Private tour in Florence Catherine G
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Catherine G.
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Hello there! I've been living in Florence for over 35 years. Originally from the U.K , I decided to move to Florence to study and to make it my home for a while. I loved it so much that I just couldn't leave! There was so much going on here for me and I ended up after I'd finished my studies in art history and restoration, setting up a business. Buying, restoring and selling antiques. I've always had a passion for art and history and in Florence and Tuscany, there is so much of this and more! I have a background in theatre and music. I play the cello in an amateur orchestra here in the city. I married a Florentine and I have two grown up children. I spent many years living in a farmhouse on a hilltop surrounded by olive groves and vineyards but recently we moved back into the city. I use a bicycle to get around. I trained to be a guide 11 years ago because I wanted to be able to transmit all that I'd learned to others and I want to give every visitor a marvellous and unique experience. I love what I do! I am great with children and sensitive to people's needs. Let me lead you through the streets following in the steps of some of the world's greatest artists. Listen to fascinating tales from history. Understand about Italian culture and ideals. Taste authentic Florentine dishes and wines and soak up the culture. Walk with me off the beaten path and into the trendy Oltrarno neighborhood where restorers and artisans are still at work. Shop where the locals' shop. Join me on day trips into the countryside for wine tasting and delicious food. My tours are customised and can be adapted to suit your schedule. Don't hesitate in contacting me for more information on any of my tours. Thank you! I really look forward to meeting you soon in Florence. Registered licensed tour guide Diploma in art restoration Diploma in history of art Diploma in Italian business studies. I am not a driver but I can arrange for a private car with a fluent english speaking driver.
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A tour for families with children of all ages and teens. Worried about keeping kids entertained in a city in the summertime? Fear no more! Let me know your children's ages and interests and let me guide you through the city! It's a private tour so we can liaise and decide on what interests them more. Learning is great fun! Hunt out symbols and coats of arms on buildings whilst hearing tales from the past. Let's visit the Davanzati Palace, home of a textile merchant and see what life was really like in the 1400s. Alternatively a visit to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David or another museum (the Uffizi gallery, for example). Murders, mysteries, ghosts. . . Discover the fierce jealousy between Michelangelo and Leonardo. . . I am a great storyteller and Florence has a great deal of history and so many stories to reveal!
A walk around the main squares of the city. - The cathedral from the outside (access could mean waiting in line for a long time). - Piazza della Signoria with its statues and stories. - Piazza della Repubblica and what it was like originally. - The Old Bridge and the river Arno. - Medieval tower houses and narrow streets. - Orsanmichele granary and church (inside). - The Davanzati merchant's palace or Accademia museum. If you have any special interests, please let me know!
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Florence, Tuscany, Italy
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