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Storywalking sprang from Jessica Proietti’s yearlong exploration of Italy top to bottom, delving into unusual urban and rural attractions, sights, crafts, workshops, kitchens - out-of-the-way places that tourism generally ignores. With tours throughout Italy, Storywalking operates under the premise that most people prefer unhurried, satisfying immersive experiences to viewing Italy from a van! Guided by personable experts, clients come to know Italy’s creative heart and passionate soul, exploring its nooks and crannies while listening to commentary and stories that bring places to life. Details are everything in this anecdotal approach. It leans more to illuminating the present and the past and less to recitations of building dimensions, dates and genealogies.

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Recent Trip Reviews for Storywalking

Balance of activities and free time was perfe...
Italy | Apr 1 - Apr 12, 2024

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Eric F.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024
Balance of activities and free time was perfect. Recommended and scheduled activities were ideal for us. Could not be happier with the service and really enjoyed working with Arianna! Read more

Balance of activities and free time was perfect. Recommended and scheduled activities were ideal for us. Could not be happier with the service and really enjoyed working with Arianna!

Activity Review
Private Truffle Cooking Class with Hunt
Private Truffle Cooking Class with Hunt
Italy

Highly recommend the truffle hunt, whether you know anything about truffles or not. Hosts were excellent. Cooking class and wine tasting was a blast.

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Local specialist: Arianna Zampieri

Mostly fantastic!
Italy | Mar 31 - Apr 9, 2024

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Kacie D.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
Mostly fantastic!
Pros: Planning was easy and Adriana was very responsive. Most guides were amazing (Marcus from colosseum and Silvia (Sissi) from Vatican). Having the transportation taken care of was great and all drivers were very professional. The app did make things easy (except for some itinerary discrepancies - see cons) and the team was super responsive in the app when I had questions or couldn’t find something.
Cons: mostly small things. The itinerary times on Kim Kim didn’t...
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Mostly fantastic!
Pros: Planning was easy and Adriana was very responsive. Most guides were amazing (Marcus from colosseum and Silvia (Sissi) from Vatican). Having the transportation taken care of was great and all drivers were very professional. The app did make things easy (except for some itinerary discrepancies - see cons) and the team was super responsive in the app when I had questions or couldn’t find something.
Cons: mostly small things. The itinerary times on Kim Kim didn’t always match the agenda in the app leading to some confusion. Our driver one day skipped a section of the itinerary (hike up mt. Vesuvius) so room for clarity there. Hotels were just ok. I would have prioritized $$ differently and done one or two fewer tours to stay in nicer places had I realized how sub-par the hotels were (3-star places that felt more like 2-star).

Hotel Reviews
The Guardian Hotel
Rome

The hotel is “fine.” It does the trick if you don’t care about nice accommodations. The bottles in the shower had broken nozzles that were not fixed the entire time we stayed. Room was humid in April.

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Palazzo Starace
Sorrento

Great location. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Room temp would not go below 22 Celsius. Staff checked on it and it was “set” to winter and could only heat. Dated interior. Broken toilet seat. Fine, not great.

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No conditioner. Broken toilet seat. Very dated.
Activity Reviews
Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum
Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum
Rome

Marcus with LivTours was great. Kept the kids entertained.

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Storywalking Experience: Truffle Hunt & Wine Tasting in Umbria from Rome
Storywalking Experience: Truffle Hunt & Wine Tasting in Umbria from Rome
Italy

Bruno the truffle hunter and his dogs were very authentic. This tour/experience lacked some engagement and direction.

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Highlights of the Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
Highlights of the Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
Rome

Silvia / Sissi was amazing.

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Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Blue Grotto by Sorrento
Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Blue Grotto by Sorrento
Italy

Boat section was nice - good to go around the island. Blue grotto was interesting but felt super touristy. The whole experience felt like we were getting nickel and dimed. Eg. boat guide dropped us on Capri and highly recommend we all take a shuttle at €100 for our family to Anacapri and then to Capri. Time was too short on the island so we didn’t really enjoy it - much spent on travel times. Very little direction on where to go in these towns (shopping, food, sights??) or what to do.

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Pizza School in Sorrento
Pizza School in Sorrento
Italy

Very fun

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Pompeii & Volcanic Wine Experience with Transfer
Pompeii & Volcanic Wine Experience with Transfer
Italy

Pompeii was the least interesting and the tour guide didn’t really educate us the way others had. She also seemed to contradict herself.

