About Us
Our goal is to create extraordinary and enjoyable adventures with a mix
of planned sightseeing and free time for investigating on your own.
of planned sightseeing and free time for investigating on your own.
Andrea Aldrich, tour guide and founder, has been guiding small groups to her favorite destinations in Italy for more than 15 years. She has lived and studied in Florence, speaks Italian and has traveled extensively throughout the regions of Italy. A background as an artist and teacher has been instrumental in her ability to develop tours that give a greater understanding of this country’s rich art, culture and history.
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Andrea's innate ability to create once-in-a-lifetime adventures is a gift for anyone lucky enough to chose to travel with her. Her enthusiasm is infectious!
—Andie Styner, New York, NY |
Our Italian guides provide an insider's prospective and in-depth understanding of special sites.
Sonia Tavoletta is licensed guide for Rome and the surrounding areas. She has earned degrees in Italian and German literature and art history. The experience as a teacher is evident in the clarity of the information she conveys as she leads us through the ruins of ancient Rome, the Vatican and other significant sites. Her enthusiasm is contagious and the depth of knowledge for her areas of expertise makes every tour she conducts unforgettable.
Pina Esposito, a native of Naples, is a licensed guide for the region of Campania, including Naples, Herculaneum, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast. She has a PhD in Greco-Roman Archaeology, Art History, Literature and Philology. Her profound knowledge and understanding is evident as she allows the traveler an insider’s perspective, both ancient and modern, of life in this facintating part of Italy. 
Francesca Raspanti is a licensed guide for the provence of Siena. She has a degree in Art History and Music from the University of Siena. Her passion of food and wine motivated her to attend professional training and she has become a sommelier level III and an EVOO and cheese taster. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and love for this region, and her goal is to give travelers not only wonderful experiences but also to understand the soul of the region.
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Sonia, Palatine Hill, Rome
Pina, Herculaneum, Campania
Francesca at Romeo cellars
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Caterina Nardin is a native of Venice and is an experienced licensed guide. She knows the backstories of the famous sites as well as the lesser known and hidden gems of her city. Her depth of information is a gift for all who are fortunate to have her show them this fascinating town.
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Caterina & Andrea, Venice
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