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Don’t trust anyone,
trust the locals.
The places. The people. The little things.
Italy, through the eyes of those who call it home.
Firenze
Art, artisans & the countryside
Duccio & Lorenzo · Trust the Locals
Florence’s compact historic centre suits days on foot: the Duomo, Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio are close together. For families, we’d pair one museum with a walk across the Arno.
The internet can tell you where to go.
The locals can tell you why.
Behind every great journey is a local who knows the way.
The places, the people, the little things that make Italy yours.
The Signature Collection · 10 journeys
Looking for inspiration?
Trust our tailor-made trips.
Experiences you would not find by following the crowd.
ActiveRoma
Private Vespa Sidecar Tour: Rome on Three Wheels
3 hours · From €350 per group
CraftsmanshipVenezia
Trust the locals artisan tour in Venice
3 hours · From €450 per group
ActiveRoma
"Arts and Views" Golf Cart Tour with a Local Guide
3 hours · From €280 per group
By boatPositano - Costiera Amalfitana
Private Positano Yacht Charter along the Amalfi Coast
8 hours · From €950 per group
WineValpolicella
Amarone, timeless emotions – Amarone wine tasting
2 hours · From €95 per person
FoodComo
Cooking class - Bellagio
3 hours · From €600 per group
By boatSavelletri
Dolce Vita: Traditional Wooden Gozzo Charter
4 hours · From €1,955 per group
FoodCinque Terre (Vernazza)
Authentic Pesto alla Genovese Cooking Class in Cinque Terre
2 hours · From €50 per group
A starting point,
then a journey of your own.
- 01
Choose a route
Start with one of our curated journeys or begin with a blank map.
- 02
Tell us your rhythm
Dates, people, interests and pace turn an idea into your journey.
- 03
Travel with context
We connect the route with stays and experiences chosen with local knowledge.
Traveller stories
The moments
they took home.
Real journeys, real people and the kind of memories that never fit inside a checklist.
“You both are truly the BEST. Thank you so much for your amazing service and support.”
@charo_vanhulstShared on @trusthelocals
A week in Tuscany shaped around the family, with local guidance from the first idea to the last day.
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Meet Duccio
& Lorenzo.
Italy is more than a checklist.
Your journey should be too.
We created Trust the Locals for travelers tired of trips that all look the same. Places we’ve explored, people we’ve met, experiences we’ve chosen firsthand — brought together around what you love.
Less ticking boxes. More feeling part of a place.
Duccio & LorenzoFounders, Trust the Locals
Tell us about your trip A few questions.
A clearer picture.
From a single afternoon to a whole Italian journey, here is how it comes together.
Your plans can start small.
We’ll help you connect the dots.
How do I book an experience?
Explore the marketplace, open an experience and choose your date and group. Follow the booking steps to send your request. The team checks availability and confirms the details before the experience is booked.
Explore the experiencesAre the experiences private?
It depends on the experience. Check its description, group size and pricing before sending a request. If you want something exclusively for your group, mention it in your request so the team can confirm the options.
A place you’ll love.
Build your own chapter.
A whole journey or one unforgettable afternoon.
Let’s find your way into Italy.
Portofino, Liguria
Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0