Italy Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Italy travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Italy who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Tasos Mylonas

(115 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Syros, Cyclades islands, Greece
Tasos specializes in: cultural trips, food & wine, nature appreciation, mild adventure, road trips, city discovery, profile-based custom-made trips
Recent traveler reviews for Tasos:
"Hi Tasos was very helpful and listened well to my needs." - by Julienne, Mar 22, 2024 · see review
"The trip was extraordinary thanks to Tasos and his team really listening to what we wanted (and making recommendations for things we wouldn't even know about)." - by Amy, Dec 6, 2023 · see review
"As recommended by Tasos we went at the beginning of October." - by Lisa, Oct 12, 2023 · see review

Marina Courtaut

(84 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Madrid
Recent traveler reviews for Marina:
"Marina PUT TOGETHER A FABULOUS ITINERARY FULL OF TOURS AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES." - by Marianna, May 15, 2024 · see review
"Travelling as a solo 63 year old woman was at first daunting, but with having Marina (or Maria on weekends) at my finger tips for advice/recommendations or help, made the trip a wonderful experience." - by Narelle, Apr 1, 2024 · see review
"Our local specialist, Marina, helped us plan an itinerary that was very specific to our needs." - by Nidhi, Jan 21, 2024 · see review

Beatriz De Pablo Rocha

(82 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Madrid
Recent traveler reviews for Beatriz:
"Our travel specialist, Beatriz, did a fantastic job helping us with all phases of the trip planning and organization process for our recent trip to Spain and Morocco." - by Karen, Apr 14, 2024 · see review
"The entire experience - from planning the trip with Beatriz to having every last detail loaded into the Trip Plans app to immediate availability for support via the messaging feature in the app, to the selection of hotels and guides was incredible." - by Natasha, Nov 2, 2023 · see review
"Beatriz from DAY 1 has been exceptional." - by Jeffrey, Oct 16, 2023 · see review

Chris Gravas

(65 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Athens, Greece
Chris specializes in: Families' & friends' trips (up to 10 people), memorable honeymoons, adventurous road trips to Mainland Greece & Peloponnese, activities in nature, history/culture/gastronomy & wine in Greece and Italy, and all kinds of tailor-made travel
Recent traveler reviews for Chris:
"I began working with Chris who worked with me for weeks to come up with the perfect trip, the perfect tours and the perfect accommodations." - by Sara, Apr 30, 2024 · see review
"Both Chris and Maria went above and beyond to make sure that all of the details of the trip were perfect." - by Paul, Mar 31, 2024 · see review
"Superb - that was our experience with Chris and Maria Grazia of the Italy team." - by Victoria, Nov 13, 2023 · see review

Andrea Gambino

(55 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Turin, Italy
Andrea specializes in: Local Experiences, Custom Made Tours, Luxury, Couples
Recent traveler reviews for Andrea:
"Andrea was willing to soak to us as many times as it took to get things right." - by Marcy, Apr 22, 2024 · see review
"Andrea and Guilia were outstanding both in planning and providing support during the trip." - by HELEN, Apr 19, 2024 · see review
"Andrea did a great job putting everything we wanted to do together!" - by Lisa, Mar 29, 2024 · see review

Maria Grazia Rubino

(44 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Italy
Maria Grazia specializes in: Fully personalized trip plans. Cultural trips, rural tourism, romantic getaways, roots tourism. Family or couples trips.
Recent traveler reviews for Maria Grazia:
"The experience organising the trip with Maria Grazia was excellent from start to finish." - by Mark, Nov 10, 2023 · see review
"I do plan on returning to Italy in a near future and I will not hesitate to hire the services of arguably the best travel planner in the entire hemisphere, Maria Grazia Rubimo, and her talented team." - by Kidianga, Jul 19, 2023 · see review
"We had a fantastic two week trip to Souther Italy which we arranged with Maria Grazia." - by Fran, Jul 13, 2023 · see review

Irene Lappa

(39 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Athens, Greece
Irene specializes in: road trips, cultural travel, wine & food travel, ecotourism, agritourism, tailor-made trips
Recent traveler reviews for Irene:
"Irene was exceptional." - by Marissa, Apr 18, 2024 · see review
"Irene Lappa and her team at Travel 12 were absolutely phenomenal." - by Robert, Jan 7, 2024 · see review
"Irene planned my first trip to Greece." - by Amber, Oct 17, 2023 · see review

Eleni Fotiou

(38 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Athens
Eleni specializes in: Family & kids
Recent traveler reviews for Eleni:
"Eleni and her team were incredible!" - by jennifer, Apr 15, 2024 · see review
"I don't know how Eleni coordinated all of this to make it a reality, but we had so much fun and felt so taken care of, and it was the most incredible week!" - by Sonal, Apr 2, 2024 · see review
"Highly recommend Eleni for all of your Italy trip planning." - by Christin, Oct 21, 2023 · see review

