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Authenticus Italy

At Authenticus Italy, our mission is to help clients truly experience Italy in a unique and memorable way. We plan bespoke itineraries with a focus on authentic, captivating and unforgettable experiences.

While there are several ways to see Italy, we give our travelers an insider's view of the country. Whether you are an art-lover, a food & wine enthusiast or a history buff, we will design a trip that immerses you and your senses in a journey you will never forget, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Authenticus Italy is part of the following groups: Italy Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Authenticus Italy

I knew that I needed help organizing my trip ...
Italy | Oct 23 - Oct 27, 2024

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Laura D.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024
I knew that I needed help organizing my trip to Italy, because I had never been there before and I wanted to be able to relax while I was there with my college age daughter. I reached out to kimkim after seeing great reviews, to request trip planning for a 5-day trip to Varenna, on Lake Como, and Verona. The response to my request was super fast, which I appreciated because I contacted them just 6 weeks before my trip. Eleonora asked lots of questions, and then proposed a list of hotels... Read more

I knew that I needed help organizing my trip to Italy, because I had never been there before and I wanted to be able to relax while I was there with my college age daughter. I reached out to kimkim after seeing great reviews, to request trip planning for a 5-day trip to Varenna, on Lake Como, and Verona. The response to my request was super fast, which I appreciated because I contacted them just 6 weeks before my trip. Eleonora asked lots of questions, and then proposed a list of hotels and activities in each place. First, we had the most incredible view of Lake Como from our hotel balcony - it was magical. She recommended shopping in Bellagio (across the bay from Varenna), which was so adorable and had so many wonderful little shops and spots for aperativo. She signed us up for a tour of a beautiful historic villa, with a boat to drive us dock to dock. Then we drove to Verona to our next hotel, which was very centrally located in a beautiful historic district, just steps from the collosseum ruins. We had a food tour with Miriam - who was the highlight of Verona for us - who took us to taste local olive oil, wine, cheese, cured meat, candy, pizzetta rossa, and a traditional Veronese cake. I have limited mobility and so Eleonora went out of her way to research things that we could do that were within my ability, and our hotels were right in the center of everything in both Varenna and Verona, so we were just steps to delicious food. There was an issue with one of our hotel rooms, and her associate local Gabriele, solved it within 15 minutes. They made the trip easy, efficient, and enjoyable which was exactly what I wanted.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Royal Victoria
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Milano & Spa
Verona
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Afternoon at leisure in Bellagio
Afternoon at leisure in Bellagio
Lake Como
Lake Como boat tour and guided visit of Villa del Balbianello
Lake Como boat tour and guided visit of Villa del Balbianello
Italy
Private food tour of Verona
Private food tour of Verona
Italy
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Eleonora Arrigoni
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Kimkim Italy failed us
Italy | Sep 29 - Oct 8, 2024

roy
roy h.
Manchester, MO | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
This was our 2nd time using kimkim; it's unlikely there will be a 3rd time. We made clear when we planned this trip we wanted 4 rooms in Florence and 3 rooms in Rome (we were a group of 6 for 6 nights, and 5 for 3 nights). Kimkim only booked us 3 rooms in Florence, and we had to pay extra, at the last minute, for a fourth room which we were only able to secure for 2 of 4 nights in Florence. In Rome, we learned just before departing for Italy that kimkim had booked us only one room; thus,... Read more

This was our 2nd time using kimkim; it's unlikely there will be a 3rd time.

We made clear when we planned this trip we wanted 4 rooms in Florence and 3 rooms in Rome (we were a group of 6 for 6 nights, and 5 for 3 nights). Kimkim only booked us 3 rooms in Florence, and we had to pay extra, at the last minute, for a fourth room which we were only able to secure for 2 of 4 nights in Florence. In Rome, we learned just before departing for Italy that kimkim had booked us only one room; thus, at the last minute, we had to pay way too much just to get a 2nd tiny room that three grown women had to share. This was a major error by kimkim.

In each Italian location, we had to pay an additional amount for "city taxes" about which kimkim never told us; they absolutely should have told us about this ahead of time.

