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Andrea Gambino

Travelling is my greatest passion – especially travels that respect the local culture and show the authentic side of a destination. I set out on my first trip at 20-years-old and haven’t stopped since. Italy is my beloved country and after working for several years in the travel industry, I co-founded my own tour operator. Now I am glad to assist you designing an Italy travel experience allowing you to embrace the hidden soul of my Bel Paese.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Where ever you want to go to Italy, local experiences, food and wine experiences."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Once you start travelling is like to throw a snow ball down a slope: it accelerate and never stops. So I started with a summer holiday in the UK for practicing my English, followed by a university semester in Sweden, then a year in Australia, then ... many other trips, till the point that I made travelling my loved profession. "

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Recent trip reviews for Andrea

This trip was a dream of a lifetime. It was m...
Italy | Oct 27 - Nov 4, 2024

Michael
Michael L.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Nov 05, 2024
This trip was a dream of a lifetime. It was my first trip to Italy . Our friends recommended KimKim so we contacted your company. Best move we could have done here ! Andrea was attentive and detail oriented and always answered whatever questions we had . The trip was perfect. Rome, Florence , Venice and Milan. The individual guides were a huge benefit . It was a custom tour and they could not have been better. We were very impressed. We will back and plan on using you often in the future ! Read more

This trip was a dream of a lifetime. It was my first trip to Italy . Our friends recommended KimKim so we contacted your company. Best move we could have done here ! Andrea was attentive and detail oriented and always answered whatever questions we had . The trip was perfect. Rome, Florence , Venice and Milan. The individual guides were a huge benefit . It was a custom tour and they could not have been better. We were very impressed. We will back and plan on using you often in the future !

Hotel Review
Sina Palazzo Sant'Angelo
Venice

Classy well appointed and nice accommodations close to everything

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Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Nov 05, 2024

Thank you very much Michael for your great review. It was a pleasure working with you.
We'll be glad to assist you any time you want to travel.

The entire trip could not have been better. ...
Italy | Oct 12 - Oct 22, 2024

Amy
Amy L.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2024
The entire trip could not have been better. Andrea worked with me through every detail prior to the beginning of the trip and checked in during the 11 days in October. He provided advice on keeping activities to an enjoyable level for our group of six - the right mix of sightseeing and relaxation. He also took special care in providing for a traveler with mobility restrictions. I worked with Andrea to organize the trip on behalf of our group and, with Andrea as close as a text, I could... Read more

The entire trip could not have been better. Andrea worked with me through every detail prior to the beginning of the trip and checked in during the 11 days in October. He provided advice on keeping activities to an enjoyable level for our group of six - the right mix of sightseeing and relaxation. He also took special care in providing for a traveler with mobility restrictions. I worked with Andrea to organize the trip on behalf of our group and, with Andrea as close as a text, I could thoroughly enjoy myself too. We had no glitches whatsoever and Andrea was even able to coordinate some time changes in our itinerary that we requested along the way.

All accommodations exceeded our expectations. While all hotel staff were helpful and friendly, the staff at Martis Palace Hotel was particularly warm and welcoming for all three days. Our experience at The Hotel Belvedere di San Leonino was exactly how I had pictured a stay in Tuscany, including dinner at their on-site restaurant. Corte dei Sogni Hotel, Hotel Nazionale and Hotel Palazzo Veneziano were equally enjoyable. All breakfasts provided far more than I am accustomed.

In Rome, the golf cart tour on our first day was a great way to see the city up-close and a good use of time. We enjoyed Mariapaola as our guide of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Basilica as she is knowledgeable, entertaining and passionate.

When driving in Tuscany, we especially enjoyed the cities of Bagnoregio, Orvieto and San Gimignano. Cooking class and wine tasting at La Marronaia Winery was very fun! "The wine was made from those grapevines right over there."

It only took the first train ride to figure out how to navigate the Cinque Terre trains with our hop on/off pass. They were clean, convenient and ran on schedule. All five villages were interesting to see. The Via dell'Amore trail is an easy and accessible walk along the cliff and sea and is, of course, beautiful. Hotel Nazionale was in the village of Levanto which we found to be less crowded and slower paced and is also available on the train pass. Due to weather, our boat tour was cancelled for which we received a full refund within just a couple days.

