Tour guide in Florence Silvia M.

I was born in Northern Italy by a Florentine mother and a Mantuan father, so I grew up within these two wonderful cultures: school and friends in Mantua, holidays and extended family in Florence. When it came to pick up college I followed my heart and choose Florence, because I felt this is where I belong to. After college I lived in Austria and Germany, then I came back and attended professional schools to become a cooking instructor. I already had an incredible base, due to my origins: the Mantua cooking is famous for home made pasta, risotto, stews and cakes, while Tuscany…. . . well I just need to mention one above all: extra virgin olive oil. This is the reason why I suggest that, you spare some time for food, wine and good olive oil while visiting Florence, its churches and its museums: If you want to discover the secrets of the Tuscan cooking, or how to understand if you are using an extra virgin olive oil of high quality or come to appreciate not only Chianti wine but also the other wonderful Tuscan wines, just ask me and I will organize a food and wine tour in town or in the countryside, which might end up at my house for a quick lunch or even a cooking class. Ah, by the way, I am also a licensed city guide and I still have couple of surprises ready for you! I look forward to meeting you in Florence, ciao e arrivederci! Silvia - Italian cooking instructor - Certified olive oil tester, registered at Florence Chamber of Commerce. - Food and wine expert for Marriott International (Mr. Wolfgang Lindlbauer - Mr. Gregg Brown) - Licensed tourist guide in Florence and Province. - Professional tour leader - tour escort for Touring Club Italiano in Milan - tour escort for Italian Exclusive Vacation (tour provider of Roadscholar/Elderhostel) in Boston I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.