Ilaria Marsili Rome Tours - Private Tours
Ilaria Marsili Rome Tours - Private Tours
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Mechanicsburg, PA22 contributions
Oct 2022
Ilaria Marsili was recommended to us by a neighbor back home in the USA, and she didn't disappoint. She is very knowledgeable (a veritable walking encyclopedia of Roman history and art history), friendly, engaging and enthusiastic about what she does. She spent 5 hours guiding us through the Colosseum, the Palatine Hil and the Forum one day, and 3 hours with us at the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel the next. We were a group of 8, and we thought her fee (a flat hourly rate) was well worth the expenditure; we got so much more out of our tours with Ilaria than we would have gotten on our own with guidebooks in hand. It's best to book with Ilaria well in advance; her services seem to be much in demand (we contacted her almost 90 days ahead for our tour in the busy month of October 2022).
Written November 10, 2022
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Viviana R
Menlo Park, CA6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Ilaria was an outstanding guide on our trip to Rome. We told her we wanted to see the Forum and Colosseum on Day 1 and were open to her ideas for what to see on Day 2. She took us on an unforgettable tour of the Basilica of San Clemente and the incredible archaeological excavation of the ancient buildings below it—something we would have never thought to visit! Her stories connecting the ruins we were seeing to historical events, the nature of Roman society and Roman identity were funny and well paced, efficiently giving us context to make Ancient Rome come alive. But, they were also clearly backed with a lot of scholarship that would come out when we asked questions. She was also very organized, picking up our tickets before we arrived and taking us on routes within attractions that only tour guides can access. We highly recommend her work and if your schedule allows it, leave some of the itinerary up to her—you won’t regret it!
Written July 3, 2023
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Ken M
New York City, NY12 contributions
Feb 2020
Once again, llaria has provided a fun and fact filled tour of several significant Rome underground sites. Sites included the Septa, the baths of Neptune, the area sacra of Largo Argentina, San Nicola in Carcere undergrounds, and San Clemente. She is full of energy and passion which truly makes the whole experience memorable and exciting. I plan to continue touring with llaria in the future as only she provides such a wonderful personal touch! Thank you, llaria.
Written March 29, 2020
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Montana V
2 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
laria was an absolutely fantastic tour guide. She has a mastery on everything to do with Rome, both modern and ancient. Having toured extensively with her for over two weeks I had a firsthand view of someone talk passionately about a topic for what would be an easy eight hours a day. In my opinion she went above and beyond organizing and making my visit the most fantastic opportunity of my life. Her passion for the subject and her home made me feel I was almost a citizen of the city both today and yesterday.
I would heartily recommend for anyone planning a visit in Rome, they should contact Ilaria Marcili and make use of her talent, enthusiasm and knowledge of the Eternal City.
I would heartily recommend for anyone planning a visit in Rome, they should contact Ilaria Marcili and make use of her talent, enthusiasm and knowledge of the Eternal City.
Written October 17, 2022
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Diane J
Seattle, WA4 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Prepare for a love affair with Roma after touring with this amazing guide! My husband and I toured with her just hours after our arrival to see the beauty of this ancient city at night (I highly recommend it if you have the time!). Ilaria takes care of all the little details; for instance, we hopped on the subway and she had tix for us so we didn’t have to figure out fare and stops. I’ve included a picture prior to entering the Vatican, and you will see the extensive info she provided about the art of the Sistine Chapel. She had coins for us to toss in the Trevi Fountain with instructions how to do it and the wish to make, as she took my husband’s cell phone for the perfect picture!! I could go on, but suffice it to say, you will not be disappointed! We have a new friend-a (that’s my Italian! 😁) in Italy, and you can too! Thanks for the memories, Ilaria!
Written December 7, 2021
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Jonathan R
5 contributions
Jul 2022
Ilaria was a fantastic guide. We had a group from 3 to 75 and she engaged with everyone, kept everyone's attention and was a wealth of knowledge. She was recommended to us by a friend and I would highly recommend her as well. We did the Forum and Coliseum one day and the Vatican the next day - both were outstanding and extremely well guided by Ilaria.
Written July 26, 2022
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LZD
1 contribution
Dec 2022
My daughter and I spent two afternoons with Ilaria, touring the Colosseum, the Palatine and the Vatican. We had a wonderful time. She is not only engaging, funny and knowledgeable, she offers a different experience. Like any professional tour guide, she saved us time and allowed us to experience the tourist sites of Rome without worrying about where to go, how to get there and what to do next. But it was more that that. I thoroughly enjoyed her enthusiasm, her love of beauty, her insights into the meaning of history, and her analysis of the evolution of art through the centuries. We had a fascinating time full of fun. Bellisima!
Written December 28, 2022
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Elaine K
New York City, NY1 contribution
May 2022
Ilaria is a very special guide - truly wonderful in every way! Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but she made the tours very engaging and fun with her high energy and personal perspectives. She’s on a much higher level than other regular tour guides. We had private tours on two days - for the Colosseum and Forum and the Vatican. She was very kind and made sure everyone in the group was taken care of - especially my elderly mom who was fulfilling her dream to visit Rome and see the Sistine Chapel. Would highly recommend her for any kind of tour in Rome.
Written May 31, 2022
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Judi U
Oregon, OH1 contribution
May 2022
Ilaria is the absolute best!
From her warm welcome, Ilaria exudes the love and passion she feels for the art and history of her homeland, This was my second tour of the Vatican with her and I would not have chosen anyone else. She is extremely efficient at guiding you through the crowds and patiently provides detailed answers to questions you may have. She will sit you down and give you photograpic and descriptive evidence of what you are about to see, which then allows your mind to take in the most minute details. She has a depth of knowledge that I find truly mind-blowing. I hope to tour with her again.
You are getting the absolute best with Ilaria!
From her warm welcome, Ilaria exudes the love and passion she feels for the art and history of her homeland, This was my second tour of the Vatican with her and I would not have chosen anyone else. She is extremely efficient at guiding you through the crowds and patiently provides detailed answers to questions you may have. She will sit you down and give you photograpic and descriptive evidence of what you are about to see, which then allows your mind to take in the most minute details. She has a depth of knowledge that I find truly mind-blowing. I hope to tour with her again.
You are getting the absolute best with Ilaria!
Written May 29, 2022
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ramblingtraveler
New York City, NY6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Simply the best. Ilaria brought the history of Rome and the Rome of today alive for us with her passionate storytelling and seemingly unending depth of historical context.
I am sure we could have spent a week at any street corner and still be talking up a storm. But no! Ilaria was somehow able to guide us through the historical sights on schedule- without us even realizing we were on time.
She brought so much passion and fun to Rome. I can’t imagine a guide more suited to our curious group. You will be very happy if you are able to arrange a few hours or days with Ilaria.
I am sure we could have spent a week at any street corner and still be talking up a storm. But no! Ilaria was somehow able to guide us through the historical sights on schedule- without us even realizing we were on time.
She brought so much passion and fun to Rome. I can’t imagine a guide more suited to our curious group. You will be very happy if you are able to arrange a few hours or days with Ilaria.
Written July 6, 2023
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