Rome with Marisa
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"Rome with Marisa" provides Rome Private Tours for Indipendent Travellers (Italian and English). Each tour is provided by Marisa, archaeologist and qualified tourist guide. Discover Rome with a local guide!
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Tim K
Los Angeles, CA17 contributions
Nov 2022
We just spent a packed four days with Marisa touring the sites of Ancient Rome as part of my Bucket List trip. She is remarkable and her experience as an historian and archaeologist totally shined through.
We completed a custom combination of her "Imperial Rome" tour, her walking tour of the Campus Martius, her "Underground Rome" tour, and her tour of the Capitoline Museums (where she pointed out the original retaining wall of the temple to Jupiter Optimus Maximum and the remnants of the Tabularium).
By using diagrams on her iPad and in her notebook, we were able to see the Forum, Palatine Hill and so many other sites come alive. She didn't overwhelm us with information, but instead homed in on what we really needed and wanted to know. For example, we spent an afternoon with her at the Vatican Museums. Knowing my interest in Ancient Rome. she pointed out dozens of artifacts discovered inside the Domus Aurea (Nero's Golden Palace buried in the hill side near the Colosseum) and showed us original, famous busts and statues from Ancient Rome that one sees depicted in all the history books.
I spent a couple of months communicating by email with her to plan this trip and she always provided timely, detailed, and helpful responses. She purchased all the necessary tickets for us in advance which was so helpful given the literal bludgeoning one receives when trying to search for tickets on the Internet. She managed my expectations on what would actually be available given the quirkiness of some of the sites, and we were lucky enough to score tickets to the Domus Aurea and the night tour at the Colosseum. She even did some last-minute negotiations with the staff at the site to get us into the House of Augustus on the Palatine Hill, a powerful experience because it is a place I have always wanted to visit.
She is personable and patient, even when I kept stopping to photograph every sign and climb every staircase to get a better view :) We are so lucky to have found her when searching the Internet for private guides and I couldn't imagine having a better guide for this absolutely incredible experience. Thank you, Marisa!
We completed a custom combination of her "Imperial Rome" tour, her walking tour of the Campus Martius, her "Underground Rome" tour, and her tour of the Capitoline Museums (where she pointed out the original retaining wall of the temple to Jupiter Optimus Maximum and the remnants of the Tabularium).
By using diagrams on her iPad and in her notebook, we were able to see the Forum, Palatine Hill and so many other sites come alive. She didn't overwhelm us with information, but instead homed in on what we really needed and wanted to know. For example, we spent an afternoon with her at the Vatican Museums. Knowing my interest in Ancient Rome. she pointed out dozens of artifacts discovered inside the Domus Aurea (Nero's Golden Palace buried in the hill side near the Colosseum) and showed us original, famous busts and statues from Ancient Rome that one sees depicted in all the history books.
I spent a couple of months communicating by email with her to plan this trip and she always provided timely, detailed, and helpful responses. She purchased all the necessary tickets for us in advance which was so helpful given the literal bludgeoning one receives when trying to search for tickets on the Internet. She managed my expectations on what would actually be available given the quirkiness of some of the sites, and we were lucky enough to score tickets to the Domus Aurea and the night tour at the Colosseum. She even did some last-minute negotiations with the staff at the site to get us into the House of Augustus on the Palatine Hill, a powerful experience because it is a place I have always wanted to visit.
She is personable and patient, even when I kept stopping to photograph every sign and climb every staircase to get a better view :) We are so lucky to have found her when searching the Internet for private guides and I couldn't imagine having a better guide for this absolutely incredible experience. Thank you, Marisa!
Written November 7, 2022
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Many many thanks Tim
It's unusual for me to meet a client who is so in love with Ancient History
Planning your tours and providing archaeological walks was for me an honour!
Marisa
Written August 20, 2023
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Jet68374176305
3 contributions
Mar 2023
This is the 2nd time we have had Marisa as a guide (the first time was pre-Covid). My daughter and I had the pleasure of Marisa guiding us through the Colosseum and then Vatican (2 separate days). She is knowledgeable, articular, and passionate about her work. It helps that she is an archeologist and also works for the Vatican giving tours. I cant imagine going through both sites without a guide. We feel very lucky to have her as our guide ad would be delighted to recommend her to our family and friends.
Written April 10, 2023
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Thank you very much :)
Meeting your daughter for the first time, and you for the second was a pleasure!
