If you’re looking for a private guide in Florence to see the major attractions in a one day, stop looking and hire Armando. Our group of 60-somethings has high standards: we want deep local knowledge, top-notch communication, flexibility, and a genuinely warm personality. Armando delivered all of that and more during our full-day "Florence in a Day" tour, meeting us right at our hotel and instantly proving to be one of the absolute nicest people you will ever meet. The entire experience was impeccably organized from the start. Prior to our arrival, Armando let us know exactly which advance tickets to purchase, allowing us to bypass the crowds and almost always go straight to the front of the line. As he guided us through the Duomo, San Lorenzo Church, the Accademia (David), the Uffizi, and the Ponte Vecchio, his passion was unmistakable. He has an astonishing knowledge and details on every single piece of art, sculpture, and architecture—so much so that art enthusiasts will be in absolute heaven. Armando also took fantastic care of us, checking on the needs of the group. He arranged a wonderful sit-down lunch at a great local restaurant, giving us a perfect break in the middle of a full-day itinerary. By the time the day wrapped up, our entire group was pleased with his warmth, expertise, and absolute devotion to his craft. Armando is an exceptional guide and a true gentleman—we recommend him to help you visit Florence's top attractions in a single day.
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Florence in a day - Private Tour
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Hello! My name is Armando, I am an expert of Italian art, history, archeology and culture, and I have been working as an official tour guide for over twenty-five years. I am originally from Rome, I moved to Vinci, Tuscany a few years ago - birth place of the famous Leonardo da Vinci, 25 miles West of Florence -, and I am specialized in private tours of Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Vinci and all of Tuscany. I provide my guests a great summary of some twenty centuries of history most cities boasts, telling them about art and archaeology, past and present, local culture and every day life, and how all is inextricably combined. I am not going to give you a lecture - unless you want to - I will be informative but I won't overdo with too many dates and names, I will make your visit fun with anecdotes and legends: I know you are here on holiday and your holiday is meant to be enjoyable and fun! Whether it is your first visit, second or third time in Florence and Tuscany, I will be happy to create a customized itinerary based upon your interests to make you experience a unique, relaxing vacation. Ciao! No restrictions at all!
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The ideal city tour, especially if you are a first time visitor! Including visit to Uffizi and Accademia
Overview of your Florence tour
We'll start with a historical presentation from the foundation of Florentia as a Roman colony, up to its growth in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance as one of the most important capitals in Europe. I'll tell you about the many men and women who were protagonists of the greatness of Florence, such as the Medici for politics and economics, Michelangelo for art, Dante for literature, Galileo for the sciences. . . just to name a few among the most universally known. We'll visit the religious and political centers of Florence, the most important museums of the city including the Accademia and the Uffizi, where I'll tell you about artists who led the evolution of the Western art. I am not going to give you a lecture -unless you want to- I'll be informative but I won't overdo with too many dates and names; I'll make your visit fun with anecdotes and legends, and you'll have time to enjoy a typical local meal, coffee or ice cream: I know you are here on holiday and your holiday is meant to be enjoyable and fun!
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Very knowledgeable and friendly guide
I was a very, very happy tourist because this wonderful tour guide was amazing. So Knowledgeable, so easy going and in love with what he was explaining to me. He was amazing, not just reciting it by rote, but sincerely detailing what we were experiencing...because Florence and all it has to offer is an experience; it was a hot, long day but I didn't care! I didn't complain, I just soaked it all in and enjoyed it. I was very satisfied that day and for the rest of my trip to Florence. When I scheduled this tour, I was a bit shocked by the price, but it was worth every penny.
This was a wonderful tour customized to our schedule and pace. So knowledgeable and professional!
Armando was excellent! He was extremely knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour!
It was a long day but the tour guide was excellent. We saw all of the important sites in Florence. The guide had our timed entrances to various locations (Uffizi, Academia etc) set up perfectly. Highly recommend.
Your Florence tour itinerary
I'll meet you at your hotel/accommodation in Florence, or in Piazza Duomo, or in another agreed spot in Florence. - Duomo (inside; Cathedral) - Giotto Bell Tower (outside; beautiful Gothic architecture) -Opera del Duomo Museum (inside; with a Pieta by Michelangelo, and famous Ghiberti's bronze doors) - Baptistery (inside; with medieval mosaics) - Academy Gallery (inside; to see the David and other statues by Michelangelo) - San Lorenzo Church (inside; masterpiece of Renaissance architecture by Brunelleschi) - Uffizi Gallery (inside; paintings by Giotto, Masaccio, Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raffaello) - Piazza Signoria (open air collection of statues and Palazzo Vecchio) - Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge over the Arno River) With me as your guide it will be easier for you to listen the tour despite the everyday crowd, and I'll be happy to accommodate your requests by going faster through sites that don't interest you or stopping longer to see what's more relevant to you.
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Type: Walking
Walking tour - there is no transport needed for this tour
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6 Piazza di San Giovanni, Firenze, Toscana, 50123, Italy
By Guide: I will meet you in Florence, Piazza di San Giovanni, by the Column of San Zanobi, with a sign of your name
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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