Pisa, Italy
Tours Delivered,
Since Apr 13, 2013
5.0
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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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233 reviews
Martina was AWESOME! Dealt with clients well in very above-average heat. She knew her history well and everyone learned a ton. My only feedback is that this was much less of a food tour than they were expecting so if a client wants a focus on food and less on the history/highlights of Pisa, be sure to communicate in advance and I'm sure Martina can adjust. She was...
Martina has a great knowledge of the region and is extremely personable and attentive to the needs of her clients. We travel a lot and she is one of the most professional and competent guides we have worked with. I think we left as friends, and she definitely made the most of our experience.
Traveling with kids can sometimes be challenging, but Martina made the entire day fun, engaging, and completely stress-free. Her knowledge of the villages, local history, and hidden gems made the experience so much more meaningful than if we had explored on our own. This wasn't just a sightseeing tour—it became one of the most memorable days of our trip. If you're...
Of all the places we visited in our 21-day cruise, the guided tour with Martina as our guide was singularly the best. Despite some physical issues with one of our tour party, Martina made sure all of us in our group did not get short changed in what we expected. In fact, what we had experienced in Cinque Terre was beyond our expectation. Martina planned it out in a way...