Richard R.

Tour: Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter Basilica Half-day Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy
Date: May 20/23

There is nothing anyone can do about Vatican crowds, but Isabella tried. We skipped the line and she had strategies in our movements that worked. Her knowledge of the Vatican was incredible. She had books with pictures that she used to explain what we were going to see and what to look for. She was extremely personable and kept insisting that we ask her anything. A great guide.

Keith Mintun

Tour: #809658, Vatican Complete Experience: Private and Skip the line Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: May 15/23

Our second day with Isabella and it was even better then our first, which I thought couldn't be topped. The Vatican is very busy but we were able to bypass the long lines and move smoothly through the museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Her passion for art was very obvious and her knowledge of artist and timelines was very thorough. I can honestly say she made our trip to Rome memorable.

Keith Mintun

Tour: #754367, Ancient Rome Private and Skip the line Tour: Colosseum from the Arena Stage, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: May 14/23

Incredible day in such a beautiful city. Isabella made our first day in Rome such a great experience. Very knowledgeable and such a nice person to spend the day with. Very fluent in English and made Rome of 2000 years ago come to life. Can't wait to spend tomorrow with her at the Vatican.

Curtis Goff Jr

Tour: #1068696, Rome by Golf Cart: Orientation Private Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: May 13/23

We highly recommend the Golf cart tour! Rain or shine, there is no better way to see so much of Rome in so little time. This was our second tour with Isabella. She is always attentive and responsive to your interests. She's very knowledgeable and shares freely. She is keen to answer your questions and find the answer for the rare question that she does not know. We can't say enough good things about our experience with Isabella. Should we need another tour in Rome we will definitely book with her.

Curtis Goff Jr

Tour: #809658, Vatican Complete Experience: Private and Skip the line Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: May 12/23

This was our first tour with Isabella. She is a wonderful and very knowledgeable guide! She knows her stuff and knows her way around! We very highly recommend Isabella! The Vatican Complete Experience was great! As I write this we have already completed a second tour with Isabella and couldn't be happier!

Sylvie Bernier

Tour: #809658, Vatican Complete Experience: Private and Skip the line Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Apr 25/23

We had a great time with Isabella. Actually we had her for 2 visits and it was a great expérience. She is charming, well documented and has an answer to all the questions we had. I strongly recommend her if you want a private guide for a tour. You will find answers to your questions since we couldn't know the signification of the history of the Vatican. If I ever come back to Rome I will surely book a visit with her!

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Sylvie! I really hope to meet all of you again, inRome or in Canada!! Ciao, Isabella

Richard Bourbeau

Tour: #754367, Ancient Rome Private and Skip the line Tour: Colosseum from the Arena Stage, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Apr 24/23

Isabella a été une guide très disponible et connaissante. Elle a un très bon français Elle est très ouverte à répondre à toutes nos questions

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Merci Richard!

Ashley Henriksen

Tour: #754367, Ancient Rome Private and Skip the line Tour: Colosseum, Trevi fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Navona Square, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Apr 17/23

We learned so much on this tour with Isabella. We started in Rome thinking it would never compare to our love for Florence, but that changed. Isabella showed us all the sites, explained the history and we are so glad that we spent the day with her seeing and learning about Rome. We highly recommend any tour with Isabella as we adore her not just as our guide, but as a wonderful human to spend time with.

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Ashley, I really thank you so much for your wonderful words...I am going to print your comment for the days with no sun! Take care of yourself...and come again! Arrivederci to all of you, Isabella

Ashley Henriksen

Tour: #809658, Vatican Complete Experience: Private and Skip the line Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Apr 11/23

My family loved the informative tour with Isabella. We were tired from an international flight landing the same day and we all started kind of not sure if we really wanted to see the Vatican. But Isabella told us so much history, explained so much and we absolutely loved the tour and Isabella. She is so kind, sweet, funny and knows her stuff. She made us all feel like family. I highly recommend this tour; we will never forget all we saw and learned.

