First-Hand Travel Advice & Helpful Italy Tour Tips

These Italy tour tips are designed with you in mind, to help you plan and enjoy your vacation.

1) Book well in advance. It will help us to help you.

2) Protect your travel investment. Travel insurance is one of the most complex and confusing aspects of trip planning. We highly recommend travel insurance. Between missed connections, lost or delayed luggage, or medical emergencies, you want the peace of mind that your vacation investment is well protected. No matter who you buy from – please consider vacation insurance before you travel.

3) Trust us on this one. When first arriving, spend the extra money and get an official taxi or a licensed private driver to transfer direct to your hotel. Italy public transport system is not kind to the newly arrived visitor from overseas so avoid unnecessary stress at the start of your trip.

4) Less is more. Do not overload your trip trying to pack everything in. You will end up seeing nothing at all. Try to select two attractions maximum to get the best value from your day.

5) Schedule your private Vatican tour later in the day to avoid the morning crowds.

6) Variety is the spice of life. If you are planning a day tour for a family or group, try to select an itinerary with some balance, i.e. one museum, one church, one landmark, etc.

7) The early bird. The earlier you start, the more you will get out of your day. Nancy Aiello Tours recommends a start between 8.30am and 9am for most tours. It will help you beat the lines too. Except for the Vatican for which we recommend to visit in the afternoon, as opposed to first thing in the morning. Usually the Vatican is less crowded later in the day than in the morning.

8) Plan a light lunch, perhaps a pizza slice. It will give you more time to enjoy the rest of your tour. A heavy lunch may leave you feeling sluggish in the afternoon, and thus diminish the value of your tour.

9) Dress comfortably. Light, loose-fitting clothing that provides comfort when exploring the sights is essential for your tour. A sun hat, sunglasses and a sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers are recommended for sightseeing. It is always a good idea to be prepared for any eventuality, a lightweight sports jacket and emergency rainwear are advised. Remember that bare legs and shoulders are officially not allowed in churches or other religious sites. Entrance may be denied on this basis.

10) We all have our day to day stresses and strains. Taking a break with a private tour is a great way to unwind. We try to encourage a friendly, informal and comfortable atmosphere between our team and you.

For travel tips and advice on what else you should do in Italy, where you should eat and what sites to visit, check out our Italytravelista blog. So relax… you are with Nancy Aiello Tours.

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Our experience with Nancy Aiello tours was well organized with terrific guide.

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I travel with my kids constantly and so far this has been the best tours we have been on. We took a tour in Rome and Florence. Both were outstanding. I couldn’t believe how engrossed both guides were able to keep our kids. Just when they might lose them they would ask a question or pull out a visual. I feel like myself, my husband, and my three kids (13, 10, and 7) got a ton out of both tours. We learned a lot and saw a lot. Often when visiting European cities we get lost and turned around walk to much and just plain wear our kids out. The beauty of the tour is the guide knows exactly where they are going and you will see tons of attractions and sights in a short period of time. What we saw in 4 hours would have taken us 4 days!

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In-Depth Vatican Tour

Hi Rachel,
I wanted to thank you for arranging this tour, Ms. Lucia was amazing! We had the time of our lives and Ms. Lucia was extremely informative and very considerate of my elderly mother’s needs to navigate the stairs, stay as cool as possible, avoid the crowds, etc. She carefully explained what we were seeing and brought the items to life with her description and passion for the subject. I could tell she is very accomplished at what she does, not only because of her deep, personal knowledge of the subject, but also since she is so aware of her guests comprehension level, she can quickly sense when to add more explanation if required. All in all, I could not say that anything could have gone better, except possibly having the rest of the tourists stay home for the day and to have more air conditioning! She was simply fabulous, and I would be more than happy to be a reference for you if you would ever think that would be helpful. My mother and I enjoyed discussing the entire time we spent with Ms. Lucia later that day and going over some of the major points she made that we thought were so insightful. I expect we will continue to discuss this for years to come.
All of the arrangements, such as how to meet in the morning, etc, that you set up worked perfectly as well. It was a pleasure to deal with such a professional group as yours.
Again, thanks for making this trip so special. If you could somehow pass on our thanks to Ms. Lucia, I would be most appreciative.

Bradley R. BruhahnSan Diego, USA

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