 hours

Carlos🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

12 October 2023

Angelique🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

7 October 2023

We booked the skip the line colosseum tour with Federico after our initial guide canceled on us at the last minute. He wasn’t able to get the colosseum tour, but he did extend our Forum tour and gave us fantastic recommendations on other things to see throughout the city. He even went so far as to book our restaurant reservation at the best place we ate at in Rome. Thank you so much! Awesome guide with great recommendations

Jessica🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Federico)

4 October 2023

Many thanks and much appreciation to Federico for his excellent service to us as our tour guide while visiting Rome. Federico is very knowledgeable about the history of Rome and he also provided us with images and videos to help us understand what each site would have looked like in ancient times. He was patient and understanding of the physical limitations we had and gave us recommendations for restaurants, coffee bars, and the best gelato. Skip the line and book your tour with Federico.Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour

Jan🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Federico)

17 September 2023

Federico was our excellent tour guide through the colosseum and surrounding areas. Federico shared so many fascinating stories and paced the tour so well for our family. Federico has continued to give us some great hidden gems to explore in other areas of Italy. Thanks so much Federico!! Fabulous tour

marilyn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

16 September 2023

Frederico was the best guide we’ve ever had! He’s very personable, very knowledgeable, and fun. We absolutely had a wonderful time with him going through the sights, history, and even a little bantering back and forth. It was great!We had the BEST guide ever with Frederico!

Zach🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

3 September 2023

The Vatican tour with Federico was awesome! Plus he reached out a week before hand to give recommends on restaurants/gelato places. 100% recommend for anyone traveling to Rome!Super helpful

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

15 August 2023

Federico was the best tour guide. So personable and very knowledgeable. He patiently answered our many questions about the history of the roman empire and made sure in our short time we saw the high lights of the city. He clearly loved being a tour guide and pointed out to us the many aspects of Roman history and architecture that he loved. Also, we were so thankful that given how hot it was during our stay he kindly accommodated our request to move the tour to later in the day and offered to pick us up in his car. Our tour with Federico is one we will remember! Fantastic Tour

Vicente🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Federico)

2 August 2023

Federico es un italiano simpático que conoce bien su cultura. Nos tuvo mucha paciencia (veníamos con los abuelos) y fue muy didáctico con todos y en particular con los niños. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.Excelente guia. Muy entretenido.

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(About local Federico)

26 July 2023

Federico's tour of the Colosseum, Foro Romano, and Palatine Hill was nothing short of amazing! A true storyteller, he brought ancient Rome to life with passion and knowledge for us. Engaging and helpful he made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommended! Excellent!Ancient Rome with Fedrico was amazing!

Salima🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Federico)

22 July 2023

Federico was a phenomenal guide! He was very Knowledgeable and made it really interesting for the kids. He was flexible with timings and also offered to give us recommendations of anything else we needed during our visit to Rome. The kids thought he was amazing. Would definitely recommend him to others!Fabulous!

Tania🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Federico)

19 July 2023

We spent a few great hours with Frederico at the colosseum. He is very kind, knowledgeable and engaging, which kept the kids (and us parents!) interested, regardless of the 40 degrees temperatures! We enjoyed every moment with him and would definitely book a tour again with him when we visit Rome again in the future! Great and super interesting guide!

Kerry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

14 July 2023

Federico was amazing! We had a great tour of the Colosseum and surrounding area. He was very informative and even helped us plan our next day in Rome! We enjoyed the time spent with him. Amazing tour guide!