Rome with Silvia

Experience Rome as a Local

Rome is more than a destination: it’s a story waiting to be lived. Explore its iconic landmarks and hidden corners with passionate local guides who bring the Eternal City to life.

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Most Loved Experiences

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Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Evening Guided Tour

Evening guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
max 20
from€145Tickets included
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Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine

VIP Colosseum Arena Floor tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
max 15
from€120Tickets included
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Rome: Borghese Gallery Small group tour and skip-the-line entrance

Small group Borghese Gallery tour with skip-the-line entrance.

Duration
2 hours
Group size
max 15
from€75Tickets included
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Castel Sant'Angelo viewed from Ponte Sant'Angelo

About us

We Don't Just Guide Rome. We Grew Up in It.

Rome With Silvia began with a simple belief: the Eternal City deserves to be experienced personally—not through a megaphone in a crowd of fifty. We’re a close-knit team of licensed local guides, ready to welcome you to the city we call home.

  • Fully licensed, passionate guides — expert storytellers who bring Rome’s history to life.
  • Personal, responsive service — real people ready to help before and during your visit.
  • Thoughtfully crafted experiences — designed to make you feel at home in Rome.

We live here. We shop at these markets, know the most beautiful fountains at golden hour and can always tell you where to find the best cacio e pepe after your tour.

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Rome, Told by the People Who Live It

Hidden gems, fascinating stories and practical tips for experiencing a more authentic Rome — shared by the licensed local guides who know it best.

Ancient & Modern Rome: Myth and History of the Eternal City
Guides

7 min read · June 2026

Ancient & Modern Rome: Myth and History of the Eternal City

Discover the fascinating story of Rome’s origins, where myth, history and archaeology come together to reveal the birth of the Eternal City.

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The Pantheon: Rome's Magnificent Temple of the Sun
History

4 min read · July 2026

The Pantheon: Rome's Magnificent Temple of the Sun

Discover how light, astronomy and Roman symbolism come together in one of antiquity’s greatest architectural masterpieces.

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February: Rome's Most Unusual Month
Curiosity

2 min read · January 2026

February: Rome's Most Unusual Month

Why is February the shortest month of the year? Discover its Roman origins, ancient traditions and surprising history.

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Why Travel with Us

Not the Rome in the Guidebook

the Rome We Actually Live In

Local Guides, Authentic Rome

Every tour is led by a fully licensed local guide who brings Rome’s history to life—along with the stories, traditions and hidden corners most visitors never discover.

Reserved Entry, More Time to Explore

Reserved-entry tickets are included whenever stated in the tour description, helping you spend less time waiting and more time experiencing Rome.

Small Groups, Real Conversations

Our small groups give you the freedom to ask questions, hear every story and experience Rome personally—never as just another face in the crowd.

Colosseum
ancient rome

Skip the line at the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

The Colosseum tours, from the arena floor to the underground chambers.

Roman Forum and Palatine Hill included.

Colosseum tours in Rome
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Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine

VIP Colosseum Arena Floor tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
max 15
from€120Tickets included
Details
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Rome: Colosseum Underground and Arena Tour

VIP Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
max 8
from€179Tickets included
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Vatican
The Holy City

Stand Beneath Michelangelo's Ceiling in the Vatican

Enter a World of Art, Faith and Wonder. Explore the Vatican Museums, discover centuries of extraordinary art and stand beneath Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel and experience the grandeur of St. Peter Basilica

Vatican tours in Rome
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Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Evening Guided Tour

Evening guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
max 20
from€145Tickets included
Details
More of Rome
Galleries, squares and hidden corners

Everything else worth seeing — galleries, squares and hidden corners.

The rest of the catalog: Borghese Gallery, squares, and the corners of Rome the crowds miss.

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Rome: Borghese Gallery Small group tour and skip-the-line entrance

Small group Borghese Gallery tour with skip-the-line entrance.

Duration
2 hours
Group size
max 15
from€75Tickets included
Details
Castel Sant'Angelo viewed from Ponte Sant'Angelo
The Colosseum illuminated at night

Just for Your Group

Prefer a Fully Private Experience?

Traveling with family or friends — or simply looking for your guide’s undivided attention? Many of our tours can be booked privately, with a licensed guide dedicated exclusively to your group .

  • Only your group - Enjoy the experience exclusively with your family - no other guests joining the tour.
  • Your dedicated licensed guide - Ask questions freely and enjoy the full attention of your own licensed guide throughout the experience
  • A more personal experience - Explore Rome at a comfortable pace and enjoy a tour designed to feel person, engaging and entirely your own

Look for the Private Tour Available badge on eligible tours, or contact us to create a personalized experience.

The Colosseum illuminated at night
Family Adventures
Young explorers

Rome's History, made fun for the whole family

Turn Rome into the world’s greatest playground. Our family-friendly tours bring history to life through games, storytelling and interactive activities — keeping children engaged while adults enjoy every moment too.

Family tours

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Reviews From People Who Were Standing Exactly Where You Will Be

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“Standing almost alone in the Sistine Chapel is something I’ll never forget.”

David & Rachel

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