Tour guide in Florence Laura G.

I'm a licensed tour guide for Florence and Lucca. I was born in Connecticut, USA, but since 1998, I have been living in Florence, with my husband - a native Florentine. I have a BA degree in Art History and Fine Arts from Bennington College and I studied Restoration in Florence at the Istituto di Arte e Restauro Palazzo Spinelli from 1987 to 1989. My tours are all private - not shared- so I can modify an existing itinerary or make a Custom Tour specifically for you. Tell me about your interests and we can go from there. Over the years I've acquired a vast knowledge of Florence and Lucca's history, art and folklore, as well as a real inside view of Italian life today! Along with local history and art, there are so many wonderful and curious stories to tell that bring the past to life and explain the present. You'll come away with a wonderful experience having learned a lot in a fun and memorable way. Along with my passion for art and history, I also love gardens and gardening. Both Florence and Lucca have extraordinary gardens that will amaze any garden or nature enthusiast. Italy is also food and wine! Wine and olive oil tastings are quite the rage and there are no shortages of places where you can stop in and discover the flavors and aromas of Italy - and of course a cup of espresso or cappuccino! I look forward to hear from you soon and sharing my love for Florence and Lucca with you on a great tour! All the Best! Licensed Tour Guide for Florence and Lucca and their provinces. Diploma in Restoration Studies Istituto per L'Arte e il Restauro, Palazzo Spinelli, Florence, Italy (Accredited by the Region of Tuscany) Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Fine Arts and Art History. (Bennington College, Bennington, Vermont, USA) I am not a driver/NCC.