We loved this company so much that we took three of their tours: the evening tour of the Oltrano, and the tours of the Uffizi and David. All were exactly what we needed: educational without being overwhelming, and a pleasure to take on foot. It was the Uffizi tour that blew me away, thanks to the guide's easy manner of... more

Mediocre at best and expensive. I took few of their tours in Venice. It was unpleasant surprise to discover that the tours do not add much to the info I got before the trip after reading few pages on Venice sightseeing in Frommer's Italy 2008. Then I visited the same places with an audioguide rented at the the rental office... more

After reading the reviews posted here we decided to book a private tour with Original Walking Tours for an overview of Florence and to see The David. This might have been our mistake. I noticed that most of the reviews here were for group tours and our group of four booked a private tour. This review might only be helpful... more

I spent a few days in Florence last week, my first visit, and subsequently took two … tours. I usually abhor tours, but decided as this company (http://www.italy.artviva.com/) seemed so interesting (found a brochure at my hotel, Hotel Cestelli, and cross-referenced them in Lonely Planet), and I had so little time, I would start off with an "innocent" walking tour... more

We have just returned from Florence and felt compelled to write … the most amazing tour. We were part of 'The Best of Tuscany' tour and … our guide was fantastic, thoroughly entertaining and informative and made the whole tour exceptional. The tour itself was grand, we got to see parts of Tuscany that we wouldn't have discovered had it... more

Bike Tuscany Tour The guide was superb! Funny, relaxed and very informative. The tour was also great; the bike rides were not too long which was good, but you still got some good exercise. The villa was lovely and lunch delicious. more

My wife and I took the Original Florence Walk, the Original Evening Walk and the Best of Tuscany tour in April, 2008. They were some of the highlights of our trip to Florence. All three of the guides were great: interesting, knowledgeable, informative, passionate about their work, and really nice people, too! They made the tours fun. Based on our... more

The Tuscany bike tour was incredible!! It was definitely the highlight of my trip here in Florence. This trip is a must! You start out at a castle where they have tastings of the BEST olive oil ever, which they make on location. They let you taste some wine and then show you how its made. The staff was as... more

Original Florence Walking Tour. February 28, 2008 Was a wonderful tour. Of 3 tours I had in Italy on this trip, this was the best. Our guide was outstanding, and it was fun to learn of her Furman University connection with us. She was clearly knowledgeable of the subject (as would be expected), but she did far more than recite... more