Meet Mimmo, your local guide in Sicily
About Mimmo
Mimmo has been introducing his guests to the joys and secrets of Sicily for over two decades. A fully licensed guide and driver, he runs day trips all over Western Sicily as well as longer multi-day and multi-week tours covering the entire island.
With his tours, Mimmo tries to offer a comprehensive experience, showing visitors the history and ancient culture of his island, but also modern local life. He combines historical highlights, iconic places, off-the-beaten-path towns and villages, gorgeous nature, and lots of connection with local people.
And of course, he'll make sure that you never go hungry and you can trust that he'll take you to some of the best restaurants, wineries, and local food producers anywhere on the island.
When you book a private tour with Mimmo, he'll always reach out to discuss your specific interests and travel style so that he can perfectly tailor the experience to you and your group.
Specialities
Multi-day Tours
Day Trips
Food & Wine
History
Archaeology
Quick Facts
Lives In
Palermo
Guides In
Sicily
Years of Experience
25 years
Languages
English and Italian
Want to meet Mimmo before you book?
A note from Mimmo
Hi everybody! My name is Mimmo and although I’m a native Sicilian, I was educated in Germany, so my background is a bit mixed. I have also lived in the United States. These years abroad have influenced me in many ways, but one major thing is that I have a much more German sense of time than Italian! Meaning... I try to always be on time!
As a guide, I’ve been exploring Sicily for the past 25 years and I think I can honestly say that there's nowhere I haven't been. And having spent many years abroad and shown around guests from all over the world, I think that I have a unique perspective on my island and life here. I of course know it as a local, but I also see it through the eyes of visitors.
I haven't always been a private tour guide - I started off like most working for other tour operators and and travel agencies. Eventually, I became a "tour leader" and spent many years guiding larger tour groups on multi-week trips around Italy and Sicily.
Eventually, I became a fully licensed local guide and began working for myself giving private tours. In addition to being a licensed guide, I am also a licensed driver, which means that I can drive clients in my own car. So, I do lots of driving tours all over Sicily, ranging from day trips to multi-day excursions. I use two vehicles, a Mercedes sedan and a Volvo SUV.
On a more personal level, I really enjoy sharing my interest for my home's history, the events that made Sicily the way it is, our gastronomy, and our unique local culture and way of life. In my free time, I love reading, Yoga and playing Tennis.
It'd be a pleasure to meet you and show you around Sicily!
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