Kimkim booked us on several tours. Some were very good, but too many of the booked tours were unsatisfactory because the guide was poor, the tour itself was just bad, or the audio quality was quite poor. There were instances where kimkim didn't provide detail where to go for the tour, told us incorrect start times, or provided incorrect travel times to get to the tour.

Given the money we paid, we didn't expect to take any tours with other people, but in two instances we were provided poor quality tours with at least 15 additional people. A tour of the Vatican was promoted as a 3 hour tour, but was only 2 hours, and we felt VERY rushed. Moreover, the guide failed to take us to St. Peter's Basilica, which we believe should be the highlight of any Vatican tour.

The driver Kimkim scheduled to take us to the Rome airport at 6:30 am failed to show up, causing us to scramble and squeeze into a tiny taxi. Multiple times during the trip, including when we attempted to figure out why the driver didn't show up, kimkim failed to answer its own after-hours "emergency line", which was absolutely inexcusable.

Bottom line ... for the substantial amount we paid, we expected a dramatically better experience.

We used KimKim for a trip to Croatia two years ago and had a wonderful experience. To the extent we had any issues, our Croatian kimkim travel agent gave us her phone number so that if/when we had issues, we had instant contact with her. Kimkim Italy did not provide us with similar information causing us much stress when we had issues.

Kimkim should be highly embarrassed about our experience. To make up for its errors, kimkim ultimately gave us about a 3% refund of the amount we paid ... ridiculously inadequate.

Local specialist: Elisa Sciabica
Elisa
Elisa Sciabica
Local specialist in Milan | Replied on Oct 24, 2024
Hi Roy, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t live up to your expectations. We always strive to create memorable journeys for our travelers, and I regret that we fell short in your case. Regarding the room bookings, there was a miscommunication along the way. We had discussed several times that, to fit all the activities you wanted within your budget, a different room arrangement was necessary. Additionally, we did... Read more

Hi Roy,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t live up to your expectations. We always strive to create memorable journeys for our travelers, and I regret that we fell short in your case.

Regarding the room bookings, there was a miscommunication along the way. We had discussed several times that, to fit all the activities you wanted within your budget, a different room arrangement was necessary. Additionally, we did everything we could to accommodate the addition of another traveler just days before the trip. While we aimed to ensure everything went smoothly, I deeply regret that the arrangements weren’t to your satisfaction. It was never our intention to cause any inconvenience, and I sincerely apologize for that.

As for the city taxes, unfortunately, these fees are a standard part of traveling across Europe and typically must be paid directly at the accommodation rather than online. This is something we strive to communicate clearly beforehand, but we will make sure to clarify this more explicitly in the future.

Thank you for your feedback regarding the tours. While I’m sorry that some of them didn’t meet your expectations, please know that your comments are incredibly valuable to us. We are in constant contact with our partners to ensure the highest quality, and your insights will help us enhance our offerings moving forward.

I also apologize for the problems you encountered with the emergency line. While there were other contact numbers available, with which there was consistent communication, I understand how frustrating it must have been when you needed assistance. I’m truly sorry for that.

Lastly, it’s disheartening that this experience did not reflect the seamless trip you had with KimKim in the past. We are committed to learning from this feedback to ensure that future travelers receive the quality service we aim to provide.

Thank you again for your comments.

Best regards,
Elisa

The Trip of a Lifetime!
Italy | Sep 28 - Oct 7, 2024

James
James C.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
First, I have to thank Martina, Elisa, Alessia, and the rest of the Authenticus Italy team for their guidance and patience in working with us to plan my 50th Birthday trip to Rome, Naples and the Amalfi Coast. It really was the trip of a lifetime. Martina was so attentive to my wants and needs and was so helpful in picking an ideal itinerary of experiences that were special and unique to our preferences. She even included extra-special touches like a special surprise rooftop concert! ... Read more

First, I have to thank Martina, Elisa, Alessia, and the rest of the Authenticus Italy team for their guidance and patience in working with us to plan my 50th Birthday trip to Rome, Naples and the Amalfi Coast. It really was the trip of a lifetime. Martina was so attentive to my wants and needs and was so helpful in picking an ideal itinerary of experiences that were special and unique to our preferences. She even included extra-special touches like a special surprise rooftop concert!

