Driver in rome?

[sharke]

Anyone used Driver In Rome for a tour lately? Tips? Did the driver provide area information or did you need separate guide? Considering tour from Livorno. All input appreciated. Thanks

[Budget Queen]

What is your touring priority in Rome- what do you want to see and do?

[sharke]

Actually I am looking at them for a tour out of Livorno. 1/2 day in Florence 1/2 day in Lucca. Someone mentioned they just provide drivers but their website looks as if it is inclusive of a tour. (I know for the Vatican they will add a guide for an extra charge) Just wanted to get opinions of anyone who has been with them recently. Does the driver provide historical, incidental info, etc? I know they will get our tickets to the Uffizi (already the Accademia). I think we can do this on our own. Appreciate any info fellow cruisers can provide.

[cruizingondown]

You must use Fabrizio, he is wonderful. We just returned in July and he was the very best tour guide ever! He loves Rome and wants you to see EVERYTHING! Amazing. His website is www.allarounditaly.net.

 

If you want pix or questions, please email at knitsnbag@hotmail.com

 

Thanks,

 

Karen Davidsaver

[BurBunny]

Technically, they do just provide a driver. To be a guide in Italy requires a separate license. But every driver I've had with Driver in Rome has been an excellent "guide" as well. Lots of background information about the areas you're visiting, but they cannot escort you inside sites.

 

Let them get your Uffizi tickets - there shouldn't be an additional charge and it's one less thing for you to have to deal with.

[ebds4]

we used romeinlimo--elizabeth-- and it was fantastic!!so much information and suggestins wherer to go

 

whoever you book with, amke sure in your email ecxactly wht you want (such a sa diver who will also be a guide outside the buidings, give you lots of infomration, etc-- don't leave it to chance.

 

we would tip approx 10% to guide-- more when guide was wonderful(as was elizabeth)

[sharke]

Thanks, everyone. Appreciate the information. I'm getting details from two companies and will make decision based on what I receive. Will keep you updated.;)

[maryann ns]

If you go back to the Italy forums and do a search putting in the names of companies, for example, "driver in Rome", you will find previous posts.

[abouna]

We just used him for three ports, Naples (Amalfi Coast, be sure to go to the restaurant he suggests in Positano), Rome, and livorno. He was the best. Funny, knowledgeable and knows his way around, no lines for anything in all three ports (granted it was vacation time). I agree with everything below.

 

tosy

You must use Fabrizio, he is wonderful. We just returned in July and he was the very best tour guide ever! He loves Rome and wants you to see EVERYTHING! Amazing. His website is www.allarounditaly.net.

 

If you want pix or questions, please email at knitsnbag@hotmail.com

 

Thanks,

 

Karen Davidsaver

[oceanbabe]

Hi Budget Queen: Just had to say a quick "Hi". Went to Alaska last year and was always reading your posts about what to see, do, etc. Loved all you recommended. Took over 3,000 pics. Hope to return one day to see other areas we didnt have time for. Thank you again, elaine