I highly recommend Mario's virtual tours. I organized it as a team building experience at work. It was a wonderful escape of 1 hour that at times was truly breathtaking.... read more The next day I immediately booked another trip. I greatly appreciated Mario's deep knowledge, the relaxed

  I recently discovered Mario Bernardi's virtual tours of Italy's favorite destinations and magnificent art works. His vast knowledge of Italian history and art, together with his mastery of Google Earth,... read more Google Maps, Google Street View, 360 degree pictures and video resources bring his virtual tours to life. I strongly recommend his virtual tours to anybody who loves Italy and Italian art, or to anybody who is planning a trip to this wonderful country. I'm looking forward to traveling again and to joining one of his live tours.

  We had an excellent experience with Mario as our guide for two tours in Rome: a tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel as well as a tour of the... read more Colosseum and Forum Romanum. He is super knowledgable, excellent at putting events or buildings into their historical context and a very nice person to tour Rome with. Both tours were very engaging -- for us adults as well as for our children (aged 10 and 12). We learned so much about Rome and it was entertaining at the same time.

  Mario is amazing. Very professional and knowledgeable. I have worked with him personally and also professionally. I send my clients to him for any and all tours... read more in Rome. He arranged touring for us in Milan and Lake Como that were both fabulous. Whatever you needs might be in Italy, Mario is the one to contact. Grazie mille.

  Mario has an amazing knowledge of Italian and European art, architecture and history and first hand experience working with the Italian government archeological entities. I have attended about 15... read more of his virtual tours in both English and Italian, on a range of topics including Pompei, the Sistine chapel, the San Severo chapel in Naples, the Caserta Palace, the Quirinale, the Pantheon, the Vatican, castles in Wales, etc. He situates the tour geographically and typographically and provides an fascinating discussion supported by selected pictures. His virtual tours are even more interesting than first hand visits in some ways, and are excellent value for money!

  Excellent service. Mario handled all our tour requests efficiently and with personal service. Reasonable rates and flexible with change of plans. I highly recommend this company.