Private tour in Florence Giacomo B
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Ciao! My name is Giacomo and I was born and raised in a small medieval village on the rolling hills west of Florence, where I still live. I have been working in the tourism industry since 2003, starting originally as a tour leader across Tuscany. I specialized as a local guide for Florence in 2008, and since then I have been engaging mainly as a freelance tour guide in the Florence area. As a Tuscan of many generations, I am in love with my homeland - which is a very special part of Italy for its artistic, historical and cultural value - and I greatly enjoy when I can facilitate the experience of discovering and absorbing the extraordinary beauty of which Florence and Tuscany are so rich. It will be a pleasure for me to welcome you to my region, and accompany you throughout your journey in Florence. Your tours can be diversified and customized based on your interests and preferences. Just tell me what you like, and we will tailor it together - whether you are traveling by yourself or in couple, with your family and kids, or as a small group of friends or relatives. I am looking forward to meeting you! Licensed Guide of Florence since 2008 Certified Tour Leader since 2003 University Degree in Foreign Modern Literatures and Languages (French, Spanish and English), 1995 Member of AGT (Official Tour Guides Association of Florence) If my calendar seems full, don’t hesitate to contact me anyway. I may still be able to accommodate you. I can organize private transportation by private car and driver. Please note that I provide pick-up and drop-off at the hotel or port only through the driver. I will meet you directly at the designated meeting point. For easy communication on the day of the tour, I suggest downloading WhatsApp on your smartphone.
Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Giacomo B.
We will start our tour from the physical center of the town, understanding how and why Florentia - the ancient Roman colony - became the 2nd largest town of Europe in the 1200s, and later turned into the most important artistic and cultural town of Europe. After reaching its political center, we will discuss the major role played by the Medici family and its remarkable contributions to the astonishing development of the city. We will then visit the Uffizi Gallery - the oldest museum created in modern Europe - and discover priceless masterpieces, including the ones by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. We will continue our journey through the main medieval district, where Dante Alighieri - Inferno's poet - was born, reaching the unique Duomo complex, one of the most astonishing religious sites ever built on Earth. We will finally end our tour inside the Accademia museum, in front of the magnificent statue of Michelangelo's David.
We had an outstanding Best of Renaissance Tour with Giacomo and couldn't have asked for a better guide. Giacomo was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about Florence's history, art, and culture. His ability to bring the city's stories to life made every stop fascinating. What truly stood out was his calming presence and easy-going style. We would highly recommend Giacomo as a guide!
Giacomo was the perfect tour guide to show us Florence: friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. He was able to pick up on what we'd be interested in, and showed us the Florence highlights in a way that really resonated for us. Our six hours with him flew by. Thanks, Giacomo!
We had a wonderful day in Florence with Giacamo! It was a day packed full of "The best of Florence"! The pace of the tour was just right, Giacamo was thoughtful, full of energy and knowledge about this beautiful city...we thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend spending your day with him!
Absolutely wonderful!! Giacomo was extremely knowledgeable, informative, friendly, and accommodating!!! Fascinating history along with great insights - tailored the tour for what we wanted. Also very helpful in scheduling for less crowded times/days and avoiding lines. Will definitely book with Giacomo again for future tours of Florence and in Pisa!
Giacomo was thoughtful and informative. He was flexible when we wanted to alter the plans slightly and even took us to a great wine window and enjoyed a glass of wine with us.
Simply the best guide...
The main landmarks included in the itinerary are: - Uffizi Art Gallery from the inside - Republic Square - the ancient Roman town center - Signoria Square and town hall, Palazzo Vecchio from the outside - Ponte Vecchio, the Old Bridge - Duomo from the inside - Medieval district and Dante's house - Accademia museum - with Michelangelo's David, from the inside Uffizi and Accademia Gallery are closed on Mondays. Every Tuesday, from March 26 to December 17, 2024, the Gallery of Statues and Paintings will remain accessible in the evening, offering the magical experience of admiring masterpieces of art in the light of the sunset. In high season there may be some queues, even with skip-the-line tickets. Note: Please remember to bring your passport, the ticket is NOMINAL and you must show your ID (passport photo on your phone works). -If you want to climb Brunelleschi's dome and/or Giotto's bell tower we can add 1 or 2 hours to the tour, please contact me.
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Walking Tour -I suggest bringing a bottle of water and to wear comfortable shoes -During the summer, be sure not to forget a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses -During the winter, be sure not to forget a raincoat or small umbrella For security reasons, all visitors are screened with Metal Detectors Please write me if there are people with mobility problems and if you use or need a wheelchair, the itinerary will be different
1r Via Roma, Firenze, Toscana, 50123, Italy
Caffè Gilli, Via Roma 1r - or wherever it is convenient for you, and we will accommodate our itinerary starting from there, with maximum flexibility.
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