Joy of Rome Tours
Joy of Rome Tours
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City Tours • Cultural Tours • Walking Tours • Private Tours • Archaeology Tours
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
We are not only guides in Rome! We are incredibly fun, expert, super flexible and... convenient! If you are looking for a private tour or a small group tour in Rome..Don't hesitate! We are the right choice :-) Please ask us for a quote and then compare our fees with other tour operators! Also, If you are more than 4 our rates are very low since you don’t pay per person anymore, you pay a forfait that is cheaper. Do your research and you’ll see! Our groups are very small (max 8 or max 12 people) no last minute surprises! Kids up to 8 yo don’t pay (unless in kids friendly tours) Our guides are few and all qualified! We guarantee they are all highly trained, speak great english and they all have a strong Art History or Archaeology background! None of our guides in unlicensed and without blue badge! Are the other companies promising the same? Are you sure you will be leaded by a legal, official guides? So if you choose us: you save money, you’ll be in private or a small group tour for a unique experience and you’ll have the best guides. This is a what you ‘ll buy!
Rome, Lazio, Italy

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2023

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Solo Wanderer
3 contributions
Nov 2019
Last November I had the the experience of a life time touring Rome with this outstanding company. I toured the Caracalla Baths, Colosseum, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and the Villa Borghese. Experiences I will never forget, done by professionals who are exceptionally knowledgeable, love their city and want all the people whose lives they touch to go away knowing more about it’s history and seeing it’s beauty. I want them to know that there are so many of us out here who have had the pleasure of meeting you are watching and praying for you all. When your thoughts turn dark, just think of how many people who’s eyes, hearts and thoughts of your beautiful city you have opened. Here’s to the future!

Hear ye! Hear ye!
Come one and all
Book all your tours through Joy Of Rome

Don’t waste your time
Bypass those long lines
They know the way
Make the most of your day

Guides with knowledge and professionalism unsurpassed
You’ll have memories of Rome
A lifetime to last

Imagine the Romans frolicking in the Baths
One of their favorite pastimes
Down the primrose path

Experience the Colosseum
Like they did in the past
Emperors and slaves
All had a blast

Gaze in amazement
At a ceiling above
Done by a master
An act of love

Meet Apollo and Daphne
One cool duet
At the Villa Borghese
You’ll never forget

Whether young or old
Or somewhere in between
You’ll have vacation memories
Like those in you dreams

So don’t hesitate
When a tour you must book
Joy of Rome’s the Only One
Hurry! Be quick!

