Italy, a little closer

ITALY THROUGH
PEOPLE, STORIES
AND EXPERIENCES.

Behind every monument there is a person, a rivalry, a mistake or an ambition. Those are the details I remember and want to share with you.

Alongside the stories, you’ll find the practical things that make every stop easier: maps, tickets, local recommendations and experiences worth your time.

Vista panoramica dei Fori Imperiali a Roma
01 / ROMA THROUGH THE AGES ROMA
Elisa Barchiesi a Roma
02 / ITALY THROUGH PEOPLE ELISA

01 / PLACES

Where would you
like to go?

02 / TRAVEL WITH ME

Join my tours in Italy.

I’ll accompany you throughout the day, introduce each destination and help with the practical details, with free time to explore at your own pace.

To travel with me, choose one of the dates listed below and book on the operator’s website.

01 / TUSCANY · FROM ROME

Florence & Pisa

Art, stories and two unforgettable Tuscan cities in one day.

Dates with me
November 2026
11 22
Save 25% with code ELISA35AMI Select one of my dates above to travel with me. Enter the code at checkout on the Amigo Tours website. The discount also applies when booking other dates.
02 / CAMPANIA · FROM ROME

Pompeii & Sorrento

Ancient stories in Pompeii and a taste of coastal life in Sorrento.

Dates with me
November 2026
15 30
December 2026
28
January 2027
10* 11*
* January 10 and 11 are subject to change.
Select one of the dates listed above on the Ciao Florence website to join me.
03 / TUSCANY · FROM ROME

Montepulciano & Pienza

Tuscan hilltop towns, Val d’Orcia landscapes, wine and pecorino tastings.

Dates with me
November 2026
21
December 2026
13
January 2027
24
Select one of the dates listed above on the Ciao Florence website to join me.

03 / PEOPLE

In their words.

Stories from travelers I’ve had the pleasure of accompanying.

G Google Reviews Reviews from travelers · Read on Google ↗
P Peter Cabrelli Google review · excerpt
★★★★★
“In Pontremoli, Elisa was instrumental in arranging our first time meetings with my father’s family and actually helped trace our family history back to the 1590’s. If I could give a 10 star rating I would.”
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This review is very easy to give. Elisa was our tour leader when my family and I visited Italy. From Rome to Pontremoli to Venice she was there with us and for us. In Pontremoli, Elisa was instrumental in arranging our first time meetings with my father’s family and actually helped trace our family history back to the 1590’s. If I could give a 10 star rating I would.

J Jane McKenzie-White Google review · excerpt
★★★★★
“Elisa was our tour leader for the 3 days we spent in Rome. She was FANTASTIC!”
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Elisa was our tour leader for the 3 days we spent in Rome. She was FANTASTIC! Our group of 25 arrived in 3 groups to the airport, and she met each one and got us to the hotel. The daily tours to the Vatican, Basilica, Colosseum and Roman Forum were well coordinated and went as planned. The evening food tour was so much fun! On several occasions she went above and beyond to help some of us with issues outside the tours planned. We can't recommend her enough and will definitely choose her again if we have the chance!!

O okonkwo kingsley Google review · excerpt
★★★★★
“Elisa has such a wonderful way of bringing Rome and Florence to life. Her passion for the history, culture and little details of each city really comes through, and she makes everything feel interesting, personal and easy to connect with.”
C Charlene Inoa Google review · excerpt
★★★★★
“Not only is Elisa extremely knowledgeable, she makes learning about each destination enjoyable with her wit & humor!”
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1000/10 tour guide! Not only is Elisa extremely knowledgeable, she makes learning about each destination enjoyable with her wit & humor! Visiting Florence & Pisa with her was definitely a highlight of my trip to Italy. I could not recommend her enough!

K Ken Wrightson Google review · excerpt
★★★★★
“Elisa was knowledgeable, approachable, and did a fabulous job when unforeseen ‘obstacles’ occurred. You will not find a better tour leader.”
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We had Elisa as our tour leader for northern Italy down to Rome over a 14 day excursion. Elisa was knowledgeable, approachable, and did a fabulous job when unforeseen “obstacles” occurred. You will not find a better tour leader.

K k shorey Google review · excerpt
★★★★★
“She was warm, welcoming and was there to help solve little travel blips, such as finding detours when traffic became an issue, to keep us on schedule.”
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Elisa was the destination tour conductor of our group tour of northern Italy. She was warm, welcoming and was there to help solve little travel blips, such as finding detours when traffic became an issue, to keep us on schedule. Elisa was a wealth of knowledge and enriched our experience of local sights and restaurants. I would highly recommend her!

V Vince Chiera Google review · excerpt
★★★★★
“Her expertise and her company were exceptional!”
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Elisa went above and beyond to travel and escort our group of 30 from France to Italy. While there, we discovered the gorgeous cities of Florence and Rome with her guidance. Her expertise and her company were exceptional!

P Patricia Monardes Google review · Español
★★★★★
“Mi experiencia con Elisa fue maravillosa! Profesional al 100%. Información clara, amena y con mucha empatía.”
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Mi experiencia con Elisa fue maravillosa!. Profesional al 100%. Información clara, amena y con mucha empatía y disponibilidad para atender cualquier consulta. La recomiendo mil veces. 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

J Jean Baudoin Ondoa Google review · Français
★★★★★
“À recommander sans hésitation.”
C chris giles Google review
★★★★★
“The best ever like part of the family”

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PISA & FIRENZE DAY TOUR

More traveler feedback

GetYourGuide reviews · Pisa & Florence