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Discover the Wonders of Rome with Daniella Hunt’s Private Tours

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Daniella Hunt brings Rome alive thanks to decades of experience, scholarship, and humor.

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Excited about coming to Rome? Daniella will help you build an itinerary around your interests. And while you’re exploring Rome with her, her use of the Socratic method, visual aids, and storytelling will bring the experience alive for you and everyone with you — kids and adults alike. This, together with her scholarly depth, delivered with warmth and humor, is what turns a walk through Rome into a lasting memory.

Curious about past travelers’ experiences? See the reviews below! Or just get in touch with Daniella… Whether you want to dig into imperial Roman engineering at the Colosseum, learn about early Christian art in the most historic churches in Rome, or explore the risqué interior decorating of a Renaissance villa, Daniella is looking forward to hearing from you!

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What Visitors are Saying

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  • Renee (con Jim)

    I am also very pleased that we opted to see the Forum, the Colosseum and San Clemente. The way you presented each was outstanding. I was particularly moved by San Clemente! When you asked us to imagine ourselves sitting in a 1st century A.D. home – it was just a mind-blower! And seeing Mithras’ sanctuary…

  • Tanya

    We couldn’t ask for a better, more knowledgeable, or more fun guide. In fact, all other guides suffered by comparison.

  • Maria

    I enjoyed our tour of the Palatine Hill and the Roman houses on the Celian. You are a wonderful guide, as expert as any history professor, but more enthusiastic and engaging, and as an added bonus, funny!

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Our group of 4 spent two amazing days with Daniella! I found out about her about 8 months before our trip to Rome from Reddit post about private tour guides and I’m soooo glad I did! Daniella helped me, over the course of a few months, decide which sites we wanted to include in our two days with her and then she also secured the needed tickets for us. By the time we met up with her the first morning of our tour, I felt like I already knew her and had a friend in Rome. We toured the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum on our first day. I think we may have been there during the hottest day of the year but Daniella kept us in the shade as much as possible and her storytelling techniques are so engaging and interesting that we didn’t mind the heat. The second day was a glimpse of underground Rome with San Clemente, the Vicus Caprarius as well as the Pantheon. All amazing! We learned so much from Daniella. You can definitely tell that she is passionate about history and architecture and her stories draw you in and make you want to learn more as well. And we also loved her sense of humor! We definitely want to come back to Rome and spend more time with Daniella in some of the other wonderful places in Rome. Grazie Daniella!
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If you think you've seen Rome, wait until you've seen it with Daniella Hunt. Our two days with Daniella were the highlight of our trip. Neither my son nor I are naturally history buffs, and with our ADHD we usually struggle to stay engaged on long tours. Daniella completely changed that. Her storytelling, thoughtful questions, and infectious enthusiasm kept us both captivated from start to finish. Instead of simply showing us ancient ruins, she brought Rome to life. We left not only having seen Rome—we actually understood it, and had an amazing time doing so. If you're looking for a guide who can make history fascinating, fun, and unforgettable—even for people who don't usually gravitate toward it—Daniella is the one to book!
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Absolutely outstanding guide in Rome. Best of the best. Daniella is incredibly knowledgeable, kind and fun. When she takes you on tours you step back in time. When you leave Rome, and Daniella, it’s hard to say goodbye.
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Shelley Rogers
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The only person more knowledgeable about Rome’s history was assassinated in 44 B.C.! Daniella is an absolute scholar with the magical ability to enchant, transport & entertain while imparting deep & fascinating historical understanding. “In her we trust,” and you can, too! “Bellissimo!”
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