Everything about Venice is unique so I have no particular comments other than to say we are glad we chose to end our trip there as, at one time, we discussed skipping this city.

All guides and drivers were friendly and professional and on-time or usually early to meet us.

We indulged in the local wines, limoncello, chocolate, coffee, olives, oils, balsamics, meats and cheeses. It was all fantastico!

This was my first international trip. KimKim and Andrea set the bar high for the next adventure. I plan to use KimKim again if I get the chance.

Hotel Reviews
Belvedere di San Leonino
Castellina in Chianti

Scenery was beautiful. Dinner on-site was convenient and delicious. Many places to sit and relax including scattered tables and chairs, bar, pool and hot tub.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Corte dei Sogni Boutique Hotel & spa

Great hotel with wonderful rooms. Don't let the nearly hidden outside entrance and ground floor lobby fool you.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo Veneziano Venice
Venice

Amazing entrance. Comfortable outdoor courtyard. Nice bar and breakfast area. Rooms are beautiful. We also took advantage of the complimentary visit to a Murano glass factory.

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Rome Private Golf Cart tour
Rome Private Golf Cart tour
Rome

A great way to see the city up-close. A good use of time, especially on your first day in Rome. Fredricko and Fabio were fun guides.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Colosseum & Roman Forum skip the line ticket
Colosseum & Roman Forum skip the line ticket
Rome

We chose a self-guided tour. We should have gotten a guide or headset as there was so much information to take in.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
Rome

Important to be able to skip the line.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - private guide
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - private guide
Rome

So much to see. Guide was wonderful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Winery visit with wine tasting and cooking class
Winery visit with wine tasting and cooking class
Italy

Fun class and learned a lot. Olive oil and balsamic tasting were bonuses that we didn't know we would be doing.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cinque Terre Sunset cruise (Private)
Cinque Terre Sunset cruise (Private)
Cinque Terre

Canceled due to inclement weather. We were informed during the entire day as to whether to cruise would take place. Received a full refund.

Accademia Gallery - skip the line entrance
Accademia Gallery - skip the line entrance
Florence

Skip the line tickets were behind schedule which happened to put us in the middle of a downpour of rain. We waited it out and are glad we were still able to see "David." Amazing.

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Venice exploration and Cicchetti on a water taxi
Venice exploration and Cicchetti on a water taxi
Italy

Guide was knowledgeable and weather was beautiful for this.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Oct 26, 2024

Thanks so much Amy for this very detailed and helpful review. We are so glad you enjoyed your trip and we will be happy to assist you for any future plans.

The experience with Andrea and the KimKim Tea...
Italy | Oct 12 - Oct 22, 2024

B
Bradley L.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024

The experience with Andrea and the KimKim Team was absolutely wonderful. Our vacation was a trip of a lifetime because Andrea was truly effective and had all the big details and logistics taken care of. Thank you KimKim Team!!

Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Oct 24, 2024

Hi Bradley, thanks so much for your kind words.

Attention to Details by the Kim Kim Staff (Andrea and Giulia) was Excellent
Italy | Oct 4 - Oct 16, 2024

DeMarie
DeMarie I.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2024
Thank you, Andrea and Giulia, for the excellent service you gave us in setting up our vacation to meet our desires of what to see on our 2 weeks in Italy. Your choice of hotels was wonderful in that they were close to the heart of the cities and were lovely accommodations. The arrangements for drivers was extremely helpful, also. And thank you for going out of your way to rebook our train reservations when Trenitalia went on strike. The Frecciarossa is a great ride and so fast! We... Read more

Thank you, Andrea and Giulia, for the excellent service you gave us in setting up our vacation to meet our desires of what to see on our 2 weeks in Italy. Your choice of hotels was wonderful in that they were close to the heart of the cities and were lovely accommodations. The arrangements for drivers was extremely helpful, also. And thank you for going out of your way to rebook our train reservations when Trenitalia went on strike. The Frecciarossa is a great ride and so fast!

