It was an unexpected highlight of the trip.". I AM SO GLAD THE ROME HAS KEPT SO MUCH HISTORY FOR US TO SEE, IT MAKES THE BIBLE COME ALIVE AS WELL AS OUR HISTORY LESSONS IN SCHOOL.". "We especially enjoyed getting out of the city to tour Ostia Antica. "It is really hard to pick one. Nor did they just explain each of the exhibits in Rome each day. Our Rome tour serves up Europe's most intoxicating brew of dazzling art, earth-shaking history, and city life with style. Romans were not nice people if you were not a citizen.". Terrific sites, good weather, and good food. Ben knew exactly where to stand to get closest to Il Papa during the papal audience. Your guide will help you with any post-tour planning, leaving you well prepared for the road ahead. I plan on taking the Germany, Austria and Switzerland tour with Rick Steve's in 2012. Francesca is a treasure trove of fabulous information. "I enjoyed when we visited the church of San Clemente and were introduced to 3000 years of Roman history at one site! All extensions were great with the exception of viewing the graffiti run neighborhood.". I don't think anything could have been improved upon. 425-608-4217, from $2,295 Never been a tour person , but this experience with Rick Steve's tours was awesome. And, along the way, every walk included a church, a ruin, a museum, great food, and always a moment of amazing reflection!!!!! We were old and young, outgoing and quiet, from all different states, retired and working. (46:24), Sightseeing in the Ancient World I had steeled myself a crowded, pressing tour, but the guides made it a personal, intimate, comfortable tour. Afterward, you'll have a free evening to make your own neighborhood discoveries. Ben was a terrific tour guide. The timing was perfect as I was able to attend mass at 5:00 pm in the Basilica. Stephanie was excellent and the local guides were brilliang, especially Francesca. I will definitely plan to use Rick Steve's tours again. Our guides were outstanding. The tour was wonderful, and I enjoyed the Hotel Lancelot immensely. 5. "The guided tour of ancient Rome with Francesca. To see the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon and Palatine Hill was something never to be forgotten. With Rick Steves' Rome 2008, travelers can experience the best of everything Rome has to offer — economically and hassle-free. (36:16), Rome II: Beneath the Surface I guess having Francesca as our guide for two days would be right up there. But we’re holding off on taking sign-ups…because, like the president-elect (and unlike the president-unelect), we recognize that we’re not yet out of the woods of this pandemic. It exceeding my expectations, Stephanie was outstanding and I cannot say enough about her abilities as a tour director. Incredible art with our own private expert guide to help us appreciate many things that most people would easily miss when observing a masterpiece.". I enjoyed learning about the history and culture of this great city and finally getting to experience it first hand. I'm always most impressed with the pantheon but St. Peters is a close second.". To be honest everyday was a wow moment.". My wife and I also enjoyed the company of the other travelers in our group. Wonderful to have a visit to Rome well orchestrated. Favorite "WOW" moment That's not a criticism of the tour, it's just how I am. Everyone had an open, friendly attitude which really enhanced the tour for us. "It's difficult to pick a particular "wow" moment. Tour was fabulous. I was particularly happy that all the sights were fairly close to each other, or just a short trip by bus or tram. If, however, you're spending four days or more in Rome, the extra information in Rick Steves Rome can be worthwhile. Our Best of Rome tour went above and beyond our expectations! Rick Steves wants us to travel because it’s fun, yes, but also because he believes it might actually save the world. "There were quite a few. Our Rome "family" was great. She made us feel like family as we toured through the city. There were many wow moments and Nina plus her colleagues, allowed us to visit and enjoy an almost overwhelming number of them. Terms of Service | Privacy, Evening walk through Rome including Trevi Fountain. Likewise we had spent time in Rome. The 7 day tour of Rome gave me in depth experience including Ancient Rome, history, art and food. No waiting in lines. (one carry on size bag and a back pack). Overall, too much free time compared to our London tour. She was a wonderful story teller and set the stage for an excellent visit to the Vatican Museum, the Borghese Museum and the Coliseum.". (one carry on size bag and a back pack). We truly enjoyed each others company. We saw everything described in tour material and more. They sounded like angels.". "I loved the Borghese Gallery. "The San Clemente Basilica provided such a perfect metaphor for the city of Rome. We saw and learned about all the top spots in Rome, but experienced it all on a much more personal level . It was unexpected.". "The Papal audience was my favorite wow moment. A fast-paced week of learning and adventure. But specific to Rick Steves tours, was our guides, specifically our head guide Julian who made the entire experience both rich and easy for us. She has an incredible gift of sharing her passion for the people's stories from the history of these areas.". We also enjoyed our local guides, especially Francesca. Great tour. Rainer was a very