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Private Guide in Pompeii - Giuseppe G.
(Member Since 2014) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Pompeii, Naples Languages: english,italian,german,spanishHello! My name is Giuseppe Galano. I am an experienced TOUR GUIDE with a background and qualifications in archaeology, history, history of art and literature as well as being fluent in several major European languages. My family has arranged private tours for three generations over a period of 50 years to Pompeii and all the museums, archaeological sites of the Campania region. I was born in Lacco Ameno, on the island of Ischia in the Bay of Naples.
Private Guide in Siracusa - Alessandro
(Member Since 2014) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Noto, Modica, Siracusa, Ragusa, Scicli, Palazzolo Acreide Languages: English, ItalianI’m an archaeologist. I hold a BA in Preservation of Cultural Herigate, with a specific focus on classical archaeology, completed by a further Postgraduate qualification in Sicily and Magna Graecia Archeology.
Private Guide in Catania - Andrea R.
(Member Since 2015) Languages: Italian, Spanish, English, French, RussianI grow in Belgium, and after 20 years of clouds and rain I decided to return back to the misery, to the desert. Desert in the sense of difficulties to get honest money, because in Sicily only the government pays. The government and tourism, because tourist are not jalous, that you are growing, that you are rising up to become someone.
Italy
COMMENTS ABOUT Italy:
Bounded on the north by the majestic Alps and on the south by the warm turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula extending from the central European continent sharing borders with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. Its capital city, Rome, is an ancient city with global historical influence as the seat of the Holy Roman Empire, and many other notable Italian cities possess their own legendary histories, such as Venice, Naples, Florence and Milan.
In modern times, Italy is a country on the top of many lists of dream vacations, drawing visitors from across Europe and throughout the world who find this country an incredibly desirable vacation destination. The warm and friendly people, their interesting culture, fascinating history and numerous attractions make Italy a place that is very attractive for holidays. You can enjoy gorgeous Mediterranean beaches, superb cuisine, amazing art and architecture, and a vast array of other attractions to create a memorable experience of your vacation under the Italian sun.
Venice is a city that invokes romance, a charming and unique town built on a series of tiny islands interconnected by bridges and waterways. At least once in a lifetime everyone should experience the pleasure of a gondola ride along Venice’s Grand Canal, with memorable sights such as the Doges Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica along the way.
The Amalfi Coast, Capri, Tuscany and the Italian Riviera are all gloriously beautiful locales along the Italian coastline with spectacular views and warm, sunny beaches. Quaint seaside villages welcome visitors into charming hotels and restaurants where you enjoy the best of fine Italian wines and mouthwatering local dishes.
The Vatican City, the Coliseum, and the Ruins of Pompeii are but a few of the historical and cultural attractions one can explore while traveling in Italy. This lovely culture provides festivals such as the Carnival of Venice, art galleries and museums like the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, and an unforgettable gastronomic experience that could include cooking classes in Rome. A visit to Italy offers many exciting and enjoyable attractions that provide a memorable Mediterranean vacation experience.
Private Guide in Florence - Deyse Ribeiro
(Member Since 2013) Languages: PortogheseMy name is Deyse Ribeiro and I´m brasilian and authorized guide tour in Tuscany, at Florence, Pisa, Chianti Area, Volterra, San Miniato, Vinci, Certaldo, and others city at Pisa and Florence Province.
Private Guide in Palermo - Domenico Aronica
(Member Since 2014) Languages: Italiano, English, FrançaisProfessional photographer and authorized touristic guide, proposes to you original walking tours, discovering the real heart of Palermo and Sicily!
Private Guide-Driver in Florence - Gianmaria Mariti
(Member Since 2010) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Livorno, Florence Languages: englishHello! Currently I work as a professional private guide in Florence, but at first I started working in tourism industry from being a driver in a company that provides limousine service in the western part of Italy. I have numerous positive references, which are available for reading at the cruise critic website. I really enjoy working with people belonging to different nationalities and cultures. I also worked as a lifeguard on the coast, so I have different experience.
Private Guide in Rome - Paola Coresi
(Member Since 2018) Languages: english - german - french - italianHello my name is Paola Coresi, I was born and raised in Rome, Italy. I have been working in Tourism for al lifetime, over 40 years. I travelled a lot around the world in the past and had the chance to visit many countries, I also worked as tour manager in Italy for a number of years, showing my own country to foreigners. I also worked in hotels and travel agencies. Now I am a licensed guide and would like to show my city, Rome, to visitors.
