My Rome by Day, Beauty and History Unique Photo Tour and Workshop with Giulio was awesome! He is genuinely a great person to spend a morning with. He’s fun, a great conversationalist, and has a way of making you feel relaxed—even when you’re up before sunrise, squinting at your camera settings. Rome at that hour is absolutely magical, and Giulio knows all the perfect spots to capture it.
Although I consider my photography skills to be advanced, I still learned a lot from Giulio. He gave clear and precise instructions when needed and was always happy to answer my questions. Whatever your skill level, Giulio meets you exactly where you are. He takes the time to get to know your photography interests, which allows him to personalize the tour to your interests and preferences.
The tour lasted about four hours, and we visited many must-see locations, including St. Peter’s Basilica. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, as Rome has plenty of cobblestone streets!
After the photo tour, Giulio also gave me some great tips and guidance for the walking route I had planned for the rest of the day. This was a great way to continue exploring the Eternal City and put some of his suggestions into practice.
I would absolutely recommend Giulio’s Rome by Day, Beauty and History Unique Photo Tour to any photography enthusiast. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, Giulio is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about photography. I will definitely be contacting him the next time I’m in Rome for another photo tour!
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Good morning Robin,
First of all, let me say it was a true pleasure meeting you, having the chance to walk you through my beautiful hometown while talking and getting to know each other.
I am also very grateful for the amazing review you left, and I am extremely happy you felt relaxed, at ease, and most importantly you were able to improve your photography skills thanks to the workshop we had.
Please let me know if you should plan other trips to Rome, or even other areas of Italy, or even in Tanzania, where I run a 10-day Photo Safari in February and August. I will send you all needed information. My tel. number is +393403552538 and my email is giuliodercole@gmail.com.
Thanks a lot once more, and I look forward to seeing you again in the future,
Giulio
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Wander14111990433
May 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A perfect photography morning in Rome.
My wife and I had an amazing experience with Giulio as our guide in Rome. We are photographers and wanted to see the city through the eyes of an experienced photographer. His knowledge and passion for his city were amazing…as were his photography lessons and tips. He knew the perfect places…secret places and how to access them…for us to make some beautiful images. He knows his history too…able to tells stories or answer any questions. We had an amazing morning of photography with Giulio and feel like we made a friend.
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Hello Craig and Diane,
I apologize for the very late reply to your fantastic review, but since we had the tour together, I was extremely busy with other tours, and with the organization of my photo exhibition "Interpreting Landscapes - Another Italy".
The vernissage that took place on May 29th, in Todi, went really well. The attendance was great, the people loved the photos, and I even had a huge media coverage, that you can find on the internet and on my FB page. Talking of which, I just sent you a friendship request.
Well, enough about me... I am very glad you enjoyed the photo tour, and I hope you are happy and fully satisfied with the photos you shot.
As I said during the walk we had, if you want to select ten of them, and send them to me, I will be more than happy to give you my feedback and to edit them.
I look forward to hearing from you, and, hopefully, to see you again in the not too far future
Cheers,
Giulio
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P1924LXramiror
January 20, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Recommended
Rich deep history and stunning ruins. The guide was engaging and informative, but the tour could’ve been slower-paced.
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Hello there,
The review you wrote is not related to the photo tours I provide. I do believe you misplaced it posting it on my page rather than on the page you had the tour with.
I would truly appreciate if you could kindly remove it from my page.
Thanks a lot for your coopeation.
Best regards,
Giulio D'Ercole
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suebloo
July 31, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Truly wonderful
Giulio knows exactly where to take you for the best photo opportunities in the city and the best time of day to be in specific places. He is so knowledgeable about the city and helped me to take some really amazing photos even though I was only using my iPhone 15 pro. He is an expert photographer who can assist you to take your photography skills to new heights. He is patient, friendly, lets you go at your own pace, and takes you from one amazing sight to another, what an outstanding experience.
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Dear Susan,
Thanks a lot for your wonderful and enthusiastic review.Knowing that I fulfilled, and maybe exceeded your expectations, and coming to know that trough my four hours photo walk in Rome you can, from now on, take better photos, is indeed rewarding and truly satisfactory.
Let me also add that it was a real pleasure meeting you, and having the chance to have a really nice evening with you, while walking, chatting, and taking photos in my beautiful town.
I hope to see you again in the future for more photography workshop(s), maybe in other Regions of Italy.