friendly, relaxed, informed leader of our group. Our guide seemed so experienced with a group our size, twenty-four of us. THe guide for several specific tours, Franchesca, was also excellent. Our second tour with RS in Italy. Local guides were top notch professionals; each having a wealth of knowledge. The walk back to the hotel through the beautiful Borghese park was beautiful it was a nice way to appreciate all that we had just seen. "The Borghese Galleria and our guide Franchesca. The guest guides were passionate knowledgeable and patient. What a fabulous choice to go with a Rick Steves group! The hotel was centrally located and the staff was WONDERFUL. Personally, the gladiator entrance into the Colosseum and the Pauline Napoleon reclining statue in the Borghese Museum.". "I enjoyed the tour of the Borghese Gallery & gardens. Our tour guide was wonderful, our fellow travelers were delightful, the itinerary was the right mix of busy and relaxing and getting to see the holidays through the lense of another culture was priceless. The pace was pleasant. Fransesca made it so interesting that I enjoyed art for two hours--a record for me. She made you feel the plight of the slaves. Enjoyed taking in the whole event and snapping beautiful photos ten feet from the Pope. It did. "Ben, the tour guide, took us to the Mediterranean Sea, and bought us ice cream. The 7 day tour of Rome was what I expected and more. "The Borghese Gallery was astounding, and the guide that led us through it brought the art to life for us.". I was pleased with the quality and knowledge of the guides. Ben was an amazing guide who kept us on track, surprised us with new adventures, introduced us to Italian food, transportation, history and culture. "The first "wow" factor was the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's drawings along with seeing the Pope on screen. It was hot, chaotic and intimidating. The "math" of a Rick Steves tour is two-parts tour and one-part classroom. Food was delicious. What else could I ask for? I could ride 81 bus all day! "I believe seeing the underground formations under San Clemente Church and the Pope at the Vatican were awesome. "Viaiting St Peters. It was a life saver. I can't wait to take another Rick Steves tour! "might have been the Borghese gallery; again tour guide was very good", After fighting for years to get a passport his was my first trip outside the US so I had high expectations. I thought there would be more repeaters. The most enjoyable day was the one when we were bussed to Ostia Antica and then to the beach for an hour. It was exciting to see the beautiful sculptures in person. "Two moments, actually. "Too many to choose from, but our tour of the Galleria Borghese was my highlight. "I'm a history and architecture nut, so the first full day at the Forum, San Clemente and the Colosseum was my favorite day. It's an essential part of the Rick Steves tour experience. Nina was great, knowledgeable and very personable. The tour of Rome was great. "The unexpected visit to the Cimitero dei protestanti, or non-Catholic Cemetary of Rome, took my breath away. The layers of Rome exposed in such a nondescript place. But, our tour guide told us that Mass at St Peters Basilica was starting in 10 minutes and anyone could just walk up to the guard and ask to be let in and we did. Rainer's knowledge was great also. see our FAQ. This was my first tour of any kind and I wasn't sure I'd like giving up the planning of our trip. Unless you mean that TA doesn't allow those sorts of tours (day/few hours, etc) to have a review page - but, I'm talking about a forum, not review pages. We walked all over town and I feel that I know the layout of Rome as well as my home town. Can't see it being presented any better. RS and Ben did not disappoint! We saw what I wanted to see and do! Since I had gotten sick, the timing of events worked well with returning to our room to nap. In our free time we were close to so many places to go and discover. The second, the painting by Rapheal in the Vatican, Peter and the angel. Saw more beautiful things and places than I ever had. Excellent guides. Although other locations may have offered a more 'wow' experience, the timing of San Clemente Church (first full day) set the stage for all other sites. The tour structure provided us the opportunity to get to know Rome's history, evolution and culture as a group and allowed for further personal immersion during the ample free time. I really enjoyed how our primary tour guide (Nina) was punctual, knowledgeable and interested in how much we enjoyed each day of the tour. I could not have had a better adventure of Rome. Not only wow'd us, but our friends back home.". "The colosseum and Forum / Palestine Hill experience were outstanding. Actually 3 churches in one. The best tour I have ever taken. We had free time to explore. Posted by hypnochick66 on 08/10/17 05:31 AM. I've been asked repeatedly "what was your favorite part"? RS Tours give you a cultural and historical perspective of Rome in a way that you experience the people and understand chronologically the many layers of this eternal city. Tips from the guides on culture, food, other sights and activities was excellent. The hotel amenities were clean, the bedroom quiet with fresh laundered sheets for a great night sleep, the attention to cleanliness and small details was remarkable, and the morning breakfast was plentiful with a great variety of fruit. I can't think