All our Italy tours are led by a remarkable team of hand-picked guides, who expertly turn Italy's buffet of travel delights into an unforgettable experience. To help you get acquainted, here's what recent tour members had to say about some of our talented Italy guides…
"Nina is in a word, stupendous. From her caring about the enjoyment of the entire group, her knowledge of the surrounding areas, her own anecdotal life tales to just her being the awesome human being she is. I loved every single minute on the tour with her! She is the epitome of true class and grace, an asset to Rick Steves."
"I can't say enough good about Sarah! She is a teacher at heart, and an outstanding one. I appreciate the knowledge she shared, her help in learning some basic Italian words and phrases, her insights into people and culture, and the pieces of her own story that she shared with us. I was sorry to have to tell her goodbye."
— Heart of Italy in 9 Days tour member
"In addition to all the qualities of a good guide — knowledgeable, organized, articulate, engaging — David is resourceful, prepared for any unexpected situations, and genuinely caring. Lost entrance ticket, dropped cell phone, snapped headphone wire, David took care of all with efficiency and a smile. Outstanding is an understatement!"
"Virginia is delightful. She was not just a tour leader but ended up a friend. She was very open and answered any and all questions we had, from Italian politics to the medical care and cost in Italy in comparison to the US. She made every day a new adventure!"
— Best of Venice, Florence & Rome tour member
"Karin is like a sparkling glass of prosecco: bubbly, fun, and a treat to be with. Her knowledge of all things Italy was quite amazing. And the tiny details she gave about navigation and cultural customs were incredibly helpful. This was a lifelong dream-trip come true."
— Heart of Italy in 9 Days tour member
"I have traveled with other tour guides in the past and Cecilia is by far my favorite! She was very knowledgeable, generous, kind, and a 'straight shooter,' which I appreciated. The topper was the farewell dinner and wine tasting, which was a huge success!!"
— Best of Rome in 7 Days tour member