The hotels chosen were all in fantastic areas close to major sites and activitites, and very clean and comfortable and the breakfasts included helped get our days off to a nice start. The car services we had also were nice and made it so much easier to navigate the longer journeys of our trip with ease. The tours we had were all so in-depth and educational and the guides we had were incredibly knowledgable and entertaining. They helped show us things we never would have been able to find or do on our own. The meals and wine tastings and other foodie experiences were also fantastic, giving us a taste of how the locals live. The Vespa food tour of Rome, the tour of Pompeii, wine tasting on Mt. Vesuvius, the hike in the Amalfi mountains, and the Fiat tour to Positano were just a few of the amazing things we experienced. We took so many pics and made so many memories to last a lifetime!

We did have a few miscommunications once we landed in Italy (mostly due to me not getting the correct kind of eSIM for phone service beyond just WiFi/data) but they were handled very swiftly and efficiently with no impact to our itinerary or the enjoyment of any of the activities. I have learned from my mistake and now know what to do in the future!

In the end, I would not hesitate to use Authenticus Italy's services again and have already recommended them to friends and colleagues who are thinking of planning trips to Italy.

Grazie mille!
James and Jake

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Manfredi Suite
Rome

Clean, comfortable and close to major attractions. The breakfast is also nice!

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel Santa Lucia Naples
Naples

Beautiful hotel with spacious rooms. It was clean, comfortable and the closeness to the waterfront was nice.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Residence
Amalfi

Gorgeous hotel. Clean, comfortable, and being right on the beach was a huge plus.

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Visit to the Colosseum, Palatin Hill and Roman Forum
Guided Visit to the Colosseum, Palatin Hill and Roman Forum
Rome

Laura was a wonderful guide! So knowledgable and helpful in giving us a fantastic experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Vespa Tour with Food Tasting
Vespa Tour with Food Tasting
Rome

Pedro and Chris were so nice and helpful. They zipped us around Rome with speed and we got to taste delicious foods and see sites off the beaten path that we would not have been able to access as easily on our own.

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Early Access Tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
Early Access Tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
Rome

Our guide Sev was a font of knowledge, guiding us through the often overwhelming halls of the Vatican with humor and his endless insight of the art and history.

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Premium wine tasting and dinner in Rome
Premium wine tasting and dinner in Rome
Rome

Alessandro at Rimessa Roscioli was fantastic! His knowledge and passion for wine and food was infectious. The restaurant, especially the private wine tasting dining room, was super nice and homey. The wines and foods were also superb.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Walking Tour of Rome
Guided Walking Tour of Rome
Rome

Anna Maria was such a sweet guide. Since we had already done some walking around on our own, we skipped a few of the usual tourist spots and Anna Maria was grateful to get to go "off script" a bit and take us to some places she usually doesn't go to.

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Surprise gift activity
Surprise gift activity
Rome

The rooftop opera concert on the Terazza Borromino was such a thoughtful touch! It really was special and even the light sprinkle of rain didn't put a damper on the evening.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Guided Walking Tour of Napoli
Guided Walking Tour of Napoli
Naples

Ivan was a nice guide, taking us around to places we'd never thing to visit on our own or places that would be difficult for first-timers to get to. His knowledge of the history of Naples was so fascinating and impressive.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Wine Tasting on Mount Vesuvius
Wine Tasting on Mount Vesuvius
Italy

This was such a treat! Everyone at the Cantina del Vesuvio was so enthusiastic about us making the most of the experience while serving up delicious wines and food in a stunning setting. A real highlight of the trip!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Fiat 500 Tour
Fiat 500 Tour
Italy

Andrea was great! It was tough for us 3 tall guys to fit in the tiny car but once we rolled the top down we were good to go! The sights along the winding road to Positano were incredible and Andrea took such fantastic pictures of us and the car in some of the most beautiful settings you could imagine.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Limoncello Experience & Tasting
Limoncello Experience & Tasting
Italy

We love LaLa! She was so sweet and helpful in guiding us through the process of making limoncello and the tasting, giving us a glimpse into her family's business, Valenti Positano. Besides the limoncello, we got to sample many more of the tasty treats Valenti makes.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Martina Venturi
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I had a wonderful time in Italy. It was an am...
Italy | Sep 20 - Oct 3, 2024

