Travel Tips

Studying abroad is an experience beyond measure.  A new country, a culture and new opportunities around every corner; the possibilities are endless.  Moving to Italy in general and Florence in particular can change a person so deeply that they have no choice but to return again and again, or put down some roots and stick...Read More

The Palio of Siena is more than just a horse race in a city center.  It is an event steeped in the historical and secular traditions of an ancient culture.  The city of Siena currently has 17 districts, each with its own emblem, colors, governing bodies, festivities and patron saints.  This number is greatly reduced...Read More

We recently had a discussion about the fact that we promote for the youth market 18-35 years old.  What does this mean?  Does it mean that you have just had your 36th birthday so you had better look elsewhere or that you won’t be welcome if you are a more seasoned traveler?  That we’re going...Read More

So you’ve taken a tour with us.  You loved it and have made lots of new friends and memories and now it’s time to move on, right?  Wait just a minute!  We need your help! It’s a tough world for small business and small tour operators.  Even though the product is excellent, we just don’t...Read More

‘Tis the season here in Florence, for olio nuovo or ‘new oil’.  It’s the time of year when the olive harvest or Raccolta is happening and that delicious dark green olive oil is making its appearance at festivals and in shops.  This stuff is liquid, well, green but it is the best of the best. ...Read More

Well, it  seems the Fall was short-lived.  I don’t know about you, but our scarves and jackets are out in full force here at Italy on a Budget Tours.  And what better way to warm up than with a cooking class right here in the city!  Cook with fresh, local ingredients and eat what you’ve...Read More

 Recruiting Guides! We are a small tour operator that runs budget-friendly tours in many regions of Italy. We are looking to recruit guides who are passionate about sharing an experience with our youth travellers and can communicate in a fun and friendly way. Are you Italian or hold an Italian/European passport? Or have you lived...Read More

Book now with our Early Bird Specials for 2014 for the Amalfi Coast up to 20% off!  This is a 4 day tour that takes you to some of the most beautiful and historical places in Italy.  First stop is Pompeii, the historic site where one of the world’s most well-known volcanoes, Mount Vesuvius exploded...Read More

What a beautiful day in Florence!  It seems that the storms have passed from the beginning of the week, at least for now, and we are enjoying a milder version of summer!  It’s sunny and warm out, but with that pleasurable nip in the air that hints of fall.  No better way to spend the...Read More

Hi guys! ! Welcome to our new blog!  Here we are going to share some of our adventures and tours for young travellers.  We have a lot of great tours that are going out just about daily here in Italy, and the great news is that they are wallet-friendly.  We really believe that giving young...Read More