Paola

The Cheerful Local

  • I live in Rome
  • I speak English, Français, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 3 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

I am a Roman woman who lives in Monti neighbourhood in a 300 years old house and I am a proud superhost. I am easygoing and enthusiastic. I live in Rome and know the best places to eat Roman food and the nice corners where only few tourists go.

I have walked Rome alone miles and miles and found new special spots and secret corners so I can not wait to show them to you.

I will drive a vespa everywhere and I have worked many years in 4 and 5 star hotels as sales manager.

I have 2 teenage children.

For Solo travellers I am happy to do the tour on my vespa (If desired ) and make you feel the emotion of an amazing and unique experience. We can see so many places in a short time and beautiful views. A little contribution for fuel is required

  • I live in Rome
  • I speak English, Français, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 3 hours

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Reviews

Antonia
22 July 2025
We had a lovely time with Paola. She brought us to tons of local spots (and handled the interactions, which is more than we could do) and introduced us to absolutely delicious food. She also gave us historical background as she brought us through various sites. Absolutely recommend! Wonderful experience!
NEENA
20 July 2025
Paola was an incredible guide—warm, knowledgeable, and full of local insight that made my short visit to Rome truly unforgettable. In just a few hours, she brought the city to life, guiding me seamlessly through iconic sites like the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain. Her deep knowledge added so much meaning to each stop, and she tailored the experience perfectly to what I wanted to see. We ended our tour with an amazing lunch at Angie’s—an absolute gem I never would’ve found on my own. Grazie mille, Paola! You made my first time in Rome so special.Grazie mille Paola!
Maria
14 July 2025
We had a great time with Paola. She showed us so many beautiful places, places we would have not discovered on our own. She was very flexible and customized her tour to us and allowed us to experience Rome in a wonderful way. We 100% recommend this tour with Paola. Great afternoon!
Olga
12 July 2025
We had the pleasure of exploring Rome with Paola as our guide, and she made the city come alive in the most engaging and insightful way. Her deep knowledge of Roman history, art, and culture was matched only by her warmth and enthusiasm. Paola struck the perfect balance between storytelling and historical detail, keeping everyone engaged and answering all our questions with patience and passion. She brought us to hidden corners we would’ve never found on our own and helped us appreciate the layers of history beneath Rome’s streets. This tour truly elevated our trip, and we left with a deeper appreciation for the Eternal City. Highly recommend booking a tour with Paola — she’s a gem! An unforgettable experience with Paola!
Megan
7 July 2025
Paolo is fun, interesting and a great Roman story teller. We enjoyed walking down secret streets off the main tourist routes. Paolo had just the right amount of history to share - highlights and really memorable anecdotes. Our family loved this experience!Paolo is a GEM - like her tour!
Amish
1 July 2025
Paola was a very good guide for my wife and I. She went through a lot of places with us and gave good explanations on each site. She also gave us good local knowledge and some nice little tips whilst in Rome. Overall a great experience and would definitely recommended.Rome in a day
Leanne
26 June 2025
Paola was marvellous! She met us punctually & showed us so many more excellent points of interest than we could have imagined we could cover in three hours. We saw history, local culture & even strayed on to politics & identity. We did not fee crowded or rushed, it was most enjoyable & interesting. A taste of supli in a tiny local favourite cafe was a highlight. We asked Paola for a recommendation on a local bar where she ended our tour with a chat & then farewelled us to sit, reflect & people-watch. Perfecto! Charming, passionate local perspective.
Elaine
22 June 2025
Paola was very flexible and agreed to meet me at my hotel rather than her usual meeting place and she adapted the tour accordingly. She showed me many hidden gems and despite a very warm day in Rome we covered a lot of ground and gave me lots of good information.Flexibilty and knowledge
gazella
16 June 2025
Paola was a great guide through Rome. She was very accommodating and showed us some beautiful parts of Rome that we would not have found on our own. I highly recommend her especially if you want to see some things off the beaten path. Wonderful Rome tour
Temple
10 June 2025
Paola, was interested and engaged. Her love and passion for Rome’s history was the highlight of the tour and infectious. We fell in love with Trastevere.An interesting tour

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