We loved the several private tours that you arranged as the tour guides were outstanding in their knowledge and hospitality. The small group tours at the Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica along with the tour of the islands of Murano and Burano, the wine tour of Tuscany and the Rome’s Colosseum, & Forum were also incredible. The small tours gave us a chance to meet other lovely folks from around the world. The boat ride to the Isle of Capri was breathtaking and we thoroughly enjoyed our day on Positano. You also gave us enough free time to shop and wander on our own which we much appreciated.

Grazie, again for setting up a dream vacation. We certainly will recommend your services to others.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Pendini
Florence

The Hotel Pendini is located just off the Piazza della Repubblica and close to many sites. It’s a lovely old hotel with a lot of atmosphere and decorated with antiques. The breakfast is outstanding, and the front desk staff very helpful. The room was small which is pretty standard in Europe, but the bathroom was roomy. Even though our room faced a busy street, when the windows were shut, it was very quiet.

Authenticity & Character
Decorated beautifully.
Location
Just off a very large Piazza with lots of restaurants and shopping.
Staff
Very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Only negative was we stored our suitcases under the beds, and I think the maid staff had not cleaned the floors under the beds in quite a while.
Ca' Pozzo Inn
Venice

Lovely little hotel. Not that hard to find, but you need to keep an eye out for its entrance which is off the street and down a little alleyway. It has a security gate with a code. Room is small but serviceable. Only issue we had was the beds sit on a wooden platform and you can easily wack yourself in the shins! Our room had a lovely private courtyard. The hotel is very close to a water taxi stop which is very convenient.The breakfast is very good.

Authenticity & Character
Like a little designer hotel.
Location
Staff
Very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean, small but very serviceable for our needs.
Hotel Floridiana
Amalfi

Lovely small hotel. Two entrances with one having an elevator so you don’t have to lug your suitcases up a lot of stairs! Clean and the room we occupied had a shower that could fit 10 people! 🤣 The hotel is extremely convenient and but a few steps away from the street that has all the restaurants and shopping but is very quiet. It’s about a 3 min. walk to the jetties where you catch the ferries to Isle of Capri, Positano, Sorrento, etc. for day trips. There’s a small beach to dip your toes into the Mediterranean. Also, they have a laundry service that is quick and reasonable.

Authenticity & Character
Sweet, small hotel.
Location
Excellent location.
Staff
Very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean.
Navona Essence Hotel
Roma

This small hotel is off of a Piazza that sets up an open air market each day and there are restaurants and shopping there, also. It is down a narrow cobblestone alley/walkway. I know if you are from the US, you may have a little trepidation about these narrow alleyways but this is the norm in Rome. There are shop fronts along these along with service entrances. These are also dimly lit at night, but we never felt unsafe. Many people walk along these routes. Be aware that the taxi would not come down the narrow street and left us off on the main street and then we had to pull our suitcases down to the hotel. Our private driver when we left the hotel managed to get closer to the hotel, but he still had to pull our luggage down the narrow street. The hotel is convenient to a lot of shops and eateries.

Authenticity & Character
Very small hotel, which is nice in many ways.
Location
Good location to many shops and plenty of restaurants.
Staff
Very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean. The room we had, had about three steps up and then three steps down to get into the room. You might need to check that out if you are elderly or have trouble lifting your suitcases. I don’t think all the rooms are like that, so maybe just ask prior to booking.
Activity Reviews
Hidden Venice
Hidden Venice
Venice

Venice is a crumbling city of amazing beauty. The canals are its streets and so very different from other cities. It has its own charm like no other. Venice has an amazing water taxi system to get you from point A to point B.

Quality of Experience
Venice is so very different from most cities. It is fascinating to discover how it was built and why it still stands. Sad part is many are moving out to live in more modern buildings, which is having a detrimental affect on the city’s repair.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
People are friendly and try to accommodate visitors.
Transport
Plenty of ways to get around the city.
Murano and Burano small group tour
Murano and Burano small group tour
Venice

We saw a glass blowing demonstration and went to the museum. Spectacular glass work. We really loved Burano. In fact, our guided tour allowed for a quick demonstration of the dying art of lace making and the a short period for lunch. We decided to not go back with the tour and spend the rest of the day having a leisurely lunch, shopping and snapping photos of the wonderfully brightly painted houses. Came back on the last ferry of the day.

