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Tour guide in Siena Simonida M.
Siena, Italy
Serbocroatian, Italian, English
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Since Sep 30, 2013
8.0
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I'm Simonida M., your private tour guide in Florence
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.
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Richard G.May 2026We 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...
- Øystein Snuruås O.April 2026
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
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Thank you so much for a nice review. It was one lovely day around Tuscany! Best wishes to you and your family! Simonida
- Karen B.March 2026
Simonida was an absolutely incredible story telling. While guiding us through the Uffizi, the Academia and other sites around Florence, Simonida was able to give us information about the art and locations while simultaneously weaving together an incredibly rich picture of the history of Florence. We have two teenagers who were on the tour with us (14 and 16), and they...
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Can't belive! So beautiful review! Thank you so much. It was one lovely day for me. You are very nice family. Wish you all the best. Many greetings from Florence. Simonida
- Julie C.January 2026
Our tour with Simonida was excellent! Her passion for art and Florence was evident. In addtion to being knowledgable she is also kind and a great person to spend time with. I highly reccomend seeing Florence with Simonida!
Replied from Simonida M.
Dearest Julie,Dearest Julie, thank you for these messages full of appreciation and enthusiasm! I assure you, you are the first tourists I've ever invited to one of my concerts. I was a little worried about how it would go and whether you'd be happy. I'm truly happy that everything went so well. I really hope I get the chance to sing in Seattle. If I ever come to your...