We booked this as a fun/hands-on experience for our family while in Rome and we were not disappointed. Guido was amazing! Since none of us were artists, he walked us through some of the basics and helped us understand the concepts of perspective and shading while keeping the lessons fun and enjoyable. We spent about 2.5 hours learning about sketching and practicing our skills in the beautiful Villa Borghese! This was truly a fantastic experience for the whole family and we couldn’t recommend it enough! We all had a fantastic time just slowing down and enjoying the beauty of Rome!
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BuckeyeSteelerNation
September 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
"When in Rome..."
...take a tour with Guido! Guido, you exceeded my expectations. Your tour is for all ages and abilities. The tour isn't just about art, Guido invites his students to see the nuances and beauty in everyday life and easily interpret/express one's perspective through, and by trying, the various mediums he provides. Guido, you are gifted, and so very patient. You've showed us many tricks and ways to work through blocks. More than anything, I appreciate your passion, sense of humor, and all of the stories about your pets and family. I feel truly inspired. Un milione di grazie a te!
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Jennifer_C
August 18, 2026 · via Viator
What better to do in a...
What better to do in a city of art & beauty than take some time to be creative yourself?! Guido was kind and friendly. The lesson was basic, the fundamentals of sketching & shading. The refresher was nice, but what I enjoyed the most was observing the lines and shadows of the gardens and spending a lovely afternoon with a local artist.
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Jana_H
July 15, 2026 · via Viator
Art in the park
Great artist was very professional and helpful and the location was perfect. Four sisters enjoying the lesson and activity loved it.
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Kelli_M
July 8, 2026 · via Viator
Art in the shade!
Guido was super!!! It was a lovely way to spend a few hours in the shady Villa Borghese park! I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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MaryRose_R
July 7, 2026 · via Viator
Guido was great! I...
Guido was great! I enjoyed spending time with him and the others in the gardens, sketching and drawing.
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Sachi U
June 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent for beginners and others
Guido was so friendly and patient, I am a total art novice and he took his time to explain fundamentals as well as helped me do not just one but two watercolor drawings!
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Jonathan_M
June 28, 2026 · via Viator
Sketch your way through Rome!
Guido does an excellent job of meeting people at their skill level and adjusting the lessons. In the afternoon he had worked with a 14 year old girl and in the evening he worked with me, a 58 year old man. In each case he adjusted accordingly. His instructions are clear and his attitude is encouraging. I was the only one to sign up and we worked for almost three hours moving through the park and practicing different skills. If you’re interested in learning how to sketch or have been curious about urban sketching, this is a good workshop to take. Guido will take you through important fundamentals that may seem unimportant but are actually essential to drawing well. One of my problems with sketching is I always want to make the image perfect and as a result often put off doing it. “We’re sketching, not drawing. It’s not about looking perfect. So sketch,” he said with a laugh. Guido’s approach helped me overcome that hesitation and I’ve been drawing in the notebook he provided every time a I have a minute sitting a cafe, waiting for a bus, or even more intentionally as I walk around. I sketched a bridge in the way to Traversere this morning. I have some experience with sketching but reviewing some fundamentals was helpful, and I have used some of Guido’s suggestions as I continued to sketch and paint over the last few days I enjoyed the class as well because it’s an opportunity to make a brief connection with some who has grown up in Rome. Additionally, I now have a notebook of my sketches in Rome that I will take home with me. And, I have an experience that I will remember after I have forgotten all the astounding buildings I’ve seen in Rome.
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Alison_R
June 27, 2026 · via Viator
Such Fun!
Great experience with Guido! We went to a few spots around the garden to sketch and paint. He gave new insights into art. I had fun.
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sandrine_G
June 12, 2026 · via Viator
Very pleasant for...
Very pleasant for discovering the beautiful Villa Borghese park in a different way.
Guido is very friendly and passionate about drawing.
Thanks to him, his daughter, and his lovely little dog Olli for this beautiful moment.