

Private hiking tours, the way Tuscany should be seen.
Just your group and me, off the tourist trail and never in a hurry. As a nature photographer I have an eye for the most scenic, hidden corners — so you see the Tuscany most visitors miss, not the crowded postcard.
One or two truly memorable days, outside the cities.
You've done Florence, Siena, the Chianti vineyards. This is the other Tuscany — quiet ridgelines, glacial lakes, beech forest and wetland, chosen for their light.


Nottolini Aqueduct Private Tour: Neoclassical Engineering & Sacred Springs

Rocca di San Paolino Private Tour: Medieval History & Laurel Forest

Marmifera del Corchia Private Tour: Marble Quarry Roads & Alpine Scenery

Monte Gennaio Summit Tour: A Private Journey Above the Clouds

Lago Nero - Tuscany Apennines Mountain Tour

Riserva Biogenetica Acquerino - Ancient Forest Hike
The places, before the words.
All gallery images are original photographs taken on location by me.

Stefano Gabryel
I'm happiest outdoors, and I've turned that into my work: leading small, fully private groups into the Apuan Alps, the Apennines and the Tuscan wetlands — for people who want depth over the standard tour. Just your group and me, never mixed with strangers.
My approach is slow and observational. We stop, we look, we name what we see — birds, mushrooms, the shape of the land. Photography is simply how I find these places: an eye trained to chase good light leads to quiet, beautiful spots a standard tour never reaches, whether or not you ever lift a camera. I'm a certified environmental guide (GAE · AGAE), mushroom-ID certified and a nature photographer — but the short version is simpler: I know these places, and there's nothing I'd rather do than show them to you.
The things that make a day with me different.
Small groups only
Fully private, every time.
All-year adventures
From spring flora to autumn foraging and winter planning.
Photography friendly
Locations chosen for light. Leave with images you'll keep.
Authentic experiences
Real nature, real species — never staged for tourists.
Sustainable travel
Low-impact, educational, leave-no-trace by default.
GAE certified
Licensed, AGAE member, mushroom-ID certified.
Safety first
Calm, prepared, weather-aware. Reschedule policy built in.
Memorable moments
Presence over pace. The day you'll talk about for years.
Ready to craft your unforgettable Tuscan adventure?
Message me your dates and what you're hoping for. I usually reply within minutes.
Secret locations
Trails that never appear in guidebooks or on aggregators.
Flora & fungi
Species identification and trophic ecology as on-trail content.
Fully customizable
Every route shaped around your interests, pace and dates.
What guests say
Hiking in Tuscany with Stefano was a great experience for me, as it was my first time exploring this area. He knows the area really well, not only geographically but also historically. His hospitality, welcoming attitude and kindness accompanying us was much appreciated. It felt like your friend exploring the area with your friend!
Hiking with Stefano was spectacular. He showed us paths very secrets that are not in the maps. For me, the best was his energy and how he knows the mountain. Is more better than the big tours. Really I recommend it for to see the real Tuscany!
Stefano is professional guide. He knows every path and history of Tuscany very well. We walked many kilometers and saw places where is no other tourists. I like that he is punctual and knows exactly how to choose route for our level. For me it was best part of trip in Italy. I recommend this hiking very much.