Top Piedmont & Liguria Historical Tours

Scout out Turin’s mysterious side on a 2.5-hour evening tour with a local guide. Home to an array of beguiling landmarks tucked away in clandestine corners, Turin has long been associated with magic and the occult. Hear all about it, and learn about the city’s black and white magic ‘souls’ as you explore by coach.

See the Cinque Terre from a kayak, and stop to snorkel near Punta Mesco, too. Offering a way to avoid the busy footpaths where most Cinque Terre visitors go, this kayak experience showcases the sights from the water instead. Paddle with a guide to learn about Monterosso al Mare, and don't worry about being left behind in the water - the tour takes place with a maximum of just 10 people so assistance is always nearby.

Skip the exhausting hikes and fast train rides and experience Cinque Terre by e-bike on a 4-hour guided tour. The bike's electric motor allows you to maximize your time and traverse the hilly terrain with ease. Eat traditional focaccia and taste locally produced wine during a break at the Sanctuary of Soviore. The scenic route also includes stops at charming churches, including Soviore and San Giovanni Battista.

The Unusual tour is the most complete and informative walking tour (at least 3.5 hours) through the touristic and non-touristic spots of Turin: historical cafes, noble buildings, authentic places with traditions and intriguing stories, hidden gems, private residential courtyards also off the beaten track, some archeology and even underground. The hours will fly by and you will certainly not get bored, I promise! - Is it true that the people of Turin are cold and reserved as they say? - Where's "Mussolini's finger"? - Why are there 18 km of underground tunnels and arcades? - Have you ever heard about 2017 Turin's tragedy? - Why is the bull the symbol of the city? My style is ironical, informal and friendly, for curious people who want to be amazed by the city...like you! Forget about the guides with an umbrella, their list of dates and big groups, because I want to give 100% of my attention to everyone. Consider me like your LOCAL FRIEND, with whom you can also joke and have fun, not a guide! I recommend this tour to those want to understand the city with a local who knows many fascinating stories and unique places that you could not otherwise find, with an eye on the details that all tourist don't see. Moreover, also loving photography, I have designed an itinerary that will allow you to take very interesting photos. Do not just expect to walk and listen: get ready to chat, discuss the past, present and future of Turin, way beyond what's on the surface, in a journey backwards from 2021 to 15 BC! IMPORTANT: please WRITE to me BEFORE booking to 00 39 33 94 60 48 85 since the tour can be in 4 languages and I organize my tours only on request. I will answer as soon as I can (please don't call since while I ma doing the tours I can't take any call). *** Write me how many of you are, in what languages you can understand the tour and on what days and time you are available. I also do a shorter, 2-hour tour on a part of this itinerary, in case you want to spend less and walk less.

Update 10/06/2020 We operate the tour safely respecting all the guidelines (the guide will wear a mask and keep recommended social distance) We will walk through picturesque old paths called "creuze" which connect the sea with the surrounding hills ; they only can be found in Liguria and particularly in Genoa. We will discover the best panoramic views and you will get to know a bit of history of the city through original songs/tales accompanied on guitar, a definitely original way to visit a place !!

Explore the city of Genoa with ease on a Segway during this small-group sightseeing tour. Learn about the importance of this historic port city as you zoom around historic landmarks including the Old Port district, the UNESCO-listed Caruggi area, and the Ducal Palace. End your tour with a relaxed walk along the seafront in the Porto Antico. All necessary equipment is provided and no previous Segway experience is necessary.

This tour is focused on the past and present beauty of Turin in terms of architecture, cuisine and lifestyle for those who want to understand the charme of this (still) underrated city in only 2 hours, under the magic of the evening lights or in the lively lunch/aperitivo hour. We'll visit the Medieval / Roman district, with their pictoresque cobblestone streets and typical taverns too, the market and its hidden gems, the oldest part of Turin and where real people live. With me you'll see a less touristic face of Turin, not easy to discovery on your own. You'll see Turin in the evening if you choose the schedule 6-8pm (or even 9-11pm, which means more time to visit during the day), but it's also possible to do it around noon (11:30-1:30 or 4-6pm). Simply WRITE me BEFORE booking in order to set together the best time for both. I recommend this tour those want to understand the city with a local who knows many fascinating stories and unique places that you could not otherwise find. My style is ironical, informal, friendly and interactive: forget about the guides with the umbrella, their list of dates and big groups, because I want to give 100% of my attention to everyone. Consider me like your playful and funny LOCAL FRIEND, not a guide! ✓✓✓ IMPORTANT: please WRITE to me BEFORE booking (in the Questions & Answers or to 00 39 33 94 60 48 85) since the tour can be in 4 different languages and I organize my tours only on request. I will answer as soon as I can (please don't call since while I ma doing the tours I can't take any call)! *** Write me how many of you are, in what languages you can understand the tour and on what days and time you are available. I also do a longer tour, of at least 3.5 hours, in case you want to get to know the city more in depth and in other equally interesting areas. Here you can find my TripAdvisor page with all my tours, for different budgets and needs: https://www.tripadvisor.it/Attraction_Review-g187855-d17535149-Reviews-Melissoula-Turin_Province_of_Turin_Piedmont.html?m=19905

