Mirabilia Urbis Tours: Discover the Wonders of Rome Thanks to Daniella Hunt and Her Private Walking Tours

Traveling to Rome, Italy? Treat yourself to one or more private walking tours with Daniella! Whatever your interests, a variety of itineraries will tickle your fancy. We can discuss ancient Roman engineering while admiring the Colosseum. Or perhaps while crossing a bridge built in 130 A.D. Art and history lovers will enjoy following the evolution of Christian art in mosaic-spangled churches. Or they might enjoy giggling at the risque interior decorating of a Renaissance villa. Choose the private visits that most interest you, and Daniella will bring their themes alive, whether you’re a single traveler, a couple, a family with kids, or a school group.
Daniella Hunt is an experienced and friendly American guide, who will offer you the benefit of her training, her ongoing research, her many years in Rome, and her linguistic expertise. If this is your first trip to Rome, one or more private visits with her will make “the standards” unforgettable. If you’ve been to Rome numerous times, she’ll gladly accompany you to less frequented attractions. In either case, she is willing to tailor visits to meet your needs.
Whatever visits you choose, Daniella will awaken your interests and deepen your appreciation of Rome. While meandering through the city’s spectacular side-streets, artistic attractions, and archeological areas, you’ll start feeling Roman yourself!
What Does “Mirabilia Urbis” Mean, and Why Is It Synonymous with Tours of Rome?
Guidebooks are nothing new. Around 1000 A.D., pilgrims, travelers and merchants coming to Rome were already using several different guidebooks (such as the one shown in the illustration to the right) to find and enjoy the Eternal City’s treasures. Mirabilia Urbis was just one of many titles that were circulating back then. The author remains anonymous. But its Latin title Mirabilia Urbis means “The Marvels of the City” — “the City” is Rome, of course!
So, Daniella Hunt welcomes you to Rome! And like the guidebook Mirabilia Urbis from centuries past, she hopes to heighten your appreciation of Rome’s treasures with her private tours.
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Underground Rome: Vicus Caprarius
Around the corner from the Trevi Fountain, is the Cinema Trevi. Faced with excessive humidity, the movie theater's owners probed deeper and deeper to discover the root of the problem. Their explorations led to the birth of an archeological area approximately 27 feet under the modern street level. Referred to as Vicus Caprarius or “Goat Alley” in Latin, the site contains two Imperial Roman apartment buildings and lots of natural running water!
Full-Days Near Rome: The Ancient Temple of Fortune in Modern-day Palestrina
Why take a tour of the Temple of Firstborn Fortune in Palestrina with Daniella? Well, you'll learn about 2nd century B.C. concrete technology. And you'll be able to immerse yourself in an experience that celebrates the spiritual and regenerative powers of chaos. And... well... the view from the top of the temple is amazing!
Renaissance Splendor: The Gardens of Villa Lante and Palazzo Farnese near Viterbo
You are planning a trip to Rome in June and dread the heat... You are staying for a week or two and want to scratch more than the surface... Or it is your sixth trip to the Eternal City and you're ready for something different... Treat yourself to the Renaissance gardens near Viterbo: Palazzo Farnese at Caprarola and Villa Lante at Bagnaia!
Underground Rome: Vicus Caprarius
Around the corner from the Trevi Fountain, is the Cinema Trevi. Faced with excessive humidity, the movie theater's owners probed deeper and deeper to discover the root of the problem. Their explorations led to the birth of an archeological area approximately 27 feet under the modern street level. Referred to as Vicus Caprarius or “Goat Alley” in Latin, the site contains two Imperial Roman apartment buildings and lots of natural running water!
Full-Days Near Rome: The Ancient Temple of Fortune in Modern-day Palestrina
Why take a tour of the Temple of Firstborn Fortune in Palestrina with Daniella? Well, you'll learn about 2nd century B.C. concrete technology. And you'll be able to immerse yourself in an experience that celebrates the spiritual and regenerative powers of chaos. And... well... the view from the top of the temple is amazing!
Renaissance Splendor: The Gardens of Villa Lante and Palazzo Farnese near Viterbo
You are planning a trip to Rome in June and dread the heat... You are staying for a week or two and want to scratch more than the surface... Or it is your sixth trip to the Eternal City and you're ready for something different... Treat yourself to the Renaissance gardens near Viterbo: Palazzo Farnese at Caprarola and Villa Lante at Bagnaia!
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