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Piedmont (/ˈpiːdmɒnt/ PEED-mont; Italian: Piemonte, pronounced [pjeˈmonte]; Piedmontese, Occitan and Arpitan: Piemont; French: Piémont) is a region in northwest Italy, one of the 20 regions of the country. It borders the Liguria region to the south, the Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna regions to the east and the Aosta Valley region to the northwest; it also borders France to the west and Switzerland to the northeast. It has an area of 25,402 square kilometres (9,808 sq mi) and a population of 4,396,293 as of 31 July 2016. The capital of Piedmont is Turin.
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1. Tour of Alba and underground
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The tour of Alba and underground is a walking tour with a private tour guide through the town center and it includes at least one underground archeological site. Known as the main town of the Langhe hills and the hometown of Nutella, Alba, in Italy, boasts medieval towers, baroque architecture and the cathedral with a precious wooden choir dated 1512. The tour of Alba and underground grants access to one or two archeological sites (depending on availability) with Roman ruins, foundations of medieval buildings and the original street level. On Saturday morning, then, the tour of Alba can wander throughout the produce market set by the Slow Food organization.
Inclusions: Local guide (up to 3 hours)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees to underground archeological site (3-4€ per person)
Reviewed By lyannbold
The four of us booked this tour with Meet Piemonte. They sent us the addresses of the two wineries which we would have never found on our own and a list of things to see in the area. Gorgeous cellars, both owners where so personable and treated us like family. Lunch was a starter, ravioli and dessert, not a huge meal but enough to carry on until dinner and great pairing with the wines of the first winery. We had some time in between wineries so we went to one of the big benches they recommend us and we took photos and enjoy some sunshine. This region is stunning and we will come back.
2. Best of Turin Full Day Guided Tour with Royal Palace, Duomo & Mole Antonelliana
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Spend 6 hours with an expert local guide to discover all the wonders Turin has to offer! Starting from Palazzo Madama, you will first Visit the Royal Palace, the Reinassance building, home of the first king of Italy. Walk through the royal apartments, the Armory and the royal library! Next to the Royal Palace, there is the Duomo, which holds the Holy Shroud since 1578. The inside of the cathedral is areal gem of the Baroque Age, one of the most flourishing times in the Turin area. Continue your visit at the Roman Quadrilateral, get lost in its alleys and reach Piazza San Carlo, the Turin's living room. Then, see the wonderful Galleria Subalpina and walk along Via Po' before end your tour with a funny visit at the Cinema Museum where you will have the opportunity to climb to the top of Mole Antonelliana!
Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Hotel pickup (selected hotels only), Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By jrb437
The museum is world class; the quality of the material presented and the style of presentation are both of a high order. BUT, the guided tour is in italian language only; no effort is made to provide other languages, even in a recorded format, even English. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
3. Discover the secrets of Genoa with a storyteller!
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
10/06/2020 Update- We normally operate the tour and we comply with all security guidelines (the guide will wear a mask and keeps suggested social distance) We will take you to the oldest part of the historic center and walk through an unconventional itinerary: there is much to see in Genoa, but you must be willing to observe every detail because the beauty of the old city is more easily revealed to those who are determined to discover it. We will take you to the most fascinating spots of the city, which you will hardly find alone and we will make you travel through time by telling stories accompanied by the sound of a small guitar.
Inclusions: The tour is led by a professional tour leader
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Reviewed By joachiml948
The tour was with our guide Alessandro. He was very nice and he explained and showed as a lot about the creuze and the city.
4. The three gems of lake Maggiore - the Borromean Islands on a private guided tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discovering a treasure in lake Maggiore: the three beautiful Borromean islands with their stunning palaces and gardens with a qualied local guide who will take you on a special tour! Step back in time: paintings, tapestries, Murano glass chandeliers, portraits, period furniture, beatifully maintained gardens will surprise you on these fabulous islands: isola Bella and isola Madre.Your guide will meet you at the pier in Stresa to take a boat and reach isola Madre, a little paradise on earth. Walking in the peaceful English-style garden you will admire exotic plants and flowers in a very special setting. The villa on this island is part of the guided tour and offers nice rooms in a country-style building dating back to the 16th century. The tour will continue to isola Bella where you will be able to enjoy some free time for lunch before visiting another extraordinary palace, opulent and impressive, that will surprise you with its beautiful collections and the talianate gardens.