Quality of Experience
So much fun to see a very different environment.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
All very accommodating.
Transport
Wild ride from the airport to our hotel on a small water boat. Sea was choppy!
Cathedral, Baptistery, Giotto Bell tower and Brunelleschi Dome entrance ticket
Cathedral, Baptistery, Giotto Bell tower and Brunelleschi Dome entrance ticket
Florence

What a magnificent cathedral. Photos just don’t do it justice.

Quality of Experience
We had an excellent private tour while in Florence. It is a stunning city.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Easy city to get around.
Accademia Gallery - skip the line entrance
Accademia Gallery - skip the line entrance
Florence

It was raging cats and dogs, so even though we had skip the line tickets for a specific time, everything was running late. Was it worth the wait and chill? Absolutely!

Quality of Experience
Nothing can prepare you for how beautiful David is in person.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Florence is easy to navigate.
Chianti Full Immersive Wine & Olive Oil Experience from Florence (small group)
Chianti Full Immersive Wine & Olive Oil Experience from Florence (small group)
Florence

Truly amazing how close the Tuscan region is to the heart of Florence. The landscape is picturesque and winding. Vineyards are generational and well run.

Quality of Experience
The friendliness of the vineyard staff.
Food
Excellent
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent tour driver.
Transport
Comfortable vans
Day trip to Capri Island from The Amalfi Coast - small group
Day trip to Capri Island from The Amalfi Coast - small group
Italy

Wow. The Amalfi coast is stunning. The day we went to Capri, the Mediterranean was very choppy, but that didn’t stop us. We took a small tender out to the larger cabin cruiser and then toured the coastline of Amalfi and Positano before heading out to Capri. Capri, like Positano is steep and there is a lot of walking uphill if you want to get away from the beachfront areas. Well worth the climb for the marvelous views.

Quality of Experience
The boat captain was very skilled in getting us on and off in rough seas.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Excellent.
Evening walk in Rome: twilight guided stroll - small group
Evening walk in Rome: twilight guided stroll - small group
Rome

It was a fun gelato tasting tour. We got to sample some yummy stuff and then proceeded along taking in the sites. Rome is crowded even when it’s supposedly a little off season. The unfortunate part was that 2025 is a Jubilee year and many of the fountains were covered with scaffolding for spiffing up in anticipation of the Jubilee. The Pantheon is a must see. We saw Trevi Fountain but there was no water in it, so no tossing of the coins. We also walked to the Spanish Steps. There again, extremely crowded. However, that should not deter one from going. It’s still an amazing city to see.

Quality of Experience
The city is amazing everywhere you look. It’s a city built on an ancient city with excavation going on all around.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tour guides were so knowledgeable and friendly.
Transport
Lots of walking but there are plenty of taxis if you prefer.
Colosseum and Roman Forum - small group guided tour
Colosseum and Roman Forum - small group guided tour
Rome

One of the highlights. The photos you see in the magazines will never give you the full picture of how colossal this ruin is. Our guide was excellent in taking us to the perfect spots and explaining what actually happened there. The Forum so very interesting as well. The views from Palatine Hill were spectacular. The Forum is not to be missed.

Quality of Experience
The tour was so excellent , the time flew by. If you can, it’s worth doing the skip the line tours everywhere. It doesn’t mean you won’t stand in line, but those lines move very quickly. And if you take a scheduled tour, be sure to be on time. They have a specific time the tour must enter and go through the security checks. They cannot wait for stragglers.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our tour guides go through a lot of training and have to pass an exam. Therefore, they are extremely knowledgeable so you get your money’s worth in information.
Transport
We walked there, but there is plenty of public transportation.
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
Rome

The lines to get into the Vatican are extremely looooong if you are just winging it. Would HIGHLY recommend getting a skip the line ticket, even if you don’t do a tour.

