Ideas for Travelers
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Traveler experiences with locals in Rome, Italy
You traveled to Rome, Italy, before and you fell in love with this incredible city: the history, the huge monuments, the roman empire, the Vatican, the beautiful barocco churches and the narrow alleys of Trastevere so full of life, people and sounds, the Tevere river with the seagulls and the sycamore trees that turn red at sunset.
You are traveling to Rome again, or you are here already, because there are still so many things to see but, this time, you would like to experience the city as a local does and find out something that is not on a guide or discover places that only those who live in the city know of, or like to listen to stories about the eternal city that only a local can tell.
What if it’s your first trip to Rome? You would probably like to add some different spices to the classic menu of a first timer in the eternal city and learn something different that a typical tourist tour will not tell you.
You are traveling alone and, maybe, as a woman you’d rather visit the eternal city not on your own; or you are on a solo trip and you like to mingle with locals in total safety.
Well, here we are, Ideas for Travelers: so excited about sharing with you the way we live, in what we consider our home, the Eternal City of Rome.
We will try and help you see, hear, taste and smell life as a true Roman does, sharing with you stories and experiences, the way an old friend might – with passion, care and love for our special city.
We hope to tailor your trip here in Rome, offering a unique and authentic Italian experience: travel itineraries that will uncover a different Rome.
We will show some little gems unknown to most of our fellow citizens, we will tell you stories that are not history yet, but maybe talk about the city more than a book can do.
A way to experience Rome, to get to know her (for us is “female”: like the lady wolf that nurtured the twin brothers, founders of the city back in the 8th century b.C.) a little deeper and with new eyes.
The 3 steps experiences with Ideas for Travelers:
Step 2. *Walk and discover* let’s take a look at the eternal city through our eyes, get a real roman insight, let the chit chat flow.
Step 3. Eat, drink and talk : it says it all!
Our experiences recipe
Small groups exchange: max 6/8 persons (details on each experience);
The two of us accompanying the experiences;
Informal, heartfelt conversations with local hosts and fellow travelers in group experience;
Off the beaten path, open air excursions;
Light activity open-air.
Who we are
We are two tourism industry experts, with over twenty-five years of experience, well-healed travelers with a globetrotting background.
It has been our distinct pleasure to welcome and guide family and friends from all over the world, with special jaunts through the ancient streets of Rome.
Now, we’d love to extend this opportunity to others like you.
Our organisation provides equality of services and care to everyone, regardless of people’s age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation.
Our policy is of zero tolerance for racist or homophobic language or attitude.
Ideas for Travelers is based in Rome, Italy, EU
Traveler Experiences Ambassadors
This was such a fun walk. I enjoyed thinking about the monks and knights as we climbed Aventine Hill. Chiara and her husband took us inside beautiful spaces we would not have found on our own as well as one of the best photo spots in all of Rome. We truly felt like good friends as we connected through the walk. Before we even arrived Chiara went above and beyond with helping me with information for some of the local cat rescues where I wanted to volunteer. She was fantastic. The meetup spot was easy as she sent a picture through (Hidden by Airbnb) the day of the tour so we could find it easily. We also enjoyed the fabulous Appertivo at the end of the tour where we were able to get to know each other a little more. I had such a good time the next day at Largo Torre di Argentina as Chiara suggested. I highly recommend not only this tour, but also their travel company for any of your other holiday needs 🙂
Ostia was beautiful. We had a bluebird day with no wind. The city is easy to navigate and our guides explained everything perfectly. Not too much history to drown you and plenty of answers to all the small questions. This felt like a local tag along history walk, who spoke English, and did not mind blending humour with facts. Chiara and Federico were wonderful. 10/10 would recommend. 🙂
Such a beautiful walk!!! Chiara and Federico introduced us to a part of Rome that we knew little about with its history linked to the Roman Republic. The view of the city from the Belvedere is beautiful. The Fontana dell’Acqua Paola or as the Romans call it "Er fontanone" is very beautiful and the church of San Pietro in Montorio is a real jewel. The walk ends in Trastevere where Chiara and Federico have led us to enjoy an excellent aperitif chatting like old friends. We recommend this experience far from the crowd and in good company.
Had a great time! My hosts were warm and friendly with a sense of humor. But what I really liked was their passion for the subject. It was not a rote recitation. Well worth the price. Very much enjoyed the restaurant they chose for a delicious meal and friendly conversation. Did not feel hurried at all.
I’ve been in Rome many times but I didn’t know that behind the famous Piramide Cestia there was the Non-catholic cemetery: an hidden jewel. A mystical atmosphere wraps you as you enter the gate, it isn’t only a resting place with beautiful tombs of famous artists, among which the famous romantic poets Keats and Shelley, it is also a very well kept garden where you can take a walk, seat on a bench overlooking the Piramide or pet one of the cats living there. Thanks to Chiara and Federico that took us on this walk we discovered a site unknown also to many locals. From there with a short walk we went to the Testaccio Food Market that our guests told us had been opened for over a century in the neighbourhood. They showed us all the different stalls that offer take-away dishes, fruits, bread and pizza. We could choose what attracted us the most and ate it all together in the main piazza. Chatting with our guests had been the highlight of the experience that we suggest everyone to try.
Chiara and Federico, two Rome locals, met us at the Pyramid station. From there we walked around the corner to the entrance to what is officially known as the NonCatholic Cemetery. Chiara explained that although English language guidebooks always refer to it as the Protestant Cemetery or the English Cemetery, many buried there were neither Protestant nor English. Beautiful grounds with opportunity to pay our respects at graves of Keats and Shelley. Fun also to get close up view of the back of the Pyramid, eccentric tomb of what must have been a seriously rich Roman dude dating to 12 BCE. From the cemetery we strolled through the neighborhood to the food market. Wandered among the many varied stalls before making our lunch choices and then sitting together to eat while talking together about life in modern Rome and Italy. All in all a great experience filled with insights and opportunity to make new friends.
