Valeria Lenuzza

Valeria is a very popular and extremely talented tour manager and guide on our Rome tour. After graduating in Classical studies, academic life took her to Athens, where she gained a Master’s in Aegean Prehistory at the Italian Archaeological School and undertook archaeological research and exploration throughout Greece and Turkey. After gaining her PhD in Aegean Archaeology, she dedicated several years to international archaeological projects and fieldwork, focussing on the stunning pre- and early palatial culture of Bronze Age Crete.

Shifting her sights to art education and tourism management, she became a qualified tour guide of Rome and Latium and has worked here for many years. Valeria knows the sites and museums of Rome backwards, and her superb explanations of the hidden aspects of artworks are a real highlight for our travellers. Add an intimate knowledge of the bureaucratic complexities of the city that means you’ll never know they existed, and you’ll see why we feel lucky to have her with us in Rome.

What previous guests have to say about Valeria:

"Valeria was wonderful and very knowledgeable too." Rhys Grossman

"We loved our two guides, Paul and Valeria. They were very informative and we came away feeling that we had been given a very comprehensive introduction to Rome and Roman history. Valeria was very good and I would hire her just for myself on an independent trip to Rome. She was nice, she was helpful, she knew a great deal and was a lovely person. Our itinerary was first rate, we truly enjoyed our guides and will use the company again in the future." John Reid

"Valeria was an excellent tour guide who worked well alongside her fellow guide Paul to ensure the tour was the best it could possibly be. A first rate tour, led by friendly, engaging, hard working and exceptionally knowledgeable guides." Janet Farrington

"Valeria was delightful and answered many questions. An excellent guide. A fantastic trip to Rome for someone interested in the ancient sites, whether the well-known ones or the more obscure. Delightful hotel, great guides, lovely fellow travellers. A week to be remembered for a very long time." Jan Boylan

"Excellent! Valeria was perfect!" Theresa Thompson

"Valeria, our local guide was AWESOME!!!! Kudos to her — she added another special layer to our tour. Enjoyed the insider knowledge and little known facts shared with us, which brought Ancient Rome to life for me. thank you again for a truly wonderful experience." Caron Sjoberg

"Valeria and her fellow guide Paul were superb. Valeria was warm and understated and helpful. There is everything to praise Peter Sommer Travels for in offering such an exploration of Rome. The knowledgeable guides and their ability to share their passion for history made the trip very special." Joan & Robert Kahr