Tomaz Martinek

(38 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Slovenia
Tomaz specializes in: Multi-country tours, unique experiences, customised trips
Recent traveler reviews for Tomaz:
"Our travel agents, Tomaz and Zala, did an amazing job helping us to identify different sightseeing options and how to make it all happen." - by Deirdre, Jan 20, 2024 · see review
"Tomaz and his colleague Zala did a wonderful job helping us plan our trip to Switzerland." - by Graham, Oct 4, 2023 · see review
"This was my first time using KimKim and Tomaz, and only my second time using a European based travel agent." - by Tom, Aug 22, 2023 · see review

Jessica Proietti

(36 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Italy
Jessica specializes in: Food & Wine, Culture & Art, Discovering Hidden Gems, Gastronomic trips, Custom made trips, Cultural trips, Local experience trips, Awe-inspiring trips, LGBTQ+, roots tourism
Recent traveler reviews for Jessica:
"Jessica's planning and hard work assured that we would have a great trip." - by Mark, Oct 27, 2023 · see review
"We were delighted with the trip that Jessica and her team planned for us." - by Michelle, Oct 17, 2023 · see review
"Jessica delivered my dream!" - by Laurie, Sep 29, 2023 · see review

Fabio Ilardi

(33 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Como, Italy
Fabio specializes in: Culinary Expeditions, Wine Tours and Tastings, Cultural Encounters, Luxury Retreats, Custom Tailoring
Recent traveler reviews for Fabio:
"Every stop we took was planned specifically by Fabio for our needs and our pleasure based on communication with him of what we were looking for in our travels." - by Pam, Apr 13, 2024 · see review
"Fabio did such a fantastic job for us." - by Jennifer, Mar 31, 2024 · see review
"This led to us procrastinating this trip until I worked with Fabio." - by Leslie, Dec 24, 2023 · see review

Karin Eckhard

(29 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Madrid, Spain and USA
Karin specializes in: Tailor-made, culture, art, history, culture, architecture, gastronomy, outdoor activities, nature-based, small groups, off the beaten track
Recent traveler reviews for Karin:
"Karin was extremely responsive and took the time to explain everything thoroughly." - by Jonathan, Oct 27, 2022 · see review
"Karin’s direct experience and knowledge of Spain provided invaluable information in making decisions about the itinerary of the trip." - by Herbert, Sep 5, 2022 · see review
"Our local specialist, Karin, was incredibly thoughtful and attentive a long the way - including through the planning process and logistics on the ground." - by Brooke, Jul 21, 2022 · see review

Rita Pagano

(28 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Madrid
Rita specializes in: Tailor-made, art, culture, gastronomy, nature-based and outdoor activities.
Recent traveler reviews for Rita:
"Thanks to Rita and Karin for helping us get the documents we need to get reimbursed for hotel and tour expenses." - by Kay, May 16, 2024 · see review
"Rita was patient with our groups needs to figure out what we wanted and flexible I modifying the trip to make it what we wanted." - by Valerie, May 14, 2024 · see review
"Hi Rita, I know this is really long but I hope you read this and take note." - by Anna, May 10, 2024 · see review

Valeria Arcangeli

(26 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Rome
Valeria specializes in: Leisure, Art, History, Local Culture, Food and Wine, Nature, Hiking, Family tours, Luxury Travel, Honeymooners
Recent traveler reviews for Valeria:
"Valeria was extremely helpful and flexible." - by Sheri, May 10, 2024 · see review
"Everything recommended by Valeria was better than what we expected." - by Sonya, Dec 21, 2023 · see review
"From the first planning sessions with our specialist, Valeria, to each and every local guide, driver, recommendation and suggestion on ways to make our trip a lifetime’s experience." - by Brian, Sep 23, 2023 · see review

Sonia Vanzin

(25 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Venice
Sonia specializes in: Luxury trips, Honeymooners and young travelers
Recent traveler reviews for Sonia:
"Sonia, John and I want to Thank You for putting such an Amazing trip together for us!" - by John, May 13, 2024 · see review
"From the initial planning stage, we enjoyed working with Sonia and collaborating together to get the perfect month long trip to Italy." - by Mary Jane, Nov 7, 2023 · see review
"Sonia listened to our requests as first time Italy visitors and filled our days with great experiences." - by Kristin, Jul 8, 2023 · see review

Fabio Fasone

(22 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Venice, Italy
Fabio specializes in: Leisure, families , art and culture, hiking, luxury travel, honeymoon
Recent traveler reviews for Fabio:
"Of course, it was good that Fabio first asked us what we wanted and then made a travel plan accordingly." - by Takaaki, Nov 17, 2023 · see review
"Fabio and Deborah were fantastic to work with." - by Jillian, Jan 3, 2023 · see review
"The trip for our Italian leg was extremely well organized in no small part thanks to Fabio and Danielle." - by Thomas, Oct 27, 2022 · see review

