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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

Everything was incredible
Italy | Oct 16 - Oct 25, 2025

Amy G.

Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2025

Everything was incredible. Trip was better than expected. Having everything planned ahead of time with Elisa and well coordinated, it was a pleasure. Our driver Salvatore was great and our walking guide Simone was awesome! Both hotels were perfect for our trip and the staff were wonderful. Read more

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Villa Belvedere

Taormina

Beautiful location and well appointed rooms. The noise from rooms above with moving furniture/chairs was very disturbing and annoying. I would not stay on a lower floor again. Only top floor . Other than that it’s a great hotel, breakfast was great, location great and views were amazing!

Authenticity & Character

Classy and beautiful

Location

Views and easy to walk around

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean but the noise from room above was an issue our entire stay

Palazzo Arone dei Baroni di Valentino

Palermo

Having the two bedroom apartment was great for the amount of time we were in Palermo. Lots of stairs!! The hotel staff were so incredibly kind and helpful. It’s a great location but due to its good location it is loud. Overall we loved it!!

Authenticity & Character

So unique

Location

Walked everywhere

Staff

I can’t say enough about the staff they were wonderful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and comfortable

Activity Reviews

Boat tour of Isola Bella

Italy

Such a great day and way to experience the area. Enjoyed the small group and meeting travelers from around the world!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Captain/Guide was wonderful

Transport

We had to taxi from hotel but it was easy

Scenic stroll with a local & craft gin experience in historic Palermo

Palermo

Well worth the walk and time spent strolling with Simone. He was awesome and it was a joy to talk with him and learn the history of the area we stayed in. His twist at the end with a gin tasting was perfect!!!

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Local specialist: Elisa Sciabica

Elisa Sciabica

Local specialist in Milan | Replied on Nov 05, 2025

Dear Amy, thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 Sabina and I are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic vacation. It was a pleasure working with you, and we’re so happy we could help make your trip so special. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable experience!

Our Trip to Piedmont
Italy | Oct 6 - Oct 19, 2025

Jay B.

San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

This is the third trip we've taken with Kim Kim and possibly the most enjoyable. We took this trip with our friends Abby and Robert Belafsky. Having read their review we echo all of the positive things they said. The trip was essentially seamless. And, to the extent there were minor bumps in the road, handled quickly and efficiently by Sabrina.
As stated in the Belafsky review, we were disappointed in the "tour" of the Ferrari factory, which was merely a drive around many buildings. Should others put the Ferrari museum-which was interesting and well laid out- on their itinerary they should be aware that they will be unable to see the inside of the factory.
All of the guides were fine with our two favorites being the guides in Parma and Turin.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Manzoni

Milano

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Hotel Corona D'oro

Bologna

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Cascina Galarej Villaggio Narrante

Alba

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Turin Palace Hotel

Turin

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Activity Reviews

Welcome to Milan!

Milan

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Guided-walking tour

Milan

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Walking food tour of Milano

Milan

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Visit the Theatre La Scala

Milan

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Bologna cooking class

Italy

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Day Trip to Parma: Parma Food Walking Tour with Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar tasting

Italy

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Modena Walking Tour

Italy

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Free afternoon in Alba

Alba

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Visit the Synagogue of Turin

Turin

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Turin Walking Tour

Turin

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Museo Egizio

Turin

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Local specialist: Alberto Buzzanca

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First time in Rome experience
Italy | Oct 6 - Oct 10, 2025

Frederick P.

Dublin, OH | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Our group of 4 had never been to Rome before and the kimkim team put us in an excellent well positioned hotel, suggested and booked all encompassing tours and worked with us to fine tune our time in Rome. It was a very pleasant and easy way to introduce ourselves to a city we have always wanted to visit. Read more

Hotel Review

Hotel Navona Colors

Rome

Excellent location, we were able to walk to almost all the major areas. Comfortable rooms and extremely helpful and friendly staff. Lots of restaurants right outside their doors and even more less than a 5 minute walk away. This was a great choice for our group.

Location

Central to everything

Staff

Friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Small group Testaccio Market food tour

Rome

Julia was a great guide, knowledgeable of the area and fun to chat with. We experienced several delightful food choices and were introduced to different types of establishments from a pastry shop to street food stalls to sit down restaurant. Excellent experience. I do wish the tour was closer to our hotel, so we could revisit, but getting away from the tourist hustle and bustle made for a more relaxed time.

