ITALY ARCHITECTURE TOURS
Venice, Lecce and Noto do three different centuries of stonework, and none of them is Rome. These 13 cover the baroque south, the lagoon palaces and the walks led by working architects, priced and timed.
Explore Lecce’s Baroque center, Roman landmarks, and underground Jewish Museum with a local guide in 90 informative minutes.
“Max was knowledgeable and interesting on the Lecce Baroque Architecture and Underground Walking tour. We all learned a lot and really enjoyed the tour.”
Explore Florence’s major sights, Medici history, art, and hidden wine windows on a lively, low-cost 2-hour walking tour.
“Even though I had already made other guided tours in the city, I decided to take part in this one as a sort of "goodbye" on my last day in Florence. Of course I hoped to get different information from what I learned on the other tours and that was exactly the case as most of the tour took us through not so touristy streets. Ludovica was a fantastic guide, very open and enjoyable. Highly recommended.”
Explore Palermo’s Arab-Norman treasures, cathedral, theaters, and old streets on a private three-hour walking tour with a local guide.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Maria. She was extremely personable and knowledgeable”
Review of Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola, with frescoes, Vignola’s staircase, Renaissance gardens, practical tips, price, and booking advice.
“One of The most impressive villa of Italy … historically important and reflective of 2 popes, several cardinals, etc. Some of the best floors and particularly wall and ceiling paintings. The room of maps circa 1573 , brings to light the power and knowledge the popes in terms of geography… you will be overwhelmed. Outstanding construction and gardens … at first it looks ordinary then you discover a grand building which should not be missed. Charming town… only accessible by car … and you have to be comfortable with narrow streets.”
Spend one day in Bologna with Riccardo, combining medieval sights, major art, hidden canals, local food, and a hands-on pasta lesson.
“Fantastic tour of Bologna! Ricardo is an amazing guide with great knowledge of the city & Italy. Ricardo showed us some amazing works of art, architecture, and places that can be easily missed. The food market he brought us to was great. It gave us a good sampling of bologna food. Highly recommend.”
Review of Rome’s private architecture walk, covering landmarks, flexible routing, guide quality, value, walking demands, and practical tips.
“Bado is a great guy. He knows a lot about the city's history and architecture and gave us some tips and tricks about places in Rome. I recommend this tour as one of the best we had in Rome for architecture lovers!”
Review of Venice’s private art and architecture walk, with quiet canals, Gothic churches, Marco Polo’s home, pricing, and practical tips.
“Our tour day was gray and a bit rainy which, unfortunately, set the mood. Tour rather perfunctory and uninspired.”
Review of Venice’s private St. Mark’s Basilica and Pala d’Oro tour with architect Cristina Caragia, costs, tickets, timing, and practical tips.
“L'accompagnamento di Cristina e la sua passione per questo luogo ci ha permesso di apprezzare sia la parte dei vari passaggi di costruzione e dei materiali utilizzati, sia quella dei significati delle scene dei mosaici sulle volte. In particolare mi è piaciuto di lei che è un persona interattiva e che ha rispettato i nostri tempi dedicandoci il tempo se qualche parte ci interessava approfondirla. Come ad esempio la descrizione della Pala d'Oro . La Basilica è un incanto tutta, ogni scorcio, ogni dettaglio. Non sai se stare a naso su ad ammirare i soffitti , o guardare in terra i magnifici mosaici. E ti manca i...”
Review of Venice’s private architecture walk with Cristina Caragia, covering St. Mark’s, Rialto, hidden corners, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Kristina is superb and in a horrendous rain storm in Venice , she captivated my husband and me with interesting information and her passionate , humble manner … BOOK BOOK with her you will not be disappointed”
Explore Venice beyond St. Mark’s on a private art and architecture walk featuring Miracoli, Marco Polo’s court, and historic churches.
“The most terrifying tour we have ever had. We expected to learn something that is not in the travel guide. In addition, the guide keeps too little distance. Ended the tour after 30 minutes.”
Explore Noto’s Baroque churches, palaces, balconies, and flower street on a private two-hour walking tour with a licensed guide.
“Our Excellent guide had interesting insights and tailored our tour to the time we wanted spend. She was thoughtful and made sure we could stand in the shade as often as possible on a warm day. She was very kind and knowledgeable”
Explore Martina Franca’s Baroque churches, frescoed palace, and old-town lanes on a private two-hour walking tour with a local guide.
“Lucia was a wonderful guide. Her knowledge, insight, and sense of perspective and humor made the experience memorable.”
Explore Lecce’s Baroque center with Federica Manzi, from Porta Napoli to Piazza Sant’Oronzo, with churches, Roman ruins, and local culture.
“Federica habla un español impecable y conoce al detalle toda la historia y obra artística y cultural de Italia. Amena y agradable , sabe dar respuesta y adaptarse a lo que se le solicita. Pudimos conocer Lecce y disfrutar de todo el recorrido , sin prisas . Una maravilla de guía . Altamente recomendable”
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