Tipping in Italy: A Handy Guide to the Do’s and Dont’s
Visiting a new country throws up many, many questions. Some are invigorating and remind us why we set our sights on a particular destination in the first place: Where should …
Listen up! 5 Fascinating Podcasts on Ancient Rome
And while the growth of the medium has facilitated discussion around more niche topics, the popularity of podcasts focussing on mainstream subjects like Ancient Rome and world history certainly haven’t suffered as a result!
La Dolce Vita: 8 of the Best Luxury Hotels in Rome
When considering concepts like luxury, indulgence and grandeur through a historical lens, the Roman Empire certainly secured itself a starring role on a global scale. In fact, it really outdid …
Why did they move the Mona Lisa? (Plus other fascinating facts about the famous painting)
The Mona Lisa found itself at the epicentre of a publicity storm in July 2019, after it was moved from the Louvre’s Salle des États to its Galerie Médicis. The reason? Simply to facilitate the former’s renovation ahead of an exhibition in honour of the 500th anniversary of Da Vinci’s death in October.
The top non-touristy things to do & see in Venice
Heading to Italy? At Walks of Italy, our local-led tours and excellent travel guides transform run-of-the-mill trips into unforgettable vacations. Oh, and we give award-winning walking tours outside of Italy …