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ItaliaTours has been providing expert tours for travelers to Italy for over two decades. Our mission is to provide curious explorers with meaningful experiences that support the communities we operate in. By collaborating with local artisans, tour guides, and businesses, our guests can enjoy an authentic trip to Italy. As an accredited tour operator, we provide priority access to venues such as the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Uffizi Gallery, and the Last Supper and offer 100+ tours throughout Italy. Our guides are highly educated expert storytellers who love sharing their passion for il bel paese. We are fully licensed and insured, so you can feel confident when booking with us.
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Washington DC, DC34 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
My wife, adult nephew, and I did three tours with when in Rome tours during our one week vacation in Rome. Each tour was excellent. We did the 10 Tastings Food tour (with Roberta), the Heart of Rome and Colosseum Tour (with Massimo), and the Entire Vatican and Vatacombs Private Tour (with Luigi).
Each tour was well thought out and very enjoyable. The tour guides are knowledgeable and friendly locals who have all of the information that you want and brought their own personalities and love for the city and its history to their tours.
We started with the food tour with Roberta. She walked us around the Trastavere, Campo dei Fiori, and Piazza Navona areas showing us how to eat like locals. We were stuffed by the end of the tour and had an amazing time with Roberta. She was very warm and welcoming and made us feel instantly comfortable. In addition, as she knew that we would be spending New year's in Rome, she went out of her way to provide additional tips and recommendation for activities that we might enjoy for the holiday.
We did the heart of Rome and Colosseum walking tour with Massimo. Massimo was entertaining and knowledgeable and made the tour fun for the entire group. He kept up a good pace throughout and guided us through the subject matter with an expertise that demonstrated his deep knowledge and education while also keeping it very fun and engaging.
Our private tour of the Vatican with Luigi was on a particularly crowded day at the Vatican. If we had not been with Luigi, who's enthusiasm for the subject matter is infectious,we would not have enjoyed the experience anywhere near as much as we did. Luigi cut through all the lines, shaking hands and saying hi on a first name basis with every security guard at the Vatican along the way. He gave us lots of additional information and pointed out small details throughout the Vatican museum and other Vatican buildings that we never would have noticed on our own. He was able to answer every question that we had. Even when we started asking about the geographic origin of random pieces of marble in different rooms, he was always able to provide an answer. It was truly impressive. Really made the Vatican experience wonderful for us.
Overall, we would highly recommend this company. there are a lot of companies offering tours in Rome. I am sure that many of them are excellent, but I can't imagine how any of them could be much better than When in Rome.
Each tour was well thought out and very enjoyable. The tour guides are knowledgeable and friendly locals who have all of the information that you want and brought their own personalities and love for the city and its history to their tours.
We started with the food tour with Roberta. She walked us around the Trastavere, Campo dei Fiori, and Piazza Navona areas showing us how to eat like locals. We were stuffed by the end of the tour and had an amazing time with Roberta. She was very warm and welcoming and made us feel instantly comfortable. In addition, as she knew that we would be spending New year's in Rome, she went out of her way to provide additional tips and recommendation for activities that we might enjoy for the holiday.
We did the heart of Rome and Colosseum walking tour with Massimo. Massimo was entertaining and knowledgeable and made the tour fun for the entire group. He kept up a good pace throughout and guided us through the subject matter with an expertise that demonstrated his deep knowledge and education while also keeping it very fun and engaging.
Our private tour of the Vatican with Luigi was on a particularly crowded day at the Vatican. If we had not been with Luigi, who's enthusiasm for the subject matter is infectious,we would not have enjoyed the experience anywhere near as much as we did. Luigi cut through all the lines, shaking hands and saying hi on a first name basis with every security guard at the Vatican along the way. He gave us lots of additional information and pointed out small details throughout the Vatican museum and other Vatican buildings that we never would have noticed on our own. He was able to answer every question that we had. Even when we started asking about the geographic origin of random pieces of marble in different rooms, he was always able to provide an answer. It was truly impressive. Really made the Vatican experience wonderful for us.
Overall, we would highly recommend this company. there are a lot of companies offering tours in Rome. I am sure that many of them are excellent, but I can't imagine how any of them could be much better than When in Rome.
Written January 2, 2020
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Hello!
