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Giulia Carucci

My name is Giulia, I was born in Milan in 1983 and raised in Milan's nearbies.
When I was 26, I decided to move to Bologna to complete my University studies...but then I fell in love with this incredibly beautiful city, so I decided to remain there!
My passion for travelling started when I was only 15... and never stopped! I have been travelling around the world and up and down throughout Italy ever since! When I got 30, I also decided to spend some time living abroad, so I spent 6 months living, working...and travelling in Canada. My love for Italy was too strong though, so I finally decided to come back and set roots in my beloved Bologna.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I am a food and wine lover, and I think that knowing a place also passes though its food and wine specialties. So I like to combine a visit to historical sites with activities that also allow to appreciate the food and wine specialties of the area.
I also like to travel "off-the-beaten-path", so in the trips I organize, I like to match visits to the main Italian attractions with visits to hidden gems and corners, that otherwise you would hardly manage to know. I am in love with sailing: there is nothing like the peace and views you can enjoy on a sailing boat, and the sense of freedom it provides!
I am finally an Alfa Romeo lover, so I will be more than happy to share this passion with other Alfa Romeo lovers!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"Travelling has always been my passion: there is nothing that can enrich your soul and life like visiting other countries and discovering new places and cultures. While I was living in Canada, I had the chance to speak to many people and to appreciate the reachness and beauty that my own country of origin offered from a new perspective. Not only: I felt so happy in helping foreign and Italian friends visit Italy and discover its hidden corners...that I decided that would become my job. So after many years travelling around Italy to find unique places to visit and wonderful experiences, I am now very happy to assist you designing you a wonderful travel experience to my own country!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Two of the best trips I enjoyed in Italy were in Sicily and Umbria. Sicily has conquered my heart for the combination of beauties it offers (wonderful seaside places and historical gems) and for the kindness of people you find. Umbria has conquered my soul for the natural beauties it offers, for it spiritual places...and for its friendly inhabitants!
Since I am a free spirit, another unforgettable trip was a boat tour I enjoyed in Greece on sailing boat: I will never forget the incredible connection I felt with the surrounding nature and with the sea, and the incredible dawns and sunsets I was able to see on board."

Giulia is part of the following groups: Italy Travel Agents
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Favorite experiences

Sunset Boat Trip in Cinque Terre

Experience the beauty of Cinque Terre with a boat tour at sunset, when the landscape glows and romantic light washes over the charming villages. This activity is truly one of the most scenic tours you can experience when visiting the area!Depart from the pier in Monterosso and admire the five...

Val D’ Orcia Wine Tasting in Tuscany

Enjoy a wine-tasting tour in the Tuscan countryside, vising the picturesque hilltop town of Montalcino. You’ll also taste local Nobile wines in historical cellars in Montepulciano and savor a full farm-to-table lunch near Pienza.You’ll start by touring the cellars and tasting the wines at a...

Pasta Bolognese Cooking Class in Bologna

Discover the secrets behind homemade pasta Bolognese and immerse yourself in Italian cuisine. You'll be in the capable hands of a professional chef, teaching you traditional Italian cooking and authentic pasta-making.In this cooking class, you’ll prepare three traditional recipes in the charming...

Drive to Lake Trasimeno, Perugia, & Assisi

Enjoy your day exploring some of the most beautiful medieval towns in Umbria, perched on hills with panoramic landscape views. Thanks to its position right in the country's center, this region is known as Italy's “green heart” crossed by the Apennines Mountains. You’ll have the chance to visit...

Lake Como & Bellagio Villas Boat Tour

Enjoy an authentic cruise and discover the secret corners of enchanting Lake Como. As you glide through the water, you’ll savor breathtaking views over the lake, admire its architectural wonders and villas, and stop to taste local delicacies and wine while getting lost in Bellagio's charming...

Naples Street Food Tour with Pizza

Discover why Naples is known for its culinary traditions on this sightseeing and tasting tour. You’ll explore churches and palaces of the historic center and gain private access to places where the masters create local food, usually not open to the public. Enjoy several bites of authentic Italian...

