Exceptional Second Experience with Nicola Scovenna Tours and Diego - This was our second time using Nicola Scovenna Tours, the first being seven years ago on a family cruise when we toured Florence and Pisa. Wanting to explore new areas this time, we chose a Cinque Terre tour, and we were thrilled to find out that Diego, our previous guide, would be our driver again. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t allow us to visit Cinque Terre. While disappointed, we decided to go ahead, curious to see what other adventures Diego might have in store. When we met Diego at the port, it was like reuniting with an old friend; he even remembered my family and asked how they were doing. We told him to surprise us, and he suggested Lucca, a town we hadn’t visited before. Diego shared stories about Lucca, especially its incredible Renaissance-era wall, even guiding us to a spot where we could appreciate its impressive width. We immediately fell in love with the charming town. At his suggestion, we stopped for coffee and pastries, where we ended up sitting next to someone from our hometown...a fun coincidence that only added to our memorable day! Diego also arranged lunch for us at a wonderful local restaurant. When we arrived, there were plenty of open tables, but within half an hour, it was packed with locals—proof of Diego’s insider knowledge. It’s experiences like this that make choosing a local company so valuable; they truly know the hidden gems. From the first email to the day of the tour, communication was seamless. Susy kept us updated every step of the way, even informing us of the necessary change from Cinque Terre. I was initially drawn to Nicola Scovenna Tours because they allow payment after the tour, unlike others that require upfront payment. Seven years later, I was confident in their quality, and once again, they exceeded expectations. I hope to return someday and finally see Cinque Terre, and I’ll be sure to request Diego as our guide!

Nicola was great! - Nicola was an excellent driver and guide. He helped my older mother in and out of the van, took her to extra stops while we walked, and was most accommodating and knowledgeable. He also helped arrange our private tour guides in Lucca and Florence whom were excellent as well.

Amazing Day in Florence and San GImignano - Maria was absolutely wonderful. She completely customized our trip to our requests but also provided important input based on her deep expertise. She also provided a lot of great info as we drove and showed us some off the beaten trail views that were stunning. We will definitely be using Nicola's service when we go back to Italy and will be requesting Maria.

Great custom tour of Florence/Pisa - We had a great tour with Nicola through Florence, Pisa, and Tuscany. Nicola was very willing to work with us to make an itinerary that fit our preferences. I also appreciated his local knowledge, which came in handy when visiting Florence, because the Tour de France was starting there the next day, and he was able to successfully beat out and work around road closures and still get us to points of interest. Susy was very helpful with coordination before and during the tour. We had such a great time.

Excellent tour of Florence - Excellent tour. Would highly recommend this tour. We had Maria Clara as our gourde and driver and she was extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her as a guide

Great Transfer to Florence! - Nicola & Suzy were fabulous! Our initial stop was delayed a day due to weather, and they were so gracious and accommodated us the next day to drive us to Florence. Got us there quickly and picked us back up at our leisure. Stopped at a store so we could get some "road sodas", and we even got a drive through Wine country as to avoid an accident on the highway to get back to the ship on time. Highly recommend!

Unforgettable Tour of Pisa & Florence - Our overall experience with Maria, our tour guide in Pisa and Florence, was fantastic. Maria was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also passionate about the history and culture of both cities. She made each stop engaging and informative, and her warm, friendly personality made us feel right at home. From the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa to the rich art and architecture of Florence, Maria ensured we had a memorable and enjoyable experience. We highly recommend her for anyone looking to explore these beautiful cities!

Wonderful experience with Nicola in Tuscany! Do not hesitate to book with them! - Nicola was amazing for our day in Florence! He was always available to communicate before our trip and he found the PERFECT guide for us in the Uffizi (ask for Valentina if she's available). They took care of everything and made a busy city very manageable. We can't recommend Nicola and his wife enough. Absolute best way to spend your time in Tuscany!

Awesome tour of Florence and Pisa - Nicola made our tour so enjoyable tending to all of our needs. He advised us the best way to tour the museums and stores. He was prompt and very accommodating. Do not hesitate booking with Nicola because you will not be disappointed!!!

Awesome private cruise excursion! Worth every penny! - Only way to take a cruise excursion! Awesome tour guide and driver! We did a tour of Pisa and Florence with a visit to the Academia. Our driver was awesome, professional and on time. Laid out our day perfectly to make the most of our time. Picked a fabulous local spot for lunch and our private guide in Florence was phenomenal, patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!! Miles better than the crowded excursion done with the ship.