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Local specialist: Arianna Zampieri

Excellent travel company!
Italy | Mar 24 - Mar 30, 2024

Julie
Julie H.
Rochester, MN | Reviewed on Mar 31, 2024
Erini and all of the KimKim team who helped us were excellent! We had a wonderful trip and didn’t have to worry about the details because the trip was so well organized. All guides were personable and seemed to really enjoy sharing their country with us. The Axus app provided all of the information we needed to easily get around. We will definitely utilize KimKim again. Thank you! Read more

Erini and all of the KimKim team who helped us were excellent! We had a wonderful trip and didn’t have to worry about the details because the trip was so well organized. All guides were personable and seemed to really enjoy sharing their country with us. The Axus app provided all of the information we needed to easily get around. We will definitely utilize KimKim again. Thank you!

Activity Review
Pizza School with Wine Tasting at an agriturismo
Pizza School with Wine Tasting at an agriturismo
Italy
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The entire experience was great!
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Local specialist: Eirini Daouka
Eirini
Eirini Daouka
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Apr 09, 2024

Dear Julie,

Thank you so much for your kind words of enthusiasm. It gives us great joy to know that this was not only a wonderful trip for you, but a stressless one as well. Providing you with a smooth and relaxed trip is very important for us.
We are also happy to know that you enjoyed your tours with our trusted local guides. We are proud of collaborating with such passionate professionals!

The whole Storywalking team wishes you all the very best!
We look forward to welcoming you back to Italy in the future, arrivederci!

5 Star Family Vacation to Italy
Italy | Mar 14 - Mar 22, 2024

Christie
Christie B.
Manchester, CT | Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024
We would highly recommend using Kim Kim for your next vacation! We just returned from Italy and had a 5 star experience! From private walking tours in Venice and Pompeii with passionate local guides to truffle hunting and olive oil tasting in Tuscany, a scavenger hunt through the Vatican and a private cooking class in Rome, every detail was customized for our family. Our Kim Kim travel advisor Eirini customized and planned the best vacation we’ve ever had! Read more

We would highly recommend using Kim Kim for your next vacation! We just returned from Italy and had a 5 star experience! From private walking tours in Venice and Pompeii with passionate local guides to truffle hunting and olive oil tasting in Tuscany, a scavenger hunt through the Vatican and a private cooking class in Rome, every detail was customized for our family. Our Kim Kim travel advisor Eirini customized and planned the best vacation we’ve ever had!

Hotel Review
Hotel Bernini Palace
Florence

The highlight accommodation of our vacation! Stunning property, incredible service in an ideal location of Florence

Authenticity & Character
Stunning rooms and hotel
Location
Centrally location but quiet
Staff
Helped with all our needs
Cleanliness & Comfort
The lobby is stunning and a place to enjoy!
Activity Reviews
Truffle Hunting in Tuscany with Olive oil tasting and guided visit to San Gimignano
Truffle Hunting in Tuscany with Olive oil tasting and guided visit to San Gimignano
Italy

A must do activity while visiting Florence! Our guide was passionate and made this adventure memorable for our family!

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Outstanding meals at both locations for lunch and dinner! Fresh, local ingredients!
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Private Tour inside the Colosseum & Golf Cart Tour
Private Tour inside the Colosseum & Golf Cart Tour
Rome

A highlight of our visit in Rome! The best way to see the city and avoid the crowds! Our guide was fun and ensured our kids enjoyed each place we visited! We even stopped at his favorite bakery for a sweet treat!

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Family Experience: Vatican Tour for Kids
Family Experience: Vatican Tour for Kids
Rome

This is a must for families with children! It was a fun and interactive way to explore the Vatican! Our kids, 11 and 14 loved it!

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Market Tour & Cooking lesson
Market Tour & Cooking lesson
Rome

This was the highlight of our Italy adventure! Michaela was amazing! From shopping in the market to learning about local life and then cooking a delicious meal, this was the best family activity we have ever done! She is passionate about what she does!

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Outstanding! Delicious, fresh and an amazing opportunity to cook in Rome!
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Local specialist: Eirini Daouka
Eirini
Eirini Daouka
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Apr 09, 2024
Dear Christie, It is a great pleasure to read your kind words and to know how much you treasured these experiences as a family. I had a wonderful time assisting you in creating this trip for your family. It also gives us great joy to know that our local guides and collaborators have provided you with excellent services and have contributed in the creation of beautiful memories. We take pride in choosing expert local guides who love what they do. On behalf of the whole Storywalking team, I... Read more

Dear Christie,

It is a great pleasure to read your kind words and to know how much you treasured these experiences as a family. I had a wonderful time assisting you in creating this trip for your family.

