My sister and I recently headed to Italy for a visit. We were interested in finding a couple of small hill towns in the Abruzzo where our grandparents had been born and used to live. We thought we could take a train or a bus up to these towns to visit and try to find some ancestral evidence. Luckily a... More

Andreas picked us up at the Pisa Airport to transport us to Florence. We chose the Pisa Airport because it is small and easy to navigate. He was punctual and the service was extremely convenient. Andreas offered us a side excursion to see the sights of Pisa instead of going straight to our Hotel which offer we took advantage of.... More

From our pick up in Florence back to our drop off and every minute and stop in between was truly enjoyable, educational and fun. Having a 10 and 7 year old it was important for us to build an itinerary that would keep their attention. We first stopped in Palaia from Florence. A perfect distance for a short Cappuccino break.... More

My wife and I took our parents, daughter (and two friends) and my sister to Tuscany the first week of April. We stayed in a secluded villa near Radicoffani and decided to hire drivers. Having met Andreas and his Rome counter-part Roberto on an earlier trip to Rome, where we had an exceptional time, we decided to use them again.... More

In September 2011 my family, including out daughter who uses a wheelchair, spent an amazing day touring Tuscany, including Pisa and Florence, with our wonderful guide, Andreas of Gioia Tours. Andreas is a warm and caring guide with a terrific sense of humour, who thought of our every need. From breathtaking vistas in the wine country to the architectural beauty... More

We cruised the Med and we hired Andreas to show us the area in Livorno. He was punctual , warm and incredibly hospitable. We were traveling with our 3 children and we had planned to visit Cinque Terre and Pisa. While on our way to Cinque Terre , we encountered terrible traffic and we asked Andreas what his favorite family... More

We are a family of 4, two adults and 2 young kids, and have used Andreas to help us get around Tuscany during the Summer holidays for the past 8 years. I have recommended him to friends and family and it has always gone well. The reason we use him is that he is very reliable, speaks excellent English and... More

Andreas picked us up south of Rome and brought us to Venice with many stops along the way. Andreas always knew the best place to eat...not the touristy places, but the local places...I still remember the Papardelle with Wild Boar... My kids just loved Andreas! Andreas picked us up in Venice a few days later and brought us to the... More

In September 2011, my family had the absolute privilege of having ANDREAS from Gioia Tours take us around the Pisa, Tuscany area. This was one of the most memorable days of my three week Mediterranean trip. The sights were breathtaking, but what made the day so wonderful was our guide, Andreas. His humour and knowledge made experiencing this beautiful part... More