Richie
Richie D.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2024
I had a wonderful time in Italy. It was an amazing experience since it was my very first time to travel to Italy alone. I felt very safe. The planned tours were exceptional. The guides for these tours were very good, knows exactly what you need to see and explore. Alessia did a wonderful job in making sure my trip to Italy was memorable. The places she planned for me to visit were outstanding. Gabriele on the other hand was also very helpful especially when I cannot locate the scheduled tour... Read more

I had a wonderful time in Italy. It was an amazing experience since it was my very first time to travel to Italy alone. I felt very safe. The planned tours were exceptional. The guides for these tours were very good, knows exactly what you need to see and explore. Alessia did a wonderful job in making sure my trip to Italy was memorable. The places she planned for me to visit were outstanding. Gabriele on the other hand was also very helpful especially when I cannot locate the scheduled tour that I have to attend. He made sure I get to my destination. Overall, the trip to Italy was outstanding and memorable. I will always remember the service I received from Alessia and Gabriele. You both were amazing. :)

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence
Authenticity & Character
The decor of the room.
Location
Close to all historical places you wanted to see
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Navona Colors
Rome
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo delle Grazie
Sorrento
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very pleasant & helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Piazza Bellini & Apartments
Naples
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable
Activity Reviews
Market Tour & Cooking Class
Market Tour & Cooking Class
Rome
Quality of Experience
Food
The pasta cooking
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The chef was very good, patient and gave you time to learn to cook.
Welcome to Florence!
Welcome to Florence!
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chianti Wine Tour
Chianti Wine Tour
Italy

The tour guide was very good. He is able to describe the areas we went to see and help you understand the places and appreciate the beauty of each places.

Quality of Experience
Food
The wine tasting
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowleageable
Transport
the type of vehicle used - very spacious and you feel safe in it
Welcome to Rome!
Welcome to Rome!
Rome

Rome is very busy and crowded. Lots of constructions. I enjoyed very much the cooking class. The chef was very good. Spent some time in the market. I would do the cooking class again if I go back to Rome for a visit.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A better instructions if you are to take the high speed train from Florence to Rome.
Welcome to Sorrento!
Welcome to Sorrento!
Sorrento

Sorrento is a very quaint place. The places, the people, the shopping and the food were outstanding. The lemon grove was also outstanding. The guide was very good in describing how the limoncello is taking care of .

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The driver from Rome to Sorrento was very courteous.
Transport
The car was very comfortable.
Visit a lemon grove & taste local Limoncello
Visit a lemon grove & taste local Limoncello
Italy

The guide was very good. She was able to explain and show how the lemon were grown.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was very knowledgable
Transport
It was a challenge to get to the place. The instructions were not clear.
Day trip to the Amalfi Coast
Day trip to the Amalfi Coast
Sorrento

It was a nice drive to the Amalfi coast. I particularly not like the driver that drove me around the coast. He was a bit presumptious knowing I am travelling alone.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
To make sure the driver knows what his role is, i.e to show and guide
Transport
The car is very good and you feel safe
Street Food Tour around Naples
Street Food Tour around Naples
Naples

The guide was very informative. He was able to show us the different types of food in Naples.

Quality of Experience
Food
Everything that the guide showed us from, fried fish, cheese platter, wine, beer, fried pizza and lastly the limoncello drink
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was very knowledgeable.
Free afternoon in Naples
Free afternoon in Naples
Naples

Lots of historical places to see - National Archeological Museum. Also was able to go to a musical concertn - Napolitanata. This was an amazing and outstanding musical concert. This is one of the highlights of my trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Arrivederci, Italy!
Arrivederci, Italy!
Italy

This trip was an amazing experience.

Quality of Experience
All the planned tour and the people you meet.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Easy to communicate
Transport
All the transportations were outstanding.
Guided Walking Tour of Florence
Guided Walking Tour of Florence
Florence
Quality of Experience
Good choice of places to see
Guides, Drivers and Staff
He was able to explain every aspect of the walking tour
Transport
This is a walking tour
Local specialist: Alessia D
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Alessia D
Local specialist in Milan, Italy | Replied on Oct 21, 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience in Italy and felt safe throughout your journey.