It also gives us great joy to know that our local guides and collaborators have provided you with excellent services and have contributed in the creation of beautiful memories. We take pride in choosing expert local guides who love what they do.

On behalf of the whole Storywalking team, I wish you and your family all the very best!
We look forward to welcoming you back to Italy in the future, arrivederci!

Trip to Italy
Italy | Mar 7 - Mar 15, 2024

Hillary
Hillary W.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024
We loved our trip to Italy! Overall, we found Italian people to be extremely friendly and welcoming. In Rome, Charme Spagna was a lovely hotel with very helpful staff. The location is convenient and offered delicious breakfast and coffee. We enjoyed the outdoor courtyard area. The staff provided excellent restaurant recommendations and was helpful in making dinner reservations. Tania provided an excellent tour of the Vatican and Davide was extremely knowledgeable about the Colosseum and... Read more

We loved our trip to Italy! Overall, we found Italian people to be extremely friendly and welcoming. In Rome, Charme Spagna was a lovely hotel with very helpful staff. The location is convenient and offered delicious breakfast and coffee. We enjoyed the outdoor courtyard area. The staff provided excellent restaurant recommendations and was helpful in making dinner reservations. Tania provided an excellent tour of the Vatican and Davide was extremely knowledgeable about the Colosseum and Forum. Our cooking class was fun, learning to make tiramisu & fettuccine. In Florence, 7B was another lovely hotel with a convenient location near the train station. Again, excellent restaurant recommendations. We were appreciative of the staff helping make our dinner reservations and coordinating our taxis. We loved our afternoon tour with Gilda. She did a wonderful job of sharing her love of the city’s art and history. We also enjoyed our day tour of Tuscany, especially our lunch and wine tasting at Tenuta Torciana. In Venice, Carnivale Palace was another very nice hotel! They were very helpful with nearby restaurant recommendations and reservations. It was fun to learn how to row like a Venetian with Nan and the cichettas were delicious! Our visit to Murano and Burano was also very nice. I loved everything about our trip. Experiencing the Italian culture, art, landmarks, language, pasta, gelato, coffee & wine was truly special!

Hotel Reviews
Charme Spagna Boutique Hotel
Rome

Excellent location, delicious breakfast and coffee. Enjoyed the outdoor courtyard area. Appreciated the staff’s restaurant recommendations, and assistance with reservations.

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7Florence B&B
Florence

Lovely hotel, excellent breakfast options. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Appreciated their help with restaurants and taxis. Location is very convenient to train station.

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Hotel Carnival Palace
Venice

Very nice hotel, excellent breakfast options and helpful staff.

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Activity Reviews
Highlights of the Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
Highlights of the Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
Rome

Tania shared so much history & knowledge!

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Pasta, Ravioli & Tiramisù making class in Rome
Pasta, Ravioli & Tiramisù making class in Rome
Rome

It was fun to learn to make tiramisu & fettuccine! Our teacher was kind, patient & very knowledgeable!

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Florence Historic Walking Tour
Florence Historic Walking Tour
Florence

Gilda was an excellent guide! She personalized our tour for us. She is wonderful at sharing her love of Florence’s art & history.

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Tuscany Day Trip: San Gimignano, Siena & Monteriggioni
Tuscany Day Trip: San Gimignano, Siena & Monteriggioni
Florence

We especially enjoyed our lunch & wine tasting at Tenuta Torciano!

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Explore St. Mark's Basilica and The Doge's Palace
Explore St. Mark's Basilica and The Doge's Palace
Venice

Sarah was extremely knowledgeable about the history & did a great job sharing with us.

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Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum
Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum
Rome

Davide was very knowledgeable about the history of these sites. We learned a lot!

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Cicchetto and Gondola Experience | Row and Eat Like a Venetian
Cicchetto and Gondola Experience | Row and Eat Like a Venetian
Venice

Nan was a fun & patient teacher! The cichettos were delicious.

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Local specialist: Maria Grazia Rubino

Our trip was incredible! KIM KIM was so easy ...
Italy | Mar 9 - Mar 15, 2024

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Emily R.
Herndon, VA | Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024
Our trip was incredible! KIM KIM was so easy to use and having the app to communicate with them was great! Everything they set up for us was incredible. Hotels, food and wine tours, private transfers. I would totally recommended this service to anyone! Read more

Our trip was incredible! KIM KIM was so easy to use and having the app to communicate with them was great! Everything they set up for us was incredible. Hotels, food and wine tours, private transfers. I would totally recommended this service to anyone!