In fact, if you have plans to visit Tuscany, Umbria, Apulia, or Venice, please be aware that I provide photo tours in these places as well.
To know more about it, please check Italy Photo Fun Tours, keeping in mind that each tour can be customized according to your time availability and requests.
Best regards,
Giulio
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Tim_M
January 10, 2024 · via Viator
Worth every minute for an American in Rome
Giulio was a wonderful guide, for both photography and Italian culture. As an American I appreciated his cultural insight. His knowledge of the area and its details was impressive. A kind and patient person to spend a few hours with. He adjusts to the skill level of the participant(s) and I recommend his tour for a novice or an expert and all in between. His communication after booking and before the event was perfect.
事業者からの返答
Hello Tim,
Thanks a lot for your very kind words of appreciation regarding both my tour per se and me as a person to spend time with. I really appreciate that.
It was also my true pleasure meeting you, and sharing with you my knowledge of Rome while suggesting what and how to photograph it.
As I told you during our walk if you should ever come back to Italy, by yourself or with a couple of friends also interested in photography, be aware that from February 2024, I will start offering multi-day tours, in Rome and Latium, Umbria, Tuscany, and Apulia, four amazing and very photogenic regions in the center and south Italy. From 2025, I will also add packages to Venezia and Slovenia. These tours will be fully customized holistic multiday journeys, tailored around your wishes, and time availability. If you should be interested in them, I would be more than happy to discuss the different options and itineraries together.
In the meantime, thanks again for your wonderful 5-star review.
Best regards,
Giulio
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Retire2venture
November 13, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
A wonderful tour! Highly recommended
Our photography tour with Giulio was wonderful! The 4 hours flew past despite rather wet weather. Giulio took us to a variety of places in Central Rome, some iconic Roman sights, some lesser known spots. Giulio provided invaluable advice on shooting settings, angles and general advice on photography techniques. Whilst I usually rely on shooting in "p", Giulio helped me to use the manual settings, with very pleasing results.
My husband accompanied us as a non photographer and was entertained throughout by Giulio's historic and social commentary en route. We hope to do another tour, either in Rome or further afield, with Giulio next year.
Highly recommended.
事業者からの返答
Hello Maggie,
First of all, I must apologize for replying to you only now, but on November 11th, two days before you wrote your review, I had hip replacement surgery, and I got back to my routine only two days ago, including having the right mind and concentration to sit at the computer.
Secondly, I want to sincerely thank you for the very kind words you spent about me and my tour in your very much appreciated five-star feedback.
I hope that you are fully satisfied with the photos you took during the tour, and that they represent a beautiful memory of Rome in your mind and photo album.
I look forward to seeing you again in my beautiful town, whenever you will decide to come back.
As I told you during our walk if you should ever come back to Italy, by yourself or with a couple of friends also interested in photography, be aware that from February 2024, I will start offering multi-day tours, in Rome and Latium, Umbria, Tuscany, and Apulia, four amazing and very photogenic regions in the center and south Italy. These tours will be fully customized holistic multiday journeys, tailored around your wishes, and time availability. If you should be interested in them, I would be more than happy to discuss the different options and itineraries together.
In the meantime, thanks again for your wonderful 5-star review.
Best regards,
Giulio
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richcS9936PF
October 13, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
The BEST thing I did in Rome!
I spent 10 wonderful days in Rome seeing the ruins and museums and taking in the scene. I did a lot of fun things, but hands down, the BEST experience was the photo tour I took with Giulio.
He met me promptly at the designated time and instantly put me at ease. He’s a smart, funny, affable guy who really knows his way around photography. From the beginning, he helped identify great shots and worked on composition with me. I used my iPhone 14 Pro Max and am thrilled with the results. I can tell a noticeable difference between the photos I took pre-tour from those during and after.
But you’re not just getting expert photography help. Giulio was the best tour guide among the several I hired during my trip. His deep knowledge of all eras of Roman history will impress and enlighten you. And his easy conversational style, excellent English and sense of humor were the icing on the cake.
I don’t usually gush in reviews, but I’m gushing now. Do yourself a favor and book one (or more!) of Giulio’s tours - it’s worth every euro and then some. You will not regret it!
事業者からの返答
Good evening Rich,
Wow, what a wonderful review, and how great it is to hear that I have been your best tour guide during your long visit to Italy (especially considering you had quite many tours).