Arianna Zampieri

(21 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Italy
Arianna specializes in: Gastronomic tours, Food culture, Authentic experiences, Local producers, Visits & Tastings, Custom-made Trips, Roots Tourism
Recent traveler reviews for Arianna:
"Could not be happier with the service and really enjoyed working with Arianna!" - by Eric, Apr 25, 2024 · see review
"Arianna took care us through out the whole trip by making sure that our connections with our transportations and tour guides were on point during the entire trip." - by Hector, Dec 18, 2023 · see review
"Arianna did a great job understanding what we wanted in our trip to Italy and we saw and did so many things while we were there, from truffle hunting to dinner with a cesarine." - by Clayton, Nov 5, 2023 · see review

Elena Del Vecchio

(12 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Torino
Elena specializes in: South Italy, North-est of Italy
Recent traveler reviews for Elena:
"Elena did an amazing job of communicating with us throughout the entire process of itinerary creation, booking, and execution." - by Eugene, Apr 29, 2024 · see review
"Elena did a wonderful job from car rentals, food tour, Pompei visit, restaurant recommendations, things to see in each respective place and booking the hotels in Naples and Sorrento." - by Michelle, Mar 15, 2024 · see review
"Elena and her team helped my partner and I plan a wonderful trip to Florence, Cinque Terre, and Venice!" - by Linda, Oct 30, 2023 · see review

Chiara Donati

(11 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent
Chiara specializes in: Food & Wine, Culture & Art, Discovering Hidden Gems, Gastronomic trips, Custom made trips, Cultural trips, Local experience trips
Recent traveler reviews for Chiara:
"Our Travel Specialist- Chiara did a great job understanding our plan needs and then creating a plan than covered many needs before and after our cruise from Ravenna to our Milan departure." - by John, Sep 24, 2023 · see review
"A million thank-you's to Chiara for an absolutely unforgettable trip to Italy." - by Julie, Jun 18, 2023 · see review
"We were blown away by the Kim Kim team and specifically our coordinator, Chiara." - by Courtney, Jun 6, 2023 · see review

Alberto Buzzanca

(11 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Milano
Recent traveler reviews for Alberto:
"Special thanks to her, our driver for the day, and Alberto because we woke up late on the morning of the tour, and they were all in constant communication and so accommodating despite being an hour behind on activities." - by Cate, Oct 29, 2023 · see review
"Our trip guide Alberto was great." - by John, Sep 19, 2023 · see review
"We had a wonderful trip thanks to Alberto!" - by Kathryn, Aug 24, 2023 · see review

Moreno Moretti

(10 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Italy
Moreno specializes in: Culinary Tour - Private Tour- Small Group -Outdoor - Architecture and Design - Heritage trip
Recent traveler reviews for Moreno:
"Fabulous experience with Moreno and his counterpart." - by namratha, Oct 15, 2023 · see review
"Moreno helped plan an amazing trip to Italy." - by Michael, Oct 11, 2023 · see review
"Moreno from KimKim was great to deal with, very efficient and knowledgable." - by Mark, Sep 22, 2023 · see review

Giulia Bonati

(10 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Padova, Italy
Giulia specializes in: tailor-made travels and unique day tours
Recent traveler reviews for Giulia:
"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Giulia and her KimKim Team for arranging such an amazing trip to Italy." - by Karen, Nov 18, 2023 · see review
"Giulia did a great job arranging the details." - by Daniel, Nov 1, 2023 · see review
"Giulia our specialist was fantastic and very helpful." - by Anthony, Oct 29, 2023 · see review

Eirini Daouka

(10 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Greece
Eirini specializes in: Wine tastings, Gastronomy, Food, Local producers, Rural tourism, Roots tourism
Recent traveler reviews for Eirini:
"The process of using KimKim to find Eirini at Storywalking agency was incredibly easy and seamless." - by patrick, Apr 25, 2024 · see review
"Our Kim Kim travel advisor Eirini customized and planned the best vacation we’ve ever had!" - by Christie, Mar 28, 2024 · see review
"Eirini planned a wonderful trip that was interactive and she was always quick to respond." - by Kim, Nov 25, 2023 · see review

Vincenzo Granato

(8 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Milan
Vincenzo specializes in: Local cuisine, wine tasting experiences, outdoor activities, boat tours, off the beaten paths, highlights. Authentic and local experiences.
Recent traveler reviews for Vincenzo:
"Vincenzo suggested a boat trip to Murano and Burano which added to the magic of Venice." - by Dawn, Apr 13, 2024 · see review
"It was a pleasure dealing with Vincenzo in planning our honeymoon." - by Khaled, Mar 14, 2024 · see review
"Vincenzo was excellent to work with on our Italy trip." - by Colleen, Dec 28, 2023 · see review

Monica Pellizzari

(6 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Florence and Venice
Monica specializes in: Leisure, family , art and cultural travel, food and wine tours, hiking, luxury and romantic travel.
Recent traveler reviews for Monica:
"Monica and Sonia were very responsive and helped us pick the best itinerary for us." - by Carol, Sep 12, 2022 · see review
"When I booked this trip, with the help of Monica and Sonia, I expected to have to spend it with small groups with the usual confusion and mishaps." - by Diane, Jun 18, 2022 · see review
"Our local specialist, Monica took our ideas and provided us an itinerary that was specific to us." - by Martha, May 6, 2022 · see review