Recent trip reviews for Giulia

Our first trip to Italy was PERFECT !!
Italy | Jul 7 - Jul 17, 2026

ANDREW
ANDREW S.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026
I cannot express enough on how grateful we are to Giulia on planning our first trip to Italy. We gave her our budget for the trip and she turned it into a dream vacation for me an my family. There was no way I could have planned it better, especially being our first time there. EVERYTHING was taken care of. From rides to and from the airports, 5 different personal tours, train tickets, boat rides to islands, fantastic but not over priced hotels in perfect locations. When ever we had a... Read more

I cannot express enough on how grateful we are to Giulia on planning our first trip to Italy. We gave her our budget for the trip and she turned it into a dream vacation for me an my family. There was no way I could have planned it better, especially being our first time there. EVERYTHING was taken care of. From rides to and from the airports, 5 different personal tours, train tickets, boat rides to islands, fantastic but not over priced hotels in perfect locations. When ever we had a question, we were connected to her thru WhatsApp, and she or her partner answered right away. She made it so I can just relax and enjoy my trip. If you don't want the hassle of planning a large trip and having a logistical nightmare of doing it yourself, I HIGHLY recommend using KimKim. Not only will you have a spectacular vacation, but just knowing you have a friend you can immediately contact if you have issues, takes all the worries away so you can just relax and enjoy your trip. Thank you again Giulia for everything you did. You are very good at what you do. I still owe you a glass of wine.

Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Jul 27, 2026
Dear Andrew,
Wow, what an extraordinary review! Thank you so much for your very kind words and for sharing these thoughts with me! I am really moved! 😊
I really couldn't be happier to hear that I managed to organise the trip you dreamt of...this is really the aim that drives my job! ❤️ So knowing that I managed to provide a trip and some life moments you will keep in your hearts for a long time...is really the best reward I could ever receive!
I hope you will keep all these good memories with...
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Dear Andrew,
Wow, what an extraordinary review! Thank you so much for your very kind words and for sharing these thoughts with me! I am really moved! 😊
I really couldn't be happier to hear that I managed to organise the trip you dreamt of...this is really the aim that drives my job! ❤️ So knowing that I managed to provide a trip and some life moments you will keep in your hearts for a long time...is really the best reward I could ever receive!
I hope you will keep all these good memories with you for a long time! And if ever you wished to visit Italy again, you know you have a friend here! 😊
A big hug!
Giulia

Amazing Italy Vacation thanks to Giulia
Italy | Jun 28 - Jul 5, 2026

JAMES
JAMES T.
San Antonio, TX | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

We planned our Milan and Lake Como trip late in the season and kept hitting sold-out rooms, then we found Giulia. She listened, found two perfect boutique hotels in great locations, and built an itinerary we never could have put together ourselves. Her guides were excellent, and every excursion was a hit: a fantastic cooking class, and wonderful tours of the Duomo, The Last Supper, and the surrounding areas. Once we arrived, she stayed with us every step of the way. Highly recommend!

Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Jul 20, 2026

Dear James and Eleni,

thank you so much for your wonderful review and for your vey kind words ❤️!
I couldn't be happier to hear this and to know that you were so happy about your trip, this was exactly my aim!
It was a pleasure helping you with this trip...and if ever you were planning to come back to Italy to visit other areas, you know you have a friend here and I will be more than happy to assist you again!
A big hug from Italy (I am actually on Lake Como right now!)😉
Giulia

Guile created a dream vacation...
Italy | Jun 19 - Jun 29, 2026

Rich
Rich G.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 04, 2026
Guilia and the KimKim team created an absolutely amazing Italian vacation for our family, including Florence, Cinque Terre, and Venice. Based on her knowledge and experience, she developed an agenda reflecting our schedule, interests and budget. We worked together via email, video chat, and text. She booked hotels, tours, and even car services for us! Once the itinerary was set, the KimKim app showed all the daily activities, stored tickets, and kept us organized. We found it so easy and... Read more

