About Us

Small Group Escorted Walking Tours

Small Group Walking Tours throughout Italy and the Barossa Valley, Australia – two iconic destinations. Walk Local, Eat Local and Sleep Local – the perfect slow travel option. This is your chance to experience the real Italy & Barossa Region, one step at a time.  You will be walking accompanied by Carolyn Travers and a small group of like-minded travellers. Three meals a day and all accommodation is included. On the multi-day long journeys, you have the choice to carry your pack or have your bag transported daily to the next destination (at an extra cost).

Small Group  Escorted with Vehicle Transport

Small group fully escorted in the comfort of private vehicle. These specially designed tour shows you the very best of Tuscany and the Barossa, enjoy fabulous walks, great food and wine experiences, with the added bonus of vehicle support.  This tour can be also be designed around your interests:  Gardens, Bird watching, Sightseeing and Shopping, Health and Spa, Hiking, History and Art etc. Experience the fabulous local food and wine, staying in local accommodation, no packing and unpacking daily. Fully escorted by Carolyn Travers along with local guides, and local experts.

Self Guided Walking Tours

This is specifically designed for those travellers who want to go it alone.  We provide all your maps and path notes, organise all your accommodation, transport your luggage, recommend the best places to eat and drink, provide 24 hour support but allow you the freedom to explore.  Contact us if you would like this option.

Tour Manager - Carolyn Travers

Carolyn Travers, Founder/Tour Manager divides her time between Australia and Tuscany and accompanies walkers on their journey through Italy and through the Barossa Valley. Carolyn has a passion for the outdoors and a wonderful zest for life which is contagious.

After an amazing journey walking with her fourteen year old son from Lucca to Rome on the pilgrimage trail, the Via Francigena – she founded Walk Local Italy so others could experience the joys of walking through Italy. Read about Carolyn’s walk to Rome here.

Join Us

We hope you will join us at Walk Local and see the real Italy and Barossa Valley, one step at a time.