Siena, Italy
Tours Delivered,
Since Sep 30, 2013
8.0
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Guide #9151
Hello everyone and thank you for visiting my profile on ToursbyLocals! My name is Simonida. I'm living in Florence for 20 years. I have degrees at the Conservatory of music and Art history. I'm a professional opera singer, teacher of music and became a fully licensed tourist guide 7 years ago. I want to share with people the beauty of Tuscany and Florence. Florence is rich with culture events like famous festival Maggio musicale fiorentino, Florentine summer festival, concerts in the city museums and other events. Tuscany is the birth land of Giacomo Puccini. In his beloved small village "Torre del Lago" each summer is Puccini's opera festival where you can enjoy the most famous titles of his operas. I would like to show you this music life of Florence and Tuscany together with beautiful museums of Academia and Uffizi gallery. If you would like to admire Florence from on high, I would be glad to show you the most interesting and beautiful city's hotel rooftop terraces. After visiting museums and historical centre, we can cool down in the light summer wind and sip a cocktail over aperitivo, or just relax in front of some of the best panoramic views over the town. I propose myself to organize the private short excursions in Chianti with vine tasting and let you discover the most breathtaking Tuscany landscape. Welcome in Tuscany, the land of Art and Wine and in one of the most romantic city of the world, Florence Master in Conservatory of music in Florence: opera singing,chamber music; degree in art history Florence University. Master in italian language, Bologna - University. I don't have my own van,must rent it for the group of more then three persons.. I have my vehicle which is comfortable for two - three persons.
Siena
Florence
San Gimignano

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We had the best time with Simonida. Her passion for explaining art, and how it helped to shape the city of Florence really came through and it made the tour extremely enjoyable and engaging. Her warm and kind personality were a pleasure to be around. We highly recommend her and this tour for anyone who wants to visit Florence and have art brought to life on an emotional...

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Dear Amy, it was a wonderful day for me too, and I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. We ended up seeing everything you wanted to see. Hugs and best wishes!
Our Guide Simonida met us right on time and provided a wonderful and informative tour all over central Florence. She made it one of the highlights of our trip. Tours by locals is a bit more expensive, but like most things in life you get what you pay for. Grazie!

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Thank you very much for your positive review and above all thank you for a nice day spent together in Florence. It was my pleasure to be your guide. Warm regards, all the best, Simonida

We had a superb tour of Florence with an emphasis on the Uffizi and Academia Museums. Simonida has an in depth knowledge of Medieval and Renaissance art and a very warm and effective way of presenting the most relevant information. We very much enjoyed our memorable lunch with her at one of her favorite trattorias. Simonida’s a star — we couldn’t recommend her more...

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I saw your beautiful review and am truly touched and thrilled by the kind words you dedicated to me. I spent a wonderful day with you in Florence. My warmest regards to you and your family. Simonida Miletic tour guide in Florence
This tour with simonida was great. She has a lot of knowledge about history and culture. And she was very helpful since i was new to the city. All in all a great tour if you love history and art. 10/10

Replied from Simonida M.
Thank you so much for a nice review. It was one lovely day around Tuscany! Best wishes to you and your family! Simonida