Personalized itinerary through the millennia of Egyptian culture and art, along the most important museum of Egyptian antiquities in the world after Cairo. The tomb of Kha and Merit, the most important intact find after that of Tutankhamun. Entire rock tomb from Egypt Collection of papyrus and sarcophagi, mummies and impressive monuments from the birth of civilization to the Ptolemaic period and the Roman conquest. Temporary and thematic exhibitions.

See one of Europe’s most beautiful medieval abbeys, and spend time exploring it during this 5-hour tour of Sacra di San Michele from Turin. Travel to Mt. Pirchiriano to the abbey that’s known worldwide for inspiring the film The Name of the Rose, which stars Sean Connery.

Welcome to Turin the magical city par excellence! Let yourself be enchanted by its history and its legends In this walking tour you'll visit the famous Roman Quadrilatero, the oldest area of Turin and its court of myracles. I'll talk about seers and beautiful sorceress and about the triangles of magic Why is Turin considered magical? Have you ever heard of alchemical caves and the philosopher's stone? An itinerary to discover the white and black magic, legends and places rich of mistery. A free amulet for you: a lucky charm linked to the history of the city If you participate in the tour on the day of your arrival, I will give you suggestions on museums, restaurants, itineraries to organize your stay and enjoy the city If you travel alone, you will find a friend, if you are a family or in company, the itinerary will be more fun

Spend the morning out in the Liguran sunshine on an E-Bike tour from Levanto. Start off towards Genove, and cycle past red rock quarries before arriving at the village of Costa for stunning views. Next continue around Mount Serro, and climb back down to the port of Framura for a typical Ligurian lunch complete with white wine and Foccacia. Pass by the parish church of Saint Catherine on your way back to Levanto.

Get to know Genoa on a 4-hour walking tour of the city’s historic sights with stops along the way to sample local delicacies. Learn about the city’s past battles and innovations. Visit local shops to try delicious hand-made focaccia, and sip local wines inside a wine shop. Meet the people who give the city its vibrant character while you explore on foot on a 3-mile walking tour past landmarks like one of the world’s first banks, and the birthplace of denim.

Turin has a world-famous charm: every monument hides magic and mystery. A 2-hour walking tour of the city to get to know in a short time every curious, important and hidden corner. The most important and mysterious monuments, the history of the city, the most visited streets, the antique shops and nowadays shopping. And then we will talk about food, chocolate, wines and delicacies. Turin has been an important city for 2000 years: discover it with me!

- Have you always wanted to ask an Italian those questions or curiosities to finally clarify the many clichés about Italy? - Do you (or a family member) have to move to Italy / Turin or are you considering to do that? - Are you studying Italian and want to know more about society, customs, dialects that aren't even mentioned in the courses? - Are you fascinated by Italian Art, Music, culture, landscape, food? - Are you simply curious and sociable (maybe you are a solo traveller) and want to spend an hour with a person like you to have a cultural exchange to have a truly full picture of Turin? So I recommend you this short informal experience if you want to know more about Turin (or Italy) from your LOCAL FRIEND who have been living there for 44 years. I'll answer all your questions with pleasure (what to visit, where to eat, transport, culture, language, shopping, etc.), especially in front of a nice drink or gelato! THE SCHEDULE YOU SEE IS PURELY INDICATIVE. ✓✓✓ IMPORTANT: please WRITE to me BEFORE booking (to 00 39 33 94 60 48 85 or here in the section Q&A) since the tour can be in 4 language and I organize my tours only on request. I will answer as soon as I can (please don't call since while I ma doing the tours I can't take any call)! *** Write me how many of you are, in what languages you can understand the tour and on what days and time you are available. Here you can find all my experiences for different needs and budgets: https://www.tripadvisor.it/Attraction_Review-g187855-d17535149-Reviews-Melissoula-Turin_Province_of_Turin_Piedmont.html?m=19905 ***NO drink or food is included in the price of this experience. Keep it in mind, thanks!

Discover Europe's largest medieval historic center, with the amazing Segway, in an hour ! Let our staff accompany you on a unique adventure, crossing the ancients alleys, visiting the most important places and the most significant monuments, in complete safety and practicality. The best way to get a complete overview of the whole Genoese center, in a short time.

If you are docked in La Spezia and puzzling over how to visit the picturesque fishing villages of the Cinque Terre along the coast, this shore excursion saves you the trouble of organizing the logistics on your own. Visit the villages of Vernazza and Monterosso with a guide, stopping to taste the local lemon liqueur, Limoncino. End your day with free time in Monterosso, the largest of the five villages, before heading back to La Spezia.