Quality of Experience
Fantastic
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent.
Transport
Walked from our hotel (30 minutes away). Google maps is without a doubt one of the best things Google has done.
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - private guide
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - private guide
Rome

If I could give 10 stars, I would. We took a private tour and our guide (MP) was amazing. Her knowledge made our walk through the Vatican so rich in understanding the history of the beginnings of Christianity. Her descriptions of the statues, paintings, tapestries and painted maps that lined great halls was outstanding. She reviewed the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel before we went in (since you cannot speak or take photos in the chapel) which was so informative so we were not only able to admire the glorious masterpieces but understand the symbology behind them. St. Peter’s Basilica is beyond description. Nothing can prepare you for it’s splendor.

Quality of Experience
Skip the line. After seeing how long the lines were, we were so glad we did this.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was primo. They have to study for well over a year and take an exam, so you get an in depth tour.
Transport
We walked, but there’s lots of transportation in the city to get you there.
Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Oct 21, 2024

Dear DeMarie,
thank you very much for your your wonderful and super-kind words! It was a true pleasure for us to organize your from the very beginning, and we couldn't be happier that it fully satisfied your wished and expectations! Thank you always for sharing so many beautiful pictures with us: it is always very special for us to have the chance and privilege to share the special moments you live in your vacation!
All the best from your Italian friends!
Giulia and Andrea

Seamless Perfection in Italy!
Italy | Sep 18 - Oct 1, 2024

Susan
Susan W.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
Andrea was an absolute pleasure to work with, from start to finish. He is incredibly knowledgable, professional and flexible, offering different ideas of places to visit and tours to book. Andrea is also very kind and patient, which greatly enhanced our experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our days in Rome, Siena and Florence and the side trips to Orvieto, Montepulciano, San Gimignano, Lucca and Pisa. We spent a full day traveling to Cinque Terre and found the coast and the trip there to... Read more

Andrea was an absolute pleasure to work with, from start to finish. He is incredibly knowledgable, professional and flexible, offering different ideas of places to visit and tours to book. Andrea is also very kind and patient, which greatly enhanced our experience.

We thoroughly enjoyed our days in Rome, Siena and Florence and the side trips to Orvieto, Montepulciano, San Gimignano, Lucca and Pisa. We spent a full day traveling to Cinque Terre and found the coast and the trip there to be beautiful. The guides were very knowledgeable and interesting and shared much information we would not have otherwise known. The drivers were all professional and incredibly punctual.

The staff and accommodations at Palazzo Ripetta in Rome were spectacular. We received an upgrade to a lovely suite for our first four nights in Rome. Our suite at the Hotel Santa Maria Novella in Florence was lovely with an incredible view. Those hotels, as well as Relais degli Angeli in Siena, were in great locations.

One thing that stood out is how well regarded Andrea is by all of the people that work with him. It's quite a compliment when both your clients and the providers you book speak highly of you! Bravo Andrea!

It was a true pleasure to have such a stress free trip with all the transportation, accommodations and tours arranged and prepaid by Andrea so our only job was to show up. Everything was truly seamless. I'm afraid we are now spoiled and will not be able to travel any other way!

Hotel Reviews
Palazzo Ripetta
Rome

Beautiful hotel with professional and accommodating staff. Lovely breakfast and great location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It was in a great location, with many things within walking distance.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Santa Maria Novella
Florence

We had a beautiful suite with a view of Piazza Santa Maria Novella.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to most things.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided walk at Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower in Pisa (2 hours)
Guided walk at Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower in Pisa (2 hours)
Italy

Iurica Piccioli was a terrific guide, both knowledgable and entertaining!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery
Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery
Florence

Adored Elvira Politi! She was very knowledgeable, funny, professional and lovely!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Oct 14, 2024

Thank you very much Susan for your wonderful words. We are so happy when we can make travelers enjoy a great trip!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We had a wonderful time visiting Italy and An...
Italy | Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2024

J
Jill V.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

We had a wonderful time visiting Italy and Andrea was a wonderful resource and planner for us! He was detail oriented and always replied promptly with any questions we had! All our guides and drivers were prompt and courteous and the guides were very knowledgeable and informative. Skipping the large lines for the Vatican and Colliseum was wonderful . It made our first trip to Italy so easy! We would use Kimkim again in a heartbeat!

Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Oct 10, 2024

Thank you so much Jill for sharing this wonderful review. I am so glad you enjoyed your time in Italy!

The Most Wonderful Trip
Italy | Sep 27 - Oct 5, 2024

Barbara
Barbara K.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2024
Our trip to Italy with KimKim was worth every single penny. We were a group of 4 travelers with a wide variety of preferences but Andrea managed to plan the most perfect time for us. Each hotel (and wow, the rooms we got!) was excellent in both service and location. Every driver and guide we had presented themselves with absolute most professionalism and knowledge in their areas. Our guide for Pompeii, Pasqualina, was the absolute star of the trip. Her story telling truly transported us in... Read more

Our trip to Italy with KimKim was worth every single penny. We were a group of 4 travelers with a wide variety of preferences but Andrea managed to plan the most perfect time for us. Each hotel (and wow, the rooms we got!) was excellent in both service and location. Every driver and guide we had presented themselves with absolute most professionalism and knowledge in their areas. Our guide for Pompeii, Pasqualina, was the absolute star of the trip. Her story telling truly transported us in time, ensuring that we had a truly unforgettable experience. As for drives, Enzo also stood out with his friendliness and thoughtful routes throughout the trip. Our days were incredible from start to finish, no time was missed. Andrea exceeded all expectations by not only putting together an incredible itinerary but by also providing us with a roadbook with every details, amazing tips & recommendations, which made the trip truly stress free. We had everything we needed and as a result, had the most incredible trip.

Hotel Review
Hotel La Bussola
Amalfi

This hotel is an actual dream. Waking up every day to the stunning view of Amalfi was truly breathtaking. The rooms were incredible spacious, with super functional storage, very comfortable beds, and surprisingly sound proof windows (important on a main road at night). Staff here was super friendly with a breakfast spread I will miss for weeks to come. Location could not have been more perfect.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Oct 08, 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your review. We are very glad you enjoyed your trip.

Andrea did a wonderful job tailoring our perf...
Italy | Sep 18 - Sep 28, 2024

Lisa
Lisa V.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2024
Andrea did a wonderful job tailoring our perfect trip. He was readily available during our trip when we had some delays with our flight and always connected us with our drivers for the following days. Our most favorite part was exploring Pompeii with our fabulous guide and having a slower paced day exploring the beautiful city of Taormina. Each stop on the trip was better than the last. We did a pizza making class in which we will be making that recipe for many years to come, got to enjoy the... Read more

Andrea did a wonderful job tailoring our perfect trip. He was readily available during our trip when we had some delays with our flight and always connected us with our drivers for the following days. Our most favorite part was exploring Pompeii with our fabulous guide and having a slower paced day exploring the beautiful city of Taormina. Each stop on the trip was better than the last. We did a pizza making class in which we will be making that recipe for many years to come, got to enjoy the beautiful Amalfi coastline by boat, hiked around Mt Vesuvius and Mt Etna, and meandered around Sicily. We were surprised at how crowded and congested Naples and Capri were and probably the part of the trip we enjoyed the least. Overall, it was an amazing 12 days packed full of everything we hoped to see, eat, and do. Thanks Andrea!

Hotel Reviews
Napoli Tree - Lungomare
Naples

Super cute B&B both a wonderful host.

