Rome has so many places to see and many tour guide companies that make you feel like they are just trying to lure you in and herd you through the sites quickly to get the next group in. With Tess we got a customized tour and always felt relaxed and enjoyed listening to her talk about this fantastic city. Tess... More

I highly recommend considering spending a tour day in Rome with Tess Amadeo-Vickery. From the get-go Tess quickly assessed my interests, my schedule and my pace and proceeded to set up an absolutely compelling day that was complete, relaxed and memorable. Attention to detail was evident at every turn, yet nothing was too much, too precious, too over-wrought. Everywhere we... More

Having previously traveled to Rome and seen the major sites, my husband and I wanted to explore the city with a highly knowledgeable guide who would show us places that weren't thronged with tourists but were significant in the scheme of Roman art and architecture. Seeking a bespoke experience, we engaged Tess for a day-long private tour and couldn't have... More

We have just returned from a three week trip to Italy and I can unequivocally state that Tess was the highlight of the vacation. You've probably already found that there are hundreds of tour company's operating around Rome. Their tours are easily identifiable when your in the city, the prerequisite tour guide, extend-able pointer with a scarf tied at the... More