Lorenza Cannarsa

(6 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Città della Pieve
Lorenza specializes in: Tuscany, Umbria, Amalfi Coast, Naples, Luxury Trip, Food Experiences
Recent traveler reviews for Lorenza:
"Lorenza did an amazing and wonderful job with the planning, hotel and dinner reservations, tour guides and drivers!" - by John, Mar 21, 2024 · see review
"Lorenza was awesome!" - by Linda, Jun 7, 2023 · see review
"We had the most wonderful time and made so many beautiful memories thanks to our Italian coordinator Lorenza who put together an itinerary that managed to include everything that we wanted to do and see." - by Ann, Apr 15, 2023 · see review

Melanie Rapuano

(6 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Italy
Melanie specializes in: Local experiences, food tours, storytelling, family trips
Recent traveler reviews for Melanie:
"There was a misunderstanding about how long the tour was and we didn't get to see the original David, but our Kimkim representative Melanie was able to get us booked for the next day." - by Martin, May 16, 2024 · see review
"As our specialist, Melanie, did a fantastic job keeping in touch as needed and also helping to make adjustments on the fly as plans can and will change." - by Kat, May 13, 2024 · see review
"Melanie was great to work with and she was very responsive and pleasant." - by Christine, Apr 24, 2024 · see review

Deborah Boarolo

(5 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Venice
Recent traveler reviews for Deborah:
"Deborah was a delight to work with, very quick to understand what we were looking for on our trip and super responsive to many changes along the way, even last minute ones." - by Ian, Nov 15, 2023 · see review
"We were fortunate to have Deborah as our trip planner to northern Italy." - by Lisa, Sep 27, 2023 · see review
"Deborah planned a perfect trip for my sister and I to visit Italy together." - by Lori, Aug 2, 2023 · see review

Martina Venturi

(4 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Milan
Martina specializes in: Culture, Local Cuisine, Wine Tastings, Outdoor Experiences, Off the Beaten Path Destinations
Recent traveler reviews for Martina:
"Thank you Martina in particular!" - by Anne, Feb 27, 2024 · see review
"Most of all, we must thank Martina for planning such a spectacular trip and being there every step of the way on the rare occasion we needed help." - by Charlie, Feb 26, 2024 · see review
"We were so impressed with everything Martina lined up for our trip." - by Jane, Feb 26, 2024 · see review

Caterina Belvedere

(3 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Arsoli (Rome)
Caterina specializes in: Luxury travels, food and wine tours, art and culture tours.
Recent traveler reviews for Caterina:
"Caterina created a “Masterpiece” of an Italy trip plan for us." - by Troy, May 17, 2024 · see review
"The process of tailoring our trip was seamless with our specialist Caterina." - by Ishani Lauren, Apr 21, 2024 · see review
"Caterina and her team were beyond amazing in helping make our trip to Italy amazing." - by Debbie, Jan 15, 2024 · see review

Marta Bermejo Acosta

(2 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Spain
Marta specializes in: Design customized trips to Dominican Republic
Although many people may not believe it, the Dominican Republic has much more to offer than just all-inclusive resorts. It is a country that I have been fortunate to know in-depth and where I have lived for some time. A place to which I keep returning, the island keeps surprising me every time I... read more

Alessia Dubini

(2 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Milan, Italy
I am a proud Milanese and I graduated in Cultural Heritage. My travels to awe-inspiring destinations around the world have fueled my passion for photography, allowing me to capture the beauty of these journeys. I have visited 20 countries so far and can't wait to explore the rest of the world! read more
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Anita Matijasevic

(2 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Madrid
Anita specializes in: Couples romantic getaways, Family&Friends Trips, Hiking, Wine Tasting Experiences, Exploring the Lakes and nature...
I am passionate about travels, positive and enthusiastic people and exploring new places off the beaten path. Always ready for new life adventures and exciting experiences that make my heart beat faster. I enjoy creating unique travel experiences for my travelers, family and friends by immersing... read more

Gloria Panzarin

(1 review)
Italy Travel Agent based in Venice (Italy)
Gloria specializes in: Leisure, families , art and culture, horseback riding
I am a senior Travel Designer at Your Custom Journey and I have 10 years of experience. I have a bachelor's degree in Tourism and one of my biggest passion is traveling. I am also passionate about sports, especially outdoor activities like horseback riding, hiking, and biking with my friends. read more

Paola Imperiali

(1 review)
Italy Travel Agent based in Perugia, Italy
Paola specializes in: Family trips, couple trips, solo travellers tours, hiking tours, cycling tours, outdoor activities tours (including rafting, canyoning, paraglide, aquatrekking, caving), cultural tours and wine and food tours, multi-experiential tours,
I was born in the very green heart of Italy, in Perugia, a multiethnic and international city and I was 7 years old during a trip to Africa with my parents that I decided to learn all the languages of the world and travel to every corner of this planet. Not too young maybe but well focused! And... read more

