This area is just inland from the Civitavecchia/Rome port and its main city is the medieval town of Viterbo, once home to the popes.

I moved here with my Finnish wife, Susanna, more than 20 years ago and we were happily taken by surprise by the sheer beauty and cultural richness of our new home place. But we were equally astonished to find very few tourists here. This is still nowadays very much the case, because most tourists choose nearby Rome or Florence. But I can assure you that those who did come here have not regretted it.

I am by profession a international legal consultant working exclusively for a Rome-based United Nations Agency. Fortunately my work leaves me enough time for my passions: exploring together with visitors the wonders of the place we live in and our very lively music association.

So please, let me tell you something about the Tuscia area: it is a lush-green hilly area just north of Rome and bordering the Tirrenean sea to the west, Tuscany in the north and Umbria to the east. As most places it is full of vibrant history, especially etruscan, medieval and renaissance history. The climate and food here are exceptional.

I am specializing in full or half day tours for small groups, in which lunch at a very interesting private location, a cooking class or even an opera show can be included.

A Recent Review of this guide

I would give Rudolph 10 stars if I could. We toured Etruscan tombs, villages near his home, and ended in his back yard. We had lunch at a papal palace, where we had wine and delicious home made pasta at an incredibly reasonable price. His excitement for this area is contagious. He kept saying, "just one more stop". He limits the number of tours he does; we were so lucky to have him accept our request. If you have already been to Rome, this is a wonderful alternative.
Joan Moyer

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Credentials

I grew up in the Netherlands, where I graduated from law school. Since 12 years I am a licensed guide for the province of Viterbo. I am also a lawyer and are been employed as a consultant to a Rome-based U.N. organization.