Valentina Di Pietro – Art Historian and Private Tour Guide in Rome
Art Historian · Licensed Guide · Rome, Italy

Valentina Di Pietro

Art historian, licensed private tour guide since 2011, and founder of VaviTour. Specialist in luxury private experiences and the only guide in Rome offering exclusive contemporary art tours.

MA in Art History — Sapienza University of Rome Official Guide Licence — City of Rome, 2011 Founder — VaviTour VIP Tours & Travel Exclusive specialist in modern & contemporary art
"Yes, I have finally arrived to this Capital of the World! I now see all the dreams of my youth coming to life… Only in Rome is it possible to understand Rome." J. W. von Goethe · Italian Journey
Who she is

Rome,
as a lifelong
conversation.

2011
Licensed since
10+
Years in luxury travel
01
Only contemporary art guide in Rome
Her story

I've been often told that Rome is overwhelming. Yes, I have to admit the beauty of Rome can easily overwhelm — with all its layers of history, different eras coexisting side by side, amazing works of art, grand monuments and stories waiting to be told.

But if you live Rome the way I do — as a constant surprise, around every corner, every single day — you soon realise that three thousand years of history can be experienced as one infinite present moment. Nothing here should intimidate. Everything here wants to be understood.

My aim is to take care of you on each tour from start to finish: planning only the best for you, listening to what you want, and showing you a Rome that is genuinely, permanently yours.

Academic & professional background

Built on rigour.
Driven by passion.

Valentina holds a Master's degree in Art History — awarded with honours — from the University of Rome. Her academic focus on modern and contemporary art led her first into Rome's gallery circuit, working with collectors, dealers and international institutions. That double training — academic depth and market fluency — is the foundation every tour she designs is built on.

In 2011, the City of Rome granted her the official guide licence. Rather than limiting herself to the classical circuits all other guides follow, Valentina identified a gap — and chose to fill it: exclusive contemporary art experiences, alongside the finest private tours of ancient and baroque Rome, for discerning travellers who refuse to settle for the ordinary.

01

Ancient & Classical Rome

Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Appian Way. From the birth of Rome to the fall of the Empire — brought alive without a single dull moment.

02

Baroque Rome

Bernini, Caravaggio, Borromini. The art and architecture that defined Rome's most theatrical century, read with the eye of a trained historian.

03

Vatican & Borghese Gallery

Two of the world's greatest collections. Private access, no crowds, no rush — guided by someone who truly knows what she is looking at.

04

Modern & Contemporary Art

MAXXI, private galleries, foreign academies, artists' studios. The only fully exclusive contemporary Rome experience available anywhere.

05

Travel Consultancy

Full-itinerary design for Italy. From Rome to Venice, Sicily to the Dolomites — with a network of trusted local specialists across every region.

MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts, Rome
A genuine first

The only guide in Rome
doing this.

When Valentina realised that every other guide in Rome was offering the same classical itineraries, she made a different choice. Drawing on years inside the modern art world — galleries, collectors, international dealers — she designed a series of contemporary Rome experiences that had never existed before.

MAXXI and beyond: young galleries, foreign academies, artists working in the city today. A Rome that is still alive and still creating — for the traveller who wants more than ruins.

MAXXI Private Galleries Artists' Studios Foreign Academies Architecture Design Personal Shopping
The brand she built

Private tours under
one name.

All of Valentina's private tour services are offered through VaviTour — the brand she founded to bring together exclusive Rome experiences, luxury travel consultancy and direct personal service, with no intermediaries and no compromises.

Visit VaviTour.com Contact Valentina directly
What guests say

In their own words.

5.0
★★★★★
Verified guest reviews
★★★★★

"She had become part of our family for the week and we just felt so connected having seen and experienced so much together. She is not only a guide — she is a little gift from Rome for anyone who meets her. We will definitely use her services again."

Gloria · California
★★★★★

"If you are looking for a guide who is truly passionate about history and archaeology you must ask for Valentina. Not only is she young, beautiful, personal and charming — she is also a true professional with a complete understanding of world history, art, religion and politics."

Georgia · Boston
★★★★★

"We owe the success of our trip to Valentina's ability to schedule and move us around daily to visit the top highlights of Rome. We saw all that we had hoped for and even more in the 5 days we had together."

Donald · Sydney
★★★★★

"Amazing experience — we saw all of the historical locations and monuments in Rome and learned so much from our extremely knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Would be great for any number of people of any age. A highlight of our entire trip to France and Italy."

Allison · New York City
★★★★★

"Your incredible art-history knowledge and lovely personality made my experience in Rome a truly wonderful one. I had visited the Roman Forum and Vatican before — but with you I can absolutely say I had missed so much of the history."

Nick · Miami
★★★★★

"Tour guide was incredible! She was so good with the kids — they unanimously agreed this was the highlight of the entire vacation. Highly recommend."

Rose · Sweden
★★★★★

"We and our 5-year-old boy enjoyed the Colosseum tour very much. Our guide Valentina provided excellent explanations at every site. Highly recommended for families who want a proper guided tour in Rome."

Yi Ling · Singapore
★★★★★

"Even the weather was not nice, the tour was great! Valentina was very friendly, well informed and immediately created a connection with my daughter — who loved every minute of it. Thank you for the great experience."

Linda · Manchester
Get in touch

Let's design
your tour.

Tell me your dates, your interests, your group. I will reply personally — no assistants, no automated replies — and we will plan your perfect Rome experience together.

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All tours are private and exclusive · Minimum 3 hours · Tickets & transport not included · Up to 4 people (larger groups on request)