Melinda Timmer
United StatesCarlo is great! He is very personable and kind. He arrived on time, dropped us off at each town where we needed to be, gave us information about what we were seeing as we drove, answered all our questions, and even made a lunch reservation for us. We enjoyed visiting with him and getting to know him. He made our day very relaxing and enjoyable. You couldn't hire a better driver!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks Melinda for your nice review! I am glad you had a good time with me! You are a very nice Family! I am looking forward to meeting you soon again! Carlo
Jeffrey Sheldon
United StatesHighly recommend Carlo! He was friendly, knowledgeable, reliable and a safe driver. He was very accommodating to our family of 5 and spoke very good English. I could not have picked a better driver than Carlo.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Jeffrey you're welcome and thanks for your nice review! It was a pleasure for me to have driven you and I really felt part of your nice Family! Thanks again and all the best to all of you!
David Musi
MexicoCarlo is a very professional, corteous and knowledgeable driver. This is the second of three tours we booked with him because we have enjoyed very much his presence. He has enriched our trip. Will definitely recommend him. Gracias Carlo por todo.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks David for your second nice review! I am glad you had a good time and you also are a nice Family to spend the day with! See you on Monday! Carlo
Derrick Tam
United StatesOur tour of Rome with Carlo was great! He was incredibly knowledgeable and continually shared details and insights throughout the trip. He was very accommodating, giving us whatever time we needed/wanted at each stop. His recommendation for lunch was a wonderful restaurant and we enjoyed a very relaxing meal, with a variety of wines, traditional Italian dishes, and desserts - it was perfect for us. He was very easy to talk to; vehicle was excellent; an overall fantastic experience.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Derrick, Thanks for your nice review! I am Happy to hear you had a great time here in Rome! Your mom, wife and you are very nice people to spend the time with! Carlo
Kim Breidahl
AustraliaCarlo was incredibly accommodating for us & rearranged the day so we could fit in both Hadrians Villa & Villa D'Este as planned & then dropped our son to the airport on the way back to Rome. He knows the city so well & pointed out many places of interest along the way. It was a great day out. Try to have at least an hour for Villa D'Este-the gardens are magnificent!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks Kim for your nice feedback! I am happy you had a great day! Unfortunately due to the fact It was Monday, d'Este villa opened at 02.00 pm and having to be at Rome Airport at 03.30 the time inside the villa was a little restricted. Enjoy the rest of your Tríp! Carlo
David Musi
MexicoCarlo fue nuestro guía en Roma. Lo recomiendo ampliamente por su profesionalismo. Él hizo de nuestro recorrido una muy grata experiencia. Todos quedamos tan contentos con su trabajo que lo contratamos para dos tours más. Cinco estrellas para Carlo.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Estimada Familia Musi, Gracias por sus comentario! Ha sido un placer atenderlos y hasta pronto!! Carlo
Jill Bauer
Stonington, CT, United StatesTOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks so much Jill, for your 5 stars review! I am looking forward to meeting you soon again! Carlo
Cathy Padilla
United StatesIf you are like me, you've spent hours on this site reading reviews and guide profiles trying to pick the right person. Let me save you some time….if you are looking for a tour guide that provides transportation STOP looking and book with Carlo!!! We LOVE Carlo. We are a family of 7, we had 5 days and wanted to see as much of Italy as we could. Carlo created a special package for us that includes airport pickup, 2 days in Rome, a day trip to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, plus a trip north
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks so much Cathy for your wonderful review! You're such a nice Family and was my pleasure to have driven you! We did a nice tour of Italy Highlights and I am glad you had a great time with me! I am looking forward to meeting you soon again here!
