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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What a great way to see the city!
We booked an very heavy itinerary and wanted to see all the highlights of the city in one day. This approach allows us to explore further on our "free day(s)".
The tour was efficient and explored everything, providing both architectural and historical significant information. It opened our minds to the various locals.
It was perfect for hot spots like the Duomo as I would not have ventured there and waited in the long line-up on my own.
The guide was clear and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this company!
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-14
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We are so glad we could help you maximize your time and check off those iconic 'hot spots' efficiently. Our goal is always to handle the logistics and long lines—like at the Duomo—so you can focus entirely on the history and architecture. It sounds like you set yourself up perfectly for a relaxing remainder of your trip. Enjoy your free days in the city!
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Walks and Devour Feedback Team
Beat the Crowds & Enjoy a Magically Memorable Tour
This was a very memorable tour and I cannot recommend it enough if you are interested in seeing both the Doge's Palace and St. Marks Basilica. Our tour guide was local and very knowledgable. We visited in July and found Venice to be extremely crowded even in the slower tourist season. Being able to have a smaller, private tour of these buildings while beating the heat in the evening was incredible. The reveal of the St. Marks Basilica ceiling is worth the money alone. Magical!
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-14
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that the evening tour provided that 'magical' experience we strive for.
It was a pleasure to help you escape the July heat and crowds. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with your guide!
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Walks and Devour Feedback Team
I can't remember the name of our tour guide but she was fantastic! She clearly knew what she was talking about and really made the Colosseum and Roman Forum come to life. My sister, aunt and I were grateful for the opportunity to hear authentic Roman history from an expert archeologist. Well worth every penny!
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-12
We're happy to hear that you, your sister, and your aunt enjoyed the tour! We appreciate your kind words regarding our guide's expertise in bringing the Colosseum and Roman Forum to life. Thank you for your positive feedback!
It was great!
We did the colosseum tour and the Vatican tour. Both tour guides were very knowledgeable. From knowledge about the history and significance of what we were seeing, to knowing where the closest restrooms and fountains were. It was a great way to introduce ourselves to Rome, and thus Italy.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-14
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad that our tours served as your introduction to Rome and Italy.
Our guides take great pride in sharing the deep history of the Colosseum and Vatican, but they also know that navigating these busy sites—including finding those hidden water fountains!—is key to a great experience. We hope you had a fantastic rest of your journey through Italy."
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Walks and Devour Feedback Team
Excellent and entertaining guided visit of Pompeii
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-14
We're so glad you enjoyed your entertaining guided visit to Pompeii.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us; we appreciate it.
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Walks and Devour Feedback Team
I took 2 separate walks tours in October 2025. The first was Vatican/Coloseum and City highligts. The 2nd was the Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts. I loved each and both were great values. The guides were particularlly wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable. In fact I am visiting istanbul this spring and immediately check to see if Walks had tours of that city.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-14
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled that you chose to spend two days exploring Rome with us this past October. From the heights of the Colosseum to the underground history of the Catacombs, it sounds like you truly saw the best of the Eternal City.
Hearing that you looked for us for your upcoming Istanbul trip is the greatest compliment we could receive! While we are always expanding, we hope your spring travels are just as magical.
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Walks and Devour Feedback Team
We arrived at the outside of the Vatican via the Hop On Hop Off bus. We only had the address for the meeting place and were unable to find it. We wandered around the streets for quite a while and eventually hailed a cab.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-14
We regret you had difficulty locating the meeting point. We appreciate, in an unfamiliar area this can be difficult. We do provide a google map with a description and always ask customer to call in, prior to the meeting time if they are struggling to locate the meeting point.
We hope you have reached out to reschedule this missed tour.
We appreciate your feedback.
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Walks and Devour Feedback Team
One star only because I can’t give zero. Despite the name and description of the tour, this tour does not get you into the Vatican museums before opening. Once meeting with your guide, you will walk to the group tour line outside the museum entrance and will stand there until opening at 8. Once going through security, our guide immediately let the whole group go on a 15 minute bathroom break which seemed quite unnecessary and a waste of time at the beginning of the tour. Once the tour actually started (close to 8:30), many groups and individuals had gone ahead into the museums and there was already congestion forming. It felt as if our guide was purposely wasting time. For example, we spent quite a bit of time outside at the pine cone and at each exhibit. Again, our guide was taking so long at the initial exhibits that groups and individuals were easily passing us. For a tour that was supposed to prioritize the “pristine” nature of the Sistine chapel, there was no sense of urgency to get there early, as I was lead to believe with the name and description of the tour.