Thank you for such a detailed review! I write on August 31st, quite late, but we've been caught up in travel restrictions, especially from the United States, since March. We do greatly appreciate your contribution here and when travel, tourism returns, please do come back to Rome. It will be wonderful to see you again.
Wishing you the best!
When In Rome Tours
Written August 31, 2020
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Jennifer R
Switzerland171 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Rome is overwhelming; every corner you turn is something amazing. Booking When In Rome tours was the best decision I made the entire trip. We did the 2 day tour; day one Vatican, day two around town and Colosseum. We had a 6 year old in tow and while they were both long excursions, it was worth it.
We had Chiara for the Vatican and she was funny, bubbly and delightful - kept the kids engaged but also was very knowledgeable. I giggled my way through the tour and even though we went long, she kept us upbeat. You can tell that being a tour guide is her calling.
We had Irene for the Colosseum tour and you could sense her passion for the history of Rome and took many pictures of our family without needing to be asked and emailed them to me promptly. It’s such a gift to have pictures of all of us that isn’t a selfie. She also had great food recommendations as we walked around the city. The tour was great for our energetic 6 yr old because he could cruise around near us to chase pigeons or whatever while Irene educated the adults.
Both were at the ready with sanitizer. I’d recommend packing quick treats for kids and adults. We so lucky to be able to visit Rome while the weather was nice and the city is empty - we certainly checked a lot of boxes and When in Rome tours really made the most out of our time.
-the Utah family
We had Chiara for the Vatican and she was funny, bubbly and delightful - kept the kids engaged but also was very knowledgeable. I giggled my way through the tour and even though we went long, she kept us upbeat. You can tell that being a tour guide is her calling.
We had Irene for the Colosseum tour and you could sense her passion for the history of Rome and took many pictures of our family without needing to be asked and emailed them to me promptly. It’s such a gift to have pictures of all of us that isn’t a selfie. She also had great food recommendations as we walked around the city. The tour was great for our energetic 6 yr old because he could cruise around near us to chase pigeons or whatever while Irene educated the adults.
Both were at the ready with sanitizer. I’d recommend packing quick treats for kids and adults. We so lucky to be able to visit Rome while the weather was nice and the city is empty - we certainly checked a lot of boxes and When in Rome tours really made the most out of our time.
-the Utah family
Written October 13, 2020
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Hello!
It means everything to us to receive such positive feedback during such a difficult period. Tourism has been devastated by travel restrictions and scaremongering about Covid-19 but we are running our tours through this storm as is our passion and our responsibility. Every booking is a gift and we are so pleased to have met you and showed you our city. We'll be glad to see your photos here on our TripAdvisor page if you would be so kind as to upload them.
Everyone can come to Rome, just wash hands and wear a mask as and when it is required. Nothing else, very simple. Even these minor necessities are hopefully just a short term effect.
Thank you again,
When In Rome Tours.
Written October 14, 2020
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Rafal
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Apr 2022 • Couples
We booked a tour for St. Peter's Basilica, Dome
Climb & Papal Crypts: Guided
Tour and also for The Sistine Chapel, our guide was Chiara - remember this name. First of all, I really recommend to buy whole package tour, views and places are breathtaking and unforgettable. Secondly our tour guide - Chiara, was one of the nicest and really helpful people I've ever met. She has a lot of knowledge about Vatican in general, and also knows how to "give" this knowledge to the tourists. Interesting stories, funny jokes, and trying to show as much as possible is sth that makes you feel like a friend of your guide, not just the next client. 10/10 from me. Strongly recommend.
Climb & Papal Crypts: Guided
Tour and also for The Sistine Chapel, our guide was Chiara - remember this name. First of all, I really recommend to buy whole package tour, views and places are breathtaking and unforgettable. Secondly our tour guide - Chiara, was one of the nicest and really helpful people I've ever met. She has a lot of knowledge about Vatican in general, and also knows how to "give" this knowledge to the tourists. Interesting stories, funny jokes, and trying to show as much as possible is sth that makes you feel like a friend of your guide, not just the next client. 10/10 from me. Strongly recommend.
Written April 8, 2022
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Navigator03366977619
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Dec 2023 • Family
Our guide Chiara Antonelli was fun, funny and very knowledgeable. She kept our entire tour group of 13 entertained and we learnt a lot about the ancient and rich Roman and Vatican history, how the Vatican City was build
as well as some of the interesting facts of how the inspiration came about on some of the major art pieces.