Enjoy 2 hours guided experience and together with an expert tour guide and discover the magnificent Royal Palace of Turin, UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the Savoy Royal Family palace and hear about their secrets and stories. Admire the Mirror room, the Ball’s room and many other places where Royals lived. While strolling around be amazed by the elegant and luxurious furnishings of the Royal apartments. Continue your guided tour to the amazing Royal Armory, where it features one of the world’s largest collections of weapons and to the Royal Library, which conserves more than 200.000 volumes, ancient maps, engravings, notes and drawings. Do not miss the unique chance to make a jump into the past throughout the history of the Italian Royal Family of Savoy.

After more than 500 tours with Airbnb, I selected a short but enchanting Turin itinerary, full of picturesque views, history and curious stories, from an insider angle. If you: - enjoy exploring a city on your own but want to get the best tips from a LOCAL graduated expert who's been living in Turin for 45 years - want to see unique spots that you wouldn't find otherwise, like the underground Turin - have a certain budget but don't want to give up on doing a guided tour - have little time to visit Turin and look for a last minute tour at the best time for you - don't feel walking too long - want to have a quick introduction of the city (consider that time will fly in just 1 hour...) then I can't wait to show you my Turin with an one-hour tour to my favorite part of the city, where tourists normally don't go and where you'll see places you don't expect that not even the Turinese really know. Let me surprise you! I'll be at your complete disposal for any questions about Turin: what to visit, eat, transport, culture, language, to make your experience as useful as possible and to be able to move later independently in a big city like Turin. My style is ironic, informal and passionate. Consider me your LOCAL FRIEND with whom you can also have fun (why not!), not a guide! THE SCHEDULE YOU SEE ONLINE IS PURELY INDICATIVE *** Time will fly by because the historic city center offers so much to do and see; if you have the option to take a longer tour (2 or 3,5 hours), please tell me before booking as it might be worth it. Turin is the third biggest city in Italy; in 1 hour we can't cover the whole city, but it will be an inspirational sample.

Maximize your time at the Egyptian Museum of Turin, and explore the gallery’s wealth of Egyptian artifacts with a prebooked ticket and guide. Saving you time on admission lines, the tour takes you straight to the highlights. Hear the stories behind the ancient mummies, and learn about the Pharaohs and their jewelry as you explore. Numbers are capped at 15 for a small-group experience.

Born in Turin and always lived in Turin, he knows all the most characteristic points of the Palace, the most important objects but also the most particular. A view of the Cathedral of Turin from the top of the chapel designed by Guarino Guarini, burned in 1997 and restored in 2018, with a description full of details and peculiarities.

This tour is the perfect choice if you like baroque and landscape art, history, royal mansions, medieval castles and want to enjoy the riverside, squirrels and ducks in the most ancient public park of Turin. The Valentino park is a must to see in Turin and you will appreciate it even more with someone who has been living in the city for 44 years that will show you with knowledge and humor (why not) also more hidden spots, in addition to the main features. It's also nice to walk alone, but with an insider's explanation, without missing even a corner and in good company, it will be another story! The park hosts the Rock Garden (crossed by paved paths, little streams, water features, terraces, contemporary sculptures), a French style baroque castle owned by the royal family, a charming Medieval Village with its artisan shops and drawbridge, the impressive Fountain of the 12 Months and much more. Plus, each season has its own charm and you won't be disappointed even in the cold months! I'll be also at your complete disposal for any questions about Turin/Italy: what to visit, where to eat, transport, culture, language, etc. to make your experience as useful as possible. Consider me like your LOCAL FRIEND, not a guide! IMPORTANT: please WRITE to me BEFORE booking to 00 39 33 94 60 48 85 since the tour can be in 4 languages and I organize my tours only on request. I will answer as soon as I can (please don't call since while I ma doing the tours I can't take any call). *** Write me how many of you are, in what languages you can understand the tour and on what days and time you are available. *** IMPORTANT: The visit can start between 11am and 5pm, depending on the weather, season...

Discover two of Turin’s major highlights on this small-group tour. Begin with the splendors of the city’s historic center, including the Piazza Castello, the Galleria Subalpina, and more. Then, beat the crowds with skip-the-line access to the city’s Egyptian Museum, which is home to a staggeringly extensive collection of ancient artifacts. See the highlights of the collection, and learn more about the museum’s priceless treasures, from your guide.

Walk within mediterranean vegetation will take you to Bussana, where you can discover artists workshop and learn their incredible stories. Before to say bye to this enchanted village you will taste local specialities in a special location with stunning view.

We are the only company authorized to operate in the port of La Spezia. Our tour is the best value for the money