Private tour in Florence Maile O

Florence: the Queen of Renaissance - Half day Private tour

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Maile O.

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Hi! My name is Maile, I was born in Massa, a lovely town in Tuscany, and from my childhood, I had the opportunity to visit and discover my beautiful region: Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo, the typical Tuscany countryside and the Forests of the Appennini. As I was completing my university's studies in Pisa I used to walk in Piazza dei Miracoli, there were so many people, coming from around the world to visit it! Now I am really honored to have the opportunity to introduce my homeland. I am a licensed tourist guide and I offer a wide variety of standard tours along with custom tours designed to meet your specific wants and needs. My goal is to provide a fun-filled yet informative experience that helps you discover some of the most important cities of Tuscany (Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo) and help you understand what makes Tuscany one of the most beautiful and artistic relevant places in the world! I'm interested in Art, History, food, theatre, and music. I have a master degree in History of Art and Theatre, I'm a musician, I love to walk and hike in the forest and practice meditation. The tours I offer reflects my passions: we can discover together the amazing beauty of Art in Florence, Pisa, Arezzo, and Lucca. We can discover together the typical Tuscan cuisine, with its local products and wine. We can have a walk and a forest bath in the wonderful forests of the Casentino Valley and visits its castles. I'll be glad to meet you, so feel free to contact me to plan your travel schedule. License as Tourist Guide Master Degree in History of Art and Theatre - Pisa University Bachelor Degree In History of Theatre - University of Pisa Non Violent Communication training Teacher in Philosophy for Children and for Community No restrictions

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Overview of your Florence tour

Art in Italy means Renaissance and Renaissance means Florence, Uffizi, Michelangelo, David. . . Every time I visit Florence means discover a new detail that makes me admire the wonders that humanity is capable of thanks to art. That's what I'd like to share with you: the wonder of art. If you are passionate about art, and you like to discover and understand the how and why of an artwork this tour is for you. Why and how Florence became the heart of the Italian Renaissance? What is its amazing history? In this tour, designed for a first-time visit to Florence, I'll try to answer these questions guiding you on a visit in which we'll see the must-see works of art in the city so you don't miss out on anything!

Recent Reviews

Terri D.United States
June 2026

Maile was expert in guiding us through the most significant must-see art and history of the city. We gained valuable insights, history and anecdotes from her lively descriptions. Thanks again for an unforgettable experience!

Yulia I.United States
September 2025

We had an unforgettable experience in Florence thanks to our amazing guide, Maile. She took us through the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia, bringing the art and history to life with her knowledge and passion. Along the way, she also pointed out important landmarks in the city and shared fascinating stories that made Florence feel even more special. When we asked her to recommend places to eat, she suggested local spots that turned out to be some of the best meals of our trip. Maile’s warmth, professionalism, and expertise made our time in Florence truly memorable. If you want to experience Florence in the best way possible, we can’t recommend her enough!

Catherine L.Canada
October 2024

We very much appreciated our tour with Maile. She is a knowledgeable guide who provided a perfect level of information on the city of Florence, it's history, and the wonderful art in the Accademia and Uffizi. Maile explained the context of specific pieces and described competing explanations of the historyand meaning of the art. We strongly recommend this tour.

Candace B.United States
May 2024

We had a wonderful tour with Maile. She is a very knowledgeable tour guide, and gave insights into the artwork and artists of the period. She was very personable and patient answering our questions and tailored the tour to our interests. We highly recommend this tour with Maile!

Robert D.United States
March 2024

Maile gave a tour to me, my wife, my son and his wife today. We could not have asked for anything more. From a purely intellectual standpoint, Maile has a deep knowledge of both the art we viewed, and art in general. She was able to put the art, the setting and the city into a perspective that helped us understand the importance of what we were seeing. On the personal side, Maile was simple a pleasure to be around. She was happy and made the day very enjoyable. Thank you for a great day Maile!

Emilie M.United States
December 2023

We had such a wonderful experience with Maile. She was on time (actually early), well verse and knowledgeable about all the places we visited. We paced ourselves and weren't overwhelmed or tired throughout the tour. Best part is that Maile wore a beautiful green coat and was easy to spot in the crowded areas! We would love to come back and book another tour with her. Thank you for your professionalism and kindness.

Your Florence tour itinerary

- Uffizi Gallery (inside visit) - Piazza del Duomo (Giotto Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptistery - a visit from the outside) - Accademia Gallery: David, Michelangelo's world-famous statue (inside visit) Please Note: In order to find easily the tickets for the priority entrance to the museums and to avoid long waitings it is better to book in advance. Please, BEFORE booking check with me if tickets are available. In any case, before accepting a booking, I will check if the tickets are available. Even with a reservation, there might be a bit of waiting in line. The Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery are closed on Mondays, 1 of January and 25 December. PLEASE NOTE: It is NOT possible to have this tour on the first Sunday of the month. The tour can of course be customized. If you need a customized tour, please contact me. The customization could come with a change of price in the tour.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

It is a walking tour

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance tickets for the following places: - Uffizi Gallery (with online reservation) - Accademia Gallery (with online reservation) to see David, Michelangelo's world-famous statue You are responsible for any purchases of a personal nature In High season the cost of the tickets is 29 Euro Uffizi 20 Euro Accademy for each person
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Florence, Tuscany, Italy

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Tour categories
City Highlights
Museums
Tour reference number
606359
Languages
English
Italian
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal

Traveller reviews

4.9

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This private tour in Florence is perfect for art enthusiasts and those interested in the Renaissance. If you love discovering and understanding the stories behind artworks, this tour will be ideal for you. It's designed for first-time visitors to Florence who want to see the must-see works of art in the city.

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