Here’s what people are saying.

  • “Adriana has guided us around Rome on 5 different trips over the span of 24 years. She has breathed life into the Colosseum and dozens of other ancient sights. We have seen the best of the Vatican Museum as well as some of Rome’s hidden treasures with her. Her knowledge, her enthusiasm, and her passionate love of the city make her the BEST at what she does.”

    — David and Mary Ann (USA)

  • “Over the years my husband and I have been frequent visitors to Rome. Adriana proves to be a thorough, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide for all the spectacular things that there are to see. She is an artful communicator and because Italian art and history are her great loves, she can’t help but bubble over with her sparkling personality, regaling her guests with the most interesting facts and insights into Italian culture. We have recommended Adriana many times to friends that are visiting Roma. And she never disappoints. Be prepared to have your senses delighted!”

    — Priscilla (USA)

  • “The Stephens family has consistently had the pleasure of Adriana's expertise and company many times over the last 15 years. We have together toured the art, architecture, monuments and churches of Rome, enjoyed meals and conversation, laughed over coffees, and talked over history, family and life. Adriana has taken my wife and I, my daughter, my teenage son and his friends, my mother-in-law and my friends all over ancient and artistic Rome, always pleasant, always kind, always knowledgeable and always interesting. Adriana's joy in what she knows and does adds an unforgettable sparkle to the city she knows so well. Our only regret is that Adriana lives halfway across the world.”

    — Shand and Kieran Stephens, 
Sofia Stephens
, Shand Stephens, Jr.
, Pauline Kelly (USA)

  • “Beautiful and captivating Rome; to fully appreciate her, requires an observant, keen eye and a sensitivity to all its sensualities. Rome’s history literally unfolds before your eyes and with each visit, more is revealed. Adriana, with her deep knowledge and love of her home city (its art, architecture, street life, food, and its people), shared with us with her knowledge and love for her “Aeterna”, from the most iconic to the esoteric…through treks across town, out of town, she became an extended member of our tribe with her generosity, humor and intellect. We have made successive trips over the years and each time, Adriana made us feel at home in her city, making it feel like it is ours too.”

    — Elise (USA)

  • “Chère Adriana, nous tenons à vous exprimer notre plus profonde gratitude pour la visite passionnante que vous nous avez offerte au Vatican. Votre expertise et votre passion pour l'histoire et l'art ont rendu chaque moment captivant et enrichissant. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié les anecdotes fascinantes que vous avez partagées, qui ont donné vie aux lieux et aux œuvres que nous avons découverts ensemble. Nous avons été non seulement impressionnés par vos connaissances, mais également enchantés par votre sens de l'humour. Vous avez ajouté une touche de légèreté à notre exploration du Vatican, rendant chaque arrêt encore plus mémorable. Votre capacité à partager vos connaissances de manière si vivante et engageante a vraiment fait de cette expérience un moment inoubliable. Merci infiniment pour votre travail extraordinaire, votre captivante narration et votre humour contagieux qui ont rendu notre visite si spéciale, nous en garderons de très jolis souvenirs ! A bientôt.”

    — Les Amacker, Vultagio, Carbone, Aymon (Switzerland)

  • “My husband and I have been travelling to Europe for vacation every year for the past 25 years. We had the pleasure of meeting Adriana Cioce as our private guide in 1998. Ever since we always make Rome a stop on our itinerary to spend several days with Adriana for she is an amazing tour guide and always has new sites and experiences for us no matter how many times we have been to Rome. Adriana is extremely knowledgeable about Rome and all the wonderful sites it has to offer, even the ones off the "beaten track". When she takes you to a site she makes the history behind it so interesting that it is almost magical and you can truly envision life in Rome at that time. She structures the tour to the places you want to see and will make recommendations as well.  Adriana is so very interesting when discussing the various sites that it is always hard to believe the amount of time that has actually passed. We highly recommend her as your tour guide for she is a unique experience unto herself. Many people like myself find themselves returning to Rome at some point to spend time again with Adriana. She is very efficient and not only books the site but picks up the tickets in advance so that you do not have to wait on any lines to enter. She is very passionate about her job and it shows in the experience you will have while you are with her. She speaks 4 different languages fluently and has many work contacts which is reflected in the time she got the Vatican to stay open after hours so she could meet her client's request. Of all the tour guides we have used over the years in the various different places we have visited, we have never met anyone of the caliber of Adriana. We have recommended her to many of our friends and colleagues over the years and they have all said the same thing, "she is terrific". If you want a tour guide that is truly special, well experienced, interesting and very knowledgeable about the various sites,  Adriana Cioce is the person to use as your private tour guide in Rome. We guarantee a truly magical and fun experience!”

    — Sharon (USA)