Italy
Blend in like a local in Italy
How not to look like a tourist and blend in with the locals in Italy We get questions from people who would like to immerse themselves in the culture of Italy and be less like a tourist. We have brought together some of the most useful […]
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Tipping in Italy
Understanding Tipping Etiquette in Italy: A Guide for Travelers Tipping in Italy: What You Need to Know Navigating the norms of tipping can be a challenge for travelers, especially when visiting from countries where gratuity practices differ. In Italy, tipping is not as customary as in […]
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Guided tours are the best way to travel
Your holidays are important to you and it can often be stressful planning and organising, making sure that transfers and transport is in place and that you get to see the attractions that are the most important to you. Having a us at The Grand Tour […]
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When is the best time to plan your trip?
With the summer holidays over, everyone has returned to work and the children are back at school. There is always that ‘blue’ feeling as the summer months are leaving us behind and we creep towards autumn. But it is the best time of year to start […]
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Feature tour of the Month: September
Baroque Rome Squares and Fountains A walk in the heart of Baroque Rome: Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona Starting from Trevi Fountain, the monumental celebration of the Virgin Aqueduct, we will walk to Piazza di Spagna to admire the beautiful “Spanish Steps”, designed in […]
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48 hours in Naples
Take a trip and discover the ‘Secret Naples’. Explore the labyrinth of tunnels hidden underneath the old town. Soak up the atmosphere and learn the history and culture of a wonderful city. Arriving in Naples Airport Naples only has one airport, Aerporto Internazionale di Napoli. The […]
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Driving Tours from Rome
August is often a month when the locals escape the heat of the city and visit the coast. If you don’t have the time or aren’t intending to visit the coast on your visit, we have put together some of our favourite and popular tours outside […]
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Like a local: Ordering an ice cream
History of Gelato Gelato has been around since the 16th century! It is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin, but Bernardo Buontalenti is usually credited with its creation. Buontalenti was a stage designer in Florence and worked for the powerful (and wealthy) Medici family. The Grand […]
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From what you need before you visit to how to book a tour with us, our frequently asked questions. When is the best time to visit Italy? Italy is a wonderful destination, no matter what time of the year you visit. We would say that March […]
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