Testimonials

Robert Tate, New York City

Film Producer

"Architectour was by far the most informative--and frankly the most fun I have ever had on a vacation. Mr. Gilson was  so knowledgeable and made the history of building this eternal city come alive. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I only wish Architectour could guide me on every vacation".

Robert Roznowski, Stony Brook, NY

Associate Professor; SUNY, Stony Brook

"What was so amazing about Architectour was it's organization of premise--touring the city chronologically and by architect. You viewed this expansive city in minute detail. This and the fact that the tour was limited to a small group of people made what could have been an overwhelming experience stimulating and tangible".

Anonymous, New York City

Attorney at Law

In Rome for Christmas 2000, we headed to a trattoria near the Pantheon for a bite on Christmas night. As we sat down to eat, yet again, we became engaged in conversation with the fellow at the next table - JEFFREY!!! Jeffrey knows everything about Rome, except for the Italian word for "beets", which I was eyeing at the antipasto table. After dinner, at which point we were new best friends, Jeffrey took us on a tour of Piazza Navona and found us the one place in Rome to have an American cocktail.

Back to architecture and history, Jeffrey's knowledge was amazing. We had been to the Piazza Navona previously with the best guide books, but none of them were as informative as Jeffrey. On the tour he pointed out a jewel of a church called St. Ivo. Despite several attempts at various times of the day (Italian churches being weird about hours) we were unable to get inside. Seems that you need to be on one of Jeffrey's tour to see the interior.

In sum, Jeffrey's tips on where to visit and what to see were impeccable. We learned so much from him during the two brief evenings we spent together. I can hardly imagine how rewarding it would be to spend a week with him on one of his tours. Maybe we will see you on the next one.!

Mr. and Mrs. William and Claire Geier, Washington D.C.

Architect and Business Woman

As an architect, my husband always dreamed of a trip to Rome that had an architectural perspective. In 2001 I decided to make that his surprise birthday gift. I found out about Jeff's tour and it seemed to be a perfect match. (This was, of course, a gift that kept on giving as I accompanied my husband on this tour). Neither of us could have envisioned how superb this trip would actually be. Jeff's amount of knowledge is staggering. His delivery of information and flair for timing is impeccable. While my husband's desire for architectural detail was thoroughly sated, my desire to be able to appreciate Rome from a broader perspective was also met. Every detail including accommodations, recommendations for restaurants and shops was handled with sensitivity to Rome's culture and history. The most memorable day was our last with an unforgettable tour to the Vatican excavations. Our only regret is that Jeff does not (yet) conduct tours elsewhere.