Hotel Reviews
Locanda Leon Bianco on the Grand Canal
Venice

Amazing location and history of the hotel Right of the river. We slept with the windows open to have the nice breeze of the river.

Authenticity & Character
old school feel and nicely updated to feel luxurious
Location
Convenient to everything
Staff
so kind and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean
Albergo Terminus
Como

WOWWWWW! room 300 with the private terrace was incredible! The room overlooked the lake and the breakfast was so die for! Centrally located to everything.

Authenticity & Character
just wow ! get the room with the terrace
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Activity Reviews
Evening Aperitivo - Navigli Street Food Tour
Evening Aperitivo - Navigli Street Food Tour
Milan

Loved Julia. She brought us to amazing places and she was so fun

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Market & Cicchetti Venice Food & Wine Tour - Semi Private
Market & Cicchetti Venice Food & Wine Tour - Semi Private
Venice

Guilia was amazing! She brought us to such fun places and so funny to talk to! We loved her

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Milan Wine Tasting Experience
Milan Wine Tasting Experience
Milan

Marco brought us to places we would have never been able to find if it wasn't for him! Great food and wine suggestions

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Venice Gondola Ride with Prosecco
Venice Gondola Ride with Prosecco
Venice

so beautiful and a 1 hour with Processco is the way to do it!

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Fresh Pasta Class in Lake Como
Fresh Pasta Class in Lake Como
Lake Como

It was inside someones house and all hand made by us! it was one of the best pasta dishes we had all week

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Local specialist: Arianna Zampieri
Arianna
Arianna Zampieri
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Mar 19, 2024

Dear Emily,
Thank you for your kind words regarding your travel experience with us!
It brings us great joy to know that you had a memorable time in Italy, with our knowledgeable guides, and that you enjoyed the central accommodations. We recognize the significance of having the right local partner for each location and activity, to ensure you have the opportunity to truly experience the authentic essence of our beautiful country!
Should you decide to embark on another adventure in Italy, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Storywalking Team. We will be surely happy to have you again!

Maria, Hello. Marty and I got back one week ...
Italy | Feb 5 - Feb 16, 2024

Margaret
Margaret S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024
Maria,
Hello.
Marty and I got back one week ago. Here are my/our thoughts on our trip to Sicily.
It was a little confusing picking up our car in Catania as the car rental was a little ways away from where we thought. We got to our B&B, but couldn't drive on the street because it was blocked for the final day of St Agata! Our host, Luca, took Marty to paid parking several blocks away . Luca had changed our room because of the noisy festival, I wish he hadn't, but maybe he just wanted to...
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Maria,
Hello.
Marty and I got back one week ago. Here are my/our thoughts on our trip to Sicily.
It was a little confusing picking up our car in Catania as the car rental was a little ways away from where we thought. We got to our B&B, but couldn't drive on the street because it was blocked for the final day of St Agata! Our host, Luca, took Marty to paid parking several blocks away . Luca had changed our room because of the noisy festival, I wish he hadn't, but maybe he just wanted to be nice ? Luca was a great host, we loved having the outside upper deck for breakfast and late afternoon coffee.
The next morning, Margherita, our very knowledgeable and friendly and friendly and TALKATIVE met us. After 2 and a half hours, Marty and I said our thanks and went to the garage to get the car to go to Mt Etna. This was a longer trip than we thought! When we arrived we walked around Silvestri crater in the howling wind, it is magnificent! We drove back in the later afternoon, got a bit lost, while using our GPS, arrived back into the city at rush hour and realized we had not eaten since morning! This day was too busy!
Reminders to have snacks and water for these excursions would be good.
We loved Taormina, Grace was a wonderful tour guide, we bought snacks by the Greco-Roman Theater and ate while looking out over the Ionian Sea. We enjoyed talking with Grace, she has a very good manner. Taormina is a beautiful town. and we got to enjoy it without lots of people!
We didn't go to Acireale as the drive didn't make sense and was out of our way, and we wanted to get to the fish market.
The drive to Syracusa was ok until the end when our GPS sent us around, around, around! We drove down a no driving street and asked someone for help, who was our guide, Salvatore! He had been waiting for us!There was/is no parking on the street of our B&B, so S took Marty to a paid parking spot, then they came back for an intense tour with Salvo. Salvo was very knowledgeable , but talked non stop and we were very ready to relax after hours of driving. We would have enjoyed more getting to know what the Ortegians are like as a people . Stefano, our B&B host was very friendly and we loved having great breakfasts on the upper outside deck.
The next day we walked to the Archeological ruins in Syracuse. We had a self -guided tour here and it was magical! We stayed for hours and walked back to Ortegia. We did not go to Ragusa Ilba, Modica , Scicli or Noto. We wanted to enjoy Ortegia and not rush around so much. This was right for us. Besides the driving was very stressful, and driving for us was not very fun.
Day 7- To Agrigento via Enna. Enna was very windy and no visibility, so we moved onto Agrigento. Octavio our host was very nice.
He gave us lots of pastries and packed us sandwiches for lunch. Great dinner at Nucci near the B&B.
Valley of the Temples tour with wonderful Claudio! Very knowledgeable about the different plants, trees, animals as well as temples! He grew up in Agrigento and used to visit the temples as a child many years ago. After the tour we drove to Scala Dei Turchi. It was very difficult to find , even though there were signs for it everywhere! It turns out the walk to the beach had been closed due to recent vandalism. Beautiful spot, though.
To Palermo! We did not go to Cefalu, but spent the afternoon at Mondello, very pretty, the water is so clear. We got to our B&B, but our street was for pedestrians only! Our wonderful host Dani greeted us and Marty incredibly found a free parking space very near our B&B! We did not move our car while in Palermo, as there was plenty to see in that great city. Palermo walking tour with wonderful Marilu. She was very knowledgeable, and enjoyed conversations about the people, food, politics. We had a very good time with her. The rest of our time in Palermo, we walked, walked, walked! We loved walking the Ballaro market and eating prawns at the lively Vucciria market.
Our last night in Sicily, we had a wonderful dinner at Osterio Lo Bianco. The atmosphere was just right, popular, red and white checked tablecloths, regulars, and even small dogs. Delicious green minestrone, grilled vegetables, rosemary potatoes, pasta ragu, local wine and tiramisu. Perfect!

