Colosseum guided tour with Virtual Reality

We were really looking forward to the virtual reality tour of the Colosseum in Rome. Our guide Dario met more than all expectations. It was a fantasic experience for our three teenagers and ourselves. Dario is very passionate and clearly knows what he is talking about. Worth repeating!

To recommend this is an understatement. Dario is not only informative and very knowledgeable, but thought provoking. He clearly has a passion for his intimate experience he gives you. You can cut through the b.s. topical questions and really drill down into actual roman life during this time in this place. Not some mindless "look there" , "now look here", guide. My fiance and I were very privileged to be on a private tour, due to some extenuating circumstances, but even without private tour he limits the size of groups (10, I believe) to make a truly focused, personal experience. I would say the VR sets it above any other experience, but that would be discounting Dario's knowledge, personality, and hospitality. Aren't enough stars to recommend!

Having been to Rome before, I knew how important it is to have an excellent guide to bring the history of this amazing city to life. Dario did that for us and more. We actually went on three tours with Dario: the Vatican, Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere tour, and the Colosseum/Roman Forum. Dario has been a guide for over 10 years, and his experience shows. He is incredibly knowledgeable in multiple facets regarding Rome's history. In fact, the more we asked questions, the more he was able to learn our area of interest, and he would tailor the tour to match our areas of curiosity. But just having a strong knowledge-base is not where his talents end. Dario was able to masterfully avoid long lines at the Vatican and Colosseum. He was also able to bring us to the areas at those locations that were fascinating but not flooded with large tour groups. During our stay in Rome, Dario had the added challenge of dealing with the 90+ degree heat. He knew exactly how to handle this situation by always bringing us to shade and places to refill water. As an additional challenge, we were with my father and husband who both have back issues. Dario was exceptionally considerate of their needs and took elevators or easier paths wherever possible. On top of it all, he is a lovely person who is just easy to be with. He has a calm and poised demeanor, making it a pleasure to be with him through the day. One last compliment I want to pay Dario is that he is incredibly responsive to questions leading up to the tour date. I booked Dario as our guide a year in advance, and over the course of the year, I had various questions about preparations or recommendations. Dario always got back to me quickly and with helpful responses. I knew we were in good hands before we even got to Rome. Dario brought Rome to life for my family. Thank you, Dario!