Location
It was a short walk to everywhere we wanted to be
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Residence
Amalfi

Beautiful location and wonderful staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right on the coast
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa Adele
Taormina

Nice, comfortable room and excellent staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right near the Catania Port
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo Artemide

We wish we had more than one night in the gorgeous hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Elisio Hotel & Spa
Napoli
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Pizza Making class in Naples with lunch or dinner
Pizza Making class in Naples with lunch or dinner
Naples

Our interpreter did such a great job and our host was very patient in teaching us his craft. This was forever our most favorite pizza on our trip.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Naples guided tour on a bike
Naples guided tour on a bike
Italy

While we are decent bikers, we felt incredibly uncomfortable on this trip. Trying to balance on the wet cobblestones, on narrow roads full of people/vendors/scooters, and jumping in and out of cars, eventually just made us not feel safe. While our guide was knowledgeable and patient, and we saw a few neat things, it wasn’t worth it for us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Vesuvius entrance ticket
Vesuvius entrance ticket
Naples

We were dropped off right at the entrance and got to take our time hiking up and exploring. We enjoyed the self-paced atmosphere while getting to stop at all of the beautiful overlooks.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Group Pompeii ruin visit
Group Pompeii ruin visit
Italy

This was the highlight of our trip! Our guide was amazing and SO knowledgeable. She made the trip! There is so much that has been uncovered that gives great insight into what life was like back then. We were given ample opportunity to enjoy and learn about everything we saw.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day trip to Capri Island from The Amalfi Coast - small group
Day trip to Capri Island from The Amalfi Coast - small group
Italy

We thoroughly enjoyed the boat ride and our guide. He was knowledgeable and took us on a fun exploration along the coastline and around Capri. However, we had our vision of what Capri was going to be and it was too crowded for us (cruise ships kept dumping people by the hour) to enjoy. We felt we weren’t as informed about how to spend the best of our few hours on the island and wasted half of that time figuring it out.

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Ancient Theater of Taormina entrance ticket
Ancient Theater of Taormina entrance ticket
Italy

Our guide was passionate and super knowledgeable about the history. The views were amazing and we were introduced to the best granita afterwards.

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Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorge expedition - Small group
Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorge expedition - Small group
Italy

We thoroughly enjoyed this trip learning what makes Mt Etna special. The walk through the lava tube was fun and the hiking on Etna was a smooth, moderate walk. We were pretty disappointed with the gorge trek. Our thought going into it was that we would be suited up to walk through the gorge. Instead, we were taken to the water, told we had 45 minutes to explore, and meet back at the cars. We weren’t given any appropriate gear to walk in the water, nor a heads up to pack ahead of time.

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Syracuse Neapolis Archaeological Park - private guide
Syracuse Neapolis Archaeological Park - private guide
Italy

After seeing Pompeii, these ruins weren’t as impressive but we loved our guide. He took time to explain the history, we discussed OUR cultural similarities/differences, and it was just a good time. He knew a lot of little nuances that we likely wouldn’t have known about just doing the tour on our own.

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Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Oct 05, 2024

Lisa, we are happy you enjoyed your time in Italy. Thanks so much for your useful review.

Amazing Italy trip through kimkim
Italy | Sep 17 - Sep 26, 2024

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Danielle C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2024
Our trip to Italy through Kimkim was flawless. Andrea did an amazing job with suggestions, drivers hotel, and tour reservations! Every detail was handled for us. He worked with us to make it just what we wanted. Having someone to reach out to while you’re there is so reassuring and he always got back to us quickly with any questions we had. I would highly recommend kimkim when planning any trip. Read more

Our trip to Italy through Kimkim was flawless. Andrea did an amazing job with suggestions, drivers hotel, and tour reservations! Every detail was handled for us. He worked with us to make it just what we wanted. Having someone to reach out to while you’re there is so reassuring and he always got back to us quickly with any questions we had. I would highly recommend kimkim when planning any trip.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Eden Roc Positano
Positano

Great hotel with beautiful rooftop restaurants and pool. Amazing view. Very easy to walk to town

Authenticity & Character
Location
Could easily walk to restaurants and shops
Staff
Almost everyone was amazing. The rooftop bar service was slow. Lunch (salads) took an hour and not worth the wait
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had a suite with a great balcony. Hot tub, plus room for bistro table plus 2 lounge chairs
Hotel Athena Siena
Siena

Hotel Athena is a fine hotel. Just kind of basic. There aren’t a lot of options if you want to be within walking distance to town, which is amazing! The shower was awful! No room to move where the shower head is located and there’s only half a door that doesn’t go up very high so water literally gets all over the entire bathroom! The breakfast was included but was at most average. The staff was nice

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Location
Could walk everywhere
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47 Boutique Hotel
Rome

Great hotel with nice rooftop bar/restaurant in a good location We had a nice room with a private terrace with lots of greenery. We were shocked at how quiet the room was considering being in the middle of a city with traffic and sirens. They had a small gym and a steam room and shower.

