ABOUT US
Hi! I’m Fabio Vitale — a tour guide with a degree in Foreign Languages and Literature, and an endless love for my homeland: Puglia. I’m passionate about sharing the soul of this region with visitors, helping them experience its art, nature, traditions, language, and… why not, a few good laughs along the way.
I’d be thrilled to be your guide as you explore Puglia, together with a close-knit team of skilled colleagues I’ve been working with for years — people I trust and truly enjoy collaborating with.
Think we’re just another group of people holding umbrellas? Nope! Keep reading to find out how we work!
HOW WE WORK
Let’s get straight to the point: what can you expect from one of our guided tours?
– Professionalism.
This isn’t a side hustle or a summer job for us — it’s a conscious life choice.
While many colleagues split their time between guiding and more “stable” careers (teaching, office work, you name it), we’ve chosen to go all in.
Was it easy? Not at all.
Was it worth it? Absolutely.
It means we can focus 100% on crafting tours that are thoughtful, engaging, and unforgettable.
– The customer comes first.
No two visitors are the same.
Some love to wander freely, others want every artistic and historical detail. Some roll their eyes at the sight of a church, while others hang on every word we say (which, let’s be honest, does wonders for our egos).
Some even try to correct us — bless their hearts — though that’s a losing battle, considering our cultural background. And then there are those who nod along politely, only to ask a question we just answered three seconds earlier.
But you know what? We love all of you. Truly.
We adapt to your pace, your curiosity, your quirks — no judgment. Just real, human connection.
– A little bit of everything.
Exploring a place means diving into all its layers — and as guides, we need to juggle a bit of everything.
From food to botany, from history to geography, from architecture to offbeat neighborhood stories, we switch gears constantly.
Whatever you ask, you’ll never hear us say “no idea!” —
…but if you go very deep into some hyper-specific field you’re passionate about, we might give you that look (equal parts loving and laser-focused) that gently reminds you:
true culture lies in connecting the dots — not in knowing every single one.
– Free time is sacred.
Every good tour needs some breathing space — moments to relax, wander on your own, or take in a square, a monument, or a museum room at your own pace.
And let’s be honest… we need a break too.
Give us a few minutes to rest our voices — by the end of the season, we sound like someone used our vocal cords as dental floss.
– Let’s smile!
Most people travel to escape the daily grind — to take a break, reset, and enjoy a few days of peace, no matter what their interests are.
That’s why we never run short on smiles and good humor.
Because in the end, laughter isn’t just fun — it’s memorable. And that’s what a great trip should be.
THE STORY SO FAR
In 2009, I started my career as a tour guide in my hometown, Trani. Although I already had a more stable job, it was love at first… tour: guiding visitors through my region quickly became my main profession.
After a few years working as a guide for museums in Apulia, and from 2013 to 2019 spending summers in the Norwegian fjords as a tour guide, I launched my own freelance business — which proved successful in its very first year.
As a licensed guide, I work in five languages:
– Italian. Well, that’s easy — it’s my mother tongue.
– German. Studied at university, both in Bari (Italy) and Heidelberg (Germany). When I speak German, joking is off limits — people think I’m choking!
– Modern Greek. My other university language. I honed it in Thessaloniki — and now I love their frapès, even though I hated them at first.
– English. Most of my English comes from TV series, movies, music, documentaries… and stand-up comedy!
– French. Studied it in middle school, then forgot it — until I realized it’s the language most guests need during the high season. So I relearned it chatting with visitors. Free language course!
- Email: info@pugliatourguide.com
- Phone: +39 349 735 4686
- Whatsapp: +39 349 735 4686
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