Written March 23, 2020
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NB
5 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
We had a private Vatican Tour on a Friday night with Serena. It was incredible! Serena was so engaging and knowledgeable. Her enthusiasm was contagious. We appreciated the extraordinary privilege of her guidance on a relatively quiet evening in this blessed and special museum. This tour was one of our highlights in a monthlong visit to Italy. We highly recommend a private tour as it is personal and directed toward your specific questions and interests. You will not be disappointed!
Written May 20, 2022
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Debra R
New York City, NY47 contributions
Apr 2020
I have enjoyed all of the online classes/tours from Joy of Rome so much. They are inspiring and fun and informative and I especially love all the great stories of not only the art but the artists lives and their passions and challenges. The tour guides are experts and do a phenomenal job of making every tour interesting and incorporating pictures and location shots that enhance all the stores. So happy I found you all and can experience all this great art even from my home in New York! I didn't know the work of Bernini or Borromini or at least I didn't think I did until this amazing class and seeing work I've seen before but now in a new context and I can't wait until I can get back to Rome and admire the works in person!
Written May 31, 2020
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AileenC
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Sep 2022 • Couples
"On the trail of Carravaggio" was a splendid way to experience a quieter corner of Rome led by an excellent guide and to see some beautiful works of art in their intended settings. The tour commenced at Piazza Navona and ended at the Piazza di Popolo. To visit the viaccolo where Carravaggio lived and worked and to understand how Rome influenced Carravaggio and his painting was particularly enlightening. Our guide Ilaria, a Phd in this period of art history was tremendously knowledgeable about the works of art, the artist, the noble patrons who supported his work and recent historical discoveries about the troubled life of this mercurial fellow. The lighting of each painting added a touch of drama to the visit.
Written September 24, 2022
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BxxxxLi
11 contributions
Jan 2023
Our family of three went on two tours with Joy of Rome. Maria was our tour guide for the Ancient Tome tour and Francesca was our tour guide for the Vatican City tour. We booked our tour two weeks prior to our arrival and we are pleased that Joy of Rome was able to accommodate our request (note: tickets to Vatican City do get sold out quickly if you want a specific day and time slot). The whole process from booking a tour to confirming it (with detailed instructions) was very smooth. Both Maria and Francesca were very knowledgeable, professional and friendly, and they did a very good job to show you the best of their city. As a tourist, you could tell that they are very proud of Rome and they really love their job. Highly recommended!!
Written February 19, 2023
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kmsc_1
Basel, Switzerland83 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This was my second tour with Joy of Rome and Francesca maintained the very high standard of their guides. All the organisational details were very clear, which was really helpful because the huge queues and big groups milling about made it seem very confusing. There were also wonderful extras such as recommended restaurants in the surrounding area.
The tour itself gave so many great insights and Francesca was able to answer any question we might have. We appreciated everything we saw so much more because of the context she provided.
I thoroughly recommend Joy of Rome and am already planning our next trip to Rome and tour with them.
Written January 19, 2020
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Melissa B
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Feb 2023 • Family
We did three tours with Francesca, Serena and Nicole. There were four in our party (2 adults 2 young people aged 12 and 14) and we visited The Colosseum, The Vatican and The crypt and Catacombs. Each tour was absolute brilliant. The guides were great at giving us lots of information and specific to our group. They were all hugely knowledgeable, friendly and seemed to pitch it all just right from the length of each tour to the history we learned on the way. I was a little nervous that my two children would get bored but that was not the case. I would really recommend Joy of Rome whatever type of tour you are looking for as they are all experts in their fields but can adapt to the clientele. It made the whole trip enjoyable and easy by helping us skip the queues so we could relax and ask lots of questions! I’ve been to Rome before but feel like I know a lot more now. When we come back we will be calling them again!!
Written February 16, 2023
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Elina N
Ottawa, Canada3 contributions
Aug 2022
We did four tours with Grace and found her to be extremely knowledgeable, speaking at length about the history, culture and traditions of the artifacts we saw. She answered all our questions and provided tremendous added value with her observations and insight, as well as her organizational skills in securing reservations and tickets. Our family has learned a lot from her and we are grateful for her hard work and effort. It’s well worth the time to plan a tour with Joy of Rome and certainly worth the money.
Written August 17, 2022
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Mint
Las Vegas, NV41 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
My husband and I booked Joy of Rome two days in a row. Once for the Ancient Rome tour and the other for Vatican + Sistine Chapel.

First day we had Francesca and second day we had Grace. Both ladies are born and raised in Italy and are so incredibly passionate about their country and all the landmarks that make up the history of Rome. We were blown away with not only the knowledge they had but also the information they were giving us. To go into museums and historic sites is one thing but you’re stuck reading placards and listening to tapes - it doesn’t give you any life or paint you a true picture. Those things can’t answer your questions.

These private tour guides can answer all your questions and it doesn’t even really feel like a tour. It feels like a friend showing you and your loved ones around their loved city. Joy of Rome was worth the money for sure. Do NOT be cheap when it comes to education.

Also, make sure to ask them what they like to eat around the area because Francesca pointed us to a small restaurant in the Jewish community and it was probably some of the best food we had in Rome. Fried artichokes and pasta!
Written December 18, 2022
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Wes H
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Mar 2023 • Friends
Francesca was our guide on the Vatican museums and oh my! She is so wonderful. It felt like a dear friend was walking us through the museum. With her PhD in art history, and particularly her dissertation on the rivalry between Michelangelo and Raphael, she had a unique knowledge set that gave the tour life.

We never felt any rush from Francesca, and in fact she told us to take our time in a number of places. She answered all of our questions with enthusiasm.

My friend and I had the best time on this tour. Book it and ask for Francesca, you won't regret it!
Written March 30, 2023
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