MEET THE TEAM
The storytellers who make history fun
A great tour isn’t just about the places you see — it’s about the people who bring those places to life. Our team isn’t made up of lecturers or textbook reciters. We’re storytellers, history buffs, and professional gelato enthusiasts who know how to make Rome unforgettable.
All of our guides are native English speakers, masters of making fun, and firm believers that learning is better when you're actually interested. Whether you’re here for ancient ruins, secret underground crypts, or the best slice of pizza in the city, we’re here to make sure you leave Rome with stories you’ll remember (and probably a new favourite pasta dish)."
SO WHO ARE WE?
ABOUT US
So how did we all come together?
Meet Mike, the man behind the stories. Mike didn't just build a tour company - he built a team of expert storytellers who know how to make history unforgettable.
After years of guiding tours solo, he realised that what people loved most wasn't just the landmarks, but the way they were bought to life through humour, passion and a great story. So, he set out to find like-minded guides who shared this belief that a tour should feel less like a history lesson and more like exploring Rome with a friend who just happens to know all the best stories.
Want to hear the full story? Check out Mike's journey.
We aren't just tour guides
We are Rome locals that are here to help you have the best time as possible in Rome. We all love it here, and want you to be able to love it too. So together, we've pulled together lots of helpful guides, vlogs and information so you can make the most out of your time here.
King of Dad Jokes
Mike
Fave tour: Anything Underground
Fave food: BBQ!
About me: Laura and I met in Rome in 1999, I studied at the American University of Rome and Laura has her Law Degree from Roma Tre. We have lived in three countries eight cities and 17 houses since 1999. Our philosophy is “Life is short, The World is Big and you can’t take it with you.” So we prefer to invest heavily in memorable experiences. Travel and authentic experience is what we live for. Getting off the beaten path or even exploring famous locations in a whole new way. We look for like-minded guides that can bring it to life and not just hammer you with names and dates. Guides with perfect english that are of the same adventurous, fun and funny spirit as we are.
Master Storyteller
Divan
Fave tour: Catacombs and Early Christian History
Fave food: South African Braai
About me: I have been a professional tour guide in Rome for years. Throughout those years I have been awarded with multiple awards for being the number one rated Guide in my company, my city and the #1 rated Guide in rome on TripAdvisor with hundreds of 5star reviews a year. About me: Tour guiding and History is my passion, nothing brings me more joy than showing people the magnificent city of Rome. I am also a licensed Safari guide in South Africa check out Travel-Ass
Walking Encyclopedia with a side of Sarcasm
Heather
Fave tour: Must See Roman Landmarks
Fave food: Gelato!
About me: Since moving to Rome six in 2017 my passion for Roman history has continued to grow. I have been working as a professional guide for many years, for which I have been awarded ‘Top Tour Leader’ by my company multiple times, for achieving a high level of 5* reviews on Trip Advisor, Viator, and Get Your Guide. As a Mother-Tongue English speaker from Northern England, I like to tell terrible dad jokes and pretend to speak Italian. When I’m not tour guiding, I’m either participating in CrossFit, or watching an old movie. I am very proud to call Rome my home and love to show people the hidden side this amazing city!
Wine Enthusiast
Jonathan
Fave tour: Hidden Rome and Bone Crypts
Fave food: Wine from Tuscany
About me: I was born, raised and educated in the US. In 2008 I came to Rome to write a book with the intention of staying a year, maybe two at the most. I wanted a taste of the Roman life. Alas, a taste was not enough. I love being a tour guide because my life is infinitely richer having made the jump here, and it allows me to share my love of my adopted city’s history, art, food and wine with excellent people from all over the world. Speaking of wine, I received the WSET Level II Award in Wines from AccademiaVino here in Rome, so if you need some advice on the vino, I’m your man. Also, my horror and dark fantasy stories have been anthologized in both the US and the UK. But I’m not that scary. Promise.
Dad Joke Extraordinaire
Peter
Fave tour: Day trips to Pompei or Tuscan Wine Country
Fave food: Amatriciana
About me: Bring on the Dad Jokes! I am a mother-tongue English speaking, dual American/Italian citizen who loves Rome and Italia, I will ensure you do as well. I pride myself on being flexible and having a vast knowledge of Rome, my tours are not canned nor scripted. In addition to leading tours of Rome, both above ground and below the Eternal City, I Love the Tuscan Wine Regions of Montepulciano and Montalcino, the cheese heaven that is Pienza, the art center of Florence and the archeological treasure of Pompeii, the city where modern archaeology was born.
World Explorer
Angela
Fave tour: Ostia Antica: The Hidden City
Fave food: Peruvian
About me: I am a world traveler and in the off season I travel to far and distant places, Whether it be crossing the Sahara by Camel or Exploring the Amazon in a dugout. My passion is to get the most out of life and explore the world in its natural state. My job satisfaction is when I can turn on that light in my clients and see them catch the inspiration that fuels my lust for life. Yes I have all the art and History degrees and I started out working by translating art and history books and working for diplomats when I realized I can’t sit behind a computer. My life needs to be out in the world living it with other people.
Rome expert
Janell
Fave tour: Ostia Antica
Fave food: Seafood
Born in America, New Yorker by origin. I Met an Italian boy 20 years ago and settled in Rome to raise a family. I love travelling with my kids and showing them the world. I get great joy from teaching people about the mysteries of Ostia and other Roman sites and Cities. I prefer the more off the beaten path places with less crowds. The places not everyone gets to see when they come to rome.
Trivia champ
Sean
Fave tour: Rome by Golf Cart
Fave food: Asian
I am an Italian American who lived in Ireland, Spain and Asia. I speak multiple languages. Music is my passion and Irish Fiddle brought me around the world. I love turning the light on in the mind's eye of my guests. Full of great anecdotes and stories of the eternal City that inspire you to want to dig deeper and learn more...