Lauren Bersani
New York City, United StatesCarlo is incredible. He customized our tour with a side trip to Sonnino where we uncovered century old birth records to our great-great grandfather. Carlo knows so much about Italy and is a wonderful conversationalist. He ahead so many facts to share about the areas we drove through. He is very knowledgeable and externally friendly.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: You're very welcome Lauren and thanks for your very nice, detailed review! You are very nice people to spend time with and It was a real pleasure for me to drive you and your fiance'! I also had a great time thanks! Looking forward to meeting you soon again in Italy! Carlo
Rafael Mendez
United StatesTOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Rafael for your 5 stars review!! It was a pleasure for me to have driven your nice Family and you! See you soon again! Carlo
Rafael Mendez
United StatesPaula Corley
United StatesCarlo was a wonderful guide! We had a few requests and didn't snag tickets for the Colosseum on the day of the tour, but he was very flexible and fit in soooo much for us!! He listened to the things we liked and were interested in and was very knowledgeable about everything! Even as we were driving from one spot to the next, he gave us facts! He also reserved the most wonderful local restaurant (not touristy) restaurant for us! I highly recommend Carlo, he did an amazing job!!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Paula, Thanks for your nice feedback! It was a pleasure to have driven you and your Family in Rome and glad you had a good time! I am looking forward to meeting you soon again! Carlo
Joerg Albrecht
United StatesWe have used Carlo on multiple occasions. He is very reliable, knowledgeable, resourceful and always forward thinking. Above all, he became a dear friend during our visits. We highly recommend Carlo.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Joerg, Thanks for your nice review! It's always a pleasure meeting you every time! You are right: I feel like you are an old friend of mine! Stay well, Carlo
Nancy Bandley
United StatesTOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks so much!
Nadav Sharir
Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA, United StatesCarlo is a great tour guide, this is our second tour with him and we are sure that we will take with us on our next visit to Rome. do your self a favor and book your next tour in Rome with him,
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks for your nice review Nadav! It was a pleasure to drive the 2 of you again! I am looking forward to meeting you in the next future! Carlo
Nancy Bandley
United StatesMy clients and I used Carlo for 5 days, transferring, touring and just accommodating us in every turn, no matter how last minute things changed. We could not have asked for a driver more informative, nor amenable to change. I highly recommend him to others and will not hesitate to use him for future clients
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Nancy, Thanks for your nice review! You are too good! It was a pleasure to have driven you and your friend while in Italy! Looking forward to meeting you back soon! Carlo
Christina Chom
United StatesIf I could give more stars I would! Carlo is one of the BEST guides I have EVER had in over 25 years of travel! His knowledge and professionalism puts him over the top! He was prompt, courteous and well prepared. He gave an exceptional tour far beyond what we anticipated! We saw him the next day picking up a tour and he was also offering assistance to us then! He is a great guy and an outstanding tour guide! I HIGHLY recommend Carlo and will book him again! You get your money's worth and more!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks you so much Christina for your too good review! It was a pleasure for me to drive you and the Kids to Rome, during your Civitavecchia Shore Excursion! I am really upset to know that your sunglasses were not delivered to you! I trusted on them! I will write them to complain but they will tell me for sure they delivered them to the ship's security.... I Hope to see you soon back to Italy again! All the best to you and your family! Carlo
Rosely W Singer
BrazilEverything ok
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks!
Gail Oxley
United StatesCarlo is truly amazing wonderful and knowledgeable. He made our trip to Italy an unforgettable experience. One that we will treasure the rest of our lives. Thanks Carlo
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Gail, You're welcome and thanks for your very nice review! Was great for me as well, spending my time with you! All of you such great persons!!! I am looking forward to meeting you soon again! Carlo
Gail Oxley
United StatesCarlo is the most wonderful knowledgeable man you could ever have when it comes to Rome, Naples, Florence and Orvieto. Carlo truly made our trip to Italy a once in a lifetime event. Also, thanks to Ricardo and Fredericko who are also amazing.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Gail, you are too good towards me! It was a big pleasure to meet great persons like you! Hopefully will meet each other again soon! Carlo
Frank Cannon
