Exclusive private tours · Italy

Rome,
as you have never
experienced it.

Private, tailored and guided by an art historian. Every tour is designed around your interests, your pace and your story.

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"Only in Rome is it possible to understand Rome."

J. W. von Goethe · Italian Journey
What we offer

Curated experiences,
crafted for you.

Every tour is private, a minimum of 3 hours, fully customisable. No groups, no compromises — only the Rome that matters to you.

Ancient Rome
Classic Rome

Ancient Rome

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Arena floor and underground access available.

The Vatican
Classic Rome

The Vatican

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with a private, unhurried visit.

Rome Highlights
Classic Rome

Rome Highlights

Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and the soul of the historic centre.

Baroque Rome
Art Tours

Baroque Rome

Bernini, Caravaggio and Borromini. Rome's most powerful art and architecture.

Modern & Contemporary Rome
Modern Rome

Modern & Contemporary

MAXXI, private galleries, foreign academies and the living art scene of Rome.

Food Tour
Food Experiences

Food Tour & Tasting

Authentic Roman food, neighbourhood markets, trattorias and local flavours. For real foodies.

Beyond the city

More ways to live
Rome & Italy.

Not all great experiences happen on foot. Sometimes Rome is better seen from a vintage car. Sometimes the best of Italy is just an hour away.

Rome tours by vehicle – golf cart, Vespa and vintage car
Tours by vehicle

Rome on wheels.

Explore Rome aboard a private golf cart, a classic Vespa or a vintage car with a professional driver. The same exclusive commentary — a completely different perspective.

Day trips from Rome – Tivoli, Pompeii, Florence, Amalfi
Day trips

Beyond Rome.

Tivoli, Ostia Antica, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Florence, Siena, Orvieto. Private full-day excursions designed around your interests, with expert guidance on site.

Special tours Rome – Borghese Gallery, Bernini masterpiece
Special tours

Deeper into art.

Borghese Gallery, Underground Rome, the Jewish Ghetto, early Christian basilicas, hidden Baroque gems. For those who want more than the surface.

Additional services

Every detail,
taken care of.

VaviTour goes well beyond the guided tour. For clients who want a complete experience, Valentina offers a set of services that cover every aspect of a luxury stay in Rome — from the first planning call to the last recommendation.

Enrich your tour

  • Professional photography throughout any experience
  • Pizza, pasta or gelato making class
  • Artisan workshop and mosaic experience
  • Private aperitivo or dinner arrangement
  • Gladiators School (great for families)
  • Virtual Reality Imperial Rome

Logistics & access

  • Priority ticket booking for all major sites
  • Private transfers and airport pickups
  • Restaurant and venue reservations
  • Coordination with hotels and concierges
  • Multi-day programme design
Travel consultancy

Planning a trip
to Italy?

Whether you are spending a week in Rome or building an itinerary across the whole country, Valentina can act as your personal travel consultant — combining her expertise in art history, deep local knowledge and years of working with high-end travellers to plan every step of your journey.

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Full Italy itinerary design

From Rome to Venice, Sicily to the Dolomites. A complete travel programme curated around your interests, pace and style — not a template, a real conversation.

Exclusive access & reservations

Private museum openings, special dinner venues, access to places not found in any guidebook. The kind of arrangements that only a specialist working exclusively in the luxury segment can make.

Trusted local network

A curated network of guides, drivers, chefs and specialists across Italy — all vetted personally by Valentina and aligned to the same standard of service.

Why choose VaviTour

Private by design.
Luxury by standard.

01

Official licensed guide

Valentina's licence was released by the City of Rome in 2011. Over a decade of experience working exclusively for luxury travel agencies and private clients.

02

Fully customised

Tell us your interests, your group, your pace. We design every tour around you — no off-the-shelf itineraries, no generic routes.

03

Direct contact, no intermediaries

Skip the booking platforms. When you contact VaviTour, you speak directly with Valentina. Every detail is handled personally, from first message to last goodbye.

04

Skip the lines

Tickets and priority access can be arranged in advance wherever available, so your time in Rome is spent on what matters, not on queues.

05

Private. Always.

All experiences are exclusive to your group — up to 4 people. Larger groups are welcome on request. Your tour, your rhythm, your memories.

06

Family & kids friendly

Tours can be adapted for families with children, with tailored pacing, storytelling and even hands-on experiences like the Gladiators School or VR Imperial Rome.

Valentina Di Pietro – Art Historian and Tour Guide in Rome
Your guide

Meet Valentina.

Art historian, official tour guide of Rome and a specialist in private luxury experiences. Holding a Master's degree in Art History from the University of Rome, Valentina brings a depth of knowledge that transforms every walk into a genuine encounter with history, art and the living city.

She has spent years working for luxury travel agencies and private clients — and she is the only guide in Rome offering exclusive contemporary art tours, from Baroque palaces to today's most interesting galleries and studios.

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What guests say

Experiences they will never forget.

★★★★★

"If you are looking for a guide who is truly passionate about history and archaeology, you must ask for Valentina. She is young, beautiful, personal and charming — and also a true professional with a complete understanding of world history, art, religion and politics."

Georgia · Boston
★★★★★

"She had become part of our family for the week. She is not only a guide — she is a little gift from Rome for anyone who meets her. We will definitely use her services again."

Gloria · California
★★★★★

"We owe the success of our trip to Valentina's ability to schedule and move us around daily. We saw all that we had hoped for and even more in the 5 days we had together."

Donald · Sydney
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Your private Rome experience begins with a message.

Tell us your dates, interests and group size. Valentina will get back to you personally to plan the perfect tour.

Exclusive private tours · Minimum 3 hours · Tickets and transport not included · Up to 4 people (larger groups by request)