“We are all pilgrims who seek Italy”, Goethe wrote in a poem in 1790, two years after his return to Germany from his almost two-year spell in the land he had long dreamed of. But don’t worry, you do not need to be a poet, a genius or spend two years travelling through Italy to feel the same enthusiasm and capture the same memories of Italy. Even a 24 hours flight layover will give you a flavour of the boot-shaped country, that will make you fall in love with Italy, just like Goethe.
Below you will find some of our featured locations and highlight tour, although we are always happy to design custom experiences.
My husband and I went to Italy in September 2021 for our honeymoon. Mario was with us for 3 days in Rome for the Baroque Rome walking tour, Ancient Rome... read more Walking tour, and the day at the Vatican. Mario was THE BEST!! He is so knowledgeable about all things Rome, every question we had he was able to answer in incredible detail. He is funny and entertaining and simply the best guide we could ask for. If you want to have a unique and informative experience during your Italy travels, please use Mario and his Grand Tour colleagues!
What a wonderful way to see and experience the Appian Way and Catacombs. Our driver and guide were fabulous. At the end of our private tour they asked... read more what else we wanted to see and took us there. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Mr. Bernardi is a knowledgable. professional,and enthusiastic tour guide.
He explains in a remarkable way the story behind the Sistine Chapel's stunning ceiling, sharing details and facts going... read more along with everything.
During the "walk" my attention and interest were highly engaged throughout the virtual tour which allowed me to view the beauty of the paintings up close.
It blew my mind!
I highly suggest this virtual tour. It is a MUST.
Mario was very patient, considerate, punctual, flexible and had an engaging sense of humour. His extensive knowledge of Italy and Rome ranged from ancient times to the best gelateria in... read more town! My 4 days as his Vespa passenger flew by. I cannot wait to return. Whatever you wish for, Mario will make it happen.
I highly recommend him. Grazie mille, Mario.
michela
I have been joining The Grand Tout Italy Virtual Tours regularly in 2020 and 2021. They are informative and entertaining - and can be joined from wherever you are in... read more the world. I have even been "on tour" when I was on holiday somewhere else in Australia - away from my home town - just by opening my laptop!I Mario is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but has a gift for how to select, package and present information (in this case for online tours) - a rare skill I think. I miss seeing Italy in person because of these very uncertain times - but joining a virtual tour with Mario is the next best thing. Highly recommended.
Flying over roofs of Firenze, to have a look into the galleries of Uffizi, to see Santa Maria Novella from above and then to jump over the undulating hills of... read more Tuscany to Milano, go down to see the Sforza Castle and to hear how Leonardo da Vinci entertained Ludovico Moro and his court with gigantic machinery and robotic monsters, even to see it enacted on film – it seems that the pleasure of travelling returns to us, with more joy than before. And yes, it can be done now, in these tumultuous times, despite of all the restrictions imposed on travelling. Just take a virtual tour organized and guided by Mario. With his knowledge of Italian art and culture, he zooms us through the land and history with enthusiasm. So far, I have taken quite a few of these tours and plan to go for more. It is an immense pleasure for me, it is a journey like no other, and also a flight over the memory lane, with the warm feeling of satisfaction, I’m sure you all know why. Try it!
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Just drop us a few lines about your upcoming trip to Italy and we will be glad to come back to you with our ideas and suggestions. You can put as many requirements as you want or just ask for inspiration, we at The Grand Tour are always happy to take any challenge!
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