Private tour in Florence Valentina L

Secrets of Florence

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Valentina L.

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Hi! My name is Valentina, I was born and raised in Florence. Since I was a little child my mother used to take me around the city telling me stories and curiosity, and this is how I fell in love with my city. When I grew up I decided to study art history and go deeper inside the history of Florence. After travelling around the world for few years, to improve my language skill, I have decided to come back to my birthplace and become a tour guide. I love to welcome people from all over the world to show them the beauty of this place. Florence is full of history and art and It will be my pleasure to tell you about the Medici family, the renaissance, gossips and much much more. I'm looking forward to meet you!! Licensed tour guide for Florence and Lucca. Licensed tour leader I'm not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or arrange a separate private car and driver.

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Overview of your Florence tour

There are stories which are rarely told in other tours. . . . And this is what makes this tour a special tour. . . Murders, plots and feuds, we'll go together inside the dark part of the Florentine's history and the blood that has been shed over the centuries. . . The tour will start from Palazzo Strozzi where we'll have the occasion to talk about why Florence was so rich in the 1400. Then we'll walk through Via Tornabuoni, we'll visit Piazza S Trinita to go into the medieval district to discover how was life in the middle ages, during this time Florence was agitated by the fighting between th Guelfs and the Ghibilines, what is the reason why those fights began? In Piazza della Signoria I will tell you about the bloodiest episode ever happened in Florence: The Pazzi plot! Then we'll cross Ponte Vecchio to go the the other side and discover the Oltrarno, here you'll have the chance to know about the most beautiful love story in the Medici family unfortunately ended very sadly. . .

Recent Reviews

Adrienne L.United States
December 2022

Valentina was an excellent tour guide with an immense knowledge of multiple generations of the Medici family. The Medicis are so wrapped in the history of Florence that you cannot help but learn more about the city, and her fantastic anecdotes made the tour educational and fun! Valentina is engaging and informative, and I could not imagine a better guide in Florence.

Susan S.United States
November 2022

Valentina is a superb tour guide! She knows her history and culture and fills in with anecdotes. Our entire family traveled to Florence and spent the first morning with her learning about Florence. She's prompt, pleasant and friendly. We liked her so much that I alone hired her on day two for another wonderful tour.

Joanna S.United States
September 2022

Valentina was a superb tour guide for me and my husband, providing us with so much incredibly insightful information about the history of Florence. She's so enthusiastic about her wonderful city. In fact, it's made me want to learn more on my own. She showed us some really fascinating sites, answered all of our questions and was, overall, a great conversationalist. She was able to accommodate us on short notice but book her in advance. Don't lose out like we nearly did! Thank you Valentina!!

Lisa W.United States
June 2022

Wonderful tour. Right on time. Valentina let us move quicker when we were ready to go and went off the beaten path to artists we would never have found on our own! Very knowledgeable with little tidbits and stories that made it that much more special. Very good english.

Kate M.United Kingdom
June 2022

Valentina was a great guide. Very informative, engaging and knowledgeable. She took us on a fascinating route through Florence.

Melanie R.Canada
May 2022

Valentina's knowledge of Florence...past and present made for an amazing tour. Our group learned so much! Amazing experience.

Your Florence tour itinerary

Piazza Strozzi. Via Tornabuoni. Medieval area. Porecellino Market. Piazza della Signoria. Ponte Vecchio. Piazza Pitti. Piazza Santo