Step into authentic Italian culture with Walks of Italy, a leading provider of expertly narrated small-group and private tours across Italy. These award-winning experiences take travelers inside iconic destinations like Rome, the Vatican, Florence, Venice, Pompeii, Milan, and other classic Italian cities. Founded over 15 years ago by two passionate guides at the Colosseum, Walks of Italy has grown into one of the country’s most trusted tour companies. The brand is recommended by Rick Steves, Fodor’s, Frommer’s, DK Travel, and featured by major outlets including The New York Times, Forbes, Viator, and Tripadvisor. With millions of guests and an average rating of 4.9 stars, Walks of Italy is renowned for its quality, accessibility, and unforgettable storytelling. Every tour is thoughtfully designed to offer exclusive access, skip-the-line entry, and seamless logistics, so you can focus on soaking in the experience. Walk through the Colosseum’s underground labyrinth with an archaeologist, enter the Sistine Chapel at dawn alongside the Vatican Keymaster, and explore Italy through the eyes of knowledgeable local experts. With Walks of Italy, you don’t just see Italy’s heritage - you’ll feel it, taste it, and live it. So walk with us and turn your Italian vacation into a lifelong memory. Don’t just visit Italy… experience it.
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Walks of Italy (www.walksofitaly.com) has a 4.4 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 102 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Travel & Vacation and its reputation is good. 85% of reviews are 4 stars or higher and 10% are 1 star; The business has replied to 64% of negative reviews. Last updated 2026-09-03.
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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Travelers frequently praise the local tour guides for being exceptionally knowledgeable, passionate, and professional throughout the excursions. Consumers note that these guided walks provide deep historical insights while making complex topics engaging and fun.
However, some people mentioned that crowded groups made it difficult to hear the coordinator or keep up properly. Some people also felt that certain itinerary plans, such as entering specific basilicas or major museums, were disrupted by unexpected closures or delays. Visitors also noted that navigating massive tourist crowds occasionally impacted the overall pacing of the journey.
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We had the pleasure of having Marco as our tour guide for the Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. He was the most informative tour guide we could have had. He made this experience one of the highlights of our trip. 10/10
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-02-03
Thank you for the incredible review! We’re so happy to hear the tour was a highlight of your trip and that Marco made such a strong impression with his knowledge and storytelling.
We’ll be sure to share your 10/10 feedback with him — guides love hearing when their passion brings history to life. Hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
Kind Regards
Walks and Devour Feedback Team
Wonderful guide but tricky getting into Saint Peter's Basilica
Guide was wonderful and enthusiastic. Only downside was the some difficulty in getting into Saint Peter's Basilica which was guaranteed on our ticket but wasn't recognised by the staff at the gate after the main tour. Thankfully they let us in despite that error.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-28
We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the guide's enthusiasm. We're sorry you experienced difficulty entering St. Peter's Basilica, despite it being guaranteed on your ticket. We will investigate this issue to ensure a smoother experience for future guests.
A terrific experience in Trastavere Rome. We ate until we were stuffed, but the real gem was the guide who filled us with stories and historical antidotes. Bravo!
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-25
We're glad you enjoyed your terrific experience in Trastavere! It's wonderful to hear that you were filled with stories and historical antidotes. Thank you for your positive feedback!
our guide was awesome. He took the time to explain everything, great sense of humour and really enjoyed the day with him. He really knew his stuff and made us feel comfortable. I would highly recommend this company and would do it again next time we return to Rome.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-25
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your day. It's great to know that the guide's knowledge and humor enhanced your experience, making you feel comfortable. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on your next trip to Rome!
Individual tours we booked whilst on our Viking river cruise and Ocean cruises, All of the separate tours from Viking which were booked thru Walks of Italy, which we were adivsed to use from our travel agent were excellent! Very informative and well organised, Some of the tours were from Viator thru Walks of Italy and I can recommend highly the Coloseum tour,
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-25
We're glad you enjoyed the tours booked through Walks of Italy! It's great to hear that they were informative and well-organized. We appreciate your recommendation of the Colosseum tour. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
We have taken many Walks Tours and find them to be run by the best and most knowledgeable tour staff around. They go above and beyond to really answer everyone’s questions and have just such a vast understanding of what they are showing people. You can tell they vet and take only the best guides to join their company. I would recommend Walks and Devour (food tour company with Walks) to everyone.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-22
Thank you so much for the high praise! We are thrilled to hear that you’ve enjoyed many of our tours. We take immense pride in our vetting process to ensure our guides are not just experts, but passionate storytellers.
It’s wonderful to hear that their knowledge and 'above and beyond' attitude have made such an impact on your travels. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the whole team!
Kind Regards
Walks and Devour Feedback Team
They left us high and dry when the Vatican was closed unexpectedly the day of our tour. We understand that was unexpected, but they had the ability to reschedule us and did not follow through. We had planned our short stay in Rome around their promise to take us to the Vatican and Museum. We received notice of the closure at bedtime before our early morning tour, so arrived over an hour early to seek assistance rebooking Vatican admission for the following day. At that point, we still had over 24 hours for them to arrange to rebook us for the next day. Two different representatives agreed to assist us, or connect us with someone who could, but neither followed through to help us.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-22
Thank you for reaching out, and please accept our sincere apologies for the disappointment. While the Vatican occasionally closes for unannounced Papal events or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we understand how much you were looking forward to this experience.
We always strive, as the operator of the tour to rebook guests whenever possible. The Vatican require names on the tickets prior to the tours taking place. As your stay was short it may have stopped that being a viable option.
