We will be in the Orvieto /Sienna/ and Assisi cities. Does anyone know of guides who can drive and guide through the surrounding hill towns? Thanks..Hank.. Novato Ca
Posted by
Indianapolis
291 posts
Hank,
I really enjoyed my Assisi tour with Anne Robichaud in 2014. I took a 1/2 tour with her in Assis and a 1/2 tour through Spello, too. She is an American ex-pat who has lived in Italy for a long time. She is fun and shares a ton of great information.
Sharon
Posted by
Massachusetts
715 posts
I concur. Anne Robichaud is terrific guide for Assisi and Umbria. Her Rural Life Tour is fantastic,
Posted by
Eugene, Oregon...Formerly Ventura, CA
2262 posts
Hank, Siena Walking Tours is a guide (her name is Costanza) I came across in research, but have not used; great rep on TA.
Posted by
OP
Novato, CA, United States
172 posts
Thank you for all your wonderful suggestions. Can't wait to visit Italy! Hank
Posted by
Alta Loma, CA, USA
1446 posts
We had a great tour of Volterra with Annie Adair a few years ago. It was very informative and worthwhile. I'm not sure if she only conducts tours in Volterra but there was a lot to see in Volterra & I was happy to have a guide for half a day.
Posted by
Alexandria, VA
771 posts
Roberto Becchi, (ToursbyRoberto.com) is well regarded on this forum and Trip Advisor, and is recommended by Rick Steves. He is based near Sienna, and does tours all around the area including off the beaten path places, as well as Chianti. He has lived in the States and is married to an American, so his English is great. We had a really fun and informative day with him touring the Clay Hills, having lunch at a winery/organic farm and a monastery.