United StatesWhile it is a long way from Rome to Pompeii and the Amalfi coast, Carlo made the time and trip worth it. A guided tour of Pompeii arranged by Carlo was a must not only to understand what we were seeing but to avoid the crowds. When we were ready for a late lunch Carlo found us a wonderful family restaurant up the hill along the Amalfi coastline. And in the 13 hours, there was time for some great shopping.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: You're welcome Frank and thanks for your nice feedback! I am Happy to hear you had a great time during your trip to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast! It was a pleasure for me spending that day with you and your family! Hope to see you soon again! Carlo
Gail Gerebtzoff
AustraliaAgain Carlo was excellent and adapted his timetable to help us see and experience as much as possible in the timeframe allocated. Again thank you Carlo and we will be recommending Tours by Locals to fellow travellers back home.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: You're welcome Gail and again It was a pleasure for me spending the time with you! All the best to you! Carlo
Gail Gerebtzoff
AustraliaCarlo was an excellent driver and had extensive knowledge. He was very personable and nothing was too much trouble. He made our long drive pleasant. We would like to thank him again and if we are ever in Italy again would definitely use Tours by Locals
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks so much Gail! Yes, the drive was pretty long but nice thanks to you! I Hope to see you soon here again to visit other beautiful parts of Italy! Carlo
Rose Leverett
United StatesCarlo showed us an amazing day! We toured Pompeii and got to climb to the top of Vesuvius. He arranged a perfect stop for lunch at a restaurant overlooking Naples. The views were amazing! Then we got to go see Naples too. Beautiful sights! Carlo was so accommodating in picking us up at the cruise port and dropping us back off at the hotel. We have memories for a lifetime from the day. I highly recommend this tour. You will not be disappointed!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks so much Rose for your nice feedback! I am happy to hear you had an amazing day! It was a pleasure for me to have driven you to that beautiful part of Italy. I am looking forward to meeting you soon again! Carlo
Brian Marcotte
United States21 years in the industry - very knowledgeable and great with my kids. I want to use him on my next trip- one of the best guides I have ever had and I have used guides over 25 years.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks Brian for your outstanding review! It was a big pleasure to spend the day with you and your great kids! Looking forward to meeting you soon again! Carlo
Michael Bivens
United StatesCarlo is a super guy and guide. Highly recommended. He is easy to understand and full of interesting facts and local knowledge. I wish we had time left to take his Amalfi Coast tour. Next time!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks so much Michael for your "super" review! It was a pleasure for me to have driven such a nice family! I am looking forward to meeting you soon again! Carlo
Nadav Sharir
Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA, United StatesCarlo was our guide visiting Rome and on the way to the cruise ship on the coast. He was one of the best tour guides we've had. In fact, we are already planning to hire him again next year during our visit to Italy. We strongly recommend Carlo as your guide on your next visit to Italy.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Mr. Nadav, Thanks for the nice words expressed to me! It was a pleasure to drive you and your wife during your Rome Tour and transfer to Civitavecchia Port! Thanks for the great lunch offered at Ceri! I am looking forward to meeting you soon again! Carlo
Stephanie Miller
United StatesWe had a fantastic experience with Tours by Locals with Carlo C. on our day trip from Rome to Amalfi Coast and Pompeii. Carlo was friendly and shared amazing detail with us during our day. From the punctuality, cleanliness and quality of the vehicle, to Carlo and his detailed and spot on knowledge of the area, recommendations for shopping and lunch and just an amazing day, it was a fantastic experience for this group of first timers to Italy!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Stephanie, Thanks a lot for your nice and detailed feedback! It was a great pleasure for me to drive your nice party and I am happy to hear you had an amazing day with me! I am looking forward to meeting you soon again! Carlo
Brad Lippert
United StatesMy family of 6 booked Carlo to pick us up at the Civitavecchia cruise port and give us a comprehensive tour of Rome. We could not have been more pleased! Carlo was prompt, friendly, informative and speaks English well. A resident of Rome with years of experience giving tours, Carlo brought Rome to life. He even saved us when it turned out our purchase of Coliseum tickets had been refused (which I would have known in advance had I spoken Italian). It was a pleasure touring Rome with Carlo!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Brad thanks for your very nice review and message! It was a great pleasure for me as well to tour your nice family and I am glad you had a good time here! I hope to see you soon again! Thanks! Carlo
Joseph Rosado
United StatesCarlo was outstanding in preparing us for the tour of Napoli, Vesuvius and Pompeii on our drive down from Rome; he gave us cool insights that when we arrived at the aforementioned places it was as if we had been there before and it made it far more enjoyable. Strongly recommend Carlo as an awesome tour guide.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks Joseph for your nice and detailed review! It was a great pleasure to have driven such pleasant persons like the 2 of you! I am looking forward to meeting you soon again! Carlo