Shore excursion in the Heartland of the Etruscans

This was an absolutely amazing tour with Rudolph! Our group of 4 had all been to Rome ( the typical destination when docked in Civitavecchia) multiple times and were looking for something different. Before this tour, none of us knew much at all about the Etruscans (I certainly don't remember any mention of them in any of my World History classes!). But by the end of our tour, thanks to Rudolph, we had a good knowledge of and a great appreciation for this impressive culture! Their painted tombs in Tarquinia were as fascinating as many of those we saw in Egypt! And the National Archeological Musuem there was beautifully laid out & most informative (make sure to inquire as to why the stairs to the second level are so unusual!). But the best part of the day came when Rudolph took us to a family-run restaurant he frequents, where he was enthusiastically received by Grandma! These kind of experiences are what keeps us booking Tours By Locals!

Rudolph was gracious, friendly and so knowledgeable! We went off the beaten path to towns with etruscan origins as well as areas with early "dice" style tombs . The trip was really eye-opening and thoughtfully put together! And excellent driver and so much fun to talk with. A memorable and fabulous day! Thank you Rudolf!

Rudolph is one of the most engaging, intelligent, and down to earth guides we’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Immediately upon meeting us, he asked a few questions to get a sense of what was important to us and then customized the day. He kept us away from overly crowded tourist destinations and brought us to history-rich and awe-inspiring sights, ensuring we didn’t miss the Etruscan Museum, which is a must see! Rudolph took us to a lovely lakeside restaurant at Lake Bolsena, the largest volcanic lake in Europe - beautiful! Thank you, Rudolph, for an amazing day!

We recommend our guide, Rudolph, to everyone who wants to have an interesting day with lots of things to see. He really listens to what you want and makes it happen.

Ginger W.United States

After an exhausting 3 week trip all around Italy which ended in a cruise, we had the best ending by booking this private transfer to the airport. Everything was at our (very slow) pace but still delightful and we got to the airport for our later afternoon flight without rushing. Rudolph did a great job customizing our time to what we were most interested in.

What a wonderful day! We explored beautiful Tuscania and Tarquinia with its Etruscan history! Rudolph is such knowledgeable guide and absolutely delightful person! Strongly recommend!