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Countrywide Amalfi Coast Emilia Romagna Puglia Rome & Lazio Sicily Sardinia Tuscany Umbria Venice & the Veneto

Countrywide

  • Dania

    Advises on: All of Italy

    Born in Udine, educated in Bologna, and based in Sicily for the past 20+ years, Dania has been everywhere and done just about everything you can imagine in Italy. She has been leading trips all over Italy for the past two decades, and covers the entire country.

Amalfi Coast

  • Archeologist tour guide and Amalfi Coast travel planner Roberto smiles while pointing at the ruins of Paestum behind him during a private guided tour of Paestum and Pompeii near to Naples.

    Roberto

    Advises on: Naples, Amalfi Coast, Campania

    Our resident professor, Roberto has a PhD in archaeology, and as you might guess, specializes in the Amalfi Coast’s ruins and historical sights. He lives in Salerno, and advises on travel throughout all of Campania and the Amalfi Coast. Don’t miss his restaurant reocmmendations!

  • Sorrento-based driver guide Marco and two friends pause for a photo at a lovely viewpoint in front of the sea during a driving tour of the Amalfi Coast

    Marco

    Advises on: Naples, Amalfi Coast, Campania

    You’ll be hard pressed to find someone more “local” than Marco. Born and raised in Sorrento, he’s lived here his whole life and the Amalfi Coast is truly his backyard. He’s spent the past 18 years as a driver-guide showing off the hidden gems of his beautiful home region.

  • Palermo local tour guide and Sicily travel planner Gaetano addressing a group of travelers while on a guided tour in the countryside near Palermo.

    Gaetano

    Advises on: Sicily & Amalfi Coast

    20 years of guiding has clearly taught Gaetano a thing or two and we are routinely in awe of his encyclopedic knowledge of Sicily. A fan of art, culture, food, and beach lounging, Gaetano has a recommendation for just about everywhere on the island.

Emilia Romagna

  • Bologna local tour guide Giulia and a friend pause while making fresh pasta during a food tour.

    Giulia

    Advises on: Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Veneto

    An Emilia Romagna native, Giulia has been helping travelers discover her region and much of Northern Italy for almost a decade. A food and wine lover and a proponent of all things local, she loves helping travelers eat their way through Italy!

  • Dania

    Advises on: All of Italy

    Born in Udine, educated in Bologna, and based in Sicily for the past 20+ years, Dania has been everywhere and done just about everything you can imagine in Italy. She has been leading trips all over Italy for the past two decades, and covers the entire country.

Puglia

  • Puglia local tour guide and travel planner Paolo and a friend smile for the camera with a backdrop of cliffs and coastline while taking a break during a bike ride on a coastal road in Puglia.

    Paolo

    Advises on: Puglia, Calabria, Basilicata

    Paolo is our guru on all things Puglia. Now based in Matera, he's a Lecce local boy and has lived his entire life in this region. Paolo leads multi-day tours all over Puglia and, when he’s not working, is always on the hunt for undiscovered towns and the best local restaurants.

Rome & Lazio

  • Carlo

    Advises on: Rome

    Based out of Rome but having lived for many years in the U.S., Carlo considers himself both American and Italian and keenly understands the joys and challenges of planning a trip to Italy from overseas.

  • Italy travel planner and Rome local tour guide Francesca poses for a selfie in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy.

    Francesca

    Advises on: Rome & Tuscany

    Originally from Livorno, in Tuscany, Francesca has lived and guided in Rome for the last 10 years. She can show you the highlights, but particularly enjoys helping travelers discover less-explored Rome.

  • Italy travel planner and Rome local tour guide Fulvia sitting on a beach lounger on on a beach near Rome with a glass of wine.

    Fulvia

    Advises on: Rome & Lazio

    Hailing from Civitavecchia, Rome's port, Fulvia is a born and bred Romana. She's been running tours of the Eternal City for the past decade and knows the city's secrets, hidden gems, and countless places far off the tourist trail.

Sardinia

  • Italy and Sardinia travel planner and travel agent Simone with a glass of wine on a rooftop surrounded by olive trees.

    Simone

    Advises on: Sardinia

    Simone is a Sardo to the core! From his home-base of Cagliari he’s been designing and guiding trips throughout Sardinia and all across the Mediterranean for 2 decades. He specializes in active travel, authentic Italy, and of course, the best food and wine.

