Private tour in Florence Paola B

Jewish Heritage Tour - No entry tickets included

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Paola B.

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Hi Gente!! I was born and raised in Florence and live in one of the most ancient quarters of the city center with my husband and four children, the last of whom is named Michelangelo after you-know-who, I couldn't resist! Having had a full career with a major airline has given me the opportunity to travel the world, but my native city has remained my first love. I'm a university-trained expert in world history and Italian and European art history and have worked as a licensed guide since 2010. Living in Florence my entire life gives me the advantage of being able to share my city from a unique perspective. I can provide you with ideal, tailor-made walking tour or excursion itineraries whether your interests lie in exploring the most famous sites, museums and churches of Florence and Tuscany, or its fabulous wealth of lesser known treasures. As well as being able to provide simple or in-depth tours of those places most sought-out during first trips to the city, such as the galleries of the Uffizi, Accademia and Pitti Palace or the Cathedral Complex, my specialties include tandem family tours, Jewish Florence, The Florence of Dan Brown's Inferno, Florentine Arts & Crafts, The Medici Villas of the Countryside, and Contemporary Florence, to name just a few, as well as "fanciful" tours, like Timeless Love Stories of Florence, and tours that focus on a specific artist architect or theme. Additionally, I can organise excursions that will allow you to experience Tuscany outside of Florence, including its world famous wines, cheeses, olive oil and vinegar. If you're not sure exactly what you would like to accomplish during your holiday, we can work together to come up the best possible, individualized itineraries for you. Three good reasons for not visiting Florence without me: It's easier: you can pull your nose out of Google Maps or Lonely Planet and devote your full attention to the beautiful things you're traveling to Florence to see. It's smarter: You're coming face-to-face with over 2, 000 years of extraordinary events, unique works of art, famous people, and brilliant ideas-and I have it all in my head for you! It's more practical: see the two points immediately above. Are you on vacation or not?! Diploma in Tourism University level training in Art History University level training in Ancient, Medieval and Modern History Senior Cabin Manager at Alitalia, the national airline of Italy Tourist Guide License of Florence and district First Aid and CPR Certification, including use of Defibrillator I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. I am licensed to give tours in Italian, French and English. Since August 2021 Green Pass or CDC White Card vaccination certificate is mandatory.

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Overview of your Florence tour

It's believed that Jews lived in town since the 13th Century, but the first official documentation attesting to their presence in Florence dates to 1437, when the Republic called upon a group of resident Jews to restructure their "banchi" (banks) in order to take over the indispensable function of lending money, thereby saving Christian bankers—and their souls—from the damning sin of usury. We'll begin our journey with the most exquisite artistic evidence of the complex relationship existing between the Jewish and Christian cultures: Lorenzo Ghiberti's "Porta del Paradiso", illustrating the most famous chapters of the Tanach in its ten carved panels. We'll proceed to the Piazza della Repubblica, the former site of Florence's Jewish Ghetto. We'll move on to the crowning glory of the city's Jewish community: the Grand Synagogue, hailed as one of the most beautiful in Europe, and its splendid Museum of Hebraic Art & Culture.

Your Florence tour itinerary

- Baptistery - Piazza della Repubblica - Great Synagogue* - Museum of Hebraic Art and Culture *Please note, we will be entering the Synagogue and appropriate attire is necessary (covered shoulders for women, knees covered for both sexes, yarmulkas for men). Yarmulkas are available on site free. If you have any special interests or wishes, I will be happy to customise this tour for you.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour.

What's included
Private Guide
Equipment: Headsets
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - Entrance ticket to Synagogue museum for each group member (on-site purchase).
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: It's usually not necessary to purchase the tickets in advance
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Public Transportation
Accommodation
Tastings
Equipment
Classes Workshop
Services
Meeting location

6 Via Luigi Carlo Farini, Firenze, Toscana, 50121, Italy

At the entrance of the Jewish Museum and Synagogue

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Religious Sites
Tour reference number
301033
Languages
English
French
Italian
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Florence is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the rich Jewish heritage of the city. It's also ideal for those who enjoy walking tours and want to connect with a local guide, Paola B., for deeper insights into the historical relationship between Jewish and Christian cultures in Florence.

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