Inclusions: Qualified local tour guide, Personal tour
Exclusions: Entrance tickets are not included: € 24 per person, Boat transport not included: approx €15 per person by scheduled boat. Private boat service possible
Reviewed By Cecelia K
My husband and I recently spent a week in the Lago Maggiore area, after not having gone anywhere since March. We were and still are very concerned about guarding against COVID and wanted to take as many precautions as we could, while still enjoying a one-week getaway. We were distancing ourselves, eating outside whenever possible, wearing our masks, and always had sanitizing supplies with us. We had never before been to Italy and we had never before hired a private guide and we were not sure what to expect. We gave it a try, especially so we wouldn’t expose ourselves to too many people too close together for too long. We first read about Micaela from Tripadvisor, but then we read about a lot more of what she had to offer on her website. She was very responsive to all of our emails and questions. Well, hiring Micaela was our best decision! We spent two whole days and two partial days with her and we are so glad we did. It was soooo worth it! For our first tour with her, we explored the three Borromean Islands, getting around with a private boat. We met at the boat landing at the Piazzale Lido near the cable car to Mt. Mottarone (our hotel was conveniently nearby). Micaela shared her knowledge of the rich history, art, and culture of the area, as well as her extensive knowledge of the local flora. The palace and its history on Isola Bella was amazing, as well as the very beautiful ten-level terraced and sculptured gardens, where we also learned about the citron. We ate a most delicious lunch on Isola Pescatore (our best meal)! This island was so quaint and chock-full of character. At Isola Madre, we much enjoyed visiting the country villa and equally beautiful, but different English-style gardens. It was a fabulous day! We also took a private boat to Caterina del Sasso (partial day), which was stunning. We learned how the monastery came to be, about the frescoes, the religious order and more. It’s rock-hugging location is awesome. For our off-the-beaten-path tour, we took a very pleasant walk to the outskirts of Orta San Giulio, seeing the non-touristy side - how people live and what they do, learning more about this area and ending up at a very small typical old-time village. We then walked along lovely Lake Orta to the charming town center of Orta San Giulio. From there, we took a boat to the small island not far away and toured the beautiful basilica and complex there, learning about the frescoes and the lives of the martyrs. The churches here are real gems. For our last tour, we took a sunset cruise, again using a private boat. Micaela told us about many of the enchanting villas along the coast and more. She provided us with a bottle of wine, complete with snacks, while we watched the changing colors of the sunset as it played out in the sky, clouds, water, mountains and off of buildings. It was so relaxing and serene and we loved every minute! Our boat captain was also very nice, polite and accommodating. Micaela and the captain were very good about wearing their masks. We took them off during times when there was plenty of distancing room. Micaela was professional and knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, personable and thoughtful and spoke great English. Hiring her so greatly enhanced our trip tenfold and we definitely recommend her without hesitation! [Her husband is also a private driver, so they would make an excellent pair, if you needed that as well.] We will always remember her and cherish this wonderful trip!!! Grazie mille, Micaela! ????????☀️????
5. Serravalle shopping center, private shopping assistance
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come to Serravalle shopping center! if you want to do shopping with sales all over the year this is the right place to go! starting from Milan, you will have up to five hours shopping and tax free assistance, in your language assisted by a professional tour leader.
Inclusions: Professional shop assistance , Transfer up to 6 passengers included
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Reviewed By ouimonsieuroui
Giorgio is a very good and friendly guide. We had a great time to discover Lugano and Morcote with him. We really apreciate his large culture about all the monuments and places we visited. We highly recommand Giorgio. Sebastiano
6. Private Tour of Borromean Islands from Stresa with Micaela
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
A day tour of the Borromean islands to discover the real beauty of lake Maggiore. A private sightseeing tour suitable for couples, families, individuals, small groups to explore the famous islands of magical lake Maggiore accompanied by a qualified and experienced local tour guide
Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Entrance tickets cost € 24 per person and are to be paid on the spot, Boat transport costs approx € 20 per person by scheduled boat shared with others, Private transportation, Lunch
Reviewed By MCH270159
We arranged this tour at the very last moment and are so pleased we did ! The area is very special but made even more so by Micaelas expert knowledge of the history surrounding the Borrowmee islands. We were collected by private boat from the Aminta hotel and toured both islands before staying for dinner on Pescatori. Micaela is clearly a well known guide as the restaurant even made a special boat stop after dinner to drop us back at the hotel rather than Stresa. We were a group of 4 adults and 3 children. We throughly recommend this tour and Micaelas services
7. Skip the line Turin Royal Palace Tour with Holy Shroud Chapel, Armoury & Gardens
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4.8 based on 32 reviews
The Royal Palace of Turin deserves a visit, if only to find yourself in the same place where the fate of Italy was decided! In the home of Savoy, first kings of Italy, you will be led by a knowledgeable and passionate guide through the Royal apartments, finely decorated and furnished. Admire the wonderful Royal Armoury, a great collection of armours, exhibithed in the Galleria Beaumont. Then, visit the Royal Library, which holds more than 2 hundred thousands books and the famous self-portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci. One of the wonders of the Royal Palace is that it is connected with Cappella della Sindone: the Genius of Guarino Guarini built it one floor elevated compared to the presbytery of the Duomo, just to allow direct access from the Royal apartments. In 2 hours in the company of your guide, you will learn too much about the Royal family, Italian uification history and the Holy Shroud!
Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By jrb437
The museum is world class; the quality of the material presented and the style of presentation are both of a high order. BUT, the guided tour is in italian language only; no effort is made to provide other languages, even in a recorded format, even English. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
8. Turin Royal Palace Semi-Private Tour with Expert Guide including Shroud Chapel
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
A true place you cannot miss in Turin is the Royal Palace. Here is where a lot of Italy’s history happened, such as the unification of Italy. With an expert local guide you will spend two hours walking the same steps as kings in the past. Walk along the corridors of the Royal apartments, elegantly furnished and decorated. Pass by the Galleria Beaumont and admire at the Royal Armoury, a collection of royal weapons and armours. Then visit the Royal Library, where more than two hundred thousand books from around the world are collected. Last but not least you will visit the Cappella della Sindone, a chapel that preserved the Holy Shroud, now moved to the Cathedral. This chapel, thanks to the genius of Guarino Guarini, was built in a way that has a direct entrance from the Royal apartments. In this tour you will learn so much of Italy’s history that will want to know more about it!
Inclusions: Professional guide, Tickets to museums
Exclusions: Tips
Reviewed By justjennyp
We are very sad that we didn’t get our guide’s name but she was superb. Took us to all the essential places - palaces, cafes, arcades, museums, markets - so we got our bearings with the history and architecture as well as the geography. Gave us great tips all the way and tailored things to our interests so we could come back and visit sites later. She was intellligent and friendly and a truly great ambassador for her wonderful city. Absolutely highly recommended!
9. Egyptian Museum of Turin Private Tour with Expert Guide & Skip-the-line Tickets
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4.3 based on 3 reviews
The Museo Egizio in Turin has one of the largest collections of Egyptian artefacts in the world, after the Cairo Museum. This museum is certainly somewhere you must visit if you are in Turin and indeed is one of the “must see” museums in the whole of Italy. With an expert guide you will appreciate the very best of the treasures on display. On this 2.5 hour tour in the company of a very knowledgeable guide you take a journey back in time to see mummies, hieroglyphs and papyrus. Your guide will tell you about the golden age in Egypt, learn about the Gods they worshipped, the kind of life they led and the ingenuity of the people who built the pyramids. Amongst the many wonderful archaeological finds there is the intact tome of Kha and Merit and “the Royal List” that contains the name of all the pharaohs and of course a sphinx. This private tour is highly recommended so that you make the most of your visit to this fascinating museum.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Pranay S
I enjoyed the tour with the view of most of the beautiful place in city center and also the insight.
10. Skip the Line to Vatican Treasures, Sistine Chapel and Optional Upgrade with Lunch
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3.8 based on 1,064 reviews
Enjoy a morning or afternoon of Vatican splendor on a 2-hours skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. Explore the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries and Giuseppe Momo’s spiral staircase, and admire iconic Michelangelo frescoes inside the Sistine Chapel. Want to see the Christian sights of Rome, too? Upgrade to a full-day tour to visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Roman catacombs and more. A traditional lunch can also be included.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Round-trip transport from Rome to Vatican City, Lunch (if option selected), Hearphones
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (if upgrade option not selected)
Reviewed By SuedeDuck
The tour was amazing. We went to Naples for a while, and then to Pompeii and saw all of the ancient ruins. Our guide, Eleonora (bless her heart), was friendly, charismatic, and responsible. Couldn't have asked for anyone better. Her colleague, Richard, was also very kind and helpful. The guy who led us around Naples and Pompeii, Guido, was amazing and funny. Our first bus driver, Luca, was safe and professional. However, this is where the bad part comes in. The second bus driver, Daniel, was rude, reckless, and incompetent. He didn't speak a lick of English, which made it impossible to communicate. We were supposed to be dropped off at our hotel around 8:30 p.m. (20:30), but we didn't arrive for another two hours. Daniel did not ever stop near our hotel, had to ask for directions on at least 4 separate occasions, and nearly took out some stop lights because he turned onto a narrow road. He then begins driving to what was apparently the final stop, which was a hotel all the way out near Fiumicino Intl. airport. First of all, he didn't even know how to get there, secondly, when he saw that we were still on the bus, he tried to kick us off. He claimed that he stopped near where we were staying (totally false), and argued that he was supposed to drop us off at a certain plaza. He then called his boss, who then reaffirmed that he was wrong. Finally, he goes back to his seat and drives back to Old Rome, but doesn't even drop us off at the right hotel. We got off anyway because we couldn't stand his attitude or idiocy. We took a cab and got there in 5 minutes. Long story short: Great tour, amazing leader (Elle), fun guide (Guido), and good driver (Luca). Daniel was a horrible driver with a bad attitude. He needs to be fired. If it weren't for him, my review would be 5 stars, but unfortunately, that experience brought the rating down.
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