Sicily

  • Palermo local tour guide and Sicily travel planner Gaetano addressing a group of travelers while on a guided tour in the countryside near Palermo.

    Gaetano

    Advises on: Sicily & Amalfi Coast

    20 years of guiding has clearly taught Gaetano a thing or two and we are routinely in awe of his encyclopedic knowledge of Sicily. A fan of art, culture, food, and beach lounging, Gaetano has a recommendation for just about everywhere on the island.

  • Palermo local driver-guide and Sicily travel planner Giorgio smiles for a photo with a sunset behind him.

    Giorgio

    Advises on: Sicily

    From his home base in Palermo, Giorgio has been helping travelers discover every corner of Sicily for more than two decades. A history buff and major proponent of preserving local traditions, Giorgio will make sure that you see Sicily at its most authentic.

  • Hiking guide and Sicily travel planner Mirco smiles for a photo while standing on a beach in Sicily with the sea behind him.

    Mirco

    Advises on: Sicily

    Born in Milan but with Sicilian roots, Mirco moved to Sicily at the age of 24 to connect with his heritage, and he’s never left. Based in Catania, but a lover of the outdoors and undiscovered places, Mirco is our go-to for everywhere in Central and Eastern Sicily.

  • Dania

    Advises on: All of Italy

    Born in Udine, educated in Bologna, and based in Sicily for the past 20+ years, Dania has been everywhere and done just about everything you can imagine in Italy. She has been leading trips all over Italy for the past two decades, and covers the entire country.

Tuscany

  • Tuscany wine tour guide and travel planner Stefano snaps a selfie in an olive grove while guiding a wine tour in the Chianti Classico area near Florence.

    Stefano

    Advises on: Tuscany & Cinque Terre

    Stefano hails from a small village on the Arno river, but has lived in Florence for the past decade. A certified hiking guide and sommelier, he specializes in food, wine, and outdoor-focused trips throughout Tuscany.

  • Serena

    Advises on: Tuscany

    Born in Siena and based out of Montepulciano for the last 25 years, Serena has been designing trips and leading tours of her region for more than two decades. With a focus on authentic Tuscany, her goal is to show you the still-hidden gems of this fabulous area.

  • Italy travel planner and Rome local tour guide Francesca poses for a selfie in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy.

    Francesca

    Advises on: Rome & Tuscany

    Originally from Livorno, in Tuscany, Francesca has lived and guided in Rome for the last 10 years. She can show you the highlights, but particularly enjoys helping travelers discover less-explored Rome.

  • Bologna local tour guide Giulia and a friend pause while making fresh pasta during a food tour.

    Giulia

    Advises on: Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Veneto

    An Emilia Romagna native, Giulia has been helping travelers discover her region and much of Northern Italy for almost a decade. A food and wine lover and a proponent of all things local, she loves helping travelers eat their way through Italy!

Umbria

  • Marco

    Advises on: Umbria

    Born in the small town of Terni, Marco has lived in Perugia, Umbria’s capital, for the last 35 years, and has been guiding all throughout his region for 3 decades. A lover of food, wine, art, and culture, there’s nothing he can’t help you organize in Umbria.

Venice & the Veneto

  • Venice and Veneto travel expert Enrico smiles in front of a colorfully painted wall

    Enrico

    Advises on: Venice & Veneto, Dolomites, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italian Lakes

    Born and raised in Venice, Enrico now splits his time between his home city and the Dolomite mountains where he works as an outdoors guide and tour leader. A passionate outdoorsman, he’s your man for help planning an adventure-focused trip to NE Italy.

  • Dania

    Advises on: All of Italy

    Born in Udine, educated in Bologna, and based in Sicily for the past 20+ years, Dania has been everywhere and done just about everything you can imagine in Italy. She has been leading trips all over Italy for the past two decades, and covers the entire country.

  • Bologna local tour guide Giulia and a friend pause while making fresh pasta during a food tour.

    Giulia

    Advises on: Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Veneto

    An Emilia Romagna native, Giulia has been helping travelers discover her region and much of Northern Italy for almost a decade. A food and wine lover and a proponent of all things local, she loves helping travelers eat their way through Italy!

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