Only Private and tailored Tours
Professional Guides
Skip-the-line tickets
Pick-up at your hotel
Transportation included!
12 years of experience
Proud winner of TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice since 2013, and rated 5/5 stars on Google with 125+ reviews – among the top 10% of experiences worldwide (2025)
Proud winner of TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice since 2013, and rated 5/5 stars on Google with 125+ reviews – among the top 10% of experiences worldwide (2025)
All our Private Tours in Italy
Explore Italy your way: Private Tours designed to let you experience art, culture, and scenery with complete freedom and authenticity.
Choose Italian ArtVentures for your Tours in Italy
Since 2012, Italian ArtVentures has offered private, tailored luxury tours across Italy, creating exclusive experiences for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a unique adventure.
From skip-the-line museum access to private transportation and hotel pick-ups, we handle every detail so you can focus on enjoying Italy’s art, culture, and scenery at your own pace.
Whether exploring Florence’s Renaissance masterpieces, Rome’s ancient wonders, or Venice’s hidden treasures, our expert guides craft each tour to match your interests.
Only Private and tailored Tours
Experience Italy your way with completely private, personalized tours.
Professional Guides
Our expert guides bring Italy’s art, history, and culture to life.
Skip-the-line tickets
Avoid waiting in lines with priority access to top attractions.
Pick-up at your hotel
Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-ups for a stress-free day.
Transportation
Private transportation ensures comfort and flexibility throughout your journey.
12 years of experience
Over a decade crafting unforgettable Italian travel experiences.
Meet our Founder, Giovanni Vergineo
I am a professional archaeologist and the founder of Italian ArtVentures Private Tours. Born in Benevento, I studied archaeology at the University of Salerno, where I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Archaeology, before completing a Postgraduate Specialization in Classical Archaeology in Rome.
I have worked on major archaeological excavations at sites such as the Roman Forum, Paestum, and Orvieto, gaining hands-on experience in some of Italy’s most important ancient locations.
Since 2012, I have been a licensed tour guide in Rome, combining academic expertise with storytelling to offer in-depth, engaging private tours. Through Italian ArtVentures, I share Italy’s history, art, and archaeology with travelers from around the world, going beyond the surface to reveal the stories that truly bring the past to life.
Watch the short video below to learn more about us and our approach to private touring in Italy.
What our client say
See what our guests say about their unforgettable journeys with Italian ArtVentures.
Discover why travelers love our private, tailored tours across Italy.
EXCELLENT Based on 123 reviews Posted on Scamper13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As an individual living with a hearing disability, private tours are my preferred choice when visiting major historical sites. Italian ArtVentures did not disappoint with the Underground Colosseum Tour with Arena. Giovanni was highly knowledgeable and his passion for Roman history was evident when providing details of various points throughout the tour. He also went at a very comfortable pace so I could capture as much information as I could. I walked away with more golden nuggets of information than when I started. The Italian ArtVentures team strives to provide their customers an excellent experience from the moment one books with them.Posted on Kyle MerkerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing day touring Rome with Giovanni Vergineo from Italian ArtVentures Private Tours. Giovanni was kind, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable — he’s an archaeologist, and it really shows. His stories and insights brought every site to life. From the Vatican to the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon, he took wonderful care of us and made sure the day moved at a comfortable, relaxed pace. It was the perfect way to experience the city — informative, seamless, and memorable. Highly recommend Giovanni and Italian ArtVentures to anyone visiting Rome! 🇮🇹Posted on A M FLANNERYTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Knowledgeable guide with great insight into the Vatican museum combined with an engaging personality and presentation. I highly reccomend GiovanniPosted on Patrick ScrogginTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We booked a tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Forum with Giovanni to help us use our time in Rome most efficiently. Giovanni’s explanations in perfect English helped us to understand the history behind the grand monuments and fascinating architecture. We covered a lot of ground and a few steps up and down too. His background as an archaeologist was so interesting to get a feeling of how the sites looked originally and what it took to restore them. Highly recommend getting a tour with him!Posted on Mark v.V.