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Tour Guides in Rome

We are in Rome in April and concerned about which tour company/guide to use for the Vatican and ancient Rome. I am pleased with the Local tour guides' credentials but I'm not sure who is the best for value and satisfaction. Has anyone had experience with booking tours in Rome? If so please advise of which company you were totally satisfied with. Time is running out.
Steve


Steve
Oakville, Ontario Canada 3/14/13

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3/16/13 4:50 PM
Tania

Halton, Ontario Canada
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Hi, I have no experience yet, but try the search option on the helpline. You can probably pick up a thread with some advice to your question if no one here replies. Good luck!


3/16/13 7:11 PM
Steve

Oakville, Ontario Canada
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Tania,
Just a few minutes ago I booked a Vatican Tour with Italy-Museums.com. It looks great. I appreciate your reply. Good advice. I'm still searching for tours of ancient Rome and Venice.
Steve


3/16/13 10:19 PM
Ken

Vernon, Canada
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Steve,

I'd suggest contacting Francesca Caruso to see if she's available when you're in Rome. She's an outstanding Guide with an incredible knowledge of the history, and I'm sure she would be able to provide an interesting tour of the sites you're interested in.

AFAIK, her E-mail is francescainroma@gmail.com

Happy travels!


3/17/13 5:44 AM
Steve

Oakville, Ontario Canada
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Ken,
Thanks for the lead.
Steve


3/17/13 6:26 AM
Steve

Oakville, Ontario Canada
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Francesca must be a very good guide. She is booked through to July 2013.


3/17/13 2:23 PM
Ken

Vernon, Canada
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Steve,

She's an excellent Guide, which is why I suggested her. If she's booked up, she's often able to recommend other reliable Guides.

Cheers!


3/18/13 3:32 AM
Steve

Oakville, Ontario Canada
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Ken,
I now have a list of 5 of her good friends and colleagues. The underground tour of the Coliseum looks great but after heavy rains it can flood out and some tour companies do not offer refunds. Hmmm.
Thanks, Steve


3/18/13 1:26 PM
Ken

Vernon, Canada
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Steve,

Hopefully it doesn't rain and you have a wonderful time in Rome!


3/19/13 3:10 AM
Natalie

Rome
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Hi Steve,

I live in Rome and always send my visitors on the Colosseum tour with Roman Empire Tours. They have small groups and friendly, knowledgeable guides. I've done it twice myself and my sister will be on the tour this Friday!

http://www.romanempiretours.com/


3/19/13 3:30 AM
Steve

Oakville, Ontario Canada
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Thanks Natalie! I will check out your link.
Steve