Pisa, Italy
Tours Delivered,
Since Apr 13, 2013
5.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #7854
Hi everyone! My name is Martina and I am an enthusiastic art historian, with an M. A. degree from the University of Pisa. Thanks to my passion for art, architecture and local history, since 2007 I have been working as a Licensed Tour Guide and Tour Director in Tuscany and Cinque Terre. I love creating unique cultural itineraries and culinary tours for single travellers, family and small groups who wish to experience a warm, authentic, human connection! My goal is to make the most of your time in Italy, so I tailor the tours to your needs and interest in order to give you an unforgettable time and 'new eyes'! I design: -Art, architecture and history tours -Ancient arts and crafts tours -City walks with visits to off-the-beaten path attractions -Day tour of Tuscan hilltowns (Volterra and San Gimignano) -Culinary Tours and cooking class in Tuscany coutryside -Truffle Hunting and Truffle tasting in San Miniato -Extra virgin olive oil tasting (+ visit of olive grove and olive mill) -Cheese tasting in an organic farm located in an amazing scenery -Wine tours in the countryside around Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano and on the Etruscan coast (Bolgheri) -Boat tour of Cinque Terre (end of April- mid of September) -Cinque Terre hiking & walking tours Note: some of the tours can be combined! If you are looking for a half/full day Guided Tours and you wish to travel at your rithm, discovering off-the-beaten path attractions, not to mention local food and wines, just book a tour with me! In the years I have gained expertise and experience in tourism practices that enable me to create very specific itineraries, according to the style, interests and time available to travellers. There is certainly to learn, but not at the expense of fun! The discovery of the sites also includes the most interesting areas of city life, like cafes, shops and nice meeting places. For further information, do not hesitate to contact me! I will get back tp you within 24h. -Licensed Tour Guide since 2007 to date; -Licensed Tour Director in Tuscany and Italian Riviera di Levante (Cinque Terre, Portovenere, Lerici, Tellaro, Sarzana) from 2005 to date; -Art Historian, with an MA Degree (Medieval, Renaissance and Modern Art) from the University of Pisa; -Author of articles published on art history magazines (Arte|Documento; Arte Veneta; Burlington Magazine, Print Quarterly); -Indipendent Scholar attending seminars and conferences in different European Countries (Itay, England, France) -Featured in Rick Steves' guide books from 2015 to date (for Pisa and surroundings); -Member of the International Tourism Association of Professionals (ITAP); -Certified Classical Pilates Teacher and forever student at E-motion school in Sarzana (SP - Italy) •I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
Pisa
Livorno
San Gimignano
La Spezia
Florence
Lucca

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225 reviews
Martina was incredible! Knowledgeable, kind and full of energy!
Replied from Martina M.
Haley, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a glowing review! It was a pleasure to be your guide in Pisa. I really hope to see you all again in Tuscany or Cinque Terre sometimes in the near future! All my best, Martina :)
Martina was our tour guide in Cinque Terre and she was absolutely wonderful!!!! Her English is very good so communication was super easy. As a native Italian, her knowledge of the area and insight made the tour very interesting. She was kind and accommodating and made it possible to see things that might not have been on the outlined tour. She took us to a local...
Martina was such a knowledge of information and just fun to be with. Took time to let you absorb the information and the exhibits you were looking at and was very attentive. Would recommend here to all.
Martina was an outstanding guide. Extremely knowledgeable and personal. We stopped at the oldest pastry shop and sat with coffee and had delicious treats which was delightful. We ran over our ending time due to our interest in Lucca and she was most gracious about that. I would highly recommend Martina if visit charming Lucca.
Replied from Martina M.
Aww Barbara, you made my day! It was such an honour and a pleasure to be your guide in Lucca that I did not realize we run over your ending time! I really hope to see you again in Tuscany or Cinque Terre soon. Sending a big hug to you, Martina xxx