Slow Travel in Italy

We help travelers plan slow itineraries, personalized with curated local experiences to immerse in authentic Italy. For those who seek regeneration, far from crowds.

Plan my slow trip

For curious travelers who want to slow down, understand the soul of a place, and choose connection over consumption.

Ciao, we're Alice & Cesare

two Italians based in Padova, 20 min from Venice.

For 10 years we've been traveling, tasting, and building relationships across Italy, discovering the slow, authentic side of the country that stays hidden behind the usual overcrowded routes.

We know how hard planning is without trusted local advice: the same generic content online, hours of uncertain research, or very expensive travel designers. We founded OffTheBoot to change that. Whether you need a fully custom itinerary, help finding the right experiences, or honest advice on where to go, we make slow travel in Italy accessible.

Cesare and Alice, founders of OffTheBoot

We carefully select experiences that embody our idea of slow travel.

The quiet side of the Dolomites
Authentic Italy near Venice
Quiet river villages

Planning a trip to Italy? Let's make it slow.

We're not a tour operator: we design your trip, you travel it your way. No groups, no guides, no fixed schedules.

Full itinerary design

Your trip, designed from scratch around your tastes, pace and budget. We plan it all, you travel independently.

where to go · how to move · where to stay & eat · curated local experiences

From €50/day of travel

Itinerary review & experiences

Already have a plan? We review it with local eyes and hand-pick slow experiences along your route.

itinerary check · curated experiences · local tips

From €150

How it works
  1. 1

    Reach out

    Tell us about your trip through a short form.

  2. 2

    We connect

    A quick call or email to see if we're a good fit.

  3. 3

    You travel slow

    Get your itinerary and travel independently.

Some trips we created

These are among our most requested itineraries. They can inspire your personalized trip:

The quiet side of the Dolomites

The quiet side of the Dolomites

Regenerating in the most beautiful mountains in the world, beyond the famous peaks.

Venice & the lagoon without the crowds

Venice & the lagoon without the crowds

Unwind among islands, seaside, fishing villages.

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Explore wilderness, food and wine in Italy's best-kept corner.

Valdobbiadene

Valdobbiadene

Slow days in the UNESCO Prosecco hills.

Asiago

Asiago

Alpine pastures, malghe and mountain traditions.

Northeast Italy by train

Northeast Italy by train

Visit beautiful borghi, fully immerse in Italy's slow life.

These are inspiration: every itinerary is designed from scratch around you.

Our personally curated experiences

Over 10 years of travel and a network of locals who share our values: every experience we recommend, we've checked in person.

Hikes for all levels

Hikes for all levels

From gentle valley walks to high-mountain trails, always away from the busiest routes.

Agriturismi and family-run stays

Agriturismi and family-run stays

Sleep at working farms and small B&Bs where your hosts know the land by name.

Food & wine experiences with small producers

Food & wine experiences with small producers

Tastings and visits with winemakers and farmers, not tourist menus.

Cycling and outdoor activities

Cycling and outdoor activities

Easy cycle paths, vineyard rides and time outdoors that recharges you.

Alice and Cesare, founders of OffTheBoot

Hi, Alice & Cesare here. We help curious travelers slow down and discover the authentic Northeast Italy, far from the crowds and at a human pace.

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