This was our 2nd time visiting Rome...my husband after the 1st visit would say "I hate Rome". Well after our great tour he says "I actually enjoyed our visit to Rome" Hallelujah!!!!!
We chose a private tour company, Joe Banana Limos & Travel (
[email protected]). I was suspicious of the name, but after much research the reviews were very good, they even have a toll free # +1 888-727-4707.
Our tour was the Best of Rome with Vatican & Colosseum guide/tickets. Our contact was Cindy (originally from US), which made it very easy to communicate via email and phone. Our guide and driver "Emaneula and Marco" were outstanding...Emanuela was very informative, fun and sensitive to the needs of a couple of people in our group. The driver Marco, OMG his skill in maneuvering around Rome was unbelievable, he was about 10m from van to Trevi Fountain. We were able to tour the Colosseum, Roman Forum (in detail), Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, drive by major monuments and have time for gelato and get us back to the ship in plenty of time. We loved the narration Emaneula gave prior to entering the Sistine Chapel.
I would highly recommend Joe Banana limos for your Italy tour needs