--- title: "Rome Private Tour: Highlights and Hidden Gems" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 263 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 377 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 22 of 34 (City & Sightseeing Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-private-tour-highlights-and-hidden-gems/ --- # Rome Private Tour: Highlights and Hidden Gems **Guidekin's take:** A private walk with a local through the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Trastevere, with a drink or snack built in and storytelling pitched at seeing the city as a resident does, rated 4.91 across 377 reviews. Private guide and one local treat are included at €263 per person, pickup and tickets are not; landmarks are seen from outside. In our comparison: #22 of 34 in City & Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Rome from a unique perspective! Get to know Rome on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Rome at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Pantheon, Trastevere neighborhood, Piazza Navona and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes. ## Before you book - Meeting point: At the Piazza di Sant'Apollinare -… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 21 start times: between 09:00 and 19:00 - Food included: 1 local drink or snack - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €263 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 377 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Italian - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 21 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.91 from 377 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 371 of 377. - 5 stars: 356 (94%) - 4 stars: 15 (4%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise tailored routes, local stories and discoveries beyond familiar sights; the caveat is the amount of walking. **Praised:** - Flexible routes shaped around interests and places already visited - Knowledgeable guides who explain local history through stories - Streets and neighbourhoods visitors would not have found alone - Restaurant recommendations and stops for local food - Friendly guides who adapt the walking pace to the group **Complaints:** - Plenty of walking, including in summer heat Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-04-28 to 2026-09-10); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Private Tour - only you and your local - Private Local Multilingual Guide - Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp) - 1 local drink or snack ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Entrance tickets to the landmarks - we will only visit them from the outside ## Itinerary 1. **Rome** (3h) - Want to see the best of Rome? We got you covered. But as you can expect from an experience with a local, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the... 2. **Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere** (pass by, no stop) - Local Neighbourhood: Walk through a characteristic and original neighborhood with a bohemian atmosphere known for its traditional and innovative trattorias, craft breweries and shops. Trastevere is a characteristic and original neighborhood with a bohemian atmosphere that has... 3. **Piazza Navona** (pass by, no stop) - : Wander through one of the most (if not the most) beautiful and lively Roman squares where you can find the famous Bernini river fountains, wonderful churches and monuments, and cool spots to grab a bite. One of the most (if not the most) beautiful and lively roman squares,... 4. **Pantheon** (pass by, no stop) - Stunning Pantheon: Enter the best preserved Roman monument that appears to you as the Romans had to see it back in time. Not much of an introduction is needed for one of the most famous buildings in the world, with groundbreaking archtecture built in 27-25 BC and technology... 5. **Campo De' Fiori** (pass by, no stop) - Campo de' Fiori is a rectangular square south of Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy, at the border between rione Parione and rione Regola. It is diagonally southeast of the Palazzo della Cancelleria and one block northeast of the Palazzo Farnese. Campo de' Fiori, translated... 6. **Spanish Steps** (pass by, no stop) - The Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy, climb a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church, at the top. 7. **Colosseum** (pass by, no stop) - The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world, despite its age. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 21 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point At the Piazza di Sant'Apollinare - IMPORTANT - this is the meeting point of the "Private Highlights Tour - 3h" option Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJiW0KcFBgLxMR-g0wy6ao-xU Ends: We will finish the tour at the city center of Rome ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Private tour: only you & your local guide ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €526 | €263 | | 4 | €568 | €142 | | 6 | €606 | €101 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in City & Sightseeing Tours start at €4 per person. ## Compared with other City & Sightseeing Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 34** | €263 | 3h | 4.91 (377) | private | | [Discover Rome in a Day – Private Driver Tour](/italy/rome/tours/discover-rome-in-a-day-private-driver-tour/?format=md) | €580 per group | 8h | 5.0 (270) | private | | [10 Wonders of Rome in 3 hrs](/italy/rome/tours/10-wonders-of-rome-in-3-hrs/?format=md) | €45 | 3h | 4.97 (289) | shared | | [Private Sightseeing Tour of Rome and Vatican Museums with Your Driver](/italy/rome/tours/private-sightseeing-tour-of-rome-and-vatican-museums-with-your-driver/?format=md) | €570 | 8h | 4.99 (136) | private | Ranked #22 of 34 in City & Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €804, median €186; typical length 3h 15m. 20 of 34 are private. 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