It was a pleasure to help make your trip memorable, and I’m thrilled that the places we planned for you to visit met your expectations. Gabriele and I are both very happy to have been a part of your journey and to assist whenever needed.

Your kind words truly mean a lot to us, and we are so glad we could contribute to your memorable trip to Italy. We hope to welcome you back again!

Grazie mille!

Italy Trip for our 40th Anniversary
Italy | Sep 18 - Sep 29, 2024

Thomas
Thomas K.
Mooresville, NC | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2024
Our trip was fabulous! All of the hotels were really nice and their locations were close to all the attractions. Our tour leaders were great, and very knowledgeable on the subjects at hand. All of our transfers were on time, and the drivers were very cordial. All of the sites that Martina suggested were great, and we loved the different wineries she selected for us to visit. We would definitely use kimkim again in the future. Read more

Our trip was fabulous! All of the hotels were really nice and their locations were close to all the attractions. Our tour leaders were great, and very knowledgeable on the subjects at hand. All of our transfers were on time, and the drivers were very cordial. All of the sites that Martina suggested were great, and we loved the different wineries she selected for us to visit. We would definitely use kimkim again in the future.

Activity Review
Private boat tour of Cinque Terre
Private boat tour of Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre

This boat tour was one of our favorite activities of our whole trip. Our host was great, knew the area well, and his English was perfect. He even had bread, pesto, and wine made by his neighbor on the boat for us and it was all exceptional!

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Transport
Local specialist: Martina Venturi
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Unforgettable trip!
Italy | Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2024

K
Kyla N.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2024
Vincenzo and Gabriele were fantastic! Very responsive and easy to deal with. Their help in organizing the tours, train rides and pick-ups/drop-offs was great. However, their ability to find and curate the right accommodations for our needs/wants was tremendous - we loved every hotel we stayed in - it was exactly what we wanted :) Thank you! Read more

Vincenzo and Gabriele were fantastic! Very responsive and easy to deal with. Their help in organizing the tours, train rides and pick-ups/drop-offs was great. However, their ability to find and curate the right accommodations for our needs/wants was tremendous - we loved every hotel we stayed in - it was exactly what we wanted :) Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence

The Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco in Florence was lovely with a large room featuring a beautifully frescoed ceiling. The bed was very comfortable, the breakfast was nice, and it was within walking distance of the city center, making it very convenient. Easy access for taxis was an added bonus. Everything worked well, including the elevator and shower. Overall, it was a great stay with no complaints.

Hotel Miramare
Sorrento

Hotel Miramare on the Amalfi Coast offered a stunning view from the terrace, which we absolutely loved. We enjoyed leisurely evenings on the deck with takeout. It was quite a distance from the center of Sorrento, about a 25-minute walk with some hilly parts and limited sidewalks. It didn't deter us, but it's something to be aware of. The hotel met our expectations for a relaxing stay.

Relais Vignale & Spa
Radda in Chianti SI

Relais Vignale & Spa in Tuscany provided a fantastic view and a charming room with a little terrace. However, their restaurant was overpriced and underwhelming. Despite the dining disappointment, the overall experience in the hotel and Radda town was positive.

La Casa Di Lucio Hotel Relais
matera

La Casa Di Lucio Hotel Relais in Matera was truly special, featuring rooms built into caves. Although carrying luggage across cobbled streets was challenging, the unique room more than made up for it. The location highlighted the historical richness of Matera, making for a memorable stay.

Borgo d'Itria - Trulli Resort
Monopoli

Borgo d'Itria - Trulli Resort was charming, but not quite as spacious as previous accommodations. We faced an issue initially with the air conditioning, but it was resolved promptly. This wouldn't have bother us much, but the room was more compact than expected, lacking a window for air ventilation until the AC was fixed.

Activity Reviews
Visit a lemon grove & taste local Limoncello
Visit a lemon grove & taste local Limoncello
Italy

The tour of the lemon grove was enjoyable and family-run, located about a half-hour walk from our hotel. While the setting was lovely, we were caught off-guard by mosquitoes and the tour duration change from one hour in our booking to two hours on the day. However, the opportunity to buy Limóncello at the end of the tour was great and we really enjoyed it.