I was the lucky one, to have you as my clients!
Marisa
Written August 20, 2023
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Susan W
Concord, NH26 contributions
Dec 2019
Marissa gave our group of 5 an excellent tour of the Vatican Museum and St. Mark's. She is very knowledgeable and a true professional. She was willing to accommodate our interests. When I go back to Rome I will definitely book another tour with her. Marissa was easy to communicate with and to make arrangements with. Because we were there just before Christmas she recommended which would be the best day and times to visit the Vatican to avoid the crowds. Had she been available both days we would have used her for our archeological tour as well.
Written January 5, 2020
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Dear Susan,
many thanks for the review!
I'm glad you liked our visit of the Vatican: during the Christmas week the museum is always crowded, so I'm happy we were able to do pleasant tour. Thank you again for having chosen my guidance for your visit.
Written February 12, 2020
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Jim and Grace C
1 contribution
Oct 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed the two educational and highly enjoyable half-days with Marisa on the Ancient Rome/Basic Tour and Vatican/Sistine Chapel tours. Both provided us with practical information on the history and archeology of each site visited. Our tour experience was greatly enhanced by the renderings and maps that Marisa carried and displayed at the sites. These allowed us to visualize the original structures and geography as compared to present day. Marisa is an outstanding guide. She is extremely knowledgeable, organized, patient and very experienced in dealing with the Rome tour crowds. All email communications with her prior to our tours were timely, clear and efficient. And she even recommended a very pleasant hotel for our stay and a restaurant near the Vatican which became our favorite in Rome. At the end, we considered her a dear friend we know in Rome. Thanks, Marisa, for sharing your love for Rome to us!
Written November 5, 2022
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thank you very much for your kind words :)
Written August 20, 2023
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Darren L
Singapore, Singapore13 contributions
Jan 2020
I chanced upon Marisa's website while searching for a guide in Rome. Without giving much thought, we booked her for the colosseum/palatine hill/roman forum and vatican tours. Marisa, was a hit with our family. She's a true blue roman with heart for the culture, and her background as an archeologist helped shined the light on many of the burning questions we had.
needless to say, I would definitely recommend Marisa for any of her tours as she is a gem. 11/10
needless to say, I would definitely recommend Marisa for any of her tours as she is a gem. 11/10
Written February 8, 2020
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Dear Darren,
thank you very much for the review!
Touring with your family was a pleasure for me.
I've loved to guide you around, and to reply to your question was a joy
thank you for having chosen my company for your trip! thank you also for the photos
Marisa
Written February 12, 2020
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Stuart G
3 contributions
Feb 2020
We had the pleasure of touring the Forum, San Clemente, and Vatican with Marisa. She is so fun and easygoing and knowledgeable she made our trip to Rome even more special. To have a guide with her level of expertise made walking the ancient sites a real experience. FIVE STARS
Written July 9, 2020
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thank you Stuart!
I remember with a smile our tours together. It seems like a lifetime ago
Let's hope we can back to travel soon, so I can meet again nice couples like your and your wife!
Written October 14, 2020
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Bill_from_Calabasas
California7 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
My wife and I took two tours with Marisa. First one was the Forum, Colosseum and Palatine Hill tour. The second was the Caracalla Baths and Roman houses on Caelian Hill tour. Both were excellent. Marisa is very knowledgeable and well prepared. The tours enabled us to understand and appreciate what we were seeing to an extent impossible by ourselves. This was money very well spent. We recommend Marisa for anyone interested in a deeper appreciation of Rome's history.
Written January 6, 2018
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Hi Bill! thank you for this nice review!
For me was a great pleasure to spend 2 mornings with you and your wife.Thanks especially for having requested the Baths of Caracalla, such an amazing place.
Grazie, Marisa
Written January 12, 2018
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TravelisWerthit
Calgary, Canada2 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
My family and I were recently in Rome (March/April 2014) and wanted to hire a local guide to show us the city highlights and share details of Rome's amazing history. Marisa took us to the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and other main attractions. Marisa was fun, enthusiastic and made us feel like we were in great hands. Our family included my husband and I, our 11 yr old son and 78 yr old Grandparents. We were all equally impressed and didn't want the tour to end. Marisa gives a perspective only a local could, is a wealth of knowledge and an absolute pleasure to be with. Next time we're back in Rome, we will be in touch with Marisa and have already highly recommended her to our family and friends. PS - if you want to know where to get the best Gelato in Rome...Marisa will lead you there! Thank you Marisa, from the Werth Family!