Eleonora Arrigoni

(1 review)
Italy Travel Agent based in Milan
Eleonora specializes in: Destinations off the beaten path, nature, hiking, local cuisine and cultural heritage
Born and raised in Milan, I graduated in Tourism Sciences and Local Community. Passionate about the travel industry from a young age, I explored the world of luxury hospitality between Dubai and Milan, working as a guest relations and concierge agent in 5-star hotels. After obtaining a Master... read more

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Trip Reviews for Italy

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.9
Based on 634 ratings

A Trip Plan “Masterpiece”
Italy | May 5 - May 16, 2024

Troy
Troy J.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 17, 2024
Caterina created a “Masterpiece” of an Italy trip plan for us. Recognizing that everyone has different interests and ways to travel, my wife and I commented several times throughout our vacation that we were amazed how well Caterina understood our interests and likes/dislikes of tour types, hotels, etc. Each hotel that we stayed at had the perfect amenities, room design and location for each stage of our trip. The details of the Trip Plan from length of stay at each location and the... Read more

Caterina created a “Masterpiece” of an Italy trip plan for us. Recognizing that everyone has different interests and ways to travel, my wife and I commented several times throughout our vacation that we were amazed how well Caterina understood our interests and likes/dislikes of tour types, hotels, etc. Each hotel that we stayed at had the perfect amenities, room design and location for each stage of our trip.

The details of the Trip Plan from length of stay at each location and the type/timing of our tours could not have hit the mark any better. The size of the tours (small groups or private) seemed as if she knew what would fit us better than even we would have done if we booked ourselves.

The local concierges and assistants that KimKim stitched together made intra-city and inter-city transport logistics run so smoothly it removed all stress in a usually stressful activity.

All the tour guides were top notch, especially our Rome guides for the Colosseum (Dennis) and Golf Cart (Valentina). Our private guide for Pompeii (sorry I lost her name) was a former Pompeii archaeologist and now a professor of archaeology was incredible. The winery tour and dinner was an experience of a lifetime!

Also, KimKim’s website platform is a breeze to plan and communicate with Travel Specialists. The format for tracking text communications and reviewing trip plan details was a valuable resource for us.

As stated at the start of the review, and in the spirit of all the amazing art we saw during our trip, Caterina created a Masterpiece of an Italy Trip Plan that fit us perfectly.

Thanks so much for an amazing experience,
Troy & Beth Jandrasitz

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Splendid Venice - Starhotel
Venice

Concierge was helpful in changing our room when it was confirmed that the room A/C thermostat was not operating. A front desk worker first appeared to question our need to change rooms, but the concierge stopped it immediately and said we needed a room change, it was resolved with an impressive room upgrade.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Just seemed perfectly located for us.
Staff
See comment above
Cleanliness & Comfort
5 stars of the first room’s thermostat was operational
Palazzo Castri 1874
Florence

Nice room and view of courtyard. Bed was comfortable. The overnight Front desk reception worker (Raniero) went out of his way yo assist me when a need some minor medical assistance - he was great!

Authenticity & Character
Nice room and bathroom. Very upscale feel to it. Breakfast was very good.
Location
Decent location (could have been a bit closer to town center), but the main issue was significant road construction currently occurring.
Staff
See comment on front desk worker (Raniero) above
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Villa Maria Pia
praiano

Nice hotel. They provided a balcony upgrade at no charge. Dock is nice, but stairs can be tricky to negotiate. The stairs going to street level are equally tricky. Breakfast area was very nice. Room was nice, if slightly small. The tub/shower access was a bit tricky as well - we were ok with it but some individuals with slight mobility issues would have a challenge.

Authenticity & Character
Can’t think of many hotels with a dock like theirs. Ceramic decor was beautiful.
Location
Bus stop right by hotel is a big plus.
Staff
Helpful with local transport. When my wife and I decided to have a picnic dinner on our balcony, the restaurant worked provided a wine bottle opener and glasses
Cleanliness & Comfort
Air handler mini split was difficult to get room temp correct. Awareness of the unit’s fan was slightly bothersome, but not a showstopper either.
47 Boutique Hotel
Rome

Great location, nice room. We enjoyed the roof top bar/restaurant for a drink and views.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It was centrally located for us to walk to key areas including Colosseum, Vatican City, and Trestavere. We like walking so while it wasn’t next to any of these areas, its location allowed for doable walks.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
ACTV 1 day Transport VENEZIA DAILY PASS
ACTV 1 day Transport VENEZIA DAILY PASS
Venice

Nice tour of the Grand Canal - worth the 45 mins to see the city from the Grand Canal

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Can be crowded as people use this to transport themselves to hotels, etc.
Venice Gondola Ride
Venice Gondola Ride
Venice