of a better way to see Rome than with your tour. I've been back home a week and can't stop thinking about Rome! We enjoyed the mix of structured and free time. Jump to bottom. I learned more independent travel skills. We probably would not have used the Rome subway if not for our guide Stephanie, and we were glad that she showed us how to ride as it saved some time walking. I loved Nina, she really cracked the whip. This was my 7th R.S. I think we saw the high points of what I wanted to experience. A dream come true! This was our first trip to Rome. ▲▲▲ Borghese Gallery Bernini sculptures and paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian in a Baroque palazzo. Strolling through the Forum with Francesca activating our imaginations to picture life in ancient Rome. (18:31), Antiquities and Archaeology II It was our first Rick Steve's tour. The best part for me was walking through the different neighborhoods, because it is always the best way to get to know a new place. Rick Steves Italy Audio Tours provide humorous and insightful commentary on the art and history of many of Italy's most notable museums and historic sites in Assisi, Florence, Pompeii, Milan, Naples, Rome, Siena, and Venice. "I was ready to be disappointed that we wouldn't be touring Pompeii, but the trip to Ostia Antica gave us a close-up look at life for the average citizen, and was a pleasant escape from the crowds and bustle of the rest of the week.". Or Hold Your Horses. Each day was different and we did more than just focus on the high profile ruins like the colosseum. The trip was a wonderful, amazing experience! ▲▲ Church of San Giovanni in Laterano Grandiose and historic “home church of the popes,” with one-of-a-kind Holy Stairs across the street. I was on the Metro when I looked about and realized: I am traveling about in a strange city in a foreign country and didn't speak the language, but I was totally at ease with the situation. 3. And I personally was hoping for a small group, this group of 12 was almost too small, especially with 5 being from one family. If I were the only solo-traveler, it would have been a very lonely experience. And we just loved the Hotel Lancelot! However we were definitely taken in by our walk through Ostia Antica. The guides (both RS and local) did everything they could to make the trip time-efficient and packed with the most edifying experiences. "Seeing the Pope in his Wednesday AM 'audience'. We enjoyed all the places we went with the tour and liked the Hotel Lancelot as our place to return to each night. It was an inspiring moment. "How do you choose just one?? We'll begin with a guided tour of sheer beauty in the Borghese Gallery. "There were many. These were the most memorable "wow" experiences for me.". "So many... the St.Clement church, Borghese Museum, The Pantheon OMG I learned a lot. Our guide, Ben, was fantastic. My favorite "wow" moment was at the Borghese Galleria when our informative guide showed us how to appreciate details behind the most beautiful sculptures and paintings imaginable,one sculpture brought me to tears.Our first guide also gave us a powerful lesson in how to read the age of bricks, art icons, and details;"the more you know the more you see"!". We had a couple bad meals The Rick Steves Best of Venice, Florence & Rome tour begins with Venice's timeless St. Mark's Square and Basilica, then on to Michelangelo's stunning David and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, and ends with Rome's Ancient Forum, Colosseum, Pantheon, Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel. The other was the visit to the Borghese Gallery where I fell in love with the intricate sculpture "Apollo and Daphne".". This was our first European tour experience, so I have nothing to compare it to, however I would say that my expectations were met....and more! The Borghese was it for me. "Attending the Papal Audience and see the Pope. "The Borghese Gallery never ceases to amaze me.". I enjoyed the other folks in the group, too. The whole trip was spectacular!!". All the guides were knowledgeable and warm and friendly. Followed closely by our first night group dinner.". I was glad to find another woman solo-traveler and we buddied up, eating all non-included dinners together. I loved strolling down the streets, eating amazing local treats on our food tour...I loved just about everything!". ", This was my first trip abroad and with a tour group. "Francesca and her knowledge and way to look at Architecture, sculpture and paintings. Truly my favorite day of the tour. "My favorite moment from the tour was definitely seeing the first chapel we went to, where we went under ground (I forget the name but I loved it!) Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America's expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Borghese Gallery, Rome is a tour … We were 4 members of our family touring Rome, we called it a sister trip. I LOVED IT!!! The "front of the line" experience was just perfect. I am very much looking forward to my next European trip with Rick Steve's Tour and hope to return to Rome as well. Our days were seamlessly organized, filled with information, and peppered with authentic experiences. We saw some amazing things, but it wasn't until our tour began that we could begin to grasp the true meaning of what we were seeing. As far as the sights we went to, Ostea Antica, was my WOW moment with ancient buildings and history that you can walk through and envision the life back then.". Ben our guide was such a pleasure. "We took the subway from the train station and popping out of the underground to the view of the Colosseum was our first vision of Rome. We loved that each day gave us the opportunity to explore diversely different experiences, from ancient Rome to a food tour. "Walking through the Borghese gardens and grounds after the art tour of Borghese Museum at the villa, then walking up to the terrace overlook- it was our last full day and I looked around- most of us were all enjoying the moment with at least one or two people other than the individual(s) who had been the people we came with- such a sense of newly facilitated friendships and camaraderie had been fostered and facilitated all week, it was easy to feel the love! Stephanie was a fabulous tour manager--patient, clear, effective n re-directing, setting agendas, dealing with issues, and generally setting a positive and cooperative tone. Exceeded my expectations. I sure did love that 7 day travel pass for the bus/tram/metro. Having a balance of scheduled & reserved tours with free time to see other things we were interested in. One was the maps hall. Another (#4) outstanding RS tour. Another amazing Rick Steves tour! The activity scale was also helpful. I did not think I would see and hear from the Pope while visiting the Vatican, but I was wrong. I had such a great time in Rome. "Deep dives into the art at the Vatican museum and the Borghese. Strenuous walking: 2–8 miles throughout the day with lots of hills, stairs, and uneven terrain. There was enough free time to explore areas of personal interest (i.e. "The day at Ostia Antica was a stunning day and the timing was wonderful. Jamie made Rome accessible, understandable, and interesting. Agenda did a very thorough job of seeing all parts of Rome. "I had 2 wow moments - one was in the Borgheshe Gallery - being present when the "David with head of Goliath" by Caravaggio was rehung and the other was walking into the St. Maria Majorie Church.". "The Vatican grounds with fabulous Pablo and the food tour with Michele were outstanding! I really got a sense of how ancient the times were when it was intact. We had been to Europe several times before but we had always travelled independently. Edited: 5 years ago And I had my doubts about it, since we are supposed to spend time with people we have never met. Seeing Pope Francis at the Wed Audience was more than a WOW! Walking into the Colosseum from the tunnel the gladiators used was awe inspiring. has been serving locals since 1906 with food that makes up for the lack of … "Three things stand out: 1: Visiting San Clement Basilica, getting to see the Pope up close and the food tour in Trastevere.". There were no hitches along the way with the planned schedule, and all the guides were right on time and very friendly and knowledgeable. Personalized attention. He was informative and easy to relate to. That applies to the other three guides as well. ", My wife and I enjoyed our tour of Rome and our accommodations at the Hotel Lancelot. He made it easy for me to feel comfortable exploring the city on our own. Karin did an outstanding job ensuring we were all comfortable, informed and happy! You should be able to climb stairs with your suitcase and get around town walking on tours for several hours. ▲ Trevi Fountain Baroque hot spot into which tourists throw coins to ensure a return trip to Rome. "Getting to see the pope give his Christmas Day address in St. Peter's Square and any tours led by Francesca Caruso-particularly St. Clemente and Borghese Gallery.". Thank you to Rainer for prepping us to be successful at navigating the transportation options and crossing the street. By Caravaggio. "The fact that Karin took time out of her day to get our entire tour group tickets to the Papal Audience on September 11th. "Seeing the Bernine sculptures with our local guide Francesca.". When we found the 7 day best of Rome tour, it sounded perfect. One when my husband and I were exploring on our own. Seeing the Colosseum from the ground floor was a treat too. Your overall tour guide, Rainer, was a delight. A moment of suffering overlapped with daily living, that somehow seemed more poignant than the Colosseum.". Using your tour helped to make the most of my time by allowing us to skip the lines at attractions and the help to learn the transportation system for use on free time was great. For me, visiting the Borghese Gallery had to be the highlight. The visit to old Rome was an incredible and rewarding experience. The "Best of Rome" Tour was simply outstanding. So much history overlapping, and each time layered gently on each other, forcing you to think about all of the history in your own city that you will never know or recognize. The hotel was lovely and the staff were amazing. "St. Peter's Basilica. In case you wish to book pre- or post-tour hotel accommodations, the contact information for the tour's hotel is included in your tour confirmation email as well as in the Itinerary section of your tour account. "St Peters Basilica, the Borghese Galletry and the Pantheon. "I was in awe of everything Rome so it is hard to say what my favorite "wow" moment was. If you're looking for a guided tour to see the sights, I would recommend looking elsewhere. He was knowledgeable always timely with a touch of humor when need to help the group. I just loved it.". I was in awe at all the history and how