The Eternal City, where ancient history and vibrant modern life collide on every corner.
Your on-the-ground insiders. The ones who know the enduring favourites, the quiet corners and what’s worth your time.
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Rome, Naples
My name is Francesca, and I’m an Art Historian and photographer based in Rome, specializing in Roman archaeology, as well as Renaissance and Baroque art. With Rome as my home and main source of inspiration, I design experiences that reveal the country through its art, history, culture, and everyday life, shaping each itinerary around my clients’ interests, pace, and travel style. My approach is rooted in thoughtful exploration: I craft journeys that immerse travelers in local traditions and hidden places, connecting them with experiences shaped by the people who live there. As a passionate lover of nature-focused travel, I also curate recommendations for natural parks, secluded beaches, and immersive hiking trails, offering a deeper connection to Italy’s landscapes beyond its cities. Italy offers an extraordinary cultural and culinary heritage, and stepping off the beaten path opens the door to rare and meaningful encounters—moments untouched by mass tourism and rich in character. I’m here to help you experience Italy in a more genuine, memorable, and personal way.
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!
Rome
5.0(2)I am a highly educated, well traveled dual Italian-American citizen whom has spent the lion’s share of my adulthood in Roma. There is no place like Rome: the beauty, the history, the food and the weather. There is something to experience around every corner and under your feet. I also know (and travel to) Tuscany, Florence, Pompeii, Sorrento, Positano, The Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Bologna and Venice.
Naples, Sorrento +6
I was born and raised in Pompeii, between Naples and Sorrento, with the whole region as my playground. On my scooter I could spend a morning on hidden beaches along the Sorrento and Amalfi Coasts, an afternoon in Naples' museums and streets, and an evening out in the city. Being local isn't just about the famous landmarks. It's about the rhythm of everyday life, the traditions that shape these communities, and the small details that make this corner of Italy special. I've travelled widely, and I speak Italian, English, and Portuguese. For seven years I've worked as a Tour Manager with American and international travel companies, learning what travellers look for in Italy, and the unspoken needs different cultures bring. History is everywhere here, and you don't need a local to admire it. What a local truly offers is access to experiences you'd never find in a guidebook. Everyone knows Pompeii, Positano, and pizza, and rightly so. But the real magic lies beyond the postcards. I love showing travellers the hidden side of Southern Italy: family-run wine bars in Naples' backstreets, secret viewpoints, authentic trattorias where locals gather, quiet beaches only insiders can find, and traditions passed down for generations.
Rome is a living museum, but it's no relic. It's a city of epic history—the Colosseum, the Forum, the Vatican—and of fierce neighbourhood pride. The real Rome is found in the aperitivo buzz in Trastevere, the artisan workshops of Monti, and the perfect cacio e pepe in a Testaccio trattoria. Don't waste your precious time in a queue or eating bad pizza near the Pantheon. Get a plan from a local who knows how to see the icons and, more importantly, what to do after.
What our locals say:
"May is Rome at its most romantic. The city is draped in wisteria and jasmine. The light is golden and soft, not the harsh glare of July. Warm enough for outdoor dining, cool enough to walk for hours without wilting." - Barbara
"Late October, early November. The crowds die down but the weather is still good. Romans come back to themselves. The city feels like it belongs to them again." - Mike
"Everyone goes to Trevi. A local sends you to the Galleria Sciarra instead. A hidden Art Nouveau courtyard, completely free, just around the corner, and genuinely breathtaking." - Eleonora
There are many opinions based however overall guidance is for April-May or September-October unless you are going for the winter months to enjoy the mountains. The weather at this time is perfect for walking, and the city is alive. Summer is oppressively hot, and August sees many locals flee for the coast.
Most travellers come to Rome and never realise that the coast is just one hour away. I spend my time introducing them to the seaside places that Romans actually escape to — places where history meets the sea and crowds disappear. https://www.thevoyage.co/insights/seaside-experiences-near-rome
Romans take their aperitivo seriously. It's not just a drink before dinner — it's a sacred ritual that marks the transition from work to pleasure, from day to night. Every evening around 7 PM, the city transforms as locals spill onto terraces and piazzas with a Negroni or an Aperol Spritz in hand.https://www.thevoyage.co/insights/best-bars-rome
Seda lives in Italy and travels regularly across Europe, from Lisbon to home in Rome. She specialises in personalised travel plans tailored to what each traveller truly enjoys — with a particular focus on local food and hidden gems. https://www.thevoyage.co/insights/rome-favourite-places-to-eat
Eleonora has walked the Via Appia Antica many times. She finds it remarkable that most visitors to Rome never find it. Her honest guide to the road, the Trevi Fountain, and what 48 hours in Rome are actually worth.
Francesca believes Rome is one of the greatest cities in the world. She also believes most people see very little of it. A practical guide to walking the historic centre properly, with the queues avoided.