A must do. The gondolier however had no interaction with us at all.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
"Bacari" local street food tour
"Bacari" local street food tour
Italy

Beatrice made this tour fun and interesting. She has excellent knowledge of Venice.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
N/A
Entrance fees to doge's palace and Saint Mark's basilica
Entrance fees to doge's palace and Saint Mark's basilica
Venice

The tickets for self guided tour was perfect timing for us as we were beginning to hit our limit on museums. So perfect timing to enjoy this an an abbreviated short tour time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
N/A
Transport
N/A
Best of Siena and San Gimignano tour from Florence with dinner
Best of Siena and San Gimignano tour from Florence with dinner
Italy

Winery tour made the trip. The winery property was beautiful and the dinner was a great experience. This tour was the best highlight of many highlights of the vacation

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Admission tickets - Uffizi Gallery - skip the line
Admission tickets - Uffizi Gallery - skip the line
Florence

Amazing museum!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
N/A
Transport
N/A
Florence and Accademia City Tour
Florence and Accademia City Tour
Italy

Amazing tour of art at the Accademia. We found this museum much better organized that Vatican Museum.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about Renaissance Art and Architecture. General questions about more “touristy” things did not seem to interest her - when asked about locations of operating wine windows she said there weren’t any. Later we found out there was and actually enjoyed that unique experience.
Transport
N/A
Small group tour of Capri by boat (7 hours - max 12-14 pp)
Small group tour of Capri by boat (7 hours - max 12-14 pp)
Italy

Tour around Capri was beautiful. Time spent on island was just right.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Expertise of boater was impressive with ability to back into various coves for close views.
Train Rome/Naples with transfers and 2h guided tour in Pompeii
Train Rome/Naples with transfers and 2h guided tour in Pompeii
Italy

Transfer to train was a breeze. Pick up in Naples as well. Pompeii tour was unexpectedly incredible due to an amazing tour guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Admission tickets - Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - skip the line
Admission tickets - Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - skip the line
Rome

We felt the museum and Sistine Chapel is overcrowded with people and the artwork just jammed onto any wall space. Flow seemed disorganized. The skip the line tickets worked fine and it is critical to get these to avoid long wait. Even the skip the line was a bit disorganized.

Quality of Experience
Not sure how to reduce crowds. Better signage of tour flow in the museum would help
Guides, Drivers and Staff
N/A
Transport
N/A
Small group tour of Rome highlights by Golf Cart (6 people - 3 hours)
Small group tour of Rome highlights by Golf Cart (6 people - 3 hours)
Rome

Valentina was great. She took us off the beaten path for a portion of the tour which was nice. Golf cart was comfortable. We are both very mobile but this tour would seem perfect for individuals with mobility issues. One thing that would have been nice is if we could have toured closer to bottom of Spanish Steps, The cart took us past the top of the steps, but that is not the classic view.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Golf cart was comfortable
Small group tour of Colosseum with Arena access, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
Small group tour of Colosseum with Arena access, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
Rome

Dennis (tour guide) was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Timing of the tour = just right; size of group = just right

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
No transportion needed to get to Colosseum. It is a walking tour
Local specialist: Caterina Belvedere

Amazing trip with history and wonderful memories.
Italy | May 1 - May 14, 2024

Martin
Martin K.
Maple Grove, MN | Reviewed on May 16, 2024
Our driver for our stay in Florence was Daniel and he was extremely helpful and professional. Our first guide was Mike in Florence and it was a walking tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable, and spoke very fluent English. There was a misunderstanding about how long the tour was and we didn't get to see the original David, but our Kimkim representative Melanie was able to get us booked for the next day. Unfortunately the audio was so poor that we couldn't understand what was... Read more

Our driver for our stay in Florence was Daniel and he was extremely helpful and professional. Our first guide was Mike in Florence and it was a walking tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable, and spoke very fluent English. There was a misunderstanding about how long the tour was and we didn't get to see the original David, but our Kimkim representative Melanie was able to get us booked for the next day. Unfortunately the audio was so poor that we couldn't understand what was being said. Charlotta was our group guide for the Chianti wine and olive tour and and she was amazing and spoke very good English, and this was a highlight of our stay in Tuscany. In Rome our guide to Vatican and Sistine chapel was Rich and he's lived in Italy for 26 years and has advanced degrees in theology and art history, his insights and knowledge about the art made the tour so interesting. We had a small group of 6 with Samona at the Colosseum and the Forum and she was very very knowledgeable and wonderful. She spoke very good English and was very good at timing the tour and found us places to sit down to take a break. We had private driver Marco and a private tour of Tivoli gardens with Katharina and we wouldn't have understood or appreciated the site without her information. Another highlight of our trip was the enogasgronomic/food tour in Sorento with Tamara, she was so connected with all of the places that we visited and she showed us amazing places that we wouldn't have known about. Out final tour was of Pompeii and Vesuvius with Theresa aka mother Theresa. It was a small group and she was so fun funny and knowledgeable.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Orto De' Medici
Florence