While the tour duration was around 5H +, due to our guide it does not feel that long
I will highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in exploring Rome.
Wong Family
as well as some of the interesting facts of how the inspiration came about on some of the major art pieces.
While the tour duration was around 5H +, due to our guide it does not feel that long
I will highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in exploring Rome.
Wong Family
Written December 12, 2023
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Sara A
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Mar 2023 • Friends
Marianne was an amazing tour guide; she was knowledgeable and had a cheerful disposition that made for an inviting and casual atmosphere. We did the 5 hour tour of St. Peter’s basilica + Vatican museum, and it was phenomenal! We were privileged to climb the steps to the top of St. Peter’s dome to take in the breathtaking views of Rome from such an astonishing height! Then we took a tour within the basilica itself which included visiting the papal tombs underneath the church. Lastly we had “skip the line” tickets to the Vatican museum and spent the final hours in the museum, including seeing the iconic Sistine Chapel. The Sistine chapel was the last visit of the tour and once it was over we were able to stay in the museum to keep looking around at our own pace, which was really nice considering how long we would’ve waited in line to enter otherwise (maybe 60-120minutes otherwise in line). The in depth historical context Marianne provided was essential to being able to fully appreciate the beauty in the art and architecture to an extent that we couldn’t have reached without her knowledge. I definitely recommend going on this tour if you’re someone who is impartial to Roman Catholic history and all the beautiful art that accompanies the divine locale.
Written March 6, 2023
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dkmclellan
North Shields, UK58 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
We were lucky enough to do a tour of the Vatican museum with Sandra. We had a wonderful morning seeing the many treasures of the museum without the crowds.
Sandra was very engaging and really brought the artworks to life with her descriptions.
Sandra was very engaging and really brought the artworks to life with her descriptions.
Written October 9, 2020
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Thank you for writing about your tour! Yes we are in crazy insane Covid Times when actually Rome is perfectly safe as is the rest of the world and now is the PERFECT TIME to travel! No crowds in Rome will NEVER happen again. Very well done for deciding to take advantage of this quite strange period!!!!
Best wishes from Rome,
When In Rome Tours.
Written October 12, 2020
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V616CUsue
Cincinnati, OH3 contributions
Jun 2023
We booked the Vatican museums and Dome climb, but St. Peter's was closed due to a Pope-related event. Our tour guide for the Vatican museums was Chiara and she was EXCEPTIONAL! She was extremely knowledgeable, managed the immense crowds with grace and did a great job connecting with the people in the group. She was funny and endearing and I can't imagine our family having a better guide. The museums are stunning and the Sistine Chapel was breathtaking.
Written June 29, 2023
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RGD
Barcelona, Spain11 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
I did the Rome in a Day tour for the second time in two years. The morning was at the Vatican and was informative - but like most Vatican Museum tours in recent years it was packed which is a bit of an inconvenience however with the headphone provided I was able to get some goof information. In addition at the end of the Vatican Museum tour we were able to proceed directly into St Peter's basilica without having to go out and wait forever in a line. the afternoon started at the Coliseum and included the Roman Forum and concluded at Travi Fountain, the Pantheon and ended at Piazza Navona. Both of our guides were great and helpful. The afternoon was especially memorable because for different reasons the other members of the group left and so my son and i were the only one left for a good portion of that section and so we had Nadia our guide all to ourselves - she was wonderful and passionate about Rome. I hghly recmmend this tour - although I must admit it is a FULL and tiring day.
Written September 24, 2023
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Cheryl K
Charlotte, NC8 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This was by far my favorite tour so far! Chiara is so engaging and has a true passion for this city. Her insight and knowledge kept us captivated, and her witty sense of humor had us laughing. Entering through the gladiator gates at the Colosseum was a wonderful experience and it was nice getting that time for just our small group. I would highly recommend Chiara...she is a true asset to this tour company!!
Written January 10, 2020
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A Colosseum tour in Rome with Chiara is bucket list for every traveler when in Rome. We are pleased to read that you have "been there, done that!". Greetings to you from Rome, When In Rome Tours.