Private Gondola Ride
Private Gondola Ride
Venice

The Private Gondola Ride in Venice was a lovely experience, offering views of the city from the water. Unfortunately, the ride was shorter than expected, lasting only 18 minutes despite a 30-minute booking. We're glad we did it, but this mismatch in advertised versus actual duration was a little disappointing.

Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato

I cannot say enough great things about Vincen...
Italy | Sep 10 - Sep 20, 2024

Daniel
Daniel N.
Johnston, RI | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024
I cannot say enough great things about Vincenzo, Elisa and the Kimkim team for planning our amazing trip to Italy! From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless and stress-free. Vincenzo took the time to understand what we wanted from our vacation and crafted an itinerary that perfectly matched our interests and preferences. Every detail was thoughtfully planned—from the charming accommodations to the knowledgeable guides who gave us an authentic feel for each city. The team was... Read more

I cannot say enough great things about Vincenzo, Elisa and the Kimkim team for planning our amazing trip to Italy! From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless and stress-free. Vincenzo took the time to understand what we wanted from our vacation and crafted an itinerary that perfectly matched our interests and preferences.

Every detail was thoughtfully planned—from the charming accommodations to the knowledgeable guides who gave us an authentic feel for each city. The team was always available, providing prompt and helpful communication throughout the trip, which made us feel completely at ease. Whether it was exploring the rich history of Rome, the beauty of the Amalfi Coast, or indulging in the local cuisine, everything was flawless.

Thanks to Vincenzo and Kimkim, we had the trip of a lifetime! We cannot recommend them enough for anyone looking to plan an unforgettable experience in Italy. We will definitely use them again for our future travels!

Hugs,
Daniel and Christine Negalha

Hotel Reviews
Villa Magia Positano
Positano

Our stay at Villa Magia Positano was nothing short of exceptional! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and attended to every detail with warmth and professionalism. The service was impeccable—whether it was arranging transportation, offering great local recommendations, or simply ensuring we had everything we needed, the team went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. The villa itself is stunning, with breathtaking views of Positano and the coast. Every corner of the property is beautifully maintained, and the rooms are luxurious, spacious, and incredibly comfortable. The combination of personalized service and the beauty of the villa created an experience we’ll always remember. If you’re looking for an unforgettable stay in Positano, Villa Magia is the perfect choice. We cannot thank the staff enough for making our time there so special!

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Boutique Hotel Villa Fiorita
Taormina

Our stay at Boutique Hotel Villa Fiortia was nothing short of exceptional! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and attended to every detail with warmth and professionalism. The service was impeccable—whether it was arranging transportation, offering great local recommendations, or simply ensuring we had everything we needed, the team went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. The villa itself is stunning, with breathtaking views of Taormina and the coast. Every corner of the property is beautifully maintained, and the rooms are luxurious, spacious, and incredibly comfortable. The combination of personalized service and the beauty of the villa created an experience we’ll always remember. If you’re looking for an unforgettable stay in Taormina, Villa Fiorita is the perfect choice. We cannot thank the staff enough for making our time there so special!

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Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato
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Wonderful trip to Italy
Italy | Sep 10 - Sep 20, 2024

Nancy
Nancy P.
Germany | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2024
Our trip was a great experience for us. All of the guides were charming and knowledgeable. The hotels, restaurants and locales were a pleasure to experience. One especially gorgeous place was Marmore Falls and the food tour we took in Rome was a real treat. We have nothing but praise for our local specialist, Vincenzo. Read more

Our trip was a great experience for us. All of the guides were charming and knowledgeable. The hotels, restaurants and locales were a pleasure to experience. One especially gorgeous place was Marmore Falls and the food tour we took in Rome was a real treat. We have nothing but praise for our local specialist, Vincenzo.