It's an elegant boutique hotel in a great location. Very clean and comfortable and the staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was very expansive with many great food choices. The room was the largest of the 3 hotels that we stayed in and it was clean, quiet and comfortable. Within easy walking distance to many restaurants and a historic piazza that includes Michaelangelos' David.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
So welcoming, friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Barocco
Rome

A lovely small hotel in a great location within walking distance to many restaurants and historic sights including the Spanish steps, the Colosseum, the Vatican and the sistine chapel and much more. The breakfast was excellent and Stefan made sure that you were well taken care of. The room and the hotel was clean and quiet.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Florida 3* Sorrento
Sorrento

The staff were very helpful and welcoming but walking to Piazza Tasso and the many restaurants was at least a 20 minute walk, sometimes with no sidewalk. The room was adequate with a nice small balcony. Our room was on the first floor that was next to a walkway and another hotels parking area where cars and motorcycles were coming and going starting early in the morning. The breakfast buffet was very good and had many food choices. The bar and pool area was a nice place to relax in.

Location
There is only one restaurant within a few minutes walk. We had the hotel call us a cab once and we were charged 20 euro for a little over a mile ride to Piazza Tasso.
Staff
The daytime staff was very helpful but the early morning and evening staff were less than welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
It's proximity to the parking area for the hotel next door was a disappointment and it didn't have the same feel of the other 2 boutique hotel's that we stayed in
Activity Reviews
Day trip San Gimignano and Winery Visit
Day trip San Gimignano and Winery Visit
Florence

Quaint small town and a nice wine tasting

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Daniel was our private driver and he was very fun to spend time
Chianti Wine & Olive Oil Tour
Chianti Wine & Olive Oil Tour
Italy

Wonderful ride in a very comfortable small tour bus to the Chianti wine region and the beautiful Tuscan countryside. This was a highlight of our trip to Italy.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Florence Walking Tour
Florence Walking Tour
Florence
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Colosseo and Roman forums adventure
Colosseo and Roman forums adventure
Rome
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our tour guide was perfect
Tivoli Day trip and Castelli Romani
Tivoli Day trip and Castelli Romani
Italy

Having a private tour with Katerina gave us so much information and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Ruins of Pompeii & Winery on the Vesuvius
The Ruins of Pompeii & Winery on the Vesuvius
Italy

Theresa aka mother Theresa was so funny and knowledgeable

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guisepe was so engaging to talk with and very enjoyable to spend time with
Dinner at family Home Restaurant
Dinner at family Home Restaurant
Rome

This was changed to a cooking class that was with the owner and head chef Paulo at Trattoria Amici. We made tiramisu and pasta that we ate at the outside restaurant.

Quality of Experience
Food
Enogastronomic experience -  taste the real life of South with a good glass of Limoncello
Enogastronomic experience - taste the real life of South with a good glass of Limoncello
Sorrento

Tamara was a wonderful guide for this tour

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
Rome
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on May 17, 2024

Hi Martin and Barbara,

thank you once again for booking your trip to Italy with me. It was a pleasure from start to finish and thank you for being so understanding when we had some last minute changes!

I'm so pleased I helped make some lovely memories to take home.

I look forward to helping with your next trip to Italy!

All the best,
Melanie

Trip of a lifetime!
Italy | May 4 - May 14, 2024

Nina
Nina C.
West Hollywood, CA | Reviewed on May 16, 2024
This was an absolute trip of a lifetime. I will be recommending Kim Kim to all of my friends! Marta was amazing to plan with and every single excursion was flawlessly executed. Marta & her team were extremely accessible during our trip, which was so helpful when we had questions. Marta's help in planning allowed us to have a stress-free trip! The accommodations were fantastic as well, we loved every hotel. Highlights included the farm tour in Tuscany and lunch on the saffron farm, the... Read more

This was an absolute trip of a lifetime. I will be recommending Kim Kim to all of my friends! Marta was amazing to plan with and every single excursion was flawlessly executed. Marta & her team were extremely accessible during our trip, which was so helpful when we had questions. Marta's help in planning allowed us to have a stress-free trip! The accommodations were fantastic as well, we loved every hotel.

Highlights included the farm tour in Tuscany and lunch on the saffron farm, the suggested visit to Orvieto which was the most magical town, and the Capri boat day!! I'll be dreaming about this trip forever. Cannot wait to plan our next adventure with Kim Kim!

Local specialist: Marta Toso
Marta
Marta Toso
Local specialist in Venice, Italy | Replied on May 17, 2024

Cara Nina,
thank you for your review, it is wonderful to read your words!
I am happy to have helped create these beautiful memories in your life. Planning the trip with you was a nice and pleasant experience.
I wish you many exciting trips like this one!
All the best,
Marta

Northern Italy: Venice, Milan, Florence, Cinque Terra
Italy | May 1 - May 13, 2024

Anita
Anita T.
East Brainerd, TN | Reviewed on May 14, 2024
We had a wonderful trip with great trip planning supported by KimKim team. We visited Venice, Milan, Florence and Cinque Terra, we stayed in Levanto. We visited all the village by train. The local guides did an excellent job as well. Read more

We had a wonderful trip with great trip planning supported by KimKim team. We visited Venice, Milan, Florence and Cinque Terra, we stayed in Levanto. We visited all the village by train.

