Private tour in Florence Maria Grazia B

Florence's Must See Sites - Private Walking Tour

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Maria Grazia B.

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Ciao! I am Maria Grazia, your Local Guide in Florence, but my friends just call me MG. After traveling the world and visiting many beautiful cities, I settled back here in Florence and have never looked back. . . Whether it's the awe-inspiring architecture, the mesmerizing art or the romantic streets full of wonder, Florence has a way of putting you under its spell! I have worked as a Guide for 20 years, now I' m passionate about sharing my experience with you, creating a unique itinerary to suit every one of your dreams! And of course, I can guarantee you the VIP service so hard to find in Florence. . . The city is beautiful, true, but sometimes is difficult to enjoy if you travel by yourself or with a guide that is not " local". As I have lived in Florence for so many years and believe It's the most beautiful city on earth I welcome you to come and immerse yourself in its Magic. . . Here I placed some itineraries for you, but of course, I will be glad to tailor your tour as per your request. And I will be glad to introduce you to the city, to the real one! That is why is so good to have a private guide and a real local one, to visit a city is like to create a new perfume. . . a new bouquet. I have also worked as a Teacher at the Lorenzo de Medici Art School in Florence, and so I learned how to keep in contact with American young students. . . and that is for all " young " people of every age, including me of course. . . Art is fun! Even classical music, Opera is a magic moment in life. . . so I believe no trip to Italy is complete without a Tour with a Local Guide, let's yourself be "guided" and enjoy without a single worry, Here I created some itineraries that I think are eligible, but of course, I can make any changes or arrangements to suit your personal preferences. - Professional licensed local guide for Florence, Fiesole & Province - Professional licensed local guide for Pisa, S.Miniato, Volterra & Province - Professional Tour Leader for Tuscany - International Tour Leader in 3 languages: English, French, Italian - Former Professor at Lorenzo de' Medici Art School, the American Universities Program abroad. Field: Humanities, Italian Opera/music and art appreciation. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for private transport with professional driver.

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Overview of your Florence tour

Firenze, astonishing Florence! I’m sure you heard that before. Join me walking around this wonderful city to understand why everyone says that! Come explore the birthplace of the Renaissance and the home of its art alongside a former Art Teacher. I'll help you learn about the true genius of the architects & jewellers of this period, by visiting majestic "piazzas", historical buildings & impressive landmarks like the Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower and San Giovani's Baptistery. On this tour, you'll get to become a Florentine for a day, but the city will stay in your heart forever. Together we’ll reach the religious heart of Florence and walk across the medieval Tower District, the governmental historical centre where I'll help you get acquainted with the controversial Medici Family and share their fascinating story. By the point we reach Ponte Vecchio, I guarantee you'll have another understanding of Florence’s history, plus many beautiful memories & astonishing pictures to remember the experience.

Recent Reviews

Margaret (Peggy) B.United States
March 2024

Maria Grazia (MG) is an expert in art and art history. She had so much knowledge to share and showed us ways to see a painting from different perspectives. More importantly, she showed her pure love for the Masters. She is a wealth of knowledge on the history of Florence - as well as the "best places" to go for shopping and dining. A truly gracious and "feisty" lady who made sure we were safe and guided us into crowded museums quickly. She is patient and handles pouring rain with grace.

Elke M.United States
June 2022

Informative 3-hour walk covering the highlights of Florence's religious and political history and landmarks, delivered with passion and humor by Maria, a native Florentian. Very accommodating when we had to change your times 3x due to flight delays. It's an excellent way to shake off jet lag on arrival day!

Barbara B.United States
November 2019

Maria was a fantastic guide. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, she is also a great personality! Her stories were wonderful and brought Florentine history and art alive during our very brief tour. She was flexible and very helpful as we were delayed by traffic and needed to drop luggage and buy train tickets before we started our tour. All in all, a delightful tour that kept us and our 4 teenage grandchildren engaged. Thank you, Maria!

Laura N.United States
July 2019

Maria was a perfect guide, knowledgeable and accommodating, limiting our brief time together to those areas I was most interested in, but adding just enough to broaden our horizons. Most importantly, she went FAR beyond the call, sculpting a unique tour for us, at the last minute, and then escorting us by taxi to the depo where she helped us navigate our upcoming bus tour. She helped us understand we hadn't booked the tour we thought, attempted to get that changed, and waited alongside us until we left.

Your Florence tour itinerary

* Piazza Duomo (exterior). * Tower District. * Piazza Repubblica. * The straw market and the statue of the Piglet. * Church of Orsanmichele. * Piazza Signoria (square). * Palazzo Vecchio (exterior). * Monument to Cosimo de Medici. * Neptune Fountain. *via Tornabuoni the street of fashion. * Cellini's Perseus Bronze Original. * Uffizi Courtyard. * Ponte Vecchio (the Old Bridge). This itinerary is flexible. I will be happy to customise the tour for you!

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Please note that if your group is of more than 6, headsets will be required at the cost of € 3 each.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Private Transportation
Tastings
Private Transportation With Driver
Equipment
Public Transportation
Classes Workshop
Accommodation
Services
Meeting location

Piazza della Signoria, Firenze, Toscana, 50122, Italy

I suggest meeting at Piazza Signoria's Neptune Fountain, but I could also meet you somewhere else. Let me know your preference!

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
405761
Languages
English
French
Italian
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private walking tour in Florence is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of the city. It's ideal for travellers who wish to explore the birthplace of the Renaissance with an expert guide, Maria Grazia B., who is a former Art Teacher. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for seniors or those with mobility concerns.

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