Private guided tour of Rome in Golf Cart

Rome

Alex was a very personable and knowledgeable guide for a panoramic tour of the sights around the city. He asked what areas we had already seen and found different and interesting places to show us. We took some really beautiful photos from some of the great vantage points around the old city.

Transport

It’s really nice to hop on and off a golf cart at the different spots. Easy on and off. Excellent way to get a feel for Rome.

Late Entrance Tour of the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel

Rome

Sec was extremely knowledgeable about the Vatican. However his manner is more of a college professor than a tour guide, aloof and stern. It was a fairly large group and at times he seemed irritated. That said, his knowledge was incredible and we were shown a lot the area with a lot of detail in a very short time.

Guided Visit to the Colosseum, Palatin Hill and Roman Forum

Rome

Great overview of the areas, our guide was personable and knowledgeable.

Local specialist: Martina Venturi

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Our trip was amazing in every way.
Italy | Sep 27 - Oct 12, 2025

ELIZABETH S.

Rosemont, CA | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Our trip was amazing in every way. Each person that we dealt with was professional, friendly, on time and very knowledgeable. Our accommodations were well located and very comfortable. A special shout out to Marco who gave us a spectacular experience on our hike of the Valley of the Mills. Alfonso who guided us on the wine tasting in Amalfi Coast was very knowledgeable. The lunch was fantastic. Our guide Ivan in Pompeii was also very knowledgeable and was a great guide. Christian who... Read more

Our trip was amazing in every way. Each person that we dealt with was professional, friendly, on time and very knowledgeable. Our accommodations were well located and very comfortable.

A special shout out to Marco who gave us a spectacular experience on our hike of the Valley of the Mills. Alfonso who guided us on the wine tasting in Amalfi Coast was very knowledgeable. The lunch was fantastic.

Our guide Ivan in Pompeii was also very knowledgeable and was a great guide. Christian who gave us a Wine tour in the Tuscan countryside was very friendly and knowledgeable.

We enjoyed our walking tour of Rome with Fiona who gave us lots of history and made the tour very interesting. Paola who guided us on a walking tour of Siena was very knowledgeable and explained in great detail the communities of walled city and its traditions including the annual horse races.

Montalcino Tours Chirra our driver and Giovanni our on-foot guide provided us with a most memorable day hiking 10K through the vineyards and ending with a delicious and much deserved lunch with the best wine.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Metropole

Santa Margherita Ligure

Again great location

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Relais Riserva di Fizzano

Castellina in Chianti (SI)

Beautiful surroundings, great restaurant but not open every night. However, the apt does have a stove top to cook. The sunset is to spectacular.

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Very accommodating and friendly.

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Damaso Hotel

Rome

Great location to good restaurants. Friendly staff

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Hotel Floridiana

Amalfi

Great location but lots of stairs.

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Local specialist: Elisa Sciabica

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Elisa Sciabica

Local specialist in Milan | Replied on Oct 24, 2025

Dear Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to have been part of such a memorable adventure. It fills our hearts with joy to know that your trip was everything you hoped for.
We hope to welcome you back for even more unforgettable moments!💫

Amalfi coast
Italy | Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2025

Barbara K.

New York, NY | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Great trip to Naples and the amalfi coast . Every tour and experience was fantastic , the guides were knowledgeable and fun! The hotels chosen were beautiful. Will use Kim Kim again !

Local specialist: Elisa Sciabica

Elisa Sciabica

Local specialist in Milan | Replied on Oct 16, 2025

Barbara, thank you very much for your great review. 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that your trip to Naples and the Amalfi Coast was fantastic! It’s wonderful that you enjoyed all the hotels, the tours, experiences, and guides – we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. 🌟
We can’t wait to welcome you back on your next adventure with KimKim!

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Great trip on little notice!
Italy | Sep 25 - Oct 1, 2025

Ryan M.

Murrysville, PA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025

Great trip on little notice! Eleonora and the Kim Kim team were able to help me put together a great trip to Italy with very short notice. The hotels, transfers and tours were absolutely spot on. While in country Lorenzo offered excellent communication to ensure we connected with our tour guides and transfers. Meravigliosa!

