Our guide Alessandra was amazing and interacted well with the kids … she kept it interesting and informative for kids and adults and we were very happy with her presentation However one of the families was very rude and distracting as what looked to be a 5 year old girl and 9 year old boy had their hands up constantly and I mean constantly without a break jumping around directly in front of the guide and asking questions incessantly! The little girl must have asked 100 questions during the tour . The parents several times told them not to be rude but they didn’t listen and stayed in front of the guide jumping up and down hands raised. This really had a negative impact on the tour and I feel in the future maybe some rules could be in place to prevent unruly children from taking over.

Mariaclaudia was the highlight of our Rome trip! She is a fantastic tour guide and amazing with kids. Even with the heat of July, she instantly engaged our kids (ages 8-13) right from the start. She also made sure we were in the shade as much as possible and well hydrated. We learned so much during our colosseum tour and she answered every question any one of us asked (and encouraged as many questions as possible). I would definitely book any one of her tours.

We totally lucked out on a spot due to a late cancellation - the booking process was easy and Mariaclaudia is very responsive. Despite the intense heat in mid-afternoon, mid-July, our Colosseum tour with Veronica was a fabulous experience that I'd highly recommend. Our boys (aged 8 and 6) were truly astonished at the history, stories and scale. So much so that my youngest asked Veronica, our guide 'is it all real?'. We were joined by another Australian family, with 2 girls a similar age. Veronica manged to keep them all totally engaged the entire tour, whilst we adults also enjoyed the stories and history lesson. The tour is long enough for kids not to get bored, the parents v kids quiz competitive and Veronica was a gem with the kids. Be organised, book well in advance, and enjoy a great 90 minute experience in one of the Worlds greatest places.

We were fortunate to schedule a tour with Maria Claudia for both the colosseum and Vatican. What an amazing experience! I have 4 kids (ages 11, 14, 15 & 16) who can be a bit tough to stay focused and engaged…but Maria Claudia had them all engaged with her enthusiasm and games she played with them. I would highly recommend her services for anyone visiting and wanting to have an enjoyable yet educational experience on all the wonders of Rome.

We were lucky to have Mariaclaudia give us a tour of the Forum & Colosseum. It was a hot July day and my tween and teen were tired as we had already been to 6 other cities. Mariaclaudia is a very gifted storyteller. She kept all of us engaged the entire 2.5 hours. I wholeheartedly recommend her for any tour!!

Alessandra was an amazing tour guide! She kept my kids engaged and excited throughout the tour. She gave us lots of good information and I enjoyed the competition between the parents and kids. I highly recommend her, so do not hesitate to book. It was one of the best tours we did!

We were blessed to have Veronica lead our tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum while we were in Rome in May 2024. She kept the tour super interesting for both adults and our three teenagers alike, and we were so sad when our time with her ended. She was such a delight and her knowledge of the area was immense. She knew how to keep all of us engaged. I know we would not have enjoyed these historic sights without her help!

Best tour of our two week trip in Italy. Our guide Simone helped make the Vatican Museum come alive with stories, history, and fun. My 8yr old now considers Simone a close family friend and talks about her fondly. When I asked what she wanted to include in the review she said "Tell the other kids that Simone is the best. She's always happy, knows A LOT, and is lots of fun." My husband and I also enjoyed the tour and learned many new things along the way as well. Our tour included the Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Cathedral (excluding dome). It is worth the investment to make the experience enjoyable for all even in the heat and crowds. We wish we had booked other tours with MariaClaudia when in Italy.

The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. My kids had an awesome experience. One of my kids even did a presentation to her second grade class about everything she learned about the colosseum.

What a wonderful experience we had with Alessandra. She developed a rapport with my three children (ages 9, 6, and 3) from the very start with her warmth and engaging nature. Her gamified approach to the tour was right up their alley - they loved the interactivity of the questions and challenges, and learned so much. She navigated the crowds expertly and paced the tour according to our needs. The booking process was seamless with great proactive communication. We went in with rather high expectations given the glowing reviews we had seen, and our experience exceeded them.

We loved our Coliseum tour with Maria claudia! She was so engaging and the kids really had a great time. Don't book a tour with anyone else, she is the best! I highly recommend her.

This was the BEST thing we did in all of Italy. We just loved our guide Simona. My kids are 14 and 12 and they had a blast. She was able to engage them the full tour and we all learned so much. The rest of our trip we wished we had her at our side. Do not hesitate to book!

The best tour! Do not hesitate to book, everyone from ages 10-72 loved the tour, had so much fun, learned so much and feel like we gained a friend by the end of the tour. I would recommend to anyone!!! A true highlight!!!

Mariaclaudia is the best guide we have ever had! I've never seen a guide that was this effective at keeping kids engaged for 2+ hours, especially when it's hot and the kids are tired. My 6 yr. old son was glued to her side because he was determined to find her clues and earn points to win the games. We did a Vatican and Colosseum tour (on separate days) and I know we would not have enjoyed either as much without her. I noticed many times that other people stopped around us to listen to Mariaclaudia explain things, because she explains like a passionate entertainer, not just a guide. Beyond her historical knowledge, she knew how to guide us through crowds, avoid lines, and find spaces so that we would hear her well and not get lost in the masses. Her costs are very reasonable compared to others, especially considering the small, personalized experience. If we ever visit Rome again, she will be our go to guide. I can't imagine visiting either place without her, and I would prioritize her as your guide if you want your kids to enjoy these places and learn a lot, instead of just checking off places on a list.

We did a two week trip, including five days in Rome and a Disney cruise in Italy, and Greece. My kids are six, eight and 11. I thought their favorite part would be the Disney Cruise because of course. The day we went to the Colosseum was hot and we were still jetlagged. None of that mattered! Maria Claudia made it so much fun that we all had a blast and the time went very quickly. My kids tell everyone that their day at the Colosseum and the game with Maria Claudio was their favorite part of the trip every time they asked without hesitation!