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend you to consider Italian ArtVentures for a fantastic guided experience. Giovanni is incredibly knowledgeable and nice to listen to. I think he just knows how to find the right balance between humor and seriousness, between intens passionate storytelling and relaxed admiring of the beauty that Rome has to offer. Sights that seem uninteresting, or sometimes not (clearly) visible anymore nowadays, he brings to life with his extensive knowledge of archeology and the history of Rome. Be clear in your wishes and preferences, ask him any kind of question, he really seemed like a capable guide able to provide something extra, something special and definitely more depth. The Colloseum was great and impressive, but thanks to you I will mainly remember how you showed me around the Palantino Hill and Forum and turned ruins and rubble into an astonishing educational origin story of such a beautiful city. Thanks Gio! Greetz Mark (& Debby)Posted on Debby Van KlijnenbreugelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Een onvergetelijke privé tour door het hart van Rome! Wat een fantastische ervaring! Onze gids nam ons mee op een privé tour langs het Colosseum en het Palatijnse Forum, en het was werkelijk magisch. Vanaf het eerste moment voelde het alsof we terug in de tijd stapten — onze gids wist zóveel interessante verhalen en verborgen details te vertellen, dat de ruïnes echt tot leven kwamen.😁 Geen eindeloze rijen, geen drukte — alleen wij, de geschiedenis en een gepassioneerde gids die precies wist hoe hij alles boeiend en persoonlijk moest maken. We hebben zoveel geleerd én gelachen. De combinatie van kennis, humor en enthousiasme maakte deze tour echt onvergetelijk. Als je Rome bezoekt, boek deze tour! Het is absoluut de beste manier om de geschiedenis van het Colosseum en het Palatijn te ontdekken. Wij zouden het zó weer doen! 🇮🇹✨ Thanks Giovanni !Posted on John OwensTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My spouse and I enjoyed a fantastic tour with Giovanni V. His deep knowledge of the Colosseum and its surroundings brought the history to life in an engaging and enjoyable way. We wholeheartedly recommend Giovanni as your tour guide.Posted on Paula Mèndez AzuelaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our tours where amazing. We booked a day for Pompeii and This tour was amazing. I highly recommend doing both Pompeii and Ercolano, and another day for Paestum. Being with an archeological expert is a game changer for the experience. Italian Artventures was incredible providing guidance in what to book according to interests and time available, and where attentive during our whole trip. Our guides where amazing and experienced. We would absolutely repeat a tour with the company and the guides.Posted on Jim JaramilloTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Emiliano was an amazing guide. So much knowledge of history. To bypass the lines was completely worth every pennyPosted on Shane GasbarraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were extraordinarily fortunate to have Giovanni (the founder of Italian ArtVentures) as our private tour guide, not once, but twice: for a visit to the Etruscan Museum at the Villa Giulia and for a day trip to Hadrian's Villa and the Villa d'Este. Giovanni is both a true expert and an engaging storyteller, in addition to being a personable and easygoing guy. All details were handled seamlessly, including a professional driver for pickup from, and return to, our hotel in Rome, even though one of our tours was scheduled at the very last minute. Best of all, he has an innate "sixth sense" of how to adapt his tours to suit the interests and pace of his clients, whether they be art history lovers (like us) or casual tourists. Highly, highly recommended!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Maurizio guided us perfectly, organized everything, and even suggested great places to eat. Experiencing Rome’s art with such a knowledgeable and passionate expert was unforgettable…

Anastasia Della Valle
Private tour in Rome
Our family of eight loved three amazing tours in Rome and Venice. Arianna, Beatrice, and Laura showed us the highlights without long lines, shared fascinating stories, and gave great local tips. Highly recommend Italian…

Alison Tozzi Liu
Family tours in Rome and Venice
Our private tour with Italian ArtVentures was amazing. Arianna was fun, knowledgeable, and our driver Paolo was excellent…

Bill & Ting Lee
Private tour of Southern Italy
Giovanni helped us make the most of our two-hour visit, from Renaissance to Baroque, history to art. A perfect choice for an unforgettable experience…

Giuseppina Pucillo
Private tour in Rome, Borghese Gallery
In the heart of Rome lies the beautiful and often overlooked Capitoline Museums. As a history and archaeology lover, I booked a tour with an archaeologist for a fresh perspective on one of Rome’s most fascinating…

Filippo Cocchi
Private tour in Rome, Capitoline Museums
An excellent and engaging guided visit. Major archaeological sites explained in detail with a highly professional, academic perspective, yet always captivating…

Enrico Alfio Pellegrino
Archaeological Sites Tour
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