About Me

Hello! I'm Alex, a passionate Tourism Industry Professional based in Assisi, Umbria, Italy. With a career that spans over a decade in guiding, sales, marketing, and cultural exchange, I thrive on creating memorable and stress-free experiences for people from all over the world.

My Philosophy: Sharing Culture, Crafting Experiences

My deepest passion is to share my love for art and culture with others and help people get the absolute most out of every experience. I am an energetic, enthusiastic, and highly organized professional.

I specialize in:

• Impeccable Coordination: Effectively coordinating schedules, managing logistics, and ensuring everything runs smoothly and stress-free for the clients.

• Cultural Immersion: Enhancing guests' knowledge of local habits, cultural differences, and products, whether I'm guiding a large European tour or leading a special activity in my hometown of Assisi.

• Client Wellbeing: Taking full responsibility for guests' wellbeing and providing extensive support in case of emergency, all while working with suppliers to ensure services and facilities exceed expectations.

Certified Expertise: Guiding Italy's Icons

My professional commitment is underpinned by official, regulated qualifications that allow me to provide detailed and authoritative tours across Italy's most famous sites.

I hold an Official Italian National Tour Guide License (License number: 1478), which enables me to operate as a licensed guide throughout Italy. This authority is essential for conducting official, high-quality tours at key historical and cultural landmarks:

• The Colosseum and Roman Forum: My license and experience allow me to lead comprehensive, on-site tours within the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, bringing the epic history of Ancient Rome to life.

• Vatican City: I also possess the official accreditation required by the Vatican Museums to practice as a professional tour guide within the Vatican City, which is essential for guiding tours through the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

When you book a tour or travel experience with me, you are guaranteed a professional, legal, and expertly guided journey through Italy’s monumental heritage.

A Wealth of Experience

I have a robust background as a Certified Tour Guide/Director with nearly a decade of experience, partnering with leading international and local travel companies.

I am an active member of the AGTU (Associazione Guide Turistiche Umbria), the official local guide association in Umbria. This affiliation underscores my deep expertise and commitment to promoting my home region's cultural heritage.

My guiding and tour management experience includes roles with major operators, educational travel specialists, and local partners, such as:

• WorldStrides

• Passports Inc.

• Newmarket Holidays

• Explorica

• Crown Tours

• Brastours srl

I leverage this diverse partnership experience to ensure the highest quality for every trip:

• European Tours: Organizing, coordinating, and leading extensive European tours, ensuring outstanding delivery of all services and components.

• Specialized Guiding: Conducting on-site tours in historic locations, such as the Roman Forum and Colosseum in Rome.

• Logistical Mastery: Collaborating with companies to assist teachers and students, guaranteeing smooth educational travel logistics across Europe.

• Local Activities: Creating and managing unique activities dedicated to English-speaking tourists as an Airbnb Experience Host in Assisi.

• Creative Teaching: I've been a Pottery Teacher in Assisi for over 11 years.

A Global Communicator

Communication is key, and I am a fluent speaker of multiple languages:

• Native/Bilingual Proficiency: Italian and English.

• Other Languages: Spanish (Limited Working) and German (Elementary), which I've used professionally, including assisting English and German-speaking real estate clients.

I hold the Cambridge English Proficiency Diploma, and have a passion for lifelong learning, currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Archeology from Università degli Studi di Perugia. I am also the author of a publication titled, 99 Tips & Tricks Traveling To Italy.

Let's Connect!

I am always looking for new opportunities to share my expertise and passion. If you're looking for a dedicated, multi-skilled professional to lead your next tour or coordinate a complex project, feel free to reach out!

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