Private tour in Florence Letizia S

Half Day Florence highlights as a Family-friendly Experience

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Letizia S.

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I have been a licensed tour guide in Florence since 2008 and I love the city's art and history. But more importantly, I was born and raised in Florence; many of my ancestors from the mid 16th century onward are registered in the Baptistery, which is also where my daughter was baptized. Walking along the streets of Florence is like reliving my family's past. Sharing Florence's past—and sharing my passion for Florence today—is what I love to offer my clients as we explore the city together, discovering its many beautiful facets and hidden secrets. A love of travel and humanities led me to live abroad, learning the languages and cultures of other countries, allowing me to give tours in English, French, Spanish, and Italian. I love hiking and climbing in the mountains and am also a passionate supporter of Florence's local football team, Florentina. All my tours can be customized, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Tourism Tour Guide training Course and qualification as a Licensed Tour Guide of Florence, Italy Tour Guide Course for the disabled I am a licensed guide and I am able to guide you inside of the historical monuments I am not a driver, I can arrange for a separate car or driver.

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Overview of your Florence tour

Let me guide you by your senses: notice the scents and smells, listen to the city's voices and noises in silence, taste the local specialties, open your eyes wide, touch by hand the architecture's materials of the past. This is a family-friendly, interactive tour to discover the highlights and some less known parts of the city. Meeting in Santa Maria Novella Square, we will enjoy the Renaissance facade of the Church, unveiling the secrets of the beauty and harmony in the architecture. Traveling back in time, we will discover of the both the religious and political centers , tied to the people, who lived at that time, such as Michelangelo and Dante. We will be fascinated by Dome of the Cathedral, the medieval Bell Tower and the Baptistry's Golden Gate of Paradise, where my daughter was baptized. In Signoria Square we will explore original sculptures from Roman times to the Renaissance. Our tour will end on the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge.

Recent Reviews

Augusto M.Argentina
May 2026

We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our family tour in Florence. Letizia was exceptional. Incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about her city, and able to bring Florence’s history and culture to life in a way that was engaging for both adults and kids. She kept kids interested and involved. She comes from generations of Florentine families, which added such an authentic and personal perspective throughout the tour. The entire tour was also extremely well organized, with a perfect pace and thoughtful planning that made everything easy and enjoyable for our family. We left Florence feeling like we had experienced the city through the eyes of a true local.

Gilberto U.United States
November 2023

Letizia is the perfect guide for a visit to the Galleria Uffizi, her knowledge of art, of history and the politics surrounding some of the great masters and leading politicians of the Rennaissance helped me understand and appreciate, even more, the masterpieces at the Uffizi. Hire her as your guide; she will not disappoint!

Gilberto U.United States
November 2023

Letizia must be one of the best tour guides in Florence. She is extremely familiar with the city and the sights that she showed us and her recommendations for other attractions were great. Her knowledge of the history of Il Duomo helped us learn and understand the history and the politics behind this world treasure. If you are in Florence hire Letizia Scarpelli; she is the best!

Michael W.United States
March 2022

Letizia was an excellent tour guide, and I highly recommend her to guide you through Florence. After several emails, we put together a couple of private tours. I explained my preferences, and we were able to hit each goal. As a native Florentine who adores her city, she was the perfect local professional to show us the city. It seems like she knew the history and significance of every inch, every building, every church, of the city. Her knowledge of art and history added tremendously to our experience.

Michael W.United States
March 2022

Letizia was an excellent tour guide, and I highly recommend her to guide you through Florence. After several emails, we put together a couple of private tours. I explained my preferences, and we were able to hit each goal. As a native Florentine who adores her city, she was the perfect local professional to show us the city. It seems like she knew the history and significance of every inch, every building, every church, of the city. Her knowledge of art and history added tremendously to our experience.

Your Florence tour itinerary

Suggested Itinerary: • Meeting in Santa Maria Novella Square and enjoy Santa Maria Novella Church (outside) • Walking to the Duomo (outside) • medieval Bell Tower, with the Golden Gate of Paradise of the Baptistry. • Walk and see the highlights of art sculptures and architecture of the religious and political center • Our tour will end on the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge. All my tours can be customized, please feel free to contact me if you have any question

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Type: Walking

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Private Guide
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Other: Personal expenses.
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Meeting location

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, Firenze, Toscana, 50123, Italy

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Santa Maria Novella Square You can find it with Google Maps using the below: https://goo.gl/maps/XoanJQU9VaMXxQ7H8

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Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Architecture
Family
Tour reference number
847119
Languages
Italian
Spanish
English
French
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

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This private tour in Florence is perfect for families and anyone looking to engage their senses while exploring the city. It's a family-friendly experience that is interactive and designed to help you discover both the highlights and some lesser-known parts of Florence. With Letizia S. as your guide, you'll enjoy a sensory journey through the city's history and culture.

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