Planning Your Dream Italian Adventure?
Recently we put out a call from our blog subscribers for tour guide recommendations and cooking class instructors in Italy. The response was wonderful! This post is your one-stop shop for crafting the perfect Italian itinerary, fueled by the incredible recommendations of our fantastic subscriber community.
Many recommendations poured in, highlighting hidden gems and local experts across Italy. While we haven’t personally vetted every single suggestion (that would be one delicious, whirlwind adventure!), we’re confident this list will be a fantastic starting point for your Italian explorations.
Of course, we at Our Italian Journey have also thrown in a few of our own tried-and-true experiences. We want to ensure you have a truly unforgettable trip, filled with mouthwatering cuisine, enriching cultural experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime. This list and our informative blog posts should assist you in whatever region you plan to visit.
Here’s the best part: this post is constantly evolving! We want to keep it a living resource for all our fellow Italy-philes. If you use one of the recommended guides or cooking classes, we’d love to hear about it! Please shoot us an email at [info@ouritalianjourney.com] to share your experience, both good and bad.
Your feedback is invaluable in helping us keep this list current and reliable. Did a particular guide bring the history of Pompeii to life? Did a cooking class in Bologna transform you into a pasta-making pro? Or perhaps, something unforeseen impacted your experience. Your honest feedback ensures we can continue to recommend the best possible options for your Italian adventure.
So, get ready to dive into a delicious journey through Italy. We have the perfect tour guides and cooking classes waiting to be discovered!
Tour Guide Recommendations…
Cooking Class Recommendations…
Abruzzo | Rosy | Cooking with Rosy Phone: +39 328 806 7231 Email: cookingwithrosy.abruzzo@gmail.com |
Amalfi Coast | Raffaele Monetti | www.monettitaxi17.com/ Email: Monetitaxi17@libero.it Phone: +39 338 9462860 |
Florence | Monica Martini | Phone: +39 0574 692974 |
Lucca | Wanda Martinelli | Walking tour of Lucca and villas outside the historic city wandamartinell@gmail.com Phone: +39 347 5597279 |
Lucca | Antoinette Masini | Cooking classes, an easy taxi ride from Lucca Centro Email: amasini61@gmail.com Phone: +39 333 170 5006 |
Naples | Federica Rubino | Federica Rubino Tour Guide Email: federica@leisure-Italy.com and contact@mindthenap.it Phone: +39 393 110 7593 |
Parma, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia | Alice Rossi | www.exploraemilia.com Email: info@exploraemilia.com Phone: +39 3395931754 Instagram: @exploraemilia |
Polignano a Mare | Flavia Giordano | Spaghetti ABC (cooking classes and food tours) Email: flavia@spaghettiabc.com Phone: +39 328 172 8410 |
Rome | Bruno Tours | https://brunotours.com Email: info@brunotours.com Phone: +39 392 216 3049 |
Sicily | Alfred & Eszter | Group and private customized tours https://www.youmeandsicily.com/home Email: info@youmeandsicily.com Phone: +39 978-604-1273 |
Sicily, Palermo | Fabrizio | Eat and Walk – Street Food Tour https://fabricavallaro.wixsite.com/eatandwalk Email: eatandwalkpalermo@gmail.com Phone: +39 328 350 8503 |
Tuscany | Anna Maria Madafari | Both Private & Group Tours Email: cooltoursbyanna@gmail.com Phone: +39 3477071332 |
Tuscany | Giovanni Palmieri | The Tuscan Wanderer – Private and Custom Tours and Transfers Email: thetuscanwanderer@gmail.com Phone: +39 366 416 2266 |
Tuscany | Roberto | We Drive You Tuscany https://wedriveyou.it/index.php Phone: +39 333 621 9136 Email: info@wedriveyou.it |
Tuscany | The Dandelion Journals https://thedandelionjournals.com Email: letsgo@thedandelionjournals.com | |
Tuscany, Chianti | Daniele | Chianti Taxi di Mogni Daniele Tours, Shuttle Email: info@chiantitaxi.com Phone: +39 389 816 0050 |