Chiara's Tours

13/05/2025

09/05/2025

🚪✨ This little door usually leads from the Vatican Museums down into the Sistine Chapel…
Right now it’s closed—because, you know, secret cardinal business just wrapped up. 👀👑
But now that Habemus Papam, we look forward to the day it welcomes visitors once again!

04/05/2025

May in Rome means one thing: roses everywhere! The city is in full bloom, and so is my home — thanks to , my favorite flower vendor at . Nothing beats his fresh, local roses!

27/04/2025

Florence will always have a special place in my heart. It’s the city where I studied to become a tour guide and where some of my dearest friends — incredible guides themselves — still live. Every corner of this beautiful city holds a memory, a laugh, and a piece of my heart.

06/03/2025

✨ Beyond the Sistine Chapel ✨

Everyone rushes to the Vatican to see the Sistine Chapel 🎨, but the Museums hold infinite wonders waiting to be explored! 🚶‍♂️🔍

From halls lined with ancient sculptures to galleries bursting with Renaissance masterpieces, every turn reveals something unexpected. The depth of history, art, and culture is endless. ⏳✨

Wander, look closer, and let the Vatican Museums surprise you. 💛

02/03/2025

10 Ancient Landmarks in Rome You Can See for Free 💸💸

Rome is an open-air museum, and you don’t always need a ticket to experience its ancient wonders! Here are 10 incredible ruins, monuments, and landmarks you can admire without spending a cent—perfect for history lovers who enjoy wandering the Eternal City and discovering its treasures along the way.

📏 1. Trajan’s Column – A spiraling masterpiece depicting Emperor Trajan’s military victories, standing tall since 113 AD.

🛕 2. Pantheon (from the outside) – One of Rome’s most iconic landmarks, still breathtaking even when viewed just from Piazza della Rotonda.

📜 3. Column of Marcus Aurelius – A monumental column narrating the emperor’s campaigns through intricate reliefs.

🏛 4. Forum of Trajan – The remains of one of the grandest imperial forums, once the political and commercial heart of Rome.

⚖ 5. The Roman Senate (Curia Julia) – The political center of Ancient Rome, where senators debated the fate of the empire.

🔺 6. Pyramid of Cestius – A unique 2,000-year-old Egyptian-style pyramid, built as a tomb and still standing in the heart of the city.

🛡 7. Aurelian Walls (Mura Aureliane) – The massive defensive walls built in the 3rd century AD to protect Rome, still stretching for miles around the city.

🏟 8. Circus Maximus & Palatine Hill – The ancient chariot racing stadium with a stunning view of the Palatine ruins.

⛪ 9. Temple of Portunus & Temple of Hercules Victor – Two well-preserved temples near the Tiber, offering a glimpse into Rome’s religious past.

🎭 10. Theatre of Marcellus & Columns of the Temple of Apollo Sosianus – An ancient theater often mistaken for the Colosseum, with nearby remnants of a temple dedicated to Apollo.

Rome is full of history waiting to be discovered—no ticket required! Have you visited any of these? Let me know in the comments! 👇

25/02/2025

Colosseum Underground – The Truth

Everyone wants that exclusive underground experience, but is it really worth the hype? 🤔 Here’s what you NEED to know before booking! 🎟️

⚠️ Hard to get? Yes.
💰 Overpriced? Often.
🚨 Last-minute cancellations? Possible.
👀 Alternative options? Absolutely!

Swipe through to discover the reality behind underground tours and how to make the most of your visit! ✨