Our beloved tour guide that we've used for years has moved back to Australia!! Can anyone recommend a private tour guide for Tuscany in early October for myself, husband and daughter who will be studying in Florence? We are looking to book a full day tour and are open to where. It's more about the person and experience than the place, as this is our 3rd trip to Tuscany.
Posted by
New York, NY, USA
11294 posts
Can you contact your former tour guide for a recommendation? That's where I'd start in your situation.
Posted by
OP
6 posts
Yes, I did. I'm hoping the forum will be kind enough to share their recommendations.
Posted by
227 posts
I can personally recommend Alessandro Cammilli Wine Tours. Check out reviews and Facebook - https://alessandrocammilli.wordpress.com/. We have some friends that have gone to Florence every year for the past 12 years. The use "Ale" on every trip.
Very personable and knowledgeable about the area. He's been in business over 20 years. I cannot say enough good things about him. If you have any questions email me - leinartjwl@gmail.com
Posted by
OP
6 posts
Thank you so much for your kind reply! I appreciate you sharing your recommendation and I will be reaching out to Ale.
Posted by
Houston, TX
116 posts
We did an all day tour with Tours by Roberto (recommended by Rick Steves) a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Roberto appears in several of Rick's Tuscany videos.
Posted by
OP
6 posts
Thank you! Do you have a contact for Roberto?
Posted by
Washington State
322 posts
Adding our vote for Roberto!
www.toursbyroberto.com
Posted by
OP
6 posts
Thank you for Roberto's contact information!
Posted by
Philadelphia area
97 posts
We took this tour last year. Todd was a great host. It was interesting to get the perspective of an American who has been living in Italy for the past 15+ years.
Posted by
OP
6 posts
Thank you for the recommendation! Much appreciated.
Posted by
Portland, OR
83 posts
You can't go wrong with Fabrizio, the owner of Ciao Fabry Tours (https://www.fontemartino.com/). He is completely amazing and you will have the time of your life with non-stop laughter. I was skeptical on uing a tour guide, but gave in to the group I was travelling with. I am so happy I did. He knows so many fantastic places that only a local would know.
Hope this helps! -TJ