well preserved so much of it is and they think that 80% of Ancient Rome is still underground. I booked this tour with Rick Steves because it would cover all we wanted to see in Rome. "Hard to pick just one but seeing the Bernini sculptures at the Borghese gallery was stunning. Hopefully, she changes her mind and decides to guide for RS groups the Vatican Museums and St Peter's as well. Visiting San Clemente al Laterano. In the future, I'll plan my own trips. Great introduction to local food. There were many. "There were so many. She was an outstanding guide, knowledgeable, friendly, and very well organized. And if you have feedback on your tour, please let me know at books@ricksteves.com. Visits to the "newer" sites like the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and all the other churches and art museums were also spectacular. I don't know if it's Italy or our guide but I really enjoyed everyone's company. I also had a very emotional reaction to the Pieta in St. I appreciated having the experts choose the location of the hotel and the sites most worth seeing. Rainer was an excellent guide and the guide specialists were exceptional. Rick Steves’ Europe has a full slate of European tours all locked, loaded, and ready to book for 2021. The tour was very well managed and organized without any major or inconvenience issues. Rome is an interesting city. See more ideas about rick steves, europe travel, travel. I stepped out of the subway the first day and the Coliseum was in front of me. I plan on taking the Germany, Austria and Switzerland tour with Rick Steve's in 2012. Mixed feelings about our tour guide. ▲▲ Trajan's Column, Market, and Forum Tall column with narrative relief, forum ruins, and museum with entry to Trajan's Market. ▲▲ Palatine Hill Ruins of emperors' palaces, Circus Maximus view, and museum. The trip was a wonderful blend of together and alone time which was appreciated since I was in Rome to also visit with my nephew. I enjoyed my tour very much. But I'm happy to say that I can't wait to go another Rick Steves tour. We liked staying in one place and each day was a good balance of structured and free time. Not only was our tour group guide/ leader for the week exceptional in his local knowledge, helpfulness, promptness and ability to keep the groups moving harmoniously while honoring the differences in those traveling with us, the local expert specialty tour guides were all so knowledgeable- each was a subject matter expert! I love that the tours are designed for one to see the most sought after places within the region of the tour and also offering lots a free time to explore on your own. "Hard to say. I'd have to say that experiencing the Forum and Borghesi Gallery with Franchesca were pretty awesome. I had an amazing time in Rome. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. ... Rick Steves’ Ancient Rome Audio Tours. The crowds were unbearable. This map is excerpted from the guidebook Rick Steves’ Rome by Rick Steves and Gene Openshaw. A delight for all five senses.". Hotel Lancelot is a top-notch hotel with great staff and convenient location. My family and I had an AMAZING time in Rome with our FANTASTIC guides, Sarah and Francesca! I really enjoyed the tour. We went back the next week, when we were on our own, and I think that sight would never grow old.". It felt so good to get out in nature on Thursday and see this phenomenal place. As well, Francesca and Paulo were excellent guides. Our guide was great and very helpful. ". From the Renaissance and Baroque eras, you'll marvel at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Borghese Gallery. Peters.". Everyday was full of surprises and great experiences. An 8th century Christian church built on top of a 4th century Christian church built on top of a 1st century Pagan place of worship utilizing much of the previous buildings construction materials. Didn't care much for the potatoe pizza......". "Rome itself is a wow moment. Rainer was a wonderful guide, patient, kind, thoughtful. I was safe, well supported and able to fully enjoy the experience. From start to finish this tour was absolutely amazing. Reservations mandatory. I've always wanted to go to Rome. Some changes could make the trip more solo-traveler friendly, as I suggest below. The specialist guides in the museums provided essentially a college level class on art history and appreciation which made it all the more special. I'm so happy it was on a Rick Steves tour. We came home with so many incredible memories. Free stuff including Rick Steves Rome guidebook, Italian phrase book, map, moneybelt and earplugs Guaranteed tour price, locked in the moment you make your deposit Optional single supplements — this tour has a limited number of private rooms for solo travelers for an additional fee In turn the fourth century basilica was built on a Roman temple.". It exceeded our expectations, the perfect balance (for us) between "hand-holding" and free time. I'm not an extrovert and was afraid I might have to interact too much with people; We saw all the major site as well as a few things that were a little off the beaten path. We were pleasantly surprised at all the extras that were added to the schedule. I feel that on the days you go to places that require a purchased ticket(Coliseum and the Vatican) those need more time to explore on your own or more time given to explore with tour guide. 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