4.7/5 Excellent
Excellent
2,988
Great
938
Average
149
Disappointing
32
Terrible
19
Italy Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
David Smith
Jun 2023
Hotel choices were very good, some issues with timing of tours. We spent 3 hours for just 25 minutes in St Peter’s, and later ran through the Vatican Museum to get ...
Trusted Customer
Jun 2023
The itinerary was very good, as a US resident, the lack of airconditiong being able to be utilized was a problem, the mattresses in the hotels in certain places were...
Trusted Customer
Jun 2023
From all the sights and tourist attractions in Rome, seeing the ruins of Pompeii, staying and seeing the dream of an island Capri, the amazing town of Assisi, magica...
Raul Cendejas
May 2023
The tour was exceptional, the hotels were great. we were ab...
Trusted Customer
May 2023
Awesome job they did and I would travel with them again
Daniel Sander
May 2023
At times we were a bit rushed. I know it hard to please everyone. Some morning a bit early of a start. Breakfast was always a rush and the hotels never had enough...
Trusted Customer
May 2023
Lots of sights in a short time!
Jeffrey Chamberlin
May 2023
This package took us to all of the must-see locations for the first time in Italy
Trusted Customer
May 2023
I think the trip covered a lot of important things to see in Italy. There definitely is a lot to explore but maybe 2 nights along the route in each town would have ...
Trusted Customer
May 2023
I loved the Italy itinerary we chose. In just 11 days I got to see numerous beautiful cities and locations, as well as experience activities , eat delicious food , a...
Cathy Rufener
May 2023
Kept us busy, but had free time worked in which was really nice
Trusted Customer
May 2023
Itinerary was great and the coach was comfortable but the hotels were not so great. First, the location of the hotels were always on the outskirts of the cities we ...
Trusted Customer
May 2023
The hotels ranged in quality. Rooms that the group also ranged in quality. Some rooms were tiny, while others had rooms that were massive. Mostly rooms were fine ,...
Trusted Customer
May 2023
The hotels were not comfortable. Old bedding and beds. No heat or air ...
Trusted Customer
May 2023
Definitely worth the amount for it being a hassle free trip.
Kelly Young
May 2023
Great variety and many personalized experiences
Cynthia Omstrom
May 2023
Fabulous trip! The itinerary couldn’t have been better. We explored many places and hidden gems.
James Omstrom
May 2023
The itinerary was perfect for us. We experienced so much, saw the most beaut...
Trusted Customer
May 2023
We saw a great deal for the value and our meals were all very good.
Catherine Darby
May 2023
We covered all of my wish list.
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Reviews for Italy tours are overwhelmingly positive, with a very small smattering of 1, 2, and 3 star ratings. It is important to note that Italy is often included on wider Europe tours, so some reviews will also be taking into account their experience in other countries as well.
Related to this, some reviews complain that multi-country tours felt extremely rushed - if this is the kind of experience you choose, be sure you are prepared for a very busy and active tour.
Service level will always vary tour company to tour company. Many negative reviews for Italy bring up the high number of “optional experiences” - that is additional tours, activities, and excursions not included in the base price of the trip. This is common practice, yet can be frustrating if you are unprepared for the tour to be set up in this way. Always check thoroughly while reading the itinerary to make sure you have a clear understanding of what is included.
There can also be some confusion on tours of Italy about the amount of walking and the grade of walking. The Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre are beautiful and the views are spectacular, but the walking will be quite steep in some areas - for some it will feel more like hiking. Reading the reviews will be invaluable to help you narrow down the walking tour in Italy that is right for you.
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