Illegal tour guides reported across the Dolomites in Feltre, Belluno, and Agordino

Illegal tourist guides are operating in the Dolomites, with cases reported in Feltre, Belluno, and the Agordino area, according to professional guides. The practice constitutes the unlawful exercise of a regulated profession. The new ConfGuide Belluno-Dolomites group has received reports of unlicensed individuals offering historical walks and improvised tours. Italian law 190 of 2023 requires guides to pass a national exam and carry an identification badge, with fines of thousands of euros for violators. The group has sent letters to local municipalities urging enforcement and awareness, while also encouraging history enthusiasts to obtain proper certification. They note that licensed guides typically carry insurance, offering protection for tourists in case of accidents during tours.