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Connoisseurs' Rome by Sweetie, 26 Apr 2018
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Such good company, fabulous private visits with erudite guides not found elsewhere. All comforts

Hotel was well situated and very comfortable. We were privileged to visit the Sistine Chapel privately, also the Palazzo Colonna, French Embassy, part of the Brazilian Embassy. It would be difficult to find better Art Historians. Good transport and great preparation had been taken

Hotel was well situated and very comfortable. We were privileged to visit the Sistine Chapel privately, also the Palazzo Colonna, French Embassy, part of the Brazilian Embassy. It would be difficult to find better Art Historians. Good transport and great preparation had been taken

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Ciceroni excels in making each and every member of the Group feel welcome and one is always looked after. Everything is made as pleasant and as easy as possible. I always travel with them unless I am on a private holiday with my grandchildren

Connoisseurs' Rome by Mrs C d 18, 22 Apr 2018
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Inspiring

All arrangements were excellent. Our hotel was right in the centre of town and very comfortable. All the visits were interesting, several places exceptionally so.

All arrangements were excellent. Our hotel was right in the centre of town and very comfortable. All the visits were interesting, several places exceptionally so.

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Most efficient and helpful

Connoisseurs' Rome by Mrs C d 18, 22 Apr 2018
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Inspiring

All arrangements were excellent. Our hotel was right in the centre of town and very comfortable. All the visits were interesting, several places exceptionally so.

All arrangements were excellent. Our hotel was right in the centre of town and very comfortable. All the visits were interesting, several places exceptionally so.

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Most efficient and helpful

Connoisseurs' Rome by Art lover, 21 Apr 2018
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Excellent

A real “Connoisseurs’” visit to Rome, visiting almost exclusively places not either open to the general public or with very limited access. These places included private palaces with amazing art collections, off the beaten track churches , and a private visit after hours to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel - an incomparable experience. With so much art to admire, we were so lucky to have two expert guides, Tom Duncan and James Hill, who ...

A real “Connoisseurs’” visit to Rome, visiting almost exclusively places not either open to the general public or with very limited access. These places included private palaces with amazing art collections, off the beaten track churches , and a private visit after hours to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel - an incomparable experience. With so much art to admire, we were so lucky to have two expert guides, Tom Duncan and James Hill, who not only have an unparrelled knowledge of their subject, but who are both also highly entertaining. This was a “degree level” tour, not for the faint hearted, but also interspersed with the required number of coffee and lunch breaks to gather our thoughts and give the eyes and mind a rest! The hotel we stayed in was run by delightful and helpful staff, and was in an excellent location overlooking the Pantheon, from where I, at least, was able to walk to all my favourite areas of Rome. Because of this location in the heart of Rome ( with all the narrow streets), we were either able to walk everywhere or were transported in very comfortable Mercedes minibuses. A highly recommended tour for people who already know Rome and love art and architecture.

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A small, specialed operator, doing only one tour per year to each destination, who therefore are able to have the best art historians on each tour. The tours are very well organised with a small number of participants, and they are all very well looked after. I have been on three of Ciceroni’s tours in the past 10 months, and can testify to their professionalism and excellent travel arrangements. James Hill is like a walking encyclopaedia- he can answer ANY question on ANY subject! But he is also so charming and very funny.

Connoisseurs' Rome by Artemisia, 20 Apr 2018
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excellent

better than expected

better than expected

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Perfect

Connoisseurs' Rome by Sanaa, 29 Apr 2017
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A wonderful opportunity.

This was an art based 6 day visit to Rome with an opportunity to visit several places either not normally accessible to the general public or in private circumstances. There could not have been more included but there was never a sense of rushing. The tour was led with profound knowledge of art, history and local interest by Tom Duncan and James Hill both with a good sense of Humour.

This was an art based 6 day visit to Rome with an opportunity to visit several places either not normally accessible to the general public or in private circumstances. There could not have been more included but there was never a sense of rushing. The tour was led with profound knowledge of art, history and local interest by Tom Duncan and James Hill both with a good sense of Humour.

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CICERONI put together an interesting itinerary very efficiently arranged and run from beginning to end. Where transport was needed it was always on time and comfortable. They also deal with telephone inquiries quickly and efficiently. But the only quibbles (for me anyway) are that not all communications arrive and they should send out the very comprehensive reading lists at the time of signing up for a tour and not rather close to departure giving insufficient time to choose, acquire and read anything.

CICERONI Travel responded to this review on 21 Jun 2017:

Thank you for your feedback. Further to your comment regarding the reading lists, it is a valued observation and we apologise for the inconvenience caused. It is our normal policy to send reading lists.

Connoisseurs' Rome by Alstroemeria , 16 Mar 2017
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Cultural

Art and architecture of Rome

Art and architecture of Rome

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Entire tour well organised . Excellent guides throughout.

Connoisseurs' Rome by Culture vulture, 16 Mar 2017
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Superb access to the best, impeccably organised, thoroughly enjoyable

A wonderful combination of a programme full of visits to the best of Renaissance and Baroque Rome, with knowledgeable and expert academic guides, with a hotel in an ideal location by the Pantheon and meals at traditional restaurants.

A wonderful combination of a programme full of visits to the best of Renaissance and Baroque Rome, with knowledgeable and expert academic guides, with a hotel in an ideal location by the Pantheon and meals at traditional restaurants.

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Totally professional and able to make ach participant feel special.

Connoisseurs' Rome by Nigel, 13 Mar 2017
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experience of a lifetime

Rome Behind Closed Doors was an exceptional and privileged visit with two guides of the very highest calibre and knowledge. The hotel was in a marvelous location and was very comfortable. Our daily visits were of the greatest interest and the brilliance of Renaissance and Baroque Rome could not have been better demonstrated and brought to life. Much of what wee saw was spell-binding.

Rome Behind Closed Doors was an exceptional and privileged visit with two guides of the very highest calibre and knowledge. The hotel was in a marvelous location and was very comfortable. Our daily visits were of the greatest interest and the brilliance of Renaissance and Baroque Rome could not have been better demonstrated and brought to life. Much of what wee saw was spell-binding.

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Absolutely first class

Connoisseurs' Rome by Malvernman, 13 Mar 2017
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CULTURAL PERFECTION

A guided tour to Rome with Tom and James gained access to private places as well as the more usual artistic highlights of Rome. Impeccably done.

A guided tour to Rome with Tom and James gained access to private places as well as the more usual artistic highlights of Rome. Impeccably done.

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Perfectly organised and managed