Our Team

The CICERONI Team includes Chloe Pepper who is responsible for tour operations, bookings and marketing, Stephen Brook who is responsible for finance and administration and Tom Duncan, CICERONI’s founder, leads tours regularly and continues to develop new tours so that our clients are not without fresh and exciting places to visit each year. Finally, and not least, our programme of visits and study days is led and supported by a wonderful team of lecturers and tour managers. A selection of ‘Team CICERONI’ biographies can be explored below.

Lecturers

Tom Duncan founded CICERONI Travel in 1999. Its programme of tours and study days reflect his interests in art history, archaeology, music and horticulture.

Jimi Blake trained at the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin. In recent years he has created his own remarkable garden, “Hunting Brook”, in Co Wicklow.

James Hill was formerly our Italian, US and Caribbean tours director. British born, he has been resident in Italy for 25 years and is an authority on its culture.

Peter Hill is a pianist, writer and broadcaster. He has a discography that ranges from Bach to the present day and gives lectures, masterclasses and recitals around the world.

James Howard is a professional actor and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He has worked extensively on stage, including the National Theatre Exchange.

Mauricio Macarrón is a graduate in history from the Complutense University in Madrid. He has been
leading cultural tours in and around Madrid since 1989.

Glorianne is a lecturer in International Relations at the University of Malta. She also lectures on European Studies at the Institute of Tourism Studies, and an active tour guide.

John Osborne taught Classics at Marlborough College. He also worked for the British Council in Iran and Turkey. He has a special enthusiasm for Bulgaria - its history, culture and people.

Viennese by birth, Ingrid Sawerthal completed her studies at the University of Vienna School for Interpreters and has a minor in art history. Since 1997 she has been working as licensed guide in Austria.

Tour Managers

Stephen Brook is the co-owner and a Director of CICERONI Travel where he has worked since 2005. He is responsible for Finance and Administration.

James Hill was formerly our Italian, US and Caribbean tours director. British born, he has been resident in Italy for 25 years and is an authority on its culture.

The CICERONI Team

Tom Duncan founded CICERONI Travel in 1999. Its programme of tours and study days reflect his interests in art history, archaeology, music and horticulture.

Stephen Brook is the co-owner and a Director of CICERONI Travel where he has worked since 2005. He is responsible for Finance and Administration.

Chloe Pepper is our Operations Manager, dealing with all elements of client bookings and tours' organisation.

Helen Greasby worked with CICERONI Travel from March 2023 - September 2024 and now supports James Hill at James Hill Travels.