Guide to Rome
Everything you need to know to experience the Eternal City and Lazio at their best, from hidden treasures to gastronomy.
Every Rome Private Transfers ride is designed to make you feel welcomed from the very first moment. Not just a ride — the opening chapter of your Roman experience.
Our services
Your Roman journey begins before you reach your destination.
Airport Transfer
Your driver monitors your flight in real time. Meet & greet with name board at arrivals, luggage assistance and immediate departure. We cover Rome Fiumicino (FCO), Rome Ciampino (CIA), Termini station and the port of Civitavecchia.
Private Customised Tours
Rome at your pace, on your terms. Classic, food & wine, cinema or multi-day tours. Every itinerary starts with a conversation: tell us what fascinates you and we'll build the perfect trip together.
Hourly Disposition
Your private driver, for as long as you need. Book by the hour for meetings, shopping, institutional visits or spontaneous exploration. Minimum 4 hours, maximum flexibility.
Events & Weddings
Flawless logistics for the most important day. Coordinated fleet of up to 15 vehicles, bridal car, guest shuttle and full coordination with wedding planners.
Comfort On Board
High-speed Wi-Fi, Roman Snack Box, premium child seats, priority waiting up to 60 minutes, fresh water and universal chargers. Every detail is designed for you.
The 20 Treasures of Rome & Lazio
Twenty places you'll never forget. We'll take you to every one of them.
Street Food & Tradition
Rome is tasted before you even sit down at a table.
Rome — The Theatre of Street Food
Rome turned humble cooking into an art: fried bites, pizza by the slice and handheld sweets tell centuries of popular history.
Supplì
Rice croquettes in ragù with a molten mozzarella heart, fried golden. Found in every pizza-by-the-slice shop.
Born in 19th-century Roman fry shops; the name comes from the French 'surprise' for the mozzarella hidden inside.
Pizza al Taglio
Long-leavened pizza, crisp and light, cut into rectangles and sold by weight. Plain, red or topped.
A 20th-century Roman invention, perfected by bakers like Gabriele Bonci; 'pizza bianca' is a bakery classic.
Trapizzino
A pocket of pizza bianca filled with Roman classics: chicken cacciatora, meatballs in sauce, tongue in green salsa.
Created in Testaccio in 2008, blending trattoria tradition with contemporary street food.
Maritozzo
A soft oval brioche filled with hand-whipped cream. A breakfast or handheld sweet that symbolises Rome.
An ancient Roman treat, once given by suitors (the 'maritozzi') with a ring hidden inside.
The Jewish Ghetto — Roman-Jewish Flavors
Carciofo alla Giudia
The artichoke opened like a flower and twice-fried until crisp and golden. The icon of Ghetto cuisine.
A recipe of the Roman Jewish community, among the oldest in Europe; enjoyed mostly from winter to spring.
Filetti di Baccalà
Battered cod fillets fried until crisp outside and soft inside. A fry-shop ritual.
A popular Roman dish tied to meatless days, still served in the historic fry shops of the center.
Fried Zucchini Flowers
Zucchini flowers stuffed with mozzarella and anchovy, in light batter and fried. An essential starter.
Typical of Roman and Roman-Jewish cuisine, stars of the traditional mixed fritto.
The Grattachecca Ritual
Roman grattachecca is hand-shaved ice with fruit syrups, the refreshing ritual of a Roman summer.
Coconut
Fresh and delicate, often served with pieces of fresh coconut. The Romans' favorite.
Lemon & Mint
Citrusy and cooling, the timeless classic of the Tiber-side kiosks.
Black Cherry
Intense amarena syrup, topped with the syruped fruit.
Tamarind
Sweet-and-sour and lightly spiced, a classic of another era.
Orzata
Sweet and almondy, milky white. Wonderfully delicate.
Wine & Tastings
Excellence worth tasting during your journey through Lazio.
Frascati
The White of the Castelli
Lazio's most famous white — fresh and savory, made on the Alban Hills from Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes. Perfect with porchetta and Roman fried food. Historic wineries in Frascati and Monte Porzio Catone.
Cesanese del Piglio
Lazio's Red Soul
The region's only red DOCG, from the Piglio and Anagni area. A full-bodied, spicy wine with notes of red fruit and violet. Great with Lazio meats and cheeses.
Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone
The Legend of Lake Bolsena
A legendary white tied to the tale of Bishop Fugger, produced on the shores of Lake Bolsena. Fresh and easy-drinking, ideal with lake fish.
Aleatico di Gradoli
Sweetness of Upper Lazio
A sweet, aromatic red from the upper Viterbo area, with scents of rose and ripe fruit. Perfect as a meditation wine or with dry pastries.
Your Concierge On Board
Exclusive experiences during your transfer.
The 1-Hour Meeting Guide
Got an hour between transfers? Here's how to live it like a Roman.
Rome Center
Espresso at Casa del Caffè Tazza d'Oro next to the Pantheon, a short walk to Piazza Navona and a gelato at Giolitti. The heart of Rome in one hour.
Trastevere
A coffee in a cobbled little square, the Basilica of Santa Maria with its mosaics and a maritozzo with cream. The city's genuine soul.
Vatican
Cappuccino in Borgo Pio, the view of St. Peter's dome from Bernini's colonnade and a stroll along Via della Conciliazione.
Testaccio
The market, a freshly fried supplì and Rome's popular cuisine. The neighborhood that invented the capital's street food.
Golden Hour Map
The best spots to catch the sunset during your transfer. Your driver knows the timing, the light and the right bends.
| Route | Sunset spot | Why it's special |
|---|---|---|
| Rome → Gianicolo | Gianicolo Terrace | St. Peter's dome stands out as the sun drops over Rome's rooftops |
| Rome → Pincio | Pincio Terrace | Piazza del Popolo and the Eternal City turn to gold |
| Rome → Vatican | Ponte Sant'Angelo | St. Peter's reflects on the Tiber among Bernini's angels |
| Rome → Colosseum | Vittoriano Terrace | The Forums and the Colosseum glow with golden light |
| Rome → Fiumicino | Fregene Beach | The sun dives into the Tyrrhenian beyond the Roman shore |
| Tivoli → Villa d'Este | Villa d'Este Gardens | Renaissance fountains sparkle in the raking light |
| Castelli Romani → Lake Albano | Castel Gandolfo Belvedere | The volcanic lake mirrors the blazing sunset sky |
Roman Soul Playlist
The right atmosphere, from the very first kilometre. It's not background noise: it's an invitation to enter the soul of the Eternal City.
Airport transfer
Relaxing melodies blending classical guitar and Mediterranean sounds. You arrive, you breathe, you let go.
City tours
Sun-drenched rhythms, contemporary Italian jazz and the voices that made Rome world-famous in cinema.
Evening
Bossa nova, chill-out and rearranged Roman song classics. The perfect soundtrack for a sunset aperitivo.
Business transfer
Silence, if you prefer. Or a discreet instrumental playlist. You choose, we adapt.