Guilia and the KimKim team created an absolutely amazing Italian vacation for our family, including Florence, Cinque Terre, and Venice. Based on her knowledge and experience, she developed an agenda reflecting our schedule, interests and budget. We worked together via email, video chat, and text. She booked hotels, tours, and even car services for us! Once the itinerary was set, the KimKim app showed all the daily activities, stored tickets, and kept us organized. We found it so easy and stress free to have all the details and documents, easily accessibly, and to be able to reach Guilia and the team via Whatsapp or the App. We were coming Italy to attend a wedding and wanted to see the country and the prospect of trying to do all that for a family of 4 without Guilia's assistance would have been stressful and overwhelming. To quote our 23 year old daughter - was so nice to be a "travel princess" with everything arranged for us while still giving us time to explore on our own. The balance of booked tours and our own free time was perfect. We were planning on taking a train on our own to the Tuscan wedding, but when we learned of a possible planned train strike, one message to Guilia and a car service was arranged for us. We leave Italy with great memories thanks to Guilia!

Hotel Reviews
KOI - Ghibellina Apartment
Florence

Great location - plenty around it and very spacious.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy walk to major sites, plus good food all around it, and very large space.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Palazzo Vannoni
Levanto

Great space for four people!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy walk, delicious breakfast - try the pine nut cake/torte
Staff
Provided great food recommendations
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ca' Pozzo Inn
Venice

Small room for four but bunk bed made it doable, full breakfast, great neighborhood and quiet space. And full of art! Definitely highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Clean crisp feel to the room and common areas. Very well maintained
Location
Easy access from train, and then to walk or take a boat whereever you want to go
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Half-day boat tour with apéritif - 3h (Small Group)
Half-day boat tour with apéritif - 3h (Small Group)
Italy

The whole family loved it!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Jul 06, 2026
Dear Rich and Priscilla,
thank you very much for this wonderful review! I am so happy to hear all that...and to know that your trip was exactly as you hoped!😍
I am also very glad to hear your daughter's quote "travel princess": it is the first time a traveller has used this expression... but it really captures the idea perfectly! 😅So I am really happy to know that I was able to make her feel this way!
It was a true pleasure dealing with you to organize your trip! If ever you wished to come...
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Dear Rich and Priscilla,
thank you very much for this wonderful review! I am so happy to hear all that...and to know that your trip was exactly as you hoped!😍
I am also very glad to hear your daughter's quote "travel princess": it is the first time a traveller has used this expression... but it really captures the idea perfectly! 😅So I am really happy to know that I was able to make her feel this way!
It was a true pleasure dealing with you to organize your trip! If ever you wished to come back to see more of Italy in the future...you know you have a friend here! Don't hesitate to get in touch!
I wish you all the best, a big hug!
Giulia

Memorable Trip Experience
Italy | Jun 7 - Jun 16, 2026

Savannah
Savannah K.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Absolutely fantastic experience with both Giulia and Andrea from start to finish. Giulia helped me plan an unforgettable trip with great hotel selections, unbelievable tours and lovely restaurant recommendations across all of Italy. Andrea made sure we were taken care of even when the train operators went on strike. We are so grateful for both of them and cannot recommend kimkim enough to all our friends. Read more

Absolutely fantastic experience with both Giulia and Andrea from start to finish. Giulia helped me plan an unforgettable trip with great hotel selections, unbelievable tours and lovely restaurant recommendations across all of Italy. Andrea made sure we were taken care of even when the train operators went on strike. We are so grateful for both of them and cannot recommend kimkim enough to all our friends.

Hotel Reviews
Corte dei Sogni Boutique Hotel & Spa
Florence

Tucked away on a small side street. We were close to the action without having to listen to the street noise all night. Beautiful room with excellent AC for the super hot summer days.

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Hotel Continental
Sorrento

Beautiful view. Delicious restaurant. Great location close to everything.

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Wine tasting and lunch at Winery near Montepulciano
Wine tasting and lunch at Winery near Montepulciano
Italy
Quality of Experience
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Transport
Historic & Food Tour in Sorrento (Private guide)
Historic & Food Tour in Sorrento (Private guide)
Italy

Our guide, Antonino was so incredible. We talked about how much we enjoyed spending time with him the rest of the trip. He gave us great recommendations and shared some sweet personal stories along the way.

