Sara is a fully licensed guide, both for nature trails and for the city of Siena. Sara was born in a small village in Chianti area. When I first met her few years ago I was struck by her great personality, enthusiasm and kindness. Her background is in Anthropology.

Tours she guides: Tuscany & Umbria, Assisi & Le Marche

Lorenzo has been guiding tours since 1999. He then earned his master degree in foreign languages and literature.He is fondly in love with Tuscany. However he also enjoys exploring the rest of the world and that’s what he does in his spare time, together with studying, reading and writing. He just accomplished his first historical novel and he is now pursuing a master degree in Cultural Anthropology. His favourite Tuscan food? Ribollita soup.

Tours he guides: Tuscany and Amalfi

Rudy was born in Colle Val d’Elsa, a town between Siena and Florence. He began working as a cycling guide and then as a professional nature guide. He is a Yoga teacher and passionate about natural medicine. He studied kinesiology, shiatsu, craniosacral therapy and has completed a master’s degree in osteopathy. Now he is studying photojournalism and nature photography because he wants to combine four great passions: photography, travel, people, animals.
Rudy is a vegetarian. “In Tuscany you can eat well without meat too … especially if you like good red wine.”

Tours he guides: Tuscany and Amalfi

Roberto was born and raised in a small village on Amiata mountain, 50 miles south of Siena. Although his background is in biology he is very keen on traditions and history of Tuscany.
His passion is climbing. He is a climbing instructor and rescuer. Do not worry! He is happy to walk with you on flat terrain.
Roberto is definitely a people-person. He took several courses at “The Academy of Experiential Education” about “group dynamics”.

Tours he guides: Tuscany, Umbria & Le Marche

Matteo was born and raised in a small village in the Amalfi coast.

He grew up in a family that takes food in big consideration. Infact along the Amalfi trip we visit and enjoy the restaurant of her cousin Raffaella, in a beautiful setting, exactly where Matteo was born and lived.

Matteo is an avis walker. He is part of a volounteering organization that takes care of the maintenance of the trails of this beautiful place. His hobby is playing soccer. How about kicking the ball with him??

Tours he guides: Amalfi coast

Chiara was born in Volterra, a charming Etruscan town nearby Pisa. After graduating in Natural Sciences in 2001 she has become a nature hiking guide, accompanying guests in Tuscany and pleasing them with lovely pic-nics. In 2015 she decided to start her own farm with a vegetable garden, olive trees, aromatic plants, chickens, ducks and pigs. Now she is a tour leader and a farmer. She will take you around with dirty hands for a good reason.

Tours she guides: Tuscany

Tours he guides: Tuscany

Orietta guides our Sicily trip. A native Sicilian, Orietta grew up in Germany. She has got a degree in foreign languages. Because of her love for nature Orietta earned her qualification as licensed guide, tour leader and guide for nature trails.
Orietta loves to travel. You can stop with her and talk about all the destinations you have seen.
She also gives tours to people who are interested in searching their Sicilian roots through  genealogy research first and then inviting guests to meet the family. Awesome, isn’t it?
Orietta is associated to Addiopizzo, a group of professionals that work for mafia-free tourism, a new frontier for the ethical tourist.

Tours she guides: Sicily

Native of Palermo, with degrees in International Relations and Human Rights, Ermes has spent years working in social tourism and as a cultural mediator. Ermes has been travelling the world and now  with an extensive knowledge of history, flora, and fauna, looks forward to sharing his expertise.

Tours he guides: Sicily and Amalfi

Erica was born in San Gimignano from Italian dad and Scottish mum.
Her background is as Sales Executive in an export company but after 10 years she decided to leave the office, change her life and make a job out of her passions: walking, nature, art, living outdoor and meeting new people and cultures. Now Erica is a licensed hiking and city guide and her aim is to let you love Tuscany as much as she does!

Tours she guides: Tuscany & Amalfi

Tommaso was born in Pistoia, a town near Florence. He is a professional nature guide. He earned his degree in biology at the University of Pisa. He loves walking and biking and to be surrounded by countryside and nature. Travelling, reading, cooking and wine are his interests. Tommaso is a professional sommelier and would love to share his passion for wine with you. He is also an authorized city guide for Florence, Siena, Pisa and Volterra. How about a glass of Chianti wine to start off on the right foot?

Tours he guides: Tuscany & Amalfi

Born and raised in Northern Italy between misty hills and the Po river. Soon he fell in love with Siena and Chianti area. After graduating in Archaeology he decided to combine his passion for history, art and environment becoming a professional fully licensed guide. Beyond being a licensed nature guide he is also a city guide for Siena and the surroundings. Recently his interest has moved to ancient books. Archaeology and ancient books are not so boring if you know how manage them. He will capture your interest with stories on wine & Etruscans or trails & Roman roads. When he is not touring he enjoys free climbing.

Tours he guides: Tuscany

Native of Le Marche, Federico will capture your attention hunting for herbs that you can eat! Music and foreign languages ​​were the protagonists of his university studies, but for passion he has always devoted himself to animals, plants and landscape. You can see all his passion in the description of the small villages of Le Marche where he belongs to. 

Tours he guides: Umbria, Assisi & Le Marche