The local guides did an excellent job as well.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Casa Verardo Residenza d'Epoca
Venice

Great location, staff was amazing!

Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence

Great location! Staff was excellent!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Park Hotel Argento
Levanto

Great staff! Spa staff was excellent, picturesque setting. If you arrive by train, call the hotel for the shuttle service

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Milano Castello
Milan

Modern design with great bathroom space, lovely garden for drinks, central location

Activity Reviews
Guided Walking Tour of Venice
Guided Walking Tour of Venice
Venice

The guide was excellent. She was a native and provided great insights into the City's history as well as local culture. She went above and beyond to help us secure tickets to tour St Mark's Basilica.

Walking food tour of Milano
Walking food tour of Milano
Milan

A great way to experience a more "local" experience. The guide provided informative historical information while we walked and the food experience was very good.

Boat tour excursion around the Lake
Boat tour excursion around the Lake
Italy

Excellent.

Tuscan Traditional Cooking Class
Tuscan Traditional Cooking Class
Italy

This was a great hand's on experience followed by a delicious meal that the class prepared.

Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato

The spaces in between
Italy | May 2 - May 10, 2024

Kat
Kat B.
Rosemont, CA | Reviewed on May 13, 2024
We did three cities in Italy in just over a week with at least one structured guided tour in each stop. All of our tours were informative and interesting to us. I think our Venice tour surprised me the most. I enjoyed Venice but after walking around and sampling foods with our guide, I really appreciated how much of a low-key place Venice really is and our guide Gianni was accommodating and so easy to interact with. As our specialist, Melanie, did a fantastic job keeping in touch as... Read more

We did three cities in Italy in just over a week with at least one structured guided tour in each stop. All of our tours were informative and interesting to us. I think our Venice tour surprised me the most. I enjoyed Venice but after walking around and sampling foods with our guide, I really appreciated how much of a low-key place Venice really is and our guide Gianni was accommodating and so easy to interact with.

As our specialist, Melanie, did a fantastic job keeping in touch as needed and also helping to make adjustments on the fly as plans can and will change. During our planning I hadn't thought too hard on what I call the spaces in between - getting to and from public transportation to our hotel and where to meet our guides. Melanie had all of that taken care of it made a world of difference in how relaxed I could be to enjoy the sites, sounds, and experiences without worrying about logistics and our next steps. We were able to BE in Italy and not just whirl winding from one thing to the next. I would absolutely do something like this again and if we make it to Italy again, hopefully Melanie can sort us out then too.

Hotel Review
Hotel Olimpia
Venice

The staff were lovely. We felt so welcomed. We had a mini-suite which was awesome for keeping luggage out of our way and a space we could move without feeling too cramped in smaller rooms (which is understandable in such an old city with limited expansion options). I LOVED the exterior shutters as a great insulator against noise and light as we came to terms with jet lag. The hotel's location was great for us. It's on a quiet canal, just off some busier streets and areas so we didn't feel like we were in the thick of things, but everything was accessible.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The cleanliness was great. The shower is a little small if you're bigger or taller, but not unreasonable.
Activity Reviews
Walking tour to discover the best of Venice with "Cicchetti " experience
Walking tour to discover the best of Venice with "Cicchetti " experience
Venice

Our guide asked us what we had seen already, which I appreciated. He was able to make some adjustments on the fly and get us out the busier, touristy areas to see more of the quiet side streets and canals, but still lots of historical information and a chance to sample some local fare. It felt more of a behind the scenes tour and a more intimate sharing of Venice.

Quality of Experience
Our tour was a conversation, not just a lecture.
Amarone Wine Tour
Amarone Wine Tour
Verona

Our driver/guide was so welcoming and kind. He did a great job of herding all 8 of us to two different wineries and letting us get to know each other. He was upfront with what he knew and what he didn't and was happy to try and get the information if possible. I felt appreciated.

Quality of Experience
I just felt appreciated and not just a tourist.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Conversation, not just lectures.
Transport
It was actually nice to drive outside the city for a bit and the van was comfortable and clean.
Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on May 14, 2024

Hi Kat and Pat,

a big huge thank you for booking with me and for trusting me to make this not just a holiday but a trip to experience Italy! I still remember you saying I'd love to see Venice but not all the tourists, so I'm really pleased you enjoyed Venice and discovered a more ''secret'' side which is exactly what you wanted!

It really has been lovely planning this trip and working together to make it just right, I can't believe it's over already!!!

I look forward to planning your next trip to Italy.
A presto,

Melanie