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Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Jun 24, 2026
Dear Savannah,
thank you so much for your kind words! ❤️ When I read that a trip has been "unforgettable" I really couldn't be happier! I don't want to simply organize a nice trip for the travelers that I have the chance to assist...I do all my best to provide a truly authentic experience that they will remember for the rest of their lives! Travelling is a gift that we can enjoy only for a limited amount of time during our lives, so my aim is always to make travellers get the most out of...
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Dear Savannah,
thank you so much for your kind words! ❤️ When I read that a trip has been "unforgettable" I really couldn't be happier! I don't want to simply organize a nice trip for the travelers that I have the chance to assist...I do all my best to provide a truly authentic experience that they will remember for the rest of their lives! Travelling is a gift that we can enjoy only for a limited amount of time during our lives, so my aim is always to make travellers get the most out of it!
Thank you again for sharing all your feedbacks with us!
And if ever you wished to visit other parts of Italy...you know you have friends here!
A big hug!
Giulia

Giulia did a masterful job turning our wishes...
Italy | May 21 - Jun 5, 2026

D
Doug B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

Giulia did a masterful job turning our wishes into an amazing itinerary. Best of all, she made it all work seamlessly with some great guides! Maria and Luca in Rome, Alexandra in Florence, Alessandra in Como, Giovanni in Venice, Stephan behind the wheel to San Gimignano were just wonderful. Pleasant, informed, entertaining and enthusiastic!

Great trip to be remembered! Thanks Kim Kim!

Brown Family

Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Jun 15, 2026

Thank you so much Dough for your wonderful review!
I am so glad to hear that your family trip was exactly as you dreamt, this was precisely what I worked for...and I couldn't be happier!😊
I am sure you will keep amazing memories for a long time! But if ever you wished to come back to Italy... you know where to find us!
All the best from Italy!
Giulia

Giulia did an amazing job! Our trip was memor...
Italy | May 4 - May 18, 2026

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Liz M.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Giulia did an amazing job! Our trip was memorable, full of amazing locations, food and people. It was truly a trip of a lifetime! Read more

Giulia did an amazing job! Our trip was memorable, full of amazing locations, food and people. It was truly a trip of a lifetime!

Hotel Reviews
Palazzo Veneziano Venice
Venice

Lovely hotel with wonderful team members. They were super helpful with our very early departure....2:30 am! It was so nicely situated within walking distance of quite a few spots. They recommended a local restaurant that we would venture to again.

Authenticity & Character
Great location. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and amazing views
Staff
They were warm and friendly. Super patient explaining how to get to places.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
Florence

This hotel is lovely! We were so warmly welcomed and offered assistance from the very start. Helping us navigate the town and giving us ideas of where to eat. Their suggestions were so spot on and delicious! The only draw back for us was the mosquitoes. I have a strong reaction to them, so I was a tad uncomfortable from that.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to great food spots.
Staff
We were treated so well there. Everyone was so wonderful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean and comfortable. Only drawback was the mosquitoes
Hotel Residence Amalfi
Amalfi

This space was comfortable and close to the beach!

Authenticity & Character
The space was airy and bright. Our room was really comfortable.
Location
Wonderul spot, just a tad too close for us to the buzz of the port.
Staff
From the front desk staff to the restaurant crew, we felt welcomed and so nicely assisted.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Palazzo Venere
Roma

Lovely hotel. Staff were so helpful, pleasant and informative.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The staff there were so friendly and helpful with ideas and tips for getting around.
Staff
They were very welcoming and helped us navigate through the area
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was top notch clean and our room super comfy
Activity Reviews
Exclusive Murano & Burano islands visit (private service)
Exclusive Murano & Burano islands visit (private service)
Venice

Our day was just jaw dropping! From watching the craftsmen at the glass factory to the lady working on pillow lace!!! Our guide Sebastian was such fun and very knowledgeable

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hidden Venice and cicchetti experience
Hidden Venice and cicchetti experience
Italy

This was a wonderful peek into customs and great food. The selection of food spots was so varied, fun and friendly.

