Private tour in Florence Elisabetta M

3 hour tour of the Pitti Palace in Florence featuring the main museums Galleria Palatina and Treasury of the Grand Dukes

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Private tour for 1-9 people
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Elisabetta M.

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Dear traveler, My name is Elisabetta and I was born and raised in Tuscany. Since I was a child I loved history and languages and you can imagine how lucky I felt when my main passions turned out to be a job 21 years ago and I became a qualified tour guide. As I have worked in the travel business since 1989, I have developed an important knowledge on the region where I have always lived and about Italy in general. I mostly deal with families, couples and small parties, this allows me to personalize my tours; everyone of us is different or has different expectations! Travelling is an essential part in my life too. I am never tired of discovering new places and with my husband, wherever we are, we always hire local guides. We like to have the feel of the country we are visiting, something special only a local can offer you. The tours I am listing here are samples of what we can do together, I can also customize them according to your expectations and to the time you have available: like with a chef, provide me the ingredients (your wishes) and I will "cook" your personal tour!!! ---- ABOUT MY TOURS (increasing with TBL and very positive feedback!!!) My tours can last from three hours up to a full day and the PRICE depends on duration, it's not per person but PER GROUP, this means for 1 to 7 clients (some even 10) the cost is the SAME! The majority of my tours are walking tours because I love to show you sights, as charming squares or picturesque alleys, that you won't see on the tour bus, with me only PERSONAL TOURS! On request I can hire a private driver/luxury and air-conditioned van, it's the easier and a favourite way to discover Florence or Siena but more costly than various taxi rides. For the "CRUISE VISITORS": I've arranged "VIP treatment" shore excursions including a luxury air conditioned car or minivan with a professional driver (pick up and drop off at your ship). MY GOAL IS: - to let you fall in love in Tuscany like I am and make sure you keep fond memories of the most beautiful region of Italy! - to provide you a joyous unforgettable experience! In 2007 I was the only guide in London representing the Tuscany Guide Association for a special exhibit at the National Gallery. I have passed my art, history and language exams but - unless you specifically request it - I am not willing to give you a lecture: your tour has to be informative and fun, because your holiday is meant to be FUN! So you will experience and discover a lot but whenever you will feel like it, we'll stop for a drink or a coffee or - why not - a delicious home made gelato! I have two gelato maestros in my family so you can't go wrong!!! To avoid disappointment, book your tour NOW (last night I received an email from a client that wrote me 4 weeks ago, he was willing to confirm but the Uffizi tickets are sold out tomorrow …) I look forward to showing you Florence, Siena, San Gimignano and other beauties in Tuscany. For the main museums like Uffizi and Accademia, I can book fast track tickets without handling fees as you will be able to pay those extras directly at the counter. I would be happy to recommend my favourite restaurants, cafés or gelato places or even book them for you if you wish. Allora … ci vediamo in Toscana! Then … I'll see you in Tuscany! Elisabetta, your personal tour guide I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Florence tour

The Pitti Palace is an amazing site but it can be overwheelming as it features 4 museums ranging from painting, sculpture, furniture and jewellery. Visual inputs are really many so the secret is providing you a selection with the most important masterpieces, which is exactly my duty! It will not be a lecture or anything boring: it is your holiday and you have the right to be informed as well as entertained! On the noble floor of the building, the main museum Galleria Palatina showcases more than 500 mostly Renaissance paintings by Raphael, Titian, Perugino, Peter Paul Rubens and Pietro da Cortona. Most of the rooms are decorated with antique furniture and objects collected by the Medici. You will be immersed in the atmosphere of the historic men and women that lived here!

Recent Reviews

Greg B.Australia
May 2025

We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with Elisabetta, an excellent guide who has a great blend of knowledge, expertise, humour and personality. Elisabetta has the ability to capitalise on those traits to present and guide. A good listener, one who manages to understand the interests and expectations of her clients. It was a most enlightening and enjoyable visit to the Pitti Palace. Thank you Elisabetta. Lea and Greg Benfield

George B.United States
June 2018

Elisabetta toured the two of us on three different occasions and we could not be more pleased with her knowledge of Florence. She is efficient, personable, professional and fluent in English. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants a special time in Florence.

Mark B.United States
June 2017

We were a group of 6 with 3 teens visiting Italy for the 1st time. We wanted to give the kids an inside glimpse of Florence's cultural riches without being overwhelmed. The palace complex and gardens encapsulate much of Florence's patrimony. Elisabetta's tour with her passion for the city and its history was absolutely ideal for all of us, moving with ease and delightful humor between historical detail, narrative and insightful commentary. She cares that her clients fall in love with Florence. And we did!

Jane W.United States
May 2014

We booked two tours with Elisabetta the same day, our first full day in Florence. This tour provided a great overview of highlights of the paintings at the Pitti Palace. Her wealth of knowledge and pleasant, engaging personality provided the perfect beginning to our trip. She worked hard, but also has that gift that made us feel we weren't just a job or number of hours to get through. Her pride, knowledge, and passion for the things we saw instilled infectious enthusiasm in us and I highly recommend her.

Your Florence tour itinerary

Museum/s of your choice inside the Pitti Palace. Note: In case you prefer visiting the Boboli Garden and the Silver Works Museum, the visit can focus on the two other sites.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance fees to the museums and mandatory headsets.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Airport: ,Cruise: ,Station: Main rail station in Florence named Santa Maria Novella,ByGuide: Airport or Cruise ship port pick up is possible but to be requested at time of booking (extra charge)

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Museums
Tour reference number
102432
Languages
Italian
German
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Florence is perfect for art enthusiasts and history buffs who want to explore the Pitti Palace's rich history and its main museums, Galleria Palatina and Treasury of the Grand Dukes. It's also ideal for families, as the tour is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. With Elisabetta M. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the lives of historic figures who lived in this former Medici residence.

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