Can I join a group with a guide?
POS-soh oo-NEER-mee ah oon GROO-poh kon GWEE-dah.
When you arrive alone and see a guided group starting. Joining an existing group is sometimes possible and costs less than a private guide.
Posso unirmi means can I join (literally 'can I unite myself to'). A un gruppo means to a group. Con guida means with a guide. This phrase uses the reflexive pronoun 'mi' attached to the infinitive 'unire'.
C'è un gruppo di lingua inglese?
Is there an English-language group?
Ask specifically for an English-speaking tour.
Formate nuovi gruppi ogni ora?
Do you form new groups every hour?
Ask about the tour schedule.
Preferisco una visita privata. Quanto costerebbe?
I prefer a private visit. How much would it cost?
For a fully private guide experience.
State-licensed guides in Italian museums wear visible identification. In Florence, unlicensed 'abusive' guides are a known problem near the Uffizi. Always verify that your guide holds official accreditation for the city.