Ever dreamed of having the Sistine Chapel all to yourself or skipping the crowds in Venice

to see the golden mosaics of San Marco lit up after dark?

In this episode, we're joined by our friends at walks of Italy to reveal what really happens

on their VIP tours of Rome, Florence and Venice.

From hidden doors to guides who know every story behind ancient stones, you'll hear how these

experiences can turn your Italy trip from memorable to unforgettable.

Ciao at all and benvenuti to Untold Italy, the travel podcast where you go to the

towns and villages, mountains and lakes, hills and coastlines of Bella Italia.

Each week your host, Katie Clark, takes you on a journey in search of magical landscapes,

history, culture, wine, gelato, and of course, a whole lot of pasta. If you're dreaming of

Italy and planning future adventures there, you've come to the right place.

Onegiano friends, comestai.

Hope you're ready for another Italian adventure.

Andiamum.

Today, we're doing a grand tour of sorts and taking a look at the very special experiences you can now have in Italy's iconic cities, Rome, Florence and Venice.

I'm joined by my friend Denise Pantaleo from walks of Italy, one of the longest running and popular tour companies

operating in Italy. And they started in 2010, I believe. And I remember my mum saying she enjoyed

their tours on a trip way back when. So they've been entertaining and educating visitors to Italy for a very long time

and know how to showcase the world-famous sites of Italy through storytelling

rather than dry facts and figures.

They've recently added some VIP or very special experiences to their list of tours on offer

and Denise is going to share what to expect if you

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