Historical Tours of Rome
Tours by a Professional Licensed Tour Guide, Giovanni (John) Tanoni
Historical tours of Rome, with no lines at any site, by Professional tour guide Giovanni (John) Tanoni
If you would like to arrange a tour please contact:
phone:(039) 06.66.51.26.18
cell: (039) 347.670.1425
email
ginonat@hotmail.com.
Giovanni is a Professional Licensed Tour Guide with over 22 years of experience. Guide Giovanni provides a fan of archeological, architectural, and art tours of the master artists, sculptors, and builders of Rome. Through your eyes, and guided by Giovanni's expertise, you will see "His Rome", and like so many others you too will fall in love with its hidden treasures and the Roman Culture. With a combination of Giovanni's knowledge of the complete culture of Roman history, the academic facts are delivered with his humor to provide a fun and enjoyable tour experience.
All tours are walking tours, however Giovanni can arrange for a professional driver for the tour, if one is requested.
There are 3 main tours to choose from: the Vatican City Tour, the Ancient Rome Tour, and the Christian Rome Tour. Adding additional sites that you
may like to see to any of the tours listed below, is acceptable. Giovanni will conduct the tours
in either Italian or English.
Vatican City Tour
This tour includes the following:- Vatican Museums (Sistine Chapel)
- Cripta (Tomb of John Paul II)
- St. Peter's square
Ancient Rome Tour
This tour includes the following:
- St. Peter's in Chains (Statue of Ṃses of Michelangelo)
- Colosseum
- Imperial Forum
- Roman Forum
- Capitoline & Palatine Hill
- Piazza Venezia
- St.Ignazio
- Pantheon
- Navona sq
- Trevi
Christian Rome Tour
This tour includes the following:- St. Mary Major
- St. John Lateran
- Holy Stairs
- St. Paul outside the walls
- San Clemente
- Catacombs
Galleria Borghese houses infamous works of art known worldwide including Bernini's statues of Apollo,Daphne, and David. Ask Giovanni to reserve tickets prior to your arrival in Italy so that you don't miss this exciting destination.
Domus Aurea: "the golden House of Nero" known for it's roman- imperial
stylefresco's. Giovanni can reserve these tickets in advance for you. Catacombs
of San Callisto, San Sebastiano, and Santa Domitilla on the ancient Appian way.
Time flies and it is the tour's end... and all to soon it is time to stop for a special dinner, or sip a great Italian wine or a delicious hot chocolate found near the Spanish Steps..or to buy a gelato and walk the famous Via Condotti accompanied by quick "shopping tips" from Giovanni before he bids you good-bye until another day. Now you are on your own to drink in the entire day.
An American in 2001 was heard to remark to her group-after a tour with Guide Giovanni "To meet Giovanni is to meet Rome"...."He is a great Host of all of Rome - its charm- past present and future comes into one-through his storytelling Giovanni weaves a rich tapestry to include thousands of years of history into contemporary fabric that gives new meaning to the visitor - An unforgettable experience of a lifetime for all ages. It will be thefirst of many Giovanni Tours -as one becomes quickly accustomed to his generous hospitality and the fun and ease of tour".
Guide Giovanni looks forward to unveiling Rome's historical past and welcoming you to this wonderful city.
