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Chianti Classico Walking Winery Tour

From $650 + $110 pp

Max 8 people | 8 hours

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Cinque Terre Day Trip

From $1350 + $50 pp

Max 8 people | 12 hours

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Classic Amalfi Coast Driving Tour

Max 6 people | 8 hours

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Colosseum and Roman Forum

From $420 + $49 pp

Max 8 people | 3.5 hours

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Florence Walking Tour with Accademia Gallery

From $300 + $35 pp

Max 8 people | 3 hours

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Highlights of Florence Walking Tour

Max 8 people | 3.5 hours

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Matera Walking Tour

Max 8 people | 3 hours

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Pompeii with an Archaeologist

Max 10 people | 2 hours

Val d'Orcia Hilltop Towns Tour with Winery Visit tour card image

Val d'Orcia Hilltop Towns Tour with Winery Visit

Max 4 people | 8 hours

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Vatican City and Sistine Chapel

From $395 + $49 pp

Max 8 people | 3 hours

Why Guides of Italia?

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Handpicked Veteran Guides

The vast majority of our guides have a minimum of 10 years of professional travel experience in their destination. With just a handful of carefully chosen experts in any location, we only work with guides who are passionate ambassadors for their cultures.

Authentic Local Experiences

Skip the tourist traps and get away from the crowds. Even when touring the highlights, our tours always focus on introducing travelers to authentic local life.

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100% Private and Customizable

We don’t run group tours or offer cookie-cutter experiences. You’re unique and your tour should be too! All tours are fully customizable and you’ll be able to chat with your guide to plan something tailored for you.

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To help you choose a guide who’s just right for you, we offer the option to schedule a free, no-strings-attached video chat to get to know them.

This is a chance for you to meet our guides, chat about what you’d like to do, and see if they’re a good fit for you.

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