But what really makes me super happy is to know that you took great photos and that your way of taking them has improved after our photo walk... and last but surely not least that you had a genuinely good time during the four hours we spent together walking around downtown Rome.
As I told you during our walk if you should ever come back to Italy, by yourself or with a couple of friends also interested in photography, be aware that from December this year, I will start offering multi-day tours, in Rome and Latium, Umbria, Tuscany, and Apulia, four amazing and very photogenic regions in the center and south Italy. These tours will be fully customized holistic multiday journeys, tailored around your wishes, and time availability. If you should be interested in them, I would be more than happy to discuss the different options and itineraries together.
In the meantime, thanks again for your wonderful 5-star review.
Best regards,
Giulio
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Tracie_J
May 24, 2023 · via Viator
Highly recommend this photo tour!!
Giulio is the best! We had such a wonderful time on his photo tour. He made things fun and memorable, plus I learned some great photography tips! He speaks perfect English so there was no language problem at all. I highly recommend him and will definitely book another tour if/when I return to Italy. Grazie mille, Giulio!
事業者からの返答
Hello Tracie,
Thanks a lot for your wonderful review. I am delighted by the fact you greatly appreciated my tour fully and you were fully satisfied with it.
Regarding other potential future photo tours, as I told you during our walk, starting in September this year I will also begin offering multi-day tours, in Umbria, Tuscany, and Apulia, three amazing and very photogenic regions in the center and south Italy.
Those will be fully customized holistic multiday photography tours also including photo review sessions, and a full-immersion experience in the Italian culture.
In fact, we will have wine and food tastings, visits to vineyards, and extra visits to Italian Master Artisans. Such tours will be tailored around my customers' wishes, time availability, and budget.
I hope you will be interested in them. Consider that we can discuss the different options and itineraries together, as much as the dates that could be tailored and decided upon your own time availability.
In the meantime, thanks again for your wonderful 5-star review and best regards,
Giulio
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Please spread the word about my tours with your photographer friends :-)
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Diogo_B
April 30, 2023 · via Viator
Great Tour! You should definitely do it!
Giulio is very knowledgeable of rome, he took me to spots I would never find on my own!
It’s not just sightseeing, even though we were in the classic touristic parts of rome he showed me the hidden paths to make the most of the experience and where to get the shots I wanted . I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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Good morning Diogo,
Thanks a lot for your great review. I am truly happy you enjoyed the photo walk we had, and that you were satisfied not only with the locations we shot but also with the information I shared with you about them.
I am currently downloading the photos you shot and as soon as I will have them in a folder, I will send them to you via wetransfer, as we agreed.
As I told you during our photo walk, starting in October this year I will also be offering multi-day tours, in Umbria, Tuscany, and Puglia, three amazing and very photogenic regions of Italy.
Those will be fully customized holistic multiday photography tours including also photo review sessions, and a full-immersion experience in the Italian culture.
In fact, we will have wine and food tastings, visits to vineyards, and extra visits to Italian Master Artisans.
Most importantly, these tours will be 100% tailored around my customers' wishes and time availability.
If you are interested, I would be more than happy to send you the different options and itineraries, that will be flexible and decided upon your own priorities.
In the meantime, thanks again for your wonderful review, and best regards,
Giulio
PS You will be in Naples for the day when the whole city will celebrate the winning of Serie A. That is such an amazing photo opportunity. I envy you :-) Just be extra careful about your equipment.
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Tp13827
September 28, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Best Day in Rome !
This photo and history tour was exactly what we needed to jump start our Rome experience. We met Giulio early in the morning and he quickly assesed my ability allowing him to focus on my needs which was better composition. We started off at St. Peter’s and even before we even entered the basilica I was using Street Photography techniques and looking for details I would have never of thought photographing thanks to Giulio. The 4 hours flew by and I now have dozens of photos that aren’t the typical shots everyone comes home with that will be memorable for a lifetime. HIGHLY RECOMMEND !
事業者からの返答
Dear Tushar,
Thanks a lot for your very kind review. It was a pleasure to walk with you and Rupal through the beautiful streets of the Eternal City, while guiding you also through street photography's various techniques to capture the decisive moment.
I am happy to know you have collected a series of photographs to be proud of.
Thanks also for highly recommending my photo tour to other potential clients. It means a lot to me.
Best regards and enjoy your Roman and Italian holidays :-)
Giulio
