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Do you want to learn the secrets of the Colosseum? Or discover the art treasures of the Vatican and St Peter’s Basilica? Rome has almost 2800 years of history from its legendary foundation by Romulus and Remus to its position today as capital of modern Italy. With its wealth of ancient monuments; many spectacular squares, fountains and churches; evocative picturesque alleyways and of course the exquisite food…. Rome has got something for everyone! It will leave you wanting only one thing - to throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain and wish to come back to the Eternal City!

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Stuart harvey.

An Englishman in Rome, Stuart has been enjoying life in the Eternal City since 2001, when he left his native London. Having already qualified as a licensed "Blue Badge" Tourist Guide in London in 1998, Stuart is proud to have also passed the Provincia di Roma exams to become a licensed Tour Guide of Rome, becoming one of very few people to hold both qualifications. While at university Stuart broadened his horizons with work exchange programs in Canada and the USA. He has also lived and worked in Australia, France, Austria….and now Italy. Stuart's love of history and language brought him into the travel industry in 1992, leading American educational tour groups all over Europe. This instilled in him the idea that a Tour Guide should be both informative and fun - not a dusty, dry professor, but a friend who can share the local traditions and amusing anecdotes as well as the history, art and architecture of the city and its monuments.

Nicoletta Messina

Born and raised in Rome, Nicoletta has lived, studied and travelled extensively abroad. She studied for two years in the USA, and has also lived in France, the UK and Ireland. As a result she is fluent in English, French as well as her native Italian. While studying Art History at the University of Rome, Nicoletta specialized in Renaissance Art and Ancient Roman/Greek Archaeology. In 2001 she became a licensed Tour Guide of Rome. Since 1990 she has also worked as a Tour Director, leading North American, British and French groups all over Italy and around Europe, and as well as a co-ordinator at meetings of the United Nations agencies based in Rome (FAO, WFP and IFAD). Nicoletta's international outlook, her knowledge of art and of Roman history coupled with a passionate love of her native city will allow you and your companions to truly discover Rome in a way that is both interesting and memorable.

Why choose Rome Personal Tours?

As licensed professional Tour Guides we will show you more than just the main attractions. Our tours will unlock the mysteries of ancient Rome, will explain the significance and symbolism of the art and architecture and also show you the “real Rome” – taking you off the beaten path to see the wealth of hidden gems sprinkled around the city; sharing amusing anecdotes to bring the history and art to life. And not forgetting showing you where the best coffee or gelato is to be found; where to find great spaghetti and pizza, or just where to enjoy a relaxing drink with a beautiful view. With many years experience in tourism we can tailor our tours towards your specific interests. Whether you choose a panoramic tour of the city’s highlights, or a more in-depth look at the art and architecture, your Personal Tour of Rome will be unforgettable. ROME PERSONAL TOURS offers a range of standard half-day and full-day Guided Tours, but of course we can personalise any tour to suit your specific interests.

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Vuelta a España stage 18 Live - Who will win from the 40-rider breakaway?

Tour of britain: stevie williams holds off julian alaphilippe for stage 2 victory.

Oscar Onley grabs final podium spot from three-rider breakaway into Redcar

Stevie Williams (Israel-Premier Tech) outsprinted Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal-QuickStep) from a three-man breakaway to take victory on stage 2 of the Tour of Britain in Redcar, ahead of Oscar Onley (Team DSM-Firmenich) in third.

Alaphilippe opened up his sprint with 200m to go, having sat on the wheels of his two breakaway companions in the final 5km, but Williams was able to move past the former World Champion.

Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep) beat Joseph Blackmore (Israel-Premier Tech) in the sprint for fourth place, with Blackmore battling to preserve his GC standing.

Both sprints were from the fractured groups of a strong breakaway group which formed with 50km to go, with the final 25km of the 152.1km stage witnessing attack after counter-attack.

Williams not only took the stage victory but also moved into teh overall race lead ahead of stage 1 winner Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep), with Onley in second overall, 6 seconds back, and Alaphilppe moving onto the podium in third place, 16 seconds down.

“I’ve been to this race third time and never managed to get my hands in the air here,” Williams said after the finish.

“It was raced from far out, from 70km it was technical twisty, steep climbs,” he said.

“In the end, the goal was to get me to the end in small group, and yeah I’ll back my sprint then.”

On his GC potential, Williams said, “I’ve been in this position in a leader’s jersey before with the experience and youth and so I put my faith and trust in them, and we’ll see what happens on the road and go from there.”

Israel-Premier Tech controlled the race well, from the outset of controlling the day’s early and large breakaway. That initial breakaway was whittled down to a group containing Nickolas Zukowsky (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team), Callum Thornley, Dean Harvey (both Trinity Racing), Louis Sutton (Great Britain Cycling Team), Baptiste Veistroffer (AG2R Citroën U23 Team), Cade Bickmore, Laurent Gervais (both Project Echelon Racing) and James McKay (Saint Piran).

That breakaway was broken up by the short steep climbs of the day, including the 1.9km 7.9% inclines of Ugglebarnby Moor, and the breakaway was eventually joined by a chasing group containing favourites such as Evenepoel and Alaphilippe.

The group was soon cut down to nine riders – Alaphilippe, Evenepoel, Onley, Tom Donnenwirth (AG2R Citroën U23 Team), Israel-Premier Tech trio of Blackmore, Jake Stewart and Williams, Mark Donovan (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) and Sutton.

Onley and Blackmore were active on the front of the breakaway with several attacks in the final 20km, but it was eventually the three-man group of Alaphilippe, Onley and Williams who formed the final successful attack.

Asked whether he would be pursuing the general classification, Evenepoel pointed to French teammate Alaphilippe as the main team focus.

“Yes, for Julian, for me there is no way,” Evenepoel said. “So I think he's in a better shape than I am for the moment. So at the moment, I'm just helping him, and tomorrow should suit him as well.”

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