Matteo

The Local Photographer

  • I live in Rome
  • I speak English, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 17 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

I'm a freelance photographer and filmmaker who loves riding my bike in the city. I love the weather, the people, the light of the Eternal city.

Even if there are some troubles in living here I could not live elsewhere.

In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, documentaries, going to the theatre and reading books!

But mostly, when you need a good place to eat I can direct you to the right place!

  • I live in Rome
  • I speak English, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 17 hours

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Reviews

Becky
7 July 2025
I did a photo session with Matteo and my two-year-old, and it was a lovely experience. Matteo was kind, patient, and engaging with both of us, which made the shoot feel relaxed and enjoyable from the start. He helped us feel at ease in front of the camera, and I especially appreciated the way he connected with my daughter throughout. While I think the session might have benefited from staying in one neighborhood to make transitions smoother—especially with a toddler—I still came away with a set of truly beautiful photos that I’ll cherish. Matteo has a great eye and captured both candid and posed moments that feel natural and full of warmth. Highly recommend Mateo if you're looking for a photographer who is thoughtful, easy to work with, and delivers gorgeous images. Beautiful Photos & a Memorable Experience
Jim
4 July 2025
Our recent trip from Rome to Cancala with our tour guide, Matteo, was nothing short of spectacular. Mateo’s 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’s guidance and the exquisite lunch made our trip to Cancala truly memorable.Nice way to experience something new.
Momoko
22 June 2025
We had an amazing time touring Trastevere with Matteo! It was a fun and meaningful experience that really helped us discover the local charm of the city. We joined the tour with our two young children (aged 5 and 2), and Matteo was incredibly kind and attentive to them. Thanks to his warm and patient attitude, even our little ones enjoyed the tour and were able to participate comfortably. There were times when our kids were slow to move or didn’t quite cooperate, but Matteo was always patient and understanding. That allowed us to enjoy the tour at our own pace without any pressure. One of the highlights was that Matteo took many beautiful family photos for us. Thanks to him, we now have lovely memories captured in pictures that we will treasure forever. He also took us to places we never would have found on our own and recommended some delicious local restaurants. We ended up having dinner at one of them after the tour – it was fantastic! We were especially happy to hear that we were his first Japanese guests. Matteo explained everything clearly in English, which made it easy for us to understand and enjoy the experience. We highly recommend this tour, especially for families with young children. Thank you so much, Matteo!Wonderful Tour – Perfect for Families!
Jessica
20 June 2025
Matteo was the BEST! The pictures were taken on our phone so we got then all and he made them look very professional with just our normal phones. He was able to direct us to the best gelato, coffee, pastries, and even a park (hard to find in rome)! He was great with our parents, and our toddler! We could not possibly be more pleased with this experience! 😀 Absolutely Perfect!
Laura
8 June 2025
Matteo is a lovely person who does a really cool tour of Calcata, a town outside of Rome that was abandoned and then reinhabited by creative types years later. We stopped at a beautiful lake en route, and saw swans and some pretty views. The same in Calcata, and he was kind enough to indulge my obsession with all of the local cats hanging out. I'm also partially disabled, and he was sympathetic to that, offering to help me up/down some steep stairs. I do wish I had gotten a bit more history of Calcata's past, though, which is why I didn't give him 10 hearts. Matteo is a 10-heart human, and with a little more history, this would be a 10-heart tour.Great guy, cool historical town
Eldri
26 May 2025
We spent a whole day together with the friendly Matteo. We started the day at a hidden gem of a café 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. We 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. Thank you so much, Matteo, for an unforgettable day. But be warned—if you don’t like cats, Calcata is teeming with them!An unforgettable day in charming Calcata.
Audrey
19 April 2025
The food tour with Matteo was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. Although my friend and I have been in Rome before, it was so fun to spend time with a local and try “non-touristy food”. Matteo was a personable and perfect guide - he provided just the right balance of information and conversation. We loved the places he took us to so much that we returned to some of the food spots on our own one week later! We would use him again next time we come to Rome!Amazing food and experience!
Fulvia
17 March 2025
Matteo was a great guide! He took us around the streets of Rome for some photographic angles, assisted with ideas and perspective. Also, the idea of capturing "Rome" was an interesting concept for me.... trying to capture the essence in its people, its buildings. It was a good way of focusing on how to feature Rome through my photos and not just another city. His knowledge of Roman history was an added bonus. Matteo also took us to his favourite coffee shop, pizza stop and gelato. All just great! Matteo took his time and we did not feel rushed during our ramble through Rome's streets. I would highly recommend Matteo's friendly, informative and professional service. Grazie mille! A wonderful afternoon in Rome
Mary Ann
14 February 2025
We really enjoyed our day in the small villages of Anguillara Sabazia and Calcata Vecchia after several days in busy Rome. Matteo was an excellent guide and very accommodating. He picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off in the Jewish Ghetto per our request. I highly recommend this day tour.Excellent Respite from the City
Jodie
10 February 2025

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