The People BehindCity Lights
We don't believe in mass tourism. We believe in small groups, real historians, and the kind of access you can't book through an audioguide.
At City Lights Tours, we treat travel as an experience, not a history lesson you could get from a set of headphones. Whether you're joining a regular museum opening or a tailored, after-hours adventure, you're in the hands of a team that genuinely loves this city.
Our guides aren't just storytellers — most hold advanced degrees in history, archaeology, or art. They know the difference between a fact and a good story, and they know how to tell both without ever feeling like a lecture.
Every itinerary is built around exclusive access, behind-the-scenes moments, and a personal touch — because the best souvenir is a story you couldn't have gotten anywhere else.
Let's redefine travel together — one incredible, history-filled, and expertly guided tour at a time.
Experience travel the way it was meant to be.
Licensed Rome guides sharing these sites since 2005.
Skip the queues at the Vatican and Colosseum.
After-hours openings few operators can arrange.
Small by design, for a more personal experience.
Small team. Big obsession with Rome.
Dr. Maja Ajdin, Ph.D. is the backbone of City Lights Tours. With a background in political science and diplomacy, she brings a warmth and professionalism to every detail — and steadies every room she's in.
Sean co-founded City Lights on a simple idea: give every guest the same care you'd give a friend visiting for the first time. He keeps the mood light and the standard high.
From back-office logistics to event planning, Stefana keeps every moving part of City Lights running on schedule.
Precise, patient, and always balanced — Husnain keeps the numbers as reliable as the tours themselves.
Ludovica designs the flow of every tour — sharp, analytical, and quietly the reason nothing ever feels rushed.
Our resident art historian, Martina tailors itineraries with a depth of knowledge that turns a walk-through into a story.
Straight from Cancún to Rome, Christopher brings international tourism experience and a genuine enthusiasm for the work.
Calm under pressure and sharp on detail, Francesco is the steady hand behind bookings during peak season.
Fluent in Chinese, Arabic, and English, Jibril brings fresh energy and makes every guest feel instantly welcome.
Poised and well-spoken, Albert handles arrivals and logistics with a warmth that sets the tone for the day ahead.
Marco brings City Lights to life online — a constant stream of energy behind the content you see every day.
Excellence & Passion
Every City Lights guide is a fully licensed, English-speaking expert — chosen as much for their storytelling as their credentials. Come see Rome the way they see it.
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