Rome · Italy — tour leaders for tour operators, DMCs and agencies
TourLeaderPro, the network founded in Rome by Daniele Dezi, connects tour leaders for tour operators, DMCs and agencies across Italy: licensed freelance professionals and guides on Italy’s national register (Law 190/2023). You organise and sell the trip; they lead it on the ground.
- RomeHome base
- 48 hWritten reply
- 1,400+Tour operators in the database
- Manyyears in the trade
Who are you?
Three worlds, one standard
Tell me who you are and you’ll find the right services straight away.
Tour operators and DMCs
Licensed tour leaders and guides with their registration number published, for your groups. The tour leading is done by Daniele Dezi or by a professional from the network; on your itineraries you get a second opinion from someone who has walked them.
Let’s talk about your projectGroups and companies
Group trips, corporate events and private experiences are organised and sold by a licensed tour operator or travel agency. On their behalf, the tour leading is done by me or by a network professional they choose.
Request a tour leaderAspiring tour leaders
Want to work in tourism with a proper method? You’ll find a network of professionals and the foundations for your career, including opening your own tour operator.
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From first contact to departure
Tour leaders for tour operators: how I work
The first conversation
Tell me about the group, dates and itinerary, and I listen, questions included. The first 15 minutes are free.
Written reply in 48 hours
After our conversation I send you, in writing, my availability and a quote for the service, within 48 hours.
One point of contact
One person for the whole service. Suppliers and contracts stay yours: I coordinate with them on the ground.
On the ground, from arrival to departure
In the field with your groups: timing, the unexpected and emergencies, with the Cold Mind Method guiding every decision.
News and regulations
The latest news for those working in tourism
Regulations, inspections, market and current affairs for tour leaders, guides and tour operators. Updated every week.
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The TourLeaderPro Network
A network of tour leaders and tourism professionals in Italy: visibility, job opportunities, ongoing training and practical support for your career.
Frequently asked questions
What is TourLeaderPro and who is it for?
TourLeaderPro is a network of tour leaders and guides based in Rome. I work with tour operators, DMCs and agencies looking for reliable professionals, and with tour leaders who want to train and join the network. TourLeaderPro is not a travel agency: it is my sole proprietorship, and I do not organise or sell trips.
What services does TourLeaderPro offer tour operators in Rome?
Tour leading for your groups, a roster of tour leaders and guides with their qualifications in plain sight, itinerary analysis and design, field inspections and staff training with the Cold Mind Method. The first 15 minutes are free.
Does TourLeaderPro work with companies and groups?
Yes, on behalf of a licensed tour operator or travel agency that organises and sells the event or trip. I provide tour leading and on-the-ground coordination. If you don’t have an agency yet, write to me and I’ll explain how to proceed.
Does TourLeaderPro also work with small or newly launched tour operators?
Yes, and that is where my support makes the biggest difference: I help you avoid the costly mistakes of the early days. We start with the free first 15 minutes to understand where you are and what you need.
How do you become a tour leader in Italy?
You need a regional licence. After Constitutional Court ruling 196/2025, Lazio is not issuing new licences while the national law is awaited, and other Regions have also suspended exams or courses. If you are already licensed in another Region, you can apply to be entered in the Lazio list. The Network offers support, visibility and job opportunities.
What is the Cold Mind Method?
It is the operational framework I developed for running tours professionally. It rests on three pillars: preparation, protocols, analysis. It gives you practical tools for logistical setbacks, emergencies, supplier relations and client satisfaction.
Let’s talk about your project
The first 15 minutes are free. Tour operators, DMCs, agencies or aspiring tour leaders: tell me what you need.
Contact mePhone and WhatsApp: +39 327 287 7812