How We Started

Tour With Us started with the passion that Stefano has always had for his native country, Italy. A passion that grew every time he returned for a visit, exploring and discovering new enchanting places. A passion that has transformed over the years into the desire to share Italy's hidden gems with others.

In 2016, when Tour With Us was formed, and the first groups were thrilled with their experience and shared fantastic reviews, Perla was inspired to join the venture.

In 2023, another passion that had already matured for years led Tour With Us to extend its travels to Spain, Stefano's second preferred destination. With Emilio’s insights and guidance Tour With Us has organized its first tour in Spain which will take place in Spring 2024.

Who We Are

Stefano Landini was born in Milano and raised in a family with a strong culinary background. Mamma Mari, Nonna (grandmother) Ida and Zio (uncle) Giuseppe were chefs. Some of his favorite memories are picking out recipes from his mother's cookbooks and preparing them for her when she came home from work. His grandmother owned a pizzeria and taught him many exquisite recipes, like his favorite one for gnocchi that he still uses today. Despite this, he decided to become a graphic designer, following in his father’s footsteps. Stefano met Perla when he came to the United States to finish his studies. After getting married, they moved to Italy for several years, visiting marvelous, iconic sites and discovering some of Italy’s hidden charms. Stefano has a knack for organizing and for taking care of people. Happy, smiling faces give him great satisfaction! He has a deep love for his home country and delights in showing others how incredible Italy is.

Perla Landini was born in México City where she studied literature and art history. From an early age, she developed a passion for traveling, art and languages and found in Italy the perfect setting to further fulfill her interest in these areas. Soon after getting married, she and Stefano moved to Italy where they lived and traveled extensively for several years before returning to California. Then, it was her turn to show Stefano her home country, in a deeper way, taking him off-the-beaten track to places tourists can’t usually find. She is happy to share her love for Italy with you - its culture, language, traditions, history and all things Italian.

Emilio Ruíz. My dear friend Emilio inadvertently gave me the idea of creating tours in a more unique way. It was May 1992, when he picked up us and two other friends at the Madrid airport and took us on an unforgettable tour of Andalusia and Portugal. One of a kind, which has remained etched in our memories. Emilio lives with his five children and grandchildren in Alicante, south of Valencia. He has taken any chance that his job allowed him, before retiring, to travel and discover new places and has spent time in California and Italy especially. Emilio, a spiritual person, is also a food lover (his paella is mouthwatering), a wine enthusiast and a Flamenco lover who has found the balance to enjoy life to its fullest. Emilio will welcome you with open arms...

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