Hotel Review
La Passeggiata di Girgenti
Agrigento

Octavio our B&B host was very nice, gave us huge breakfasts and even gave us sandwiches to take to lunch. Vey good location near the old city.

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Local specialist: Maria Grazia Rubino
Maria Grazia
Maria Grazia Rubino
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Feb 29, 2024

Dear Margaret and Martin,
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your trip to Sicily with Storywalking.
It was a pleasure assisting you and we're delighted to hear that our exceptional local guides made a significant impact on your journey.
I wish you all the best,
Maria Grazia & Storywalking Team

What an amazing trip! We enjoyed everything a...
Italy | Jul 3 - Jul 13, 2023

Kristen
Kristen G.
Hopatcong Hills, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 10, 2024
What an amazing trip! We enjoyed everything about our custom trip to Italy! Everything was planned so wonderfully that we were able to enjoy every experience without any stress. We are looking forward to planning another trip soon! Thank you for everything! Read more

What an amazing trip! We enjoyed everything about our custom trip to Italy! Everything was planned so wonderfully that we were able to enjoy every experience without any stress. We are looking forward to planning another trip soon! Thank you for everything!

Activity Review
Market Tour & Cooking lesson (morning tour)
Market Tour & Cooking lesson (morning tour)
Rome

This was an amazing experience! I learned a lot and really enjoyed going to the market for fresh local ingredients. I’ve cooked the meal we made in Rome several times since we returned and everyone loves it!

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Local specialist: Jessica Proietti
Jessica
Jessica Proietti
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Feb 10, 2024

Ciao Kristen!

Thank you for taking time in reviewing us!
It was a pleasure to assist you in designing a 100% customised trip and ensuring 100% stress-free journey! Our purpose is exactly this: giving you the chance to experience the real soul of our Belpaese, and it's great that you are sharing Italian recipes with your friends! Arrivederci until your next trip!

Sardinia is special - the KimKim team with it's extensive knowledge and expansive team of knowledgable people made the visit even better.
Italy | Dec 27 - Jan 4, 2024

Shannon
Shannon S.
Pinellas Park, FL | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2024
We've traveled many places around the US and the world and have never been to a place, like Sardinia that was more welcoming. The people were kind, helpful, generous and fun! The travel team set up everything from the car... to hotels... to private tours. And someone was always available 24/7 when we had needs or even just questions. It made life so much easier. Read more

We've traveled many places around the US and the world and have never been to a place, like Sardinia that was more welcoming. The people were kind, helpful, generous and fun!

