Max

The Narrator

  • I live in Rome
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 4 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

Max

Ciao! I'm Max, a licensed tour leader and landscape guide based in Rome—but more than anything, I’m a storyteller.

With a background in literature and culture and nearly a decade of experience in tourism, I craft tours that go beyond the ordinary.

Forget dry history lessons and endless lists of names—my tours are all about emotions, humor, and connection. I bring Rome’s past to life with vivid storytelling, unexpected details, and a deep passion for the city’s hidden gems.

Whether it's unraveling fascinating legends, sharing insider secrets, or revealing the quirks of Ancient Rome, I make sure every moment is engaging and special.

If you’re looking for a fun, insightful, and unforgettable way to explore Rome, let’s take a walk together. You won’t just see the city—you’ll feel it, understand it, and leave with stories that stay with you long after the tour ends.

  • I live in Rome
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 4 hours

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Let's explore Rome together! As your local guide, I'll show you the best of Rome on a private & personalized tour for you.

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Reviews

Unknown
26 May 2025
Our Hidden Gems tour in Rome was truly one of the best tour experiences my husband and I have ever experienced- and we are frequent travelers. The depth of his knowledge is vast and he delivers information in a passionate and fascinating manner. He also has a good sense of humor and is very engaging. We HIGHLY recommend booking a tour with Max- you will be thankful that you did!Max is AWESOME
Clive
25 May 2025
Max was a very knowledgeable and pleasant guide and his explanations of the “hidden gems” was detailed and delivered in a very easy to understand way. We spent a very enjoyable 3 hours in his company.A good experience
Meredith
24 May 2025
Max was very knowledgeable about all things Rome. He shared interesting unknown facts about each place he showed us. We were a slow moving group and he adjusted his timeline and details to accommodate our group. I would select Max as my guide every time! Knowledgeable and Friendly
Susan
14 May 2025
Max was AMAZING!!!!!!! He had so much knowledge about the history of Rome, and wove that knowledge into memorable stories. We were mesmerized! I have been on a lot of tours with locals, this was by far my favorite. We learned a lot, laughed a lot and came away with a deeper appreciation for Rome and found some hidden secrets all thanks to Max! Grazie Mille!Hands down the best tour!
Kristofer
13 May 2025
We had a very good tour of the Forum Romanaum with Max who was the perfect guide - knowledgeable, courteous and patient. My father - 85 years old - took his time and Max adapted his spiel with plenty of rest (in shadowy spots) and with guidance at the right level. When we were done my father said ”Max, you are the best guide I ever met and I’m an old man who have travelled quite a bit” (all true).”Best guide I ever had”
Juliano
4 May 2025
What a fantastic experience! Truly recommend Max, he has a huge knowledge about all Rome’s history and made our tour so fun! I strongly recommend to always get a local guide when visiting and Max is great!! Phenomenal
Shahrokh
2 May 2025
Max picked us up at the hotel. He did a wonderful job talking to the kids. He was engaging fun and extremely knowledgeable. His knowledge came from curiosity and deep investigations. Definitely recommend..Amazing kind and engaging
Bob
28 April 2025
Dear Max, We thoroughly enjoyed our morning with you during our recent trip to Rome. From the very beginning, the communication was excellent. We appreciated you meeting us at our hotel in Trastevere and how you tailored the tour to perfectly suit our group of four. You were incredibly engaging, knowledgeable, and interesting, and you answered all our questions with detail and good humour. Having taken many private tours, we can confidently say that this was the best experience we could have hoped for. You truly exceeded our expectations in every way. We highly recommend booking a tour with you; no one will be disappointed. Well done, Max, and please keep up the fantastic work. Bob & FamilyMarvelous Max
Mariska
27 April 2025
We enjoyed our energetic tour with Max. Walking from one hidden gem to another, learning about Roman, Renaissance and more recent history. Highly recommended to get submerged in the cultural, historical and gastronomical richness of the city.What a great start of our trip!
Joana
16 April 2025
We spent four epic hours with Max, who was able to keep the whole family entertained and captivated with Roman stories. We hit most of the hotspots (which can be catered to each family/group) and all feel we learned ao much about what the city has to give. There is what we read in guide books, and then there are those stories which can only be told by someone who has lived and breathed a city with so much passion and curiosity. The tour was both entertaining and enriching, catered for both myself and my two boys (aged 9 and 11). We walked for miles, but all felt light and manageable - even in Rome’s organised chaos!! I couldn't recommend Max more! Thank you so much for making our Roman adventure ao special. Amazing guide with captivating stories

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