Local specialist: Eleonora Arrigoni

Eleonora Arrigoni

Local specialist in Milan | Replied on Oct 15, 2025

Hi Ryan,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure helping you put together your trip to Italy, even on such short notice. We’re thrilled to hear that the hotels, transfers, and tours were just right, and that Lorenzo was able to provide seamless communication during your travels.
Your kind words mean a lot to us— meravigliosa indeed! We hope to have the chance to create more unforgettable experiences for you, whether for future trips to Italy or beyond.

Warm regards,
Eleonora & Lorenzo

Stress Free Honeymoon!
Italy | Sep 25 - Oct 7, 2025

Kristen K.

Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025

We had the most wonderful, stress free honeymoon in Italy thanks to kimkim and local Italy-based team! There was incredible communication from the initial inquiry through small day-to-day changes throughout our trip. The team perfectly matched our wants and wishes and went above and beyond to find us unique, highly recommended activities and hotels. We appreciated having help with transfers to and from activities and different locations, making this a very stress free trip! We will definitely... Read more

Local specialist: Elisa Sciabica

Elisa Sciabica

Local specialist in Milan | Replied on Oct 08, 2025

Dear Kristen,

Thank you so much for your beautiful message! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing and stress-free honeymoon in Italy. Knowing that you felt fully supported and that everything went smoothly truly makes us proud and happy.

It was a real pleasure organizing your trip and being part of such a special occasion. We can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure!

Warmest wishes,
Elisa

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Awesome trip in Rome! We had a great time and...
Italy | Sep 29 - Oct 3, 2025

Cara D.

Hot Springs National Park, AR | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2025

Awesome trip in Rome! We had a great time and many very good memories were made! Very much enjoyed the Appian way, Rooftop opera, Testaccio taste tour, Catacombs, and Three Basicals Private
Tour along with Museo Capitolini. All in 4 days! What an experience! Read more

Awesome trip in Rome! We had a great time and many very good memories were made!

Very much enjoyed the Appian way, Rooftop opera, Testaccio taste tour, Catacombs, and Three Basicals Private
Tour along with Museo Capitolini. All in 4 days! What an experience!

Hotel Review

Hotel Navona Colors

Rome

The hotel is in a great location and has an intimate feel. Staff are helpful. That bathtub/shower situation is a bit intimidating for people our age and with some of our mobility issues.

Authenticity & Character

While somewhat austere it had a charming hreakfast

Location

Excellent. Located near so many things to see and great restaurants. Taxis easily accrssed

Staff

Staff were helpful and friendly. Although they seem to speak clear English a few of them appear to have some comprehension issues with the language

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds are very comfortable. There is a store next door that sells most things people would need. Restaurants in walking distance. They can make arrangements for you

Activity Reviews

Small group Testaccio Market food tour

Rome

Great guide, fun tour

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We did not have a transport arranged which would have been nice. We arranged Ourselves to have a cab

Rooftop bar Opera show

Rome

Pleasant show

Quality of Experience

Appertizers and wine were the bomb

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We walked there

Private golf cart tour along the Appian Way and small group tour of the Catacombs

Rome

Very informative and interesting. Relaxed day and learned a lot

Quality of Experience

Fascinating history

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very professional

Transport

On time, prompt. But there was a problem with the guide’s Golf cart. It kept dying. He was great to take us back to our hotel though

The Jubilee tour of Rome: three major Basilicas private guided tour

Rome

Guide was very good. Hotel pickup awesome. My only complaint would be we needdd some method to get back to our hotel rather than walking. We tried to walk but after the tour it was too much and I was in too much pain with my feet. Eventually we were able to hail a taxi

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So informative and interesting

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Prompt and professional

Local specialist: Martina Venturi

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Amazing Mother Daughter Trip!
Italy | Sep 11 - Sep 21, 2025

Erin E.

Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2025

My mom and I had the most amazing trip together. Everything was so well planned, from our transportation, to our private guided tours, to our lovely hotels, we could not have been happier! Daniela, our private tour guide at Pompeii, has been an archeologist there for over 20 years. Her knowledge created an amazing experience for us, that was a huge highlight of our trip. The street food tour of Naples was a great way to see the city and experience the culture. The boat tour of Capri was a... Read more