Quality of Experience
Great food, lots of information shared and friendly people
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wine tasting and lunch at Winery near Montepulciano
Wine tasting and lunch at Winery near Montepulciano
Italy

Highly recommend this trip! Wonderful wine. Amazing views! Stunning scenery.

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Transport
Food tour in Florence including Fiorentina steak (Small group)
Food tour in Florence including Fiorentina steak (Small group)
Florence

Our breakfast to lunch experience was great. We were treated so well and learned quite a bit out the various traditional food items.

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Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery
Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery
Italy

So amazing. Such art and history. Glade we went!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Truffle & Lunch Experience from Florence
Truffle & Lunch Experience from Florence
Florence

This was the trip of a liftetime! Luca was a great guide and Lilly's truffle finding skills were amazing. We had such fun on this one!

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Food
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Winery visit, wine tasting and lunch in the Amalfi Coast
Winery visit, wine tasting and lunch in the Amalfi Coast
Italy

The food, wine and staff were amazing. Can't wait for our case to arrive!

Quality of Experience
Food
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Full day in The Amalfi Coast with driver assistance (from Amalfi Coast - Nncc)
Full day in The Amalfi Coast with driver assistance (from Amalfi Coast - Nncc)
Italy

Our guide was wonderful! Prompt, informative and helpful. The views were amazing.

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

Seeing the Colosseum was on our bucket list. Check!

Quality of Experience
Rome food walk - small group
Rome food walk - small group
Rome

This was a fun excursion. Not only tasty but informative. The food selection was great!

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

This was such an amazing experience. Valeria and Valentina were amazing! It was just me and the hubby, so we had the ladies to ourselves and truly had a great time.

Quality of Experience
Food
Can I give us a 10 out of 10? LOL it was really good!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rome Private Guided Walk
Rome Private Guided Walk
Rome

Great fun! Amazing sites and the information provided was fascinating.

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Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Jun 16, 2026

Dear Liz and Bill,
thank you so much for your amazing review! Thank you also for the detailed feedbacks about most of the activites we planned for your trip, which are very helpful for me!😉
I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip so much, since this is precisely my aim: not selling a trip, but making an unforgettable experience come true!
I wish you all the best... and if ever you wished to come back to Italy again... please don't hesitate to get in touch!😊😊

Giulia

Wonderful Northern Italy Trip
Italy | Apr 26 - May 7, 2026

Jill
Jill G.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Giulia was wonderful to work with!! She helped really make the trip what we wanted it to be. We especially enjoyed our time in Bologna. The cooking class with Veronica and the tours with Riccardo were highlights! Read more

Giulia was wonderful to work with!! She helped really make the trip what we wanted it to be. We especially enjoyed our time in Bologna. The cooking class with Veronica and the tours with Riccardo were highlights!

Hotel Reviews
Antica Locanda Leonardo
Milan
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Locanda Alberti
Mandello del Lario
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
R&B Santo Stefano
Bologna

We enjoyed the apartment-style accommodation and the access to a washing machine mid-trip. The place was clean and comfortable. Our only complaint was the shower; it has very low water pressure, which makes rinsing shampoo and conditioner out of hair more difficult.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable. The only challenge is the low water pressure in the shower.
Carlo Felice Boutique Hotel
Torino
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided visit of Bellagio and Villa Melzi Gardens
Guided visit of Bellagio and Villa Melzi Gardens
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cooking Class *****
Cooking Class *****
Italy

We often take cooking classes in different countries/cities when we travel. This one has been the best so far. Veronica made us feel very welcome; it felt like learning an old family recipe and sharing a delicious meal with a good friend.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Food day (half-day) including Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar - from Bologna
Food day (half-day) including Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar - from Bologna
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bologna private guided walk and Food Tastings (3h)
Bologna private guided walk and Food Tastings (3h)
Italy

