Law 190 of 13 December 2023 on Tourist Guides

After a brief overview of the complex regulatory framework concerning tour guides in Italy, burdened by the interaction with European legislation, the text discusses the recent Italian law, Law No. 190 of December 13, 2023. The law aims to create a unified and standardized professional system for tourist guides in Italy. It addresses various aspects, including the centralization of exams, annual examination schedules, the fight against unauthorized or illegal practices, the need to facilitate the work of authorized tourist guides within cultural institutions, the need of continuous training to ensure a high level of skills. The text seeks to identify the strengths and potential criticisms of the law, in light of the challenging balance between liberalization and cultural heritage protection.