Activity Reviews
Guided Walking Tour of Napoli
Guided Walking Tour of Napoli
Naples
Visit Naples Underground
Visit Naples Underground
Naples
Guided Tour of Pompeii
Guided Tour of Pompeii
Italy
Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato

Our Italy trip was amazing!
Italy | Aug 29 - Sep 8, 2024

Kimberly
Kimberly S.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Sep 15, 2024
The website made planning and booking a breeze. The ability to share comments back and forth about suggested locations, tours, and hotels streamlined the process. We felt we received a good value for our money and appreciated Vincenzo's efforts to stay within budget. Having local contacts who were available as needed gave us peace of mind. Upon arrival, we didn't have to worry about a thing—everything was booked and ready for us as expected. The companies, guides, and drivers booked for... Read more

The website made planning and booking a breeze. The ability to share comments back and forth about suggested locations, tours, and hotels streamlined the process. We felt we received a good value for our money and appreciated Vincenzo's efforts to stay within budget. Having local contacts who were available as needed gave us peace of mind. Upon arrival, we didn't have to worry about a thing—everything was booked and ready for us as expected.

The companies, guides, and drivers booked for us - from the amazing Cristina for the history and food tour in Milano to our excellent driver Giovanni for a rainy day trip to Lake Como and Tommasso for our walking history tour of Rome - were all exceptional. Their expertise and companionship made our experiences memorable.

My only negative feedback is that it would be helfpful if after the hotel is selected and the price point determined, provide reprsentative photos that depict the hotel rooms booked rather than the premium version to set the right expectation.

We will definitely keep KimKim in mind for future travel.

Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato
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Rome, Florence, Tuscany and Milan
Italy | Aug 29 - Sep 8, 2024

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Donna A.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2024
We enjoyed our first trip to Italy and planning with KimKim provided us an amazing experience. Vincenzo did a fantastic job arranging our food and wine experiences, our tours and transfers. All of the drivers were courteous and on time for pickups. San Gimignano was one of our favorite places visited. Our guide for the walking food tour in Milano was very knowledgeable and the food was amazing. Unfortunately our Boat tour of Lake Como was rained out. As our driver was not cancelled in... Read more

We enjoyed our first trip to Italy and planning with KimKim provided us an amazing experience. Vincenzo did a fantastic job arranging our food and wine experiences, our tours and transfers. All of the drivers were courteous and on time for pickups. San Gimignano was one of our favorite places visited. Our guide for the walking food tour in Milano was very knowledgeable and the food was amazing. Unfortunately our Boat tour of Lake Como was rained out. As our driver was not cancelled in time, we were still driven out to Varenna for lunch and our driver made multiple stops for us to get amazing pictures, even in the rain. Our guide for a Walking tour of Rome, Tommaso, had interesting stories and facts about the area and we enjoyed that tour very much too.

Will definitely use KimKim for our future travels!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Modigliani
Roma
Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence

The location of this hotel was close to everything we wanted to see. The courtyard was nice to relax and have a glass of wine before dinner. In a quiet area.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Walking Tour of Rome
Guided Walking Tour of Rome
Rome

Tommaso was an excellent guide and photographer. He had great stories.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly!
Guided Visit to the Colosseum, Palatin Hill and Roman Forum
Guided Visit to the Colosseum, Palatin Hill and Roman Forum
Rome

I personally did not enjoy this tour as much as I had hoped. The guide spoke very quickly and it was difficult for me to concentrate on what was being said while we were rapidly walking thru the streets and on the uneven paths to get to the Colosseum. The tour is very high level to show you all 3 of the places, so we did not get to see as much of the Colosseum as we had hoped. And it was so over crowded that it was difficult to move thru the Colosseum in a group.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Walking food tour of Milano
Walking food tour of Milano
Milan

Our guide for the food tour was amazing. She had many stories to share to tell us about the area we were in and the food that we had was excellent along with the wines. She was very friendly and easy going and she was easily understood.

Quality of Experience
Food
My first time to have a Cannoli
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Afternoon at leisure in Tuscan Countryside
Afternoon at leisure in Tuscan Countryside
Tuscany

San Gimignano was one of our favorite places that we visited. The village area has so much character. We felt like we were in a real live Renaissance fair. Highly recommend a trip to this village. Another village we discovered as Castello in Chianti, we had dinner there 2 nights. The atmosphere was awesome.

Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato
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