Written August 17, 2020
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lgvillari
Philadelphia, PA38 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
This was our first time to Rome and the highlight of our week long stay was the tour of the Vatican. It was just amazing. Paulo our guide was beyond spectacular! We opted for an early morning tour which I would highly recommend as the lines are shorter and it is certainly less crowded. Paulo expertly took us through the entire tour, pointing out fascinating details everywhere we went. We did the tour with my Mother who was having difficulty walking and Paulo was so sweet and kind to her and kept a reasonable pace to insure she could keep up. That was really appreciated. The tour was well worth it and would highly recommend this company and Paulo in partiocular if you are lucky enough to have him as your guide. Ciao!
Written April 28, 2024
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Interested in the high speed train tour to Pompeii. We are a group of 6 adults and will be there in late February 2024. I noticed that the all the days for February and March were blocked out. Is the tour available?
Written July 8, 2023
Sara G
Cradley, United Kingdom
When do I need to collect my ticket for 8:45 for "Fast track Vatican Ticket & Self-Guided Vatican Quest Experience"? Would I go in with a tour guide as a group or would I wait in the 'skip the line' line myself? Thanks.
Written July 13, 2018
We all went to the Vatican and lined up together. Once inside those on the self guided tour went their own way.
Written July 14, 2018
Yes - you still have to wait in line though, as places like the Colosseum and Vatican sell a lot of ‘skip the line’ tickets.
However, you have to wait much longer if you don’t purchase ‘skip the line’ tickets.
Written April 13, 2018
Hello Pia,
Would you be so kind as to email us at info@wheninrometours? I'm sure we will get it sorted out straight away. On Trip Advisor we are unable to identify you!
Thanks in advance,
Danielle
Written April 13, 2018
I have a small walking disability and use a cane. Which Vatican tours and Colosseum tours would be appropriate as 3-hour tours may be too much for me. Looking for tours anytime on Sept. 20th and the afternoon of Sept 23rd as those are the only times I have free while in town for a conference. Thanks.
Written September 10, 2017
Because of the nature of the terrain it will have a level of difficulty. I would look for a tour that deals with disabilities specifically. Take the earliest tour due to amounts of people.
Written September 11, 2017
With the 2 in 1 Skip-the-Lines Vatican and Colosseum Ticket, can I visit the Vatican on a Wed. and the Colosseum on a Saturday or do I have to use the tickets on the same day or 2 days apart?
Written September 10, 2017
You really can't trust this operator. They cancel tours and you might not be able to visit places at all. I have heard so many bad experiences of them. So think again do you want to maybe see want you want with this operator. Their tours aren't well organized or guided anyway.
Written March 2, 2018
Planning a trip with my brother this spring or fall, preferably this spring. We only speak English. We wish to see the Vatican and Coliseum and are looking into what else. We are not early risers . We are now looking for deals to Italy and where we will stay along with tours done in english. May purchase a package but am looking for alternatives. Our father was born in lupine and we will want to go to Tuscany to see his home town and old home and also Florence. Any ideas, product info that you may have for this type of a trip would be appreciated. Packing tips would be great as I have heard that may of the hotels do not have washers and dryers.
Written December 26, 2016
All tours are offered in English (and other languages as well). So Google the attraction and pick the tour that fits your time and budget.
I stayed at the Aurelius Art Gallery Hotel in Rome. Rates were fantastic, room was very spacious and clean, and the breakfast buffet fantastic. Definitely book there (with breakfast included in the room rate). Its 1-block from the Metro and has some very nice (and reasonably prices) restaurants within 2 blocks walking distance.
As for packing, I was there for 15 days so I brought 18 days worth of clothes (so I do not have to worry about doing laundry).
Written December 27, 2016
Is there a price for Vatican tour and colleseum tour
Written May 19, 2016
When I booked in March it was 79 Euros per person for the Colleseum, Ancient Forum, Vatican tour that was labeled "2 IN 1: ANCIENT ROME & VATICAN CITY"
Written May 24, 2016
There are four of us visiting Rome starting Oct 26/2016 We would like to tour Rome for three days, then a day trip to Sorento and finish off in Florence for three days. Does anyone know a good guide as we want a private tour. Ray
Written May 6, 2016
Yes Chiara Antonelli.
+39 3498408630
She can definitely give you the most amazing tour of Rome and will possibly be able to advise on guides for your other destinations.
Written May 6, 2016
what company did you use my we are going in june
Written April 11, 2016
The company was called: When In Rome Tours
We booked online via Viator in advance but you could probably book directly with When in Rome Tours instead if you prefer
Written April 11, 2016
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