Tour guide in Florence Silvia B.

Dear traveller what I think is the essence of Florence, is captured in what the writer Stendhal had to say about his experience while visiting the church of Santa Croce: 'I was in a sort of ecstasy, from the idea of being in Florence, close to the great men whose tombs I had seen absorbed in the contemplation of sublime beauty . . . I reached the point where one encounters celestial sensations . . . Everything spoke so vividly to my soul. Ah, if I could only forget. I had palpitations of the heart, what in Berlin they call 'nerves'. Life was drained from me. I walked with the fear of falling'. What I find unique about Florence is its artistic density locked in a compact space where every stone has history and the eternal greatness of the arts can completely absorb your senses. That's why being a professional tour guide became my true calling, allowing me to do what I truly love. Previous professional experiences in multinational environments formed me on marketing and communications, so I understand the importance of an effective narrative while we stroll about the city. I also grew up abroad traveling from the Middle East to California, and understand the different cultural nuances and perceptions when considering monuments or paintings. It goes by itself to say that being with people of different cultural backgrounds is definitely one of the things I most enjoy about my job. I also major in Foreign Modern Literatures and Languages and become a Florence licensed tour guide as a complement to that background. My favorite dimension to work with is for small and personal tours where adapting to the traveler's pace while sharing with them my local expertise, can hopefully make a fun, spontaneous and meaningful experience, and behind the stones of Florence maybe inspire them to reflect and learn something new about themselves. Licensed tour guide in Florence and Tuscany. Degree in modern literature and languages. I can organize a customized tours (full day or half day) with luxury private car and driver. If my calendar is full, feel free to contact me, I'll be happy to help you! I can arrange luxury transportation in a Mercedes with a professional driver. For easy communication on the day of the tour, I suggest downloading WhatsApp on your smartphone.