The cradle of the Renaissance, where every street is a brushstroke from a master.
Your on-the-ground insiders. The ones who know the enduring favourites, the quiet corners and what’s worth your time.
Rome, Florence +7
5.0(3)I’m Mike from Rome with Mike, an American who’s called Italy home since 2003. I help travelers plan relaxed, unforgettable Roman holidays—at a local’s pace. Think hidden corners, underground sites, and experiences not everyone gets to see. No rushing, no tourist traps—just smart planning and insider insight. Whether you’re here for art, history, or food and wine, I’ve got you covered. Let’s slow it down and make Rome feel like home. The goal is simple: to help you experience Rome not as a tourist, but as a Roman.
Amalfi, Sorrento +11
5.0(6)Born and raised in Italy's Marche region, I have explored the country from north to south during travels and study periods away from home. I have lived part of my life in amazing cities such as Venice and Bologna, and have visited Rome a lot since I have family and friends there. I am an experienced trip planner for destinations all over Italy, from the breezy Cinqueterre in Liguria down to the sun kissed Amalfi coast. If you want someone to help you with all-encompassing guidance and make the best out of your trip to Italy, I will be most happy to help you!
Bologna, Ferrara +13
Hello, I am Mauro, geologist, hiking guide and scuba dive instructor. I am Sicilian, but citizen of the world. I am a positive person with a talent to interpersonal relationships. I like meet people and show every beautiful things of my country. I like travel around Europe and discover small towns or villages where the people conserve ours traditions. I like the food and wine tour because it make a relation around the table (The Convivio) or a cooking traditions. When I'm at home, I like to cook for my family and prepare pizza, bread and fresh pasta.
Honfleur, Nice +12
Hi - I'm Marianna! I love nature and animals. I'm athletic, but I don't have a favourite sport because I like to change things up and try new activities. The important thing is to be active. I love discovering secret and unknown places, and I'd like to be a citizen of the world to share experiences with friends old and new! As a nature enthusiast, I studied forestry and environmental sciences, and this is what attracts me most about the world: seeking out pristine, wild places and, of course, animals! I love exploring foreign cultures and experiencing them like a local, sharing unique and unforgettable moments! Travel is part of my life; every place I visit is a discovery within me. My favourite destinations: • Asia (Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam) • Africa (South Africa, Zimbawe, Botswana, Morocco, Egypt, Horseback trekking) • USA (Metropolises, itinerant & coast-to-coast trips, Park Tours and Monument Valley) • Europe (Italy, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Greece) I can help you find exclusive places and unforgettable experiences!
Florence is pure, concentrated beauty. This is the city of Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Venus, and Brunelleschi's magnificent Duomo. It's a compact, walkable city where art and history ambush you at every turn. But Florence is more than the Uffizi. It's a living city of high fashion, modern artisans, and incredible food. A local plan helps you see the masterpieces with intention, then escape the crowds to the Oltrarno, the "left bank" of the city, to find the real Florentine soul.
Spring (April-May) or Autumn (Sept-Oct). The summer heat and crowds can be intense. Visiting in winter (Jan-Feb) is a great local move—it's quiet and clear.
The Uffizi is overwhelming. A local will tell you to visit the Bargello Museum instead—an incredible collection of sculpture (including Donatello's David) with a fraction of the crowds.
Everyone climbs the main Dome. A local will send you to the tower at Palazzo Vecchio or the nearby San Miniato al Monte for an equally stunning view of the skyline (and the Duomo itself).
A local will tell you to never order a Bistecca alla Fiorentina "well-done" and will book you at a family-run trattoria in the San Frediano or Santo Spirito neighbourhoods, far from the tourist menus.
Florence local Dina shares the neighbourhood most visitors never find, why Piazza del Duomo rewards an early arrival, and the mistake she watches travellers repeat in the city year after year.