We love Riccardo!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Turin guided walk (private guide)
Turin guided walk (private guide)
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Langhe hills wine tasting (1 winery)
The Langhe hills wine tasting (1 winery)
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day in The Langhe with driver assistance (from Turin)
Full day in The Langhe with driver assistance (from Turin)
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The car smelled strongly of cigarette smoke, which irritates my allergies a bit.
Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on May 14, 2026
Thank you very much Jill for your wonderful review! ❤️❤️
It was really a pleasure having you here in Italy and I couldn't be happier to hear that you and your mum enjoyed this trip (also despite the rainy weather on Lake Como). I am sorry to read your notes about the cigarette smell in the car and about the shower pressure at the apartment, I am already checking with each supplier to see what happened. But thank you so much for taking the time to share all this with me, it is really important...
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Thank you very much Jill for your wonderful review! ❤️❤️
It was really a pleasure having you here in Italy and I couldn't be happier to hear that you and your mum enjoyed this trip (also despite the rainy weather on Lake Como). I am sorry to read your notes about the cigarette smell in the car and about the shower pressure at the apartment, I am already checking with each supplier to see what happened. But thank you so much for taking the time to share all this with me, it is really important to receive all these feedbacks!
I truly wish you and your mum all the best!
A big hug from Italy!
Giulia

Guilia was very helpful in planning our trip to Italy
Italy | Apr 15 - Apr 24, 2026

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Dave B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 01, 2026

Guilia was very helpful in planning the trip to meet our needs. She was always responsive despite the time difference, She worked with our budget and gave us great restaurant tips, and made it easy for us to enjoy our vacation. She also advised us well on the balance between seeing sites and having time to explore the cities. She picked great hotels in excellent locations for us and picked amazing tour guides. We highly recommend Giulia if anyone is planning a trip to Italy.

Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on May 04, 2026

Thank you very much Dave for this wonderful review! Knowing that you are so happy with your trip is really the best reward I could have! ❤️
It was a true pleasure helping you with this trip...if ever you wished to visit other parts of Italy, you know you have a friend here!
All the best from Italy,
Giulia

This was our second year using Kimkim to plan...
Italy | Apr 16 - Apr 24, 2026

Jim
Jim S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
This was our second year using Kimkim to plan and schedule our vacation and if it's possible, we're even more pleased than last year. I can't say enough about how great a job they do from planning and customizing the perfect trip, to making sure every little detail is addressed. Giulia did a wonderful job planning our vacation and we were super impressed and appreciative with her checking in throughout our trip to make sure we had everything we need. The Vamoos app is fantastic and makes it... Read more

This was our second year using Kimkim to plan and schedule our vacation and if it's possible, we're even more pleased than last year. I can't say enough about how great a job they do from planning and customizing the perfect trip, to making sure every little detail is addressed. Giulia did a wonderful job planning our vacation and we were super impressed and appreciative with her checking in throughout our trip to make sure we had everything we need. The Vamoos app is fantastic and makes it SUPER easy to navigate. The guides were absolutely awesome! I have recommend to all my friends and people I've shared about our trips that you MUST go with Kimkim to plan your next trip! Thank you for making our trip to Italy such an amazing experience....now I need to Kimkim to start working on our next trip to Europe!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Casa Adele
Taormina

Gorgeous hotel, super friendly staff, great location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very kind and super helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Residence Amalfi
Amalfi

Great hotel, but if a quiet room is a must, make sure you don't stay in the corner.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great view, but very noisy
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Godfather and Mafia tour with Pasta lunch (from Taormina) - Small Group
Godfather and Mafia tour with Pasta lunch (from Taormina) - Small Group
Italy

The Godfather tour was amazing, I highly recommend it for any fan of the movie series

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Giuseppe did an amazing job! He was super knowledgeable
Transport
Mount Etna expedition and Etna wine experience
Mount Etna expedition and Etna wine experience
Italy

Tony was absolutely amazing! His knowledge of Mount Etna and the history made this an incredible experience! The lunch served as well was fantastic!