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Ashley, it was really a nice time also for me...I hope your friends enjoyed the souvenir and gift you brought them from Rome! Ciao, isabella

Tamara Tormen

Tour: #754367, Ancient Rome Private and Skip the line Tour: Colosseum from the Arena Stage, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Apr 8/23

The tour was great. Isabella answered the questions very professionaly and was a considerate and great guide. I can only recommend this tour.

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Tamara!!

Svetlana Livshin

Tour: #812815, Caravaggio Private Tour: on the footsteps of a shadow, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Mar 23/23

Izabella is an outstanding guide! We signed up for a Caravaggio tour, ended up not only seeing his works and admire them with a true art lover and expert but also seeing a lot of other beautiful places and hidden gems that we would have never discovered if not for Izabella. Walking the streets of eternal city with the person who grew up there, who knows and loves every corner of it, and who is so highly educated in art and history is a truly unforgettable experience. We can not wait to come back.

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Ciao Svetlana! I am looking forward to meeting you again! Thank you for such nice comment about the time we spent togheter...I still remember our promenade .... Ciao, Isabella

Carmina Aldana

Tour: #812815, Palazzo Massimo and Terme di Diocleziano Private Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Jan 7/23

These museums may get overlooked but they are worth it, especially seeing the Boxer at Rest completely! You will need a fantastic guide like Isabella to help you navigate the extensive collection. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and kind-hearted. She is highly recommended!

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Carmina thank you for your nice words!! i was impressed by your passion, interest, joy in front of all the masterpieces we saw togheter! all of you were so gentle and kind with me....I really hope to see you again,. Have a happy 2023 Isabella*

Saul Kupferberg

Tour: #754380, Vatican Private and Skip the line Tour: Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter Basilica, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Nov 4/22

Isabella is an excellent guide for the art treasures of the Vatican. She also added many interesting historical facts which helped give a clear picture of the development of the Vatican and its art over the centuries. We highly recommend her for this type of tour.

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank You Saul! I still remember our visit which was also for me very interesting thanks to your questions! Isabella

David Kester

Tour: #809658, Vatican Complete Experience: Private and Skip the line Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Nov 3/22

Great guide, excellent knowledge, superb commicstion.

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank You David!! It was a pleasure for me ! Happy new Year! isabella

David Henderson

Tour: #809658, Vatican Complete Experience: Private and Skip the line Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Nov 2/22

Isabella was so fun and made our tour in the Vatican so memorable. Her knowledge was endless and she was patient and kind to answer all our questions. Grazi for an amazing experience, we will miss you!

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear David, thank you so much for your comment! such a wonderful experience together! I really hope to see both of you again! :) Isabella

Kim Beaman

Tour: #809658, Vatican Complete Experience: Private and Skip the line Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Oct 11/22

Kim Beaman

Tour: Private Luxury Transfer from Via dei Due Macelli, n. 5 to Vatican Museums, Roma, Lazio, Italy
Date: Oct 11/22

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank You Kim!

Angela Fischer

Tour: #754387, One day in Rome: Jewish Ghetto, Trastevere, Catacombs Tour and Ancient Appian Way, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Sep 17/22

We had an amazing tour with Isabella! We had been to Rome before and had seen many of the things that are well known about Rome already so we were looking for something we hadn't seen and done and Isabella made some recommendations and she didn't disappoint! Her knowledge of the area and her love of Rome and Italy came through loud and clear. She personalized the tour for us and kept it at a pace that worked well. I would highly recommend this tour and Isabella as the guide!

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Grazie Angela! Isabella

Angela Fischer

Tour: Private transfer from your hotel to Jewish Ghetto, Roma, Lazio, Italy
Date: Sep 17/22

Joseph was our driver arranged by Isabella our tour guide. He was on time. The car was clean and beautiful. He shared some facts as we drove in to meet with Isabella and later picked us up, drove us to the catacombs and other places with Isabella guiding along the way then back to our hotel. It worked out perfectly! He and Isabella are both fantastic!

Rebecca Papp

Tour: #809658, Vatican Complete Experience: Private and Skip the line Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Sep 16/22

We recently visited the Vatican and Sistine Chapel as a treat for special birthdays. Isabella was the best host and guide. Her amiable demeanour and thorough knowledge made our 4 hour tour perfect. She was patient and answered all our questions, whilst allowing us to take in all the views and sights. I would highly recommend booking through 'Tours By Locals', and especially asking for Isabella. Fabulous tour we will never forget!

