Come join our leisurely paced and well-organized small group tours through world renowned art cities and many of the less traveled back roads of Italy. Enjoy specially prepared meals, wise tasting, and many other activities not available to the casual traveler. Stay in unique accommodations, hand selected for their charm, character, location and historical significance.

Group tours vary on the tastes of our clients. Samples include tours of cathedrals, museums, opera festivals, gastronomic/culinary and wine tasting. 

Because our groups are purposely kept small, we arrange for clients to visit many unusual places in addition to the important and popular sites no one should miss. We want our clients to experience the character, charm, and hospitality of a country, while still seeing the major art and historic contributions our destinations have given to the world. The experience alone is designed to help you feel at home while being fully immersed in the local flavor. We travel in comfortable air-conditioned vans, not large vehicles, therefore, some of the areas on our itineraries are seldom seen on many other tours.

Client testimonials -

"Even if we were not opera buffs, we would have enjoyed 'Tutto Verdi'.  With all the constant attention to details and the continued attempt to make one feel at home, this tour far exceeded our expectations."

Ruth G.  Tampa, FL

"We just wanted to tell you what a wonderful time Lillian and I had this summer with Tours To Boot. Hope to drink many more glasses of wine with you and the group. We are already looking forward to our next trip with you. Thanks so much for a great time and wonderful memories."

Larry and Lillian A., La Quinta, CA

"VIVA TOURS TO BOOT!  From our strolls beneath the elegant, shady porticos of Bologna "la dotta" to the picturesque majesty of Lago Maggiore, I can say without reservation that the tour I recently took with Tours To Boot was incomparable to any tour I have been on to Italy or anywhere else for that matter.  Immaculate attention to detail was given to everything from where we ate to our personal accommodations.  The charming places we visited were hidden gems well off the beaten tourist track, and this is very important to me.  I wanted to be able to partake in "la vita italiana" and not just some randomly thrown together tourist package and I was able to do just that.  I could practice the language with locals, take evening walks through historical centers filled with lively and welcoming Italians, and feel "unhurried" when I woke up in the mornings, knowing that the trip wasn't the standard chaotic train wreck of a different city (or two, or three!) each and every day.  If someone is reading this comment section and is considering traveling to Italy for the first time (or even returning for the third or fourth time!) but is concerned about time or money, rest assured that every reasonable cent is more than worth it--you'll see!  Thank you, Tours To Boot, for the best trip of my life!

Tracy S., San Diego, CA

Some travelers prefer to leave the arrangements to the experts. That's why our escorted tours of Italy are so popular! Tours to Boot offers a variety of Italian vacation packages designed for those who enjoy fun and informative tours led by experienced guides who know the country inside and out. These terrific guided tours of Italy allow guests to travel in hassle-free comfort with no worry about what's next on the itinerary. 

A typical escorted tour is usually 7-14 days, and designed for 6-14 people. Larger groups or organizations can be accommodated. We include lodging with private bathroom & air conditioning (very important to us and our clients), ground transportation throughout the tour, approximately 60% of the meals, admission to attractions (museums, sites, opera/musical performances, gastronomic demonstrations with wine tasting. Tours our personally escorted by the owners or qualified resources of TOURS TO BOOT, Inc. Tour themes may include but are not limited to: opera performances, culinary/cooking interests, wine tastings, holiday shopping, castle stays, sporting events and art cities. Our accommodations are amongst the best available to the region and are carefully selected by us. These can range from unique castle accommodations to 3-4 star hotels with Old World charm, to pleasant and cozy country inns. Remember, our accommodations are chosen because of their charm, superb location and great local cuisine. We market to individuals and groups who desire personalized service to locations and sites not typically offered by larger tour companies. We always permit our clients with ample free time to explore the area at their leisure.