Dear Traveller,

Since when I was a teenager my true passion has been travelling abroad.
As a child I used to live in Paris and therefore I've absorbed with no effort French language and culture, but I'm a native Florentine.

That's the reason why I like so much people who invest time and economic resources in travelling to expand their mental horizons and meeting people from other part of the world.

While completing my academic background I've spent one year in London and since then I never stopped travelling as tour menager in Egypt, Libia, Tunisia, Jordan, France, Etiopia, Turkey, Greece and United States.

In 1992 I won the public contests to be Licensed Guide in Florence / Siena and I fell in love with my job, because being a guide is being myself: a lifetime studying and discovering.

My guests say my special gift is to be able in sharing my passion for Art, Economic History and hidden Beauties of Siena and Florence, maximising their time during their stay.

Let me introduce you to Florence and Siena unique harmony and flavour: their museums, Medici's residences, churches, home made ice creams and artisanal workshops, still able in creating true masterpieces.

The tours I'm listing here are just samples, the ones that I think are eligible but,
Since everyone of us is different, It will be my pleasure to fully customised the tour to your pace, interest and expectations, for a true VIP service.

For Uffizi and Accademia museums I can book fast track tickets without handling fees as you will be able to pay those extras directly on the spot.

*On request I can hire a private driver/luxury and air-conditioned van, the easiest way to travel from Florence to Siena and to discover their hidden beauties.

*For Cruise visitors I can arrange "VIP treatment" shore excursions including a luxury air conditioned car or minivan with a professional driver (with pick up and drop off at your ship).

I wish you a wonderful time in Florence and Siena,

Emma

Graduated from Florence University with a degree in Philosophy with a Master in Art History at the Warburg Institute in London.
I have been working as a professional guide in Florence and Siena since 1992.
I was a guide in the Synagogue Museum of Florence in 1990-93
Master in museum education from Roma University in 2002,
Art History Docent at New Etruria College Association of Florence since 2003
Lecturer on Medieval and Renaissance Art History for the
Alumni College Abroad, since 2002
I've taken a second University degree in Art History specializing in Fashion in Renaissance portraits.

I’ am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle, Cruise shuttle, or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

This is one of my favourite tours because we'll admire amazing art works in a relaxed way. I studied art history at the University of Florence, so this is the place where I reviewed my notes for long time!

Skip the main line and enter with a priority entrance with your private tour guide. The tour is 4 hours long and it will be a journey into the art where we'll visit together Uffizi and Accademia Gallery.

Uffizi: From the 13th to 17th century we'll see masterpieces painted by Giotto, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raffaello, Caravaggio. . . and much more! We'll go deeper into the artists's lives with untold stories and anecdotes.

In the Accademia Gallery we'll stop in front of the David, the most famous statue realized by Michelangelo and then I'll explain you about the "not finished technique" looking at 'the Prisoners' by Michelangelo too.

Come join me for this unique experience full of beauty and art!

4 Hours: Uffizi and Accademia Gallery Half Day Tour

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A fascinating walk through the historical city center to discover the cultural and economic reasons why Florence became the famous 'Cradle' of the Renaissance:

* The Religious Center :
The famous Cathedral (Duomo) Brunelleschi's Dome, the Baptistery - the beauty of its doors moved Michelangelo to call them "the Gates of Paradise" -and Giotto's Bell-Tower
( outside)

* Medieval Neighbour, with its narrow and hidden lanes where we can visit Dante Alighieri 's House, local artisans workshops and one of the best Ice Cream parlour in the world (Listed by the National Geographic !)

*Old Bridge

*Signoria Square: the political city center, a real open air museum that will leave you speechless where you'll see among other original Roman and Renaissance statues, the replica of Michelangelo's David in its original location

* Basilica S. Croce, known as the "Pantheon of the Italian Glories" due to the fact that many famous Italians such as Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilei and Rossini are buried there.

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