My husband and I became so frustrated with the pacing of our tour guide that we turned in our headset and continued on ourselves. Looking back, I am quite glad we did this. When we arrived at the Sistine chapel, we were able to sit and enjoy the art uninterrupted. By the time we left 20-30 minutes later, it was quite full and much less enjoyable. Leaving the tour was the best decision we made that day. This tour was easily our biggest regret of our trip.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-12
We appreciate you sharing your experience. We're sorry the tour's pacing and timing did not meet your expectations, especially regarding early access and the Sistine Chapel's viewing. We'll review your feedback to improve our tour's description and execution.
Great way to see the Vatican & Sistine chapel- tour guide was very informative and made the visit very memorable.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-12
We're glad you enjoyed your visit to the Vatican and Sistine Chapel! It's wonderful to hear that the tour guide's knowledge made your experience so memorable. Thank you for your feedback.
Very well organised tour, our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable, highly recommend.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-12
We're happy to hear that you found the tour well-organized and appreciated the guide's expertise. Thank you for your recommendation; it means a lot to us.
The guide was very well informed and read the group well.
Of course the historical site was awesome and she did a wonderful job of guiding us through it.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-12
We're glad you enjoyed your experience! It's wonderful to hear that the guide's expertise and attentiveness enhanced your visit to the historical site. Thank you for your positive feedback.
I did two outstanding tours with Walks in Rome - the early morning Pristine Sistine with Anna and the Gladiators Gate Coliseum tour with Kylie. They went waaaay beyond simply “knowledgeable”: both were truly insightful, passionate, amusing, and brought history and characters to vibrant life. If I could give them each eleventy stars out of five, I would. I can’t imagine a better tour experience at either the Coliseum or Vatican - 10/10.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-12
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the tours so much! It's wonderful to know the guides' passion and insights made the history come alive for you. Thank you for sharing your experience!
"Complete Vatican" was purported to be a 3.5 hour tour. Our guide was Guido, who said he was an historian; he was knowledgeable. I realize there is some need to "move with the herd" as you go through the Vatican museums, but I felt we were more rushed than necessary. After a couple of hours, maybe a little more, Guido began to complain about how tired he was (I'd estimate his age to be ~late 60s), and he was sure we were tired too (like if he ended the tour early, he'd be doing us a favor). We spent no time in St. Peters Square, no commentary. He spent very little time with us once we got inside St. Peters. No mention of Bernini's canopy. When the tour ended, not even three hours had passed. I felt shortchanged. Guido compared poorly to what people said about other tour guides in reviews on Walks' website.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-12
We appreciate your feedback regarding the Vatican tour. We are sorry to hear that the tour felt rushed, and that the guide expressed tiredness, impacting the experience at St. Peter's Square and Basilica. We'll address these points to improve our tours. Thank you for your time.
The Walking Tour I experienced with Walks of Italy was one of the most enjoyable tours I've ever had. Our Guide, of a small group of about 10 persons, was great - very knowledgeable and amusing. It was a 3 hour tour of some of the great Piazzas of Rome, four of the most fascinating and historic fountains, the Parthenon, the Vicus Caprarius (underground Water City), the Spanish Steps and some of the best Gelato in Rome. I had already done some extensive walking leading up to this Tour and I was exhausted afterwards but it was so worth it!
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-12
We're glad you enjoyed your walking tour! It sounds like you had a wonderful experience exploring Rome's piazzas, fountains, and historical sites. We appreciate your positive feedback regarding the guide's knowledge and humor. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Most professional, engaging, and rewarding! My wife and I booked two different tours, VaticanMuseums/SistineChapel and Colloseo/Forum. For VM/SC, tour guide, Ferdinando, was expert and gave most scholarly explanations, and more impressive, deep perspective, beyond imaginable expectation. For C/F, tour guide, Angelica, gave animated and passionate descriptions, never a dull moment. Both tours, we were most satisfied with such professional guidance. Definitely will book additional tours with "Walks of Italy".
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-12
We're glad you enjoyed your experiences! It's wonderful to hear that the tours were both professional and rewarding. We appreciate your positive feedback regarding the guides' expertise and passion. We look forward to welcoming you on future tours.
The meetup instructions were nice and clear, and getting setup for our tour was very quick and easy. The fact that we didn't have to buy our own tickets made things even easier!
Our guide was very informative with an art for story telling, which made the experience really come alive. It takes some skill to make what looks like rubble come alive. There were several times along the tour that we paused so that questions could be asked and photos taken. We covered so much and never felt like we were being rushed.
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-12
We're glad you enjoyed your experience. It's great to hear that the meetup was clear and efficient, and that skipping the ticket purchase added ease. We appreciate your comments on our guide's storytelling and ability to bring the site to life, along with the relaxed pace. Thank you for your positive feedback!
I did 3 Tours with you (Vatican, Colosseum, and Pompeii) and enjoyed every one. They were well-organized and very informative!
Reply from Walks of Italy2026-01-10
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the Vatican, Colosseum, and Pompeii tours! We appreciate your positive feedback and are glad they were informative and well-organized for you.
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