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Location
Close enough to walk to the colosseum and Trevi Fountain. Vatican was 2 miles but walked along the Tiber river which was beautiful and quicker than Uber. (Lots of traffic)
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Activity Review
Half-day private boat exploration of the Amalfi Coast
Half-day private boat exploration of the Amalfi Coast
Italy

The boat tour was great! Beautiful views and Franco was awesome. Brought us snacks and drinks and made the trip fun and special. We stopped and swam and also went to Amalfi for quick stop(very crowded and touristy). We stayed in Positano which is beautiful. Would highly recommend the private tour. The boat was amazing too!

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Franco had a great personality and was interesting and fun
Transport
Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Oct 05, 2024

Thank you very much for this useful review and for travelling with us.

Andrea was extremely helpful!
Italy | Aug 30 - Sep 8, 2024

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Denise L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
Andrea was extremely helpful and really understood our requirements. It was very beneficial to have someone in-country to provide immediate assistance, which we did require a few times throughout the trip. He was helpful, as were the drivers and the person people who managed the AirBNB's. All in all, we had a wonderful trip! Read more

Andrea was extremely helpful and really understood our requirements. It was very beneficial to have someone in-country to provide immediate assistance, which we did require a few times throughout the trip. He was helpful, as were the drivers and the person people who managed the AirBNB's.

All in all, we had a wonderful trip!

Hotel Reviews
Colosseum Luxury View Apartment

Our family of 5 adults were very comfortable in this apartment and if was very close to the activities in Rome.

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Casa Lucienne

The apartment was in a perfect location. The apartment was clean and well decorated. My only piece of feedback is that for a family of 5 adults, the bedroom with the trundle bed was too small for an adult and the mattress was just adequate. The room is large enough to have a double bed, or if you are going to keep a trundle, get a better mattress and then it should not have a footboard, as tall people do not fit comfortably.

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Hotel Piazza Bellini & Apartments
Naples

The family style room and the room for 2 were very comfortable and spacious. Staff was friendly.

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Activity Reviews
Rome Private Guided Walk
Rome Private Guided Walk
Rome
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Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
Rome

Guide was amazing! We truly enjoyed this tour!

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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - private guide
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - private guide
Rome

Our guide was amazing!!!

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Colosseum & Roman Forum skip the line ticket
Colosseum & Roman Forum skip the line ticket
Rome

Good to skip the line.

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Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private guide
Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private guide
Rome

Tour was good. The original guide was swapped out the last minute, so the meeting place was very confusing.....

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Naples guided walk
Naples guided walk
Italy

Betta was a wonderful guide! She really listened to what we wanted to do, and helped us to get around the city!!

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Winery visit and wine tasting in Pompeii area including light lunch
Winery visit and wine tasting in Pompeii area including light lunch
Italy
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Pompeii ruin visit with a private guide
Pompeii ruin visit with a private guide
Italy

Knowledgeable and passionate guide! I had been there before, but he opened more doors, and we saw new items of interest.

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Day trip to Capri Island from The Amalfi Coast - small group
Day trip to Capri Island from The Amalfi Coast - small group
Italy

It was a very rough ride with Jolly Boats and the captain was by himself, so it's extremely difficult to stop, dock and man the boat with just one person. Definitely should have had 2 people managing this boat ride.

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Cooking Class *****
Cooking Class *****
Italy

Chef was very good and the location was fantastic. There is very little cooking involved; we got to prepare the food, but we didn't get to cook it....

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Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Oct 01, 2024

Thank you very much Denise for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your trip and what you wrote is very useful for keep up with our good job and push us to keep on improving.

Always happy to assist you with future travel plans.