The travel team set up everything from the car... to hotels... to private tours. And someone was always available 24/7 when we had needs or even just questions. It made life so much easier.

Hotel Reviews
Palazzo Doglio
Cagliari

The hotel itself was gorgeous! It was surround by a beautiful courtyard with 5 nice restaurants. Every member of the staff was kind and helpful. The snacks and drinks in the "American Bar" were super.

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Location
We arrived quickly from the hotel and were able to unload our bags right at the entrance and the park underneath the hotel. Easy!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms are large with small balconies that have a great view. The bed and linens are superb and the oversized soaking bathtub was unexpected, but well-loved.
Hotel Carlos V
Alghero
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Albergo Diffuso Corte Fiorita
Bosa
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Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Nora
Guided Tour of Nora
Cagliari

The guide was so knowledgable - very patient with all of our questions - and flexilble to adjust the tour to our desires. We learned so much!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We loved having our own vehicle, but had to get used to finding locations that are not always simple to get to.
Private Food Tour in Cagliari
Private Food Tour in Cagliari
Cagliari

The guide (Rafa) was so kind and so much fun! Sheknew the area and all of the history of the buildings, etc. She communicated well with us (in English) and with the restaraunt staff at each location. She had already made plans for meals and accompanying drinks in advance. This was a super way to see parts of the city at night, while enjoying the people and food/drink.

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Winery and Cellars Visit & Wine Tasting
Winery and Cellars Visit & Wine Tasting
Italy

We LOVED this tour. The scenery was beautiful. The drive to get their was gorgeous. Plus, add sheep being herded right before us... geese running a squawking along the way... Our host was a real delight, but the specialties of this particulare winery (including the clay pots) are exceptional. Don't skip this because you've done a wine tour before. We had as well - and this was special.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was sweet, smart, well-spoken and actually very excited to share the history of this vineyard and winery, as well as the history of wine-making in general.
Private Guided Tour of Cagliari
Private Guided Tour of Cagliari
Cagliari

Once again, our guide Rafa has more knowledge than we had taken in from books or Google. She was excited and willing to do everything and answer any questions. We never felt rushed, but spent a lot of time with our mouths open in awe of the history and beauty.

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Nuragic Sanctuary of Santa Vittoria - Self-guided (with audioguide)
Nuragic Sanctuary of Santa Vittoria - Self-guided (with audioguide)
Italy

We missed this tour (head-colds)

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Light and Surprise at the End of the Tunnel
Light and Surprise at the End of the Tunnel
Cagliari

We missed this tour (slept-in due to jet lag)

Guided visit to the Sounding Stone Museum
Guided visit to the Sounding Stone Museum
Oristano

We missed this tour (messed up driving directions) - our fault.

Guided Visits of Archaeological Sites and Wine Tasting
Guided Visits of Archaeological Sites and Wine Tasting
Oristano

We missed this tour.

Local specialist: Maria Grazia Rubino
Maria Grazia
Maria Grazia Rubino
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Jan 09, 2024

Dear Shannon,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that our Storywalking team played a significant role in ensuring your trip was seamless and enjoyable, and that you found our guides exceptional. We strive to meticulously choose the finest local guides for our travelers, ensuring a level of expertise and friendliness that enhances your exploration.
We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure in the future.

Maria Grazia & Storywalking Team

Our family had a great time!
Italy | Jun 28 - Jul 5, 2023

Hector
Hector V.
Corona, CA | Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
Our family had a great time! Arianna took care us through out the whole trip by making sure that our connections with our transportations and tour guides were on point during the entire trip. The tour guides were calm, patient and excited to share the site's information with us. We learned a lot. The kids want go back!
Thank you!
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Our family had a great time! Arianna took care us through out the whole trip by making sure that our connections with our transportations and tour guides were on point during the entire trip. The tour guides were calm, patient and excited to share the site's information with us. We learned a lot. The kids want go back!
Thank you!

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The hotel was clean and orderly. The staff was kind and courteous. We enjoyed our stay here.

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Local specialist: Arianna Zampieri
Arianna
Arianna Zampieri
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Dec 19, 2023

Dear Hector,
Thank you for your kind words regarding your travel experience with us!
It brings us great joy to know that you and your kids had a memorable time in Italy, with our local knowledgeable guides, smooth transportation and central accommodations.
We will certainly look forward to welcome you back for new adventures,
arrivederci from the whole Storywalking team!