Icons & Secrets
5.0 (119)

Half a day in Rome with a local

4 hours English
5.0 (119)
100% Personalized

Haunting ruins, syruppy ice and a crypt with 4000 bodies (creepy but cool)

Clelia
Clelia
Alessandro
Alessandro

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

4 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli, 4/a, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

A totally private and personalised experience
4 hours with a host
Start when you like (after noon means you can sleep in!)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s Excluded:

Food and drink
Transport costs
Gratuities (optional)

Key Highlights:

  • Discover the real Rome as your local host reveals their city to you, as only a local could!
  • Explore a few neighborhoods in the city, from iconic historic Rome to far-flung local neighborhoods .
  • Discover unique aspects of Rome’s culture, from its passion for local food to its history
  • See a side of Rome that you never knew existed as you explore with a local insider

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Julia 29 December 2025

The easy going way walking through Rome and yet so full of beautiful information and insights, from history to legend and myth, I am so glad we did it.

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Rollo 15 November 2025

An absolutely fabulous few hours being shown around Rome with Alessandra. It really felt we were spending the morning with a friend, and her knowledge and enthusiasm for her city was infectious. We would most definitely recommend CityUnscripted and will book again!

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Carole 11 October 2025

Fun afternoon visiting Rome off the tourist track! Alex was wonderful - we sent him a big list.and we did everything plus!

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Carole 10 October 2025

Alex was great! I gave him a big long list and we got it done plus! Fun afternoon.

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Jennifer 6 October 2025

This was a fantastic tour for our family of 5. We saw so much and learned so much from Luca . He is a fantastic guide and we learned so much from him. The entire family had a great time! I would highly recommend Luca!

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Jennifer 5 October 2025

This is a fantastic walking tour! We saw so much and learned so much from Luca. He is a fantastic guide and so full of knowledge and made it fun! The entire family had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend requesting Luca if you can.

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What you’ll do

From the pillars of ancient Rome to the pockets of the city where old-school trattorias cozy up alongside no-frills standing bars, there's more to Rome than could be experienced in just two thousand years of history, let alone four hours. But with a local to help you make the most of your time, you’ll be able to experience a slice of la dolce vita. Flit between iconic landmarks and open-air markets in the heart of Antique Rome, or explore alternative districts flung across the outer reaches of the city, where glamorous streets like those radiating from the Spanish Steps give way to charmingly gritty lanes and alternative venues like Città dell’Altra Economia, Testaccio’s community hub for markets, events and art.

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Catching the morning light at Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain.

Catching the morning light at Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain.

Enjoying a sunny day on Rome's bustling Spanish Steps.

Enjoying a sunny day on Rome's bustling Spanish Steps.

Soaking up history under a bright blue Roman sky.

Soaking up history under a bright blue Roman sky.

Smiling faces capture the magic of Rome at dusk.

Smiling faces capture the magic of Rome at dusk.

A group enjoys a sunny moment by the Colosseum in Rome.

A group enjoys a sunny moment by the Colosseum in Rome.

Embracing the Roman sunlight in a busy city square.

Embracing the Roman sunlight in a busy city square.

Sharing smiles in front of Rome's iconic fountain.

Sharing smiles in front of Rome's iconic fountain.

Sharing smiles beneath Rome's sunlit obelisk in the bustling piazza.

Sharing smiles beneath Rome's sunlit obelisk in the bustling piazza.