Cinecittà

"We were based in Rome, and shot primarily in and around Rome. We got to shoot at Cinecittà Studios, which was a dream come true."

"This is your chance to see the studio that was once home to Fellini and Leone. It's still a working studio though, so you'll need to follow the guide's itinerary to the letter. She will know about Cinecittà though: its history, and its film productions, and its famous alumni. Also, Cinecittà owns every set that was built on the lot. Master artisans created them all—ancient Rome, a 1940s submarine, and fantastical, imagined worlds. They perfectly accurate to their settings, as well as pristinely preserved." - Erica Firpo, Maresa Manara

"What’s the big picture here? The Cinecittà Studios VIP tour is well organized and professional. Keep in mind this is an active film studio with ongoing productions, so you can't just roam free. The VIP tours are entirely private and you will be met directly by your guide upon arrival. How are the guides? The guide knew everything about Cinecittà, its history, and its film productions, and loved it all. She was organized and definitely was following a pre-arranged plan though, so I can't say it felt spontaneous. She was near-fluent in English, and she was patient with all questions, which was a great help. Anything you’ll be remembering weeks or months or years from now? Cinecittà owns every set that was built on the lot. Master artisans created them all—ancient Rome, a 1940s submarine, and fantastical, imagined worlds. They perfectly accurate to their settings, as well as pristinely preserved. So who will enjoy this the most? This is a great tour for anyone who wants to learn a little bit about Rome's film history as well as overall film production. Small children may get bored, though I think they would have fun in the Ancient Rome piazza." - Erica Firpo