Hi! My name is Kathleen. Siena is my hometown. My Irish-American mother came here to study, met my father and rest is history. She has never left but has raised three bicultural, bilingual children. We went to school in America during my sophomore year and later, I ventured out on my own to live and study in Brazil. I now speak Portuguese.

They say that travel is an acquired taste. I have acquired it. It has become my passion! Exploring different parts of the world and getting to know their culture has been a life-changing experience for me and I have pursued a career in this field. I want to share my experiences with guests visiting my country. After studying in Florence, I passed their stringent requirements and a state exam and received a license as a guide for both Florence and Siena.

Having met so many people, during our encounters the words received and the expression on my guests' faces illustrates more than just their complete satisfaction, also their amazing prospective of what they have experienced on their journey through Siena.  

I have worked for a major international tour company, leading groups on tours in Italy for guests unfamiliar with the history and customs of my country. For the last nine years, I have concentrated all of my passions on Siena. I am rewarded with smiles, thanks and what I know is a better understanding of the rich history that has made Italy a major destination for so many world travelers.

Siena is a fun city to explore. Follow me and I'll show you the back streets teeming with history, families living normal everyday lives, grandmothers stopping to chat with their lifelong neighbors and children playing in the streets. I'll point out restaurants, wine shops, ice cream parlors, and the best place to buy some local cheese and pastries. We'll take lots of photos and create memories of your visit to Siena, my hometown.  
 
The tours I am listing here are all my own personal ideas. They can be personalize according to your preferences and available time.  

We can make life time memories in just a couple of hours!!

Licensed local guide for Siena, San Gimignano, Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano and the Chianti region

I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

This tours is thought specifically for the cruise visitors :
A relaxing day combining the visit with a local expert and time on your own to enjoy the city.

The driver will pick you up in the morning at Livorno port and drive you to Siena where I, your private local guide, will be waiting for you.

The experience in Siena will be a "journey back in time", as we visit the best preserved medieval town in all of Italy.
We explore this stunning place, famous the world over for it's bare back horse race, Il Palio. The heart of the city, Piazza del Campo, the marble covered gothic Cathedral, and the frequent hidden areas of backstreets and breathtaking views are only just a sample of what we will see together.

In the afternoon we will stop in San Gimignano for a nice strool through the medieaval 900 year old towers, that are still standing. A stop for the best icecream in the world, is compulsory!

Shore excursion from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano

The experience in Siena will be a "journey back in time", as we visit the best preserved medieval town in all of Italy.
We explore this stunning place, famous the world over for it's bare back horse race, Il Palio. The heart of the city, Piazza del Campo, the marble covered gothic Cathedral, and the frequent hidden areas of backstreets and breathtaking views are only just a sample of what we will see together.

Siena is a fun city to explore, We can make life time memories in just a couple of hours!!

Medieval Siena private tour

This tours is thought specifically for the cruise visitors :
A relaxing day combining the visit with a local expert and time on your own to enjoy the city.

The driver will pick you up in the morning at Livorno port and drive you to Siena where I, your private local guide, will be waiting for you.

The experience in Siena will be a "journey back in time", as we visit the best preserved medieval town in all of Italy.
We explore this stunning place, famous the world over for it's bare back horse race, Il Palio. The heart of the city, Piazza del Campo, the marble covered gothic Cathedral, and the frequent hidden areas of backstreets and breathtaking views are only just a sample of what we will see together.

In the afternoon we will stop in San Gimignano for lunch at a farmhouse and a visit on your own of the medieval hilltop town

Tour guide in Livorno Kathleen Mary F.

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