Claudio was our #1 of the 8 tour guides we had during our trip. We booked a wine and food tour but it became so much more. The wine and food was fantastic but the olive oil was unforgettable. Claudio ended up buying some as well. But the best part was the hidden archeological site he surprised us with. They were actively working the site. No entrance, fee or other tourists, just us and the university archeologists. Thank you Claudio.

We booked the wine tour with Claudio, which was coincidentally on my 40th birthday! We had such a great day! Claudio scooped us up from our hotel in Rome, and was beyond informative. While it’s of course his job, it felt like we were friends throughout the day! He answered questions, gave us information we would never have known, and helped us to see amazing things throughout our day! Paula was wonderful, and it’s clear she truly loves her work. We would love to catch back up with Claudio should we ever visit Rome again! It was truly an exceptional day!

Claudio was exceptional. Was awaiting us outside our apartment right on time for a full day in the Frascati region. Excellent first stop for a cappuccino then on to view historic sites in the mountains. Claudio’s choice of our vineyard, Antiche Terra Tuscolane with Paula as our host, was the best wine experience we have ever had. Great wines in Roman-era caves! Simply amazing. Off for lunch and more wine tasting and the food……exceptional. Great conversations, wonderful local expert and a nice day out of Rome to experience another part of Italy. Claudio was the consummate host. Recommend him highly!

While the time spent with Claudio certainly included Frascati and wine, this tour was so much richer than I ever expected. Claudio is an interesting, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable guide, and I found myself learning details of history, archaeology, geography, and culture — including food — that were all new to me. And the scenery is beautiful! The winery visit was delightful, with tastings of some excellent wines, and a visit to the vineyard and the ancient tunnels where the wines are aged. Afterwards we went to an authentic local restaurant where Claudio introduced me to typical local dishes and ingredients — and of course more wine. This was one of my favorite experiences of this year’s trip to Italy. I highly recommend both Claudio and this tour!