Private Guide in Pescara - Paolo
(Member Since 2012) Languages: Italian, EnglishMy name is Fernadno Gozzi and I am a professional experienced guide providing tours in English. I am native citizen of Rome and i work as tour guide since 2005. Since i was child i like to discover new beatiful places in my homeland. My first passion is walk and live in the nature, discovering the customs and traditions of the places i visit.
Private Guide in Cagliari - Riccardo
(Member Since 2014) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Cagliari Languages: italian, english, spanishMy name is Riccardo. I was born in Cagliari and for more than 4 years I have worked as licensed guide in this wonderful city and the most beautiful sites in Sardinia which include, among others, Costa Smeralda, Alghero, Nora and Barumini.
Private Guide in Florence - Stefania
(Member Since 2015) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Florence Languages: English, ItalianHi! I was born in Florence and I live here with my family. I attended the University of Florence and obtained a degree in History of Art, later I become a licensed guide for the city of Florence. I am passionate about the history and art of my city. I update constantly studying and visiting temporary exhibitions of Florence.
Private Guide in Venice - Andrea B.
(Member Since 2017) Languages: EnglishI was born in Venice on the 17th december 1986. I have three sisters, an older one and two younger,, two of them are doctors in the Venice's hospital and the younger one is still studing psicology at the University.
Private Guide in Bari - Anna Maria Minutilli
(Member Since 2018) Languages: English, French, German, ItalianDeeply in love with my country Although born & bred in Italy, I have traveled extensively throughout Europe. I am touristic guide and a Fine Art professor at the Lecce University in Apulian, in the south of Italy and I live in Trani (Apulia). since years I worked for Unesco in the organization of cultural. archaeological and educational tours in the South of Italy, in particular way Puglia, Calabria, Basilicata, Abruzzo and Molise for foreign guests (german, russian, american, french. etc,)Particulars programs for student are offered. Here attached, you find my CV and an example of a programm in Apulia with price.
Private Guide in Rome - Cristina C.
(Member Since 2013) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Rome Languages: English, ItalianYou can book any traditional tour (Ancient Rome, Baroque Rome, Vatican Museums), or less crowded walks in the City (Ghetto and Trastevere) or one of the pearls of the countryside (Villa d Este, Villa Adriana, Ostia). Just ask! We ll make it up together.
Private Guide in Florence - Cristina Clavio
(Member Since 2009) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Florence Languages: English, French, Spanish, ItalianMy name is Christina, and I work as a private guide in Florence. It is worth noting that I have a great deal of experience when it comes to travelling. I have been working in tourism industry for many years now and I know exactly what the tourists are looking for when they visit a foreign country.
Travel Agency in Venice - Elena
(Member Since 2019) Languages: english; spanish; italianI am a 30-years-old traveller and founder of Wanderjack, a Travel Deisgner Agency founded to preserve traditional knowledge and turning tourism into a driver for responsible and sustainable development.
group of guides in Rome - Fabio Paglia
(Member Since 2018) Languages: English, French, Spanish, German, RussianHello, my name is Fabio (or Fabius if you like!) and I’m a tourist guide in Rome. I was born and grown up in this wonderful city and I started this job in 2010 because I like culture and the possibility to stay in contact with people coming from every part of the world.
Private Guide in Venice - Fiona G.
(Member Since 2005) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Venice Languages: English, German, ItalianI work as a professional private guide in Venice. It is convenient that I speak several languages, and so I offer my service to English and German groups. I organize private tours in Venice and surrounding area. It would be my pleasure to work with different group.
Private Guide in Milan - Flavio Suteo
(Member Since 2017) Languages: English Italian French Spanish German ChineseHello, my name is Flavio Suteo, I was born in 1989, since a teenager I always liked to experience travelling all over the world, discover new cultures and people, that is also one of the reasons I want to show other people around Italy and make them experience their trip, holiday at it's best.
Private Guide in Taormina - Giovanni A.