Quality of Experience
PERFECT day!
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We loved Tony, what an amazing job he did!
Transport
Day trip to Capri Island from The Amalfi Coast - small group
Day trip to Capri Island from The Amalfi Coast - small group
Italy

What a great experience! We couldn't have asked for a better day! Both boat captains were amazing

Quality of Experience
The knowledge of the island from our captain/guide was incredible
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was was awesome
Transport
Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Apr 27, 2026

Thank you Jim for this wonderful review!
I couldn't be happier to hear that you were so happy with your trip in Southern Italy! This is exactly what I work for! 😊
I hope you will keep all these good memories with you...and if ever you wished to visit other areas in Italy, I will be more than happy to help you with another amazing trip!

Long Weekend in Fascinating Venice Italy
Italy | Mar 31 - Apr 6, 2026

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Laurel S.
Japan | Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Our trip planner, Guilia, was excellent. Her responses on text and e-mail were immediate and she was able to orchestrate many moving parts seamlessly. I loved the personalized travel application for each family member since we had a number of schedules to manage. I loved the kimkim communication platform which help me organize my thoughts and respond quickly for answers I knew and later for things I had to delay. It would have been helpful to know in advance the walking times to our... Read more

Our trip planner, Guilia, was excellent. Her responses on text and e-mail were immediate and she was able to orchestrate many moving parts seamlessly. I loved the personalized travel application for each family member since we had a number of schedules to manage. I loved the kimkim communication platform which help me organize my thoughts and respond quickly for answers I knew and later for things I had to delay. It would have been helpful to know in advance the walking times to our various tour destination points. A preprinted map with meeting points, restaurants and bars may have been useful. Our cooking class was delightful but it was scheduled at 7pm and the pasta was finished and served at 9pm. It was also not enough to be considered dinner for six people. It was a snack and would have been a nice light lunch or day activity. Our tour guides were very sweet and knowledgeable but we suffered from tour guide fatigue and had to cut our last (4th) tour short. Also, next time I will ask the planner to add restaurant recommendations to use as a starting point for planning. Hotel location on the water was perfect for our family of adults with plenty of cafes and space for gathering. We loved our sunny weekend in the fascinating city of Venice. Thank you!

Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Apr 10, 2026
Thank you Laurel for your very nice review, I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed your family trip in Venice! 😊
I am only sorry to hear that the food was not enough during the cooking class: it was a Pasta and Tiramisù cooking class, that was supposed to include also an apéritif...so this certainly would not include any second dish or extra side dishes, but the Pasta was supposed to be enough for all of you. Thank you for this feedback, it is the very first time we receive such a remark...
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Thank you Laurel for your very nice review, I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed your family trip in Venice! 😊
I am only sorry to hear that the food was not enough during the cooking class: it was a Pasta and Tiramisù cooking class, that was supposed to include also an apéritif...so this certainly would not include any second dish or extra side dishes, but the Pasta was supposed to be enough for all of you. Thank you for this feedback, it is the very first time we receive such a remark about the quantity of food, so I have immediately contacted our partner to understand what happened. Thank you for letting me know!
As far as the starting time of the cooking class is concerned, I am sorry to hear that it was finally too late for you, but as you will certainly remember...you specifically asked me to move the starting time to 7pm so that you could have the entire afternoon at your leisure and the time to get ready for the cooking class with no rush on that day. I should have maybe been clearer about the fact that you would not be able to start eating before 8.30-9pm, considering the time needed to prepare your dinner.
I am also glad to hear that you liked the Vamoos app and the personalization of the schedules for the different family members! I hoped that sending the restaurants recommendations well in advance to the final roadbook (I sent them around mid-February so you could have the time to carefully reason about restaurants) would have been enough, but yes, if you have specific needs or wishes about restaurants, it is definitely important to clearly let your planner know, so that the rest of the trip can be "built" accordingly.
The weather was so perfect over Easter weekend, I am so happy that you were so lucky during your holiday!
Thank you for the time you reserved to letting us have all your precious feedbacks, and I really hope that despite the ittle inconveniences you pointed out, your vacation was finally as good as expected!
A big hug from Italy!
Giulia