Written April 27, 2014
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Thanks!
It was a pleasure to guide you accross the busy center of Rome, my chaotic but magic city.
You were nice and smiling despite your tiredness!
Come back soon....more ice-cream shops for you!
Written May 19, 2014
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SteveL
Crown Point, IN36 contributions
May 2019
My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting Rome for ten days in early May of this year.
Having a deep interest in the history of Rome we decided to schedule two tours with Marisa, Ancient Ostia using a private driver and on a different day a tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. We had a wonderful time with Marisa on both tours. As an added highlight of our visit to Palatine Hill Marisa was able to get special tickets to tour the House of Augustus.
Within a very short time of meeting Marisa we felt that we had a friend in Rome.
She speaks fluent English and as an archaeologist has a wealth of knowledge of the history of the Roman Empire. If you are interested in touring the historical sites of Rome, we highly recommend Marisa, a true Roman native !
Having a deep interest in the history of Rome we decided to schedule two tours with Marisa, Ancient Ostia using a private driver and on a different day a tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. We had a wonderful time with Marisa on both tours. As an added highlight of our visit to Palatine Hill Marisa was able to get special tickets to tour the House of Augustus.
Within a very short time of meeting Marisa we felt that we had a friend in Rome.
She speaks fluent English and as an archaeologist has a wealth of knowledge of the history of the Roman Empire. If you are interested in touring the historical sites of Rome, we highly recommend Marisa, a true Roman native !
Written August 15, 2019
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Many thanks Stephen!
We toured together my 2 fav archaeological sites, so for me it has been a joy and pleasure
Thank you very much for your interest, your questions and your kindness
Hope to see you again in Rome!
Marisa
Written September 20, 2019
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StephenG
Massachusetts8 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Marisa of "Rome with Marisa" tours delivered an exceptional historic, detailed and learning experience to five adults in April. She is an expert on the Vatican artifacts and must sees when you don't have days, months, or years to view everything. She was able to navigate the complexity of the city while leveling her knowledge and handling all our questions with ease. I would recommend her for this tour and any Rome tour!
Written April 20, 2019
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thank you very much for this nice review! I'm glad you enjoyed my tour! Marisa
Written July 21, 2019
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Hola Marisa...somos un grupito que estariamos en Roma los dias 3 y 4 de diciembre. Como podriamos contactar contigo?
MarisaTourGuide
Rome, Italy98 contributions
Hola! Desculpame pero no hablo espanol. Trabajo en Ingles Y Italian. You can find me online on my website romewithmarisa
Dominic1982_Sim
Zurich, Switzerland
Hi Marisa, how can I contact you? We are 4 persons who would like to do a tour 29/30 June, each half a day to colosseum and vatican. What is the price?
MarisaTourGuide
Rome, Italy98 contributions
HI, thanks for the message!
I'm sorry but I'm fully booked for the 29/30th of June
For your next visit in Rome, you'll find my website and mail linked at my profile page.
Dominic1982_Sim
Zurich, Switzerland
Hi Marisa, we are 4 persons and would like to book half a day colosseum and half a day Vatican. 29/30. June. Would that be possible? At what cost? How can we contact you???
MarisaTourGuide
Rome, Italy98 contributions
Hi again, i've noticed now that my email address is no longer visible on this page, neither my website. Sorry, this is a change in the policy of TA. Try to google my name and last name
Marisa Ficorella, tourguide
dodie
Edinburgh, UK7 contributions
Can u tell me how much 3 hour colloseum and palatine tour costs
MarisaTourGuide
Rome, Italy98 contributions
hi! I'm the guide Marisa
The cost is 150€ for 3 hours.
rosamarin2016
Zaragoza, Spain154 contributions
Me podrian indicar el coste . Somos 3 personas, deseamos visitar el barrio judio , conocer su historia y lo que nos pudiera aconsejar para un recorrido no muy agitado en un tour de 2/3 horas. Seria en espanol. Saludos y g racias
MarisaTourGuide
Rome, Italy98 contributions
Hola, soy la guia Marisa. Desculpe pero yo no hablo espanol!
At the moment, I provide tours in Italian and in English.
You can see rates on my website, basically 50€/hour
Gracias
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