We truly regret that we couldn't make it work during your short stay in Rome.
Kind Regards
Walks and Devour Feedback Team
Did Gladiator Gate: Special Access – Colosseum tour. Tour guide was knowledgable and informative and we had a great time in spite of the winter rain.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-20
We're glad you enjoyed your Gladiator Gate Colosseum tour! We appreciate your positive feedback regarding our guide's knowledge and that you had a great time despite the rain!
Kind Regards,
Walks and Devour Feedback Team.
The tour included so many sights and the guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the places we visited. The group was small and that was a big plus! 10/10 would recommend and will definitely book with them again on my next trip.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-20
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the many sights visited! It's great to know that our guide's knowledge and passion enhanced your experience, and the small group size was a plus. Thank you for the recommendation; we look forward to welcoming you again!
Kind Regards,
Walks and Devour Feedback Team.
Claudia was so knowledgeable, fun and accommodating. She was prompt and prepared (as were the two other staffers) and provided good props for us to really view the Sistine Chapel Getting in ahead of the general public was worth every dollar, even in the low season.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-20
We're happy to hear that you found the experience so worthwhile. It's great to know the team's knowledge and preparation enhanced your visit to the Sistine Chapel. Thank you for your positive feedback!!!
Kind Regards,
Walks and Devour Feedback Team.
We loved our tour! Our guide was very knowledgable! Highly recommend.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-18
We're happy to hear that you loved the tour and found our guide knowledgeable. Thank you for your recommendation; we appreciate your feedback!
Walks and Devour
Our guide was excellent. She was a great storyteller and had a lot of knwledge.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-18
We're glad you enjoyed your experience! It's wonderful to know the guide's storytelling and knowledge enhanced your tour. Thank you for your feedback.
Walks and Devour
Guides were knowledgaeble and engaging making the tour more enjoyable than expected.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-18
We're glad you found our guides knowledgeable and engaging! Thank you for your positive feedback; we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Walks and Devour
Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable. She gave us such context that we felt we were residents of Pompeii; definitely felt like we got a lot of back story. We didn't feel rushed
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-18
We're glad you enjoyed your experience. It's wonderful to hear that our guide's knowledge and engaging personality made you feel connected to Pompeii. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive feedback!
Walks and Devour
Our tour guide was absolutely AMAZING! I wish I wrote down his name, but he spoke English very well, had a PHD in archeology, and was born in Sicily. Ferdinand? He was so super knowledgable and had so many tidbits of interesting trivia along out tour of the Vatican & Basilica, it was the most memorable and wonderful tours we've ever taken (me, my husband, college age daugher, and about 10 other people in our group). Although we had early access before being open to the public, please be aware that Rome is super super densley populated and that other tour groups all offer the same thing. So it won't be as crowded as a business hours ticket, but our 7:15am time was still pretty crowded and still alittle bit of wait time in lines. It's also a shame that we weren't able to go "backwards" through the museum to revisit areas within the Vatican that we zipped by too quickly en route to the Sistine Chapel... I was under the impression our admittance ticket would allow us to have the tour guide's expertise, but that we could go back to other areas at our leisure and back-track a bit. You cannot, which is a real bummer. We missed out on a ton of stuff me & my daughter (a university Fine Arts major) would have loved to indulge in and linger alittle longer in other areas and exhibits. Wear comfortable walking shoes, lots of stairs, dress in layers especially in winter where you will go from colder outdoor spots to indoor areas crowded with people. Despite that dissappointment of not being able to back track through other exhibits we passed, Ferdinand was worth every penny PLUS tip, and we would def recommend him for those interested in a scheduled visit without extra time to stop at other points of interest you might see along the way. This will be a lifelong cherished visit for me and my family, for sure.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-18
We're so glad you enjoyed your tour and that our guide's expertise enhanced your visit to the Vatican. We appreciate your feedback about the crowds and the ability to revisit exhibits. We'll consider this as we improve our tours. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Walks and Devour
Easy communication. Very knowledgeable and entertaining tour guides.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-18
We're glad you found our communication easy and that you enjoyed the knowledgeable and entertaining tour guides. Thank you for your positive feedback!
Walks and Devour
As a first-time visitor to Rome, the Rome in a Day Tour was invaluable. My tour guide was so knowledgeable of both the historical sites and art of Rome. She really made the day and the whole trip. Everyone else I met from Walks of Italy was also friendly and helpful. If I come back, and I hope I do, I will definitely book more tours through Walks.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-18
We're happy to hear that you found the Rome in a Day Tour invaluable during your first visit. It's great to know that the guide's knowledge enhanced your experience and that you found our team helpful. We appreciate your intention to book with us again!
Walks and Devour
This company is amazing! I believe we had the best tour guide for the Vatican! His name is Sev and truly a wealth of knowledge. Well worth it and would highly suggest the Walks Tours!
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-13
We're glad you had such a wonderful experience on your Vatican tour! It's great to hear that you found the tour guide knowledgeable and that you enjoyed the tour. We appreciate your recommendation!
Walks and Devour
Nicolo, Antonella, and Mattio were knowledgeable and personable!
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-14
We're happy to hear that the team members were knowledgeable and personable!
Thank you for your positive feedback; it means a lot to us.
Kind Regards
Walks and Devour Feedback Team
Laura was a great tour guide! She was funny, informative and navigated the tour well!
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-14
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour experience! It's great to know that the guide's humor and knowledge enhanced your time with us.
Thanks for your feedback.
Kind Regards
Walks and Devour Feedback Team
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