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Fabio is the greatest!
Italy | Sep 20 - Oct 1, 2026

Mary
Mary P.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2026

Fabio went above and beyond to make this trip smooth and so special. Our drivers were always right where we expected and our guides were lovely. Nadir of Scarlett Services in Venice really took great pride in providing excellent service to us and taught a few things even though not an official tour guide per se. Private gondola ride, small group tours in Rome were exceptional. I will turn to KimKim in the future for my travel needs!

Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum
Guided Tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum
Rome

Guide was so interesting and informative. Walking pace was just right! Plenty of photo opportunities and a bathroom break midway through was greatly appreciated!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Venice Gondola Ride
Venice Gondola Ride
Venice

Lovely sunset views, private ride with great operator.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour
Rome

Knowledgeable and experienced guide! I struggled with the over ear version for communication but just held it in place

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Fabio Ilardi
Fabio
Fabio Ilardi
Local specialist in Como, Italy | Replied on Oct 05, 2026
Buongiorno Mary, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience. It was truly a pleasure helping you and Mike plan this special journey, and I am delighted to hear that everything went smoothly from start to finish. I was especially pleased to read your kind words about Nadir in Venice. He is passionate about what he does, and I will be sure to pass along your compliments to him. 🙂 I am also thrilled that you enjoyed the private gondola ride,... Read more

Buongiorno Mary,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience.

It was truly a pleasure helping you and Mike plan this special journey, and I am delighted to hear that everything went smoothly from start to finish. I was especially pleased to read your kind words about Nadir in Venice. He is passionate about what he does, and I will be sure to pass along your compliments to him. 🙂

I am also thrilled that you enjoyed the private gondola ride, the Colosseum and Roman Forum tour, and your visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. These are some of Italy’s most iconic experiences, and I am delighted they helped create lasting memories for both of you.

Thank you again for your trust and for allowing me to be part of your Italian adventure. I look forward to helping you and Mike plan another unforgettable journey to Italy in the future.

Wishing you all the best!

Arrivederci,
Fabio

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