Tours with locals in Rome

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Tourists exploring the cobblestone streets of Rome with a local guide

Top tours with locals in Rome

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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The best Rome private tours with locals

There’s no better way to explore Italy’s Eternal City than with a like-minded local by your side. The Italian capital’s 3000-year-old cityscape reads like an open-air museum, but our tours by locals in Rome let you experience the ancient city beyond iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain. On our tours with locals in Rome, you’ll discover the true soul and spirit of the city in a way that’s usually only possible for the people who call it home. When you’ve had your fill of Rome’s architecture and art, soak up the dolce vita lifestyle in the picturesque piazzas, convivial cafés, and hidden local haunts tucked away down cobbled backstreets.

Meet some of our local hosts in Rome

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

A local guide showing tourists through the cobblestone streets of Rome

Discover Rome beyond your guidebook

With a local Roman host to play the dual role of GPS and Google Translate, your Rome adventure won’t be hindered by tangled public transport, confusing maps, or chalkboard menus written in Italian. No experience is off-limits, and the friendly guides leading our tours by locals in Rome will let you explore the city with ease. But more than just helping you get around, our hosts paint a beautifully nuanced portrait of Rome’s culture and character. Our tours with locals in Rome will open your eyes to the city’s unique traditions, making it so much more than just another vacation destination.

Tourists and local guide enjoying a selection of local foods at a restaurant on a food tour of Rome

A Roman experience for every type of traveler

Are you a food fanatic on the search for the best cuisine at Rome’s humble family-run trattorias, or a history buff who wants to uncover hidden treasures from millennia past? Perhaps you’ve been dreaming of basking in the city’s breathtakingly beautiful architecture. No matter what attracts you to the Italian capital, our tours by locals in Rome will be personalized to your interests. You’ll see the best the city has to offer with our likable guides who come from all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives. Between them, we’ll find the person who shares your passion (and travel style).

Exploring the terracotta-lined cobblestone streets of Rome

From top 10 sights in Rome to secret gems

Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours, our Rome tours with locals will guarantee you’re making the most of whatever time you have (in a city with so many attractions, you’ll need all the help you can get!). From the Pantheon to Vatican City, you could squeeze in as many sights as possible. But on our tours with locals in Rome, you’ll never need to get too caught up in the tourist traps. You’ll also have the opportunity to discover local haunts and lesser-known landmarks – the secret gems that make the city so special and are usually only reserved for the people who live there.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Very informative and helpful! Took us everywhere we wanted to see.

October 2024

Jay S
Amazing experience touring with very knowledgeable local guides. Highly recommended!

October 2024

Hariharasudhan D
Gerry was a fantastic Coach who not only walked is through the incredible history and culture of Rome but also was very helpful in maximizing the limited time we had available to see and experience as many things as possible. Thanks again Gerry! Highly recommended!

October 2024

Hariharasudhan D
Ledio made this trip so much more fun! His knowledge of history and the area was great. The conversation was fun and interesting. But most important to me… I’m legally blind and require a bit more assistance managing crowds, stairs, darker spaces. It’s always a bit more difficult with new places and with new people. Walking around with Ledio was like walking around with my son who has been helping me for 20 years. Ledio immediately picked up on cues of a sighted guide and made me feel so at ease. When I’m in an unfamiliar space, I tend to look down more to make sure I don’t trip. But w Ledio I was able to actuallly look up and enjoy the streets of Tivoli and the mind blowing beauty of Villa d’este. Also, I just wanted to say… I booked this 8 hour tourthe day before. I was a bit concerned that maybe I would get a guide that wasn’t too good or unprepared. Kudos to city unscripted for providing excellent quality even on last minute requests. My only suggestion…. I randomly picked a tour time of 10:00. when I arrived at the meeting point, the next train to Tivoli was not until 11:00. It was not a big deal. We had coffee and chatted while waiting an hour for the next train. That said, I would suggest having the guide check train times in advance and asking for example if a client can arrive a little earlier to catch a 10:00 train or change the meeting time to say 10:45 to catch the 11 train. But this was minor for me and overall I had the most fantastic time. Thank you!!

June 2024

Tara L