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Grazie thank you so much....your words give me energy and passion! Ciao, Isabella

Mike H.

Tour: #754380, Vatican Private and Skip the line Tour: Museums, Sistine Chapel, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Sep 10/22

Isabella is a warm, low-keyed and very friendly personality. She asked our family members about themselves, listening as much as talking. And when she led us into the museums, she had a very keen sense of how to sum up the massive collection to understand it in 3 hours. She has a passion and extensive education in art history and knows her stuff and keeps up on developments. I would easily recommend her, especially as her soothing tone can be relaxing in an often packed tour site! Bravo Isabella!

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Mike! such a nice full moon evening in the museums....it was so nice to spend some hours with you and your family....please don't forget the beautiful picture of al of us. Have a nice time in Italy, isabella

Julie Kimelman

Tour: #754380, Vatican Private and Skip the line Tour: Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter Basilica, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Sep 6/22

Isabella is a fantastic guide; she is extremely knowledgeable about the Vatican and its history. Moreover, we are slow walkers and she was very accommodating to our needs. She also went out of her way to call a taxi so we didn't have to walk an extra distance to the stand. The highest of recommendations.

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Julie! Isabella

Joseph DiMattina

Tour: #809658, Vatican Complete Experience: Private and Skip the line Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Aug 4/22

I meant to press 5 stars for Isabella What a wonderful lady She was very informative and very personable High recommend Isabelle for anyone especially a family with children

Pat Mott

Tour: #754806, Explore The Fountains and the Squares of Rome with your private tour guide, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Jul 13/22

Isabella was very knowledgeable regarding the areas we toured with her. Despite the heat we covered an area of genuine interest with additional information provided by Isabella to make it more interesting. She answered any questions and explained things so everyone understood and showed us little "shortcuts" to places and the significance of each site. Always making sure everyone was safe and would ask questions to see how much we knew before she began to explain. A wonderful tour.

Jennifer Wilson

Tour: #809658, Vatican Complete Experience: Private and Skip the line Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Jul 7/22

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Isabella. We were a group of 8, 5 of whom were ages 11-18, and she did a great job making the Vatican as relatable as possible for them. We were thankful to have the "skip the line" tickets and all of her expert knowledge! Thank you!

Bruce Friedman

Tour: #809658, Vatican Complete Experience: Private and Skip the line Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Jul 5/22

I have toured the Vatican a number of times and I have never had as wonderful a tour and experience as we had today with Isabella. She is so knowledgeable, thoughtful and attentive. She made everyone from teenagers to adults in our group feel involved in the tour. We learned so much from her and left with such a great and spiritual feeling about the Vatican and our experience.

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Bruce to you and your party. Thank you for you nice words, they give me energy in this hot summer! Ciao, Isabella

Julie Stolze

Tour: #809658, Vatican Complete Experience: Private and Skip the line Tour, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Jul 4/22

One of the best tours we've had. Isabella was extremely professional and deeply knowledgeable. Fantastic experience.

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Julie! It was a nice time together! Have a nice summer, Isabella

Joseph P.

Tour: #809658, The Complete Vatican Tour: Private and Skip the line, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: Jun 25/22

What a wonderful guide. Isabella was very knowledgeable about every part of the tour. She brought to life all aspects of the Vatican and St. Peters for our group of nine.

Lisa Klein

Tour: #809658, The Complete Vatican Tour: Private and Skip the line, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: May 31/22

Isabella is very passionate about her history and loves to share her knowledge with her patrons. We LOVED her! She was kind, courteous, and was good at keeping our two 11 year old children engaged. She was perfect for our family of six. We highly recommend her. You won't be disappointed with your choice. Thank you Isabella!!

Kenneth Bershtein

Tour: #809658, The Complete Vatican Tour: Private and Skip the line, Rome, Lazio, Italy    view tour
Date: May 28/22

Great tour… wonderful commentary. Managed to manoveur us around the lines. Thank you for a great day.