Untold Italy travel podcast

Ciao friends and fellow travelers. Welcome to our travel podcast Untold Italy where we help you design an Italian journey that actually reflects what you want to experience - not just the standard tourist checklist.

Host Katy Clarke brings together local experts, longtime Italy residents, and travelers who have navigated everything from Cinque Terre's hiking trails to Venice's quieter neighborhoods and the ancient sites of Rome. Of course we also head to the lesser known "untold" regions where you discover the soul of Italy.

Each episode tackles useful travel questions like: How do you structure your Italy itinerary to include both cities and countryside? Which Italian regions will suit your style of travel? What is the reality of traveling Italy by train versus car?

You'll hear detailed breakdowns of regional differences, seasonal considerations, and the logistics that make or break a trip. We cover where to base yourself, how to pace your days, which advance bookings matter, and how to eat exceptionally well without guesswork.

The premium Untold Italy app gives you ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes, fully searchable by destination, topic, and travel style - so you can find exactly what you need for the regions you're visiting.

Whether you're planning your first visit or your fifth, these conversations will help you move past generic advice and build adventures that fit your interests and needs.

Find detailed show notes and trip planning resources at untolditaly.com/podcast
For advertising inquiries: ciao@untolditaly.com

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Episoder(354)

326. A perfect day in Florence with a Local

Local guide Francesca Ermini maps out a perfect day in Florence, starting early near the Duomo, crossing the Arno into Oltrarno, and ending at Piazzale Michelangelo as the afternoon light drops. From ...

29 Mai 44min

Italy Travel Update - Colosseum ticket problems

A quick update from Katy on reports some visitors have been denied entry to the Colosseum recently.Summary: Some visitors have been denied entry at the Colosseum because their tickets were purchased t...

27 Mai 5min

325. Milan Beyond the Duomo and Last Supper [From the Vault]

Milan is the Italian city people most often skip. It does not look like the Italy most of us grew up dreaming about and that is exactly why it gets left off the itinerary. But it has something few Ita...

22 Mai 43min

Italy Travel Update: Transport Strikes - When they happen and what to do

A quick update from Katy on strikes in Italy. There was a nationwide general strike yesterday, Monday May 18, and another one is coming on May 29.Summary: Strikes are frequent in Italy but they are al...

19 Mai 3min

324. Your 2027 Italy Trip Planning Primer

If 2027 is your year for Italy, this episode is where the planning starts. Not with a destination list and not with a Google search but with the questions that many travelers skip. These are the ones ...

15 Mai 35min

Italy Travel Update: Jet Fuel Surcharges and EES Entry System delays

A quick update from Katy on two things affecting Italy travelers right now: the jet fuel crisis and the new EES biometric entry system, recorded May 12, 2026. Summary: Air France-KLM has raised fuel s...

12 Mai 2min

323. Active Italy: Walking and Cycling Trip Ideas for Curious Travelers

Italy has over 70 pilgrimage routes, thousands of kilometres of cycling paths, that offer a unique way of to see the countryside, and connect with local people. Monica Price joins Katy to open the doo...

8 Mai 43min

Italy Travel Update: Crowds in Italy - Thoughts on How to Avoid

A quick update from Katy about crowds in Italy. You may have seen huge crowds at popular tourist destinations like Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre last weekend. We have thought on this.Summary: Last w...

6 Mai 4min