(Member Since 2009) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Taormina, Palermo, Catania, Siracusa Languages: Italian, EnglishGiovanni Arena, touristic guide, specialized in Sicily and Mt. Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, Alcantara Gouge, Taormina. I enjoy creating tailor-made private tours for my guests so you travel at your own pace, focussing on the things that interest you. I will research your areas of interest and make suggestions that will ensure you have the most satisfying holiday possible.
Private Guide in Milan - Katerina P.
(Member Since 2016) Languages: English, Italian, BulgarianMy name is Katerina and I'm a licensed tourist guide in Milan and surroundings. The tourist guide profession has been my last and most enjoyable choice ever, that I made 5-6 years ago. That was a choice determined by my love for my city, for its long and interesting history, its amazing artistic treasures, its dynamic rhythm of life alternated by surprising occasions for relax, its fashion and design, its rich social life and of course love for travelling and meeting new people. I'm also passionate about Italian gastronomy and wine.
Private Guide in Rome - Katja H.
(Member Since 2018) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Rome Languages: English, German, Italian, Spanish, FrenchI have been a private local guide of Rome and the Vatican for almost 20 years. I am very passionate about my job, which is why I have been training other professionals in the field for several years. I provide high end tours for adults, but am also specialized in Family Travel with kids and teens.
Private Guide in Florence - Lunella
(Member Since 2017) Languages: enlgish, spanishHello I'm Lunella I was born in Tuscany and raised in Tuscany.Since I was a child I loved history and languages and you can imagine how lucky I felt when my main passions turned out to be a job 26 years ago and I became a qualified tour escort first and tour guide later.
Private Guide in Florence - Massimo C.
(Member Since 2010) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Florence Languages: English, spanish, swedish, italianHello, dear friends! I’m Massimo and I work as a private guide in Florence. I live in this wonderful city, and there is no place I haven’t seen or known there. I offer a wide range of private tours in Florence, but only for small tourist groups. Besides being a guide I am also a driver, so if you would like to use my service, I will take care of the transport. There are several cars at your disposal: Mercedes- Benz sedan with air-conditioning and a minivan.
Private Guide in Rome - Valentina
(Member Since 2017) Languages: English, Italian, Spanish, FrenchBorn in Sardinia, I'm living in Rome since the 2011 when I moved here for attending my PhD. Actually I felt in love with Romesince the first time when I came here, I was only 4 years old. This love is still in life.
Private Guide in Pisa - Virginia P.
(Member Since 2012) Languages: english spanish french italianI love the amazing tuscan countryside, especially during the spring and fall season, during the summer my best way to celebrate the end of a fabolous day is enjoying the sunset on the beach after a long swim. I am a food lover and a wine expert! Just do not hesitate to contact me if you whish and unforgettable tour in Tuscany..
Popular tours in Italy
€ 180
min 4 hours
Lucca, Pisa, Livorno, Florence
Piazza Duomo, Ragusa, Ragusa Ibla
Eurialo Castle, Siracusa, Siracusa
Catacombs of Larderia, Modica, Cava Ispica
Alley in Modica, Modica
Via Mormino Penna, Scicli
Early Christian Catacombs, Palazzolo Acreide
Via Corrado Nicolaci, Noto
Cathedral, Siracusa, Ortigia
Greek Theater, Palazzolo Acreide
View of Ragusa Ibla, Ragusa, Ragusa Ibla
Guide Licensing Information for Italy
Guides face different requirements in different provinces of Italy. In order to get a license, it’s usually required to enroll in courses, pass the exams in the local municipality and have a living permit. The written and oral exams take place in the region, where the future guide is looking forward to working. During the exams the solicitor has to demonstrate profound knowledge in economy, arts, geography, regional history and tourist legislation of Italy. The qualification is subject to confirmation after several years.
The courses, however, do not guarantee that the license will be obtained automatically, while working without a license will lead to serious problems. The police are checking documents even during tours, and if the guide won’t be able to present his or her license, a substantial fine or even deportation will ensue.
The licenses are issued to EU citizens over 18 of age, as well as citizens of other countries, who are living and working in Italy longer than 3 years. The most essential requirements are a diploma in a domain close to the guiding activity (archeology, history, arts, etc.), diploma in tourism and decent Italian language skills. However, keep in mind that the requirements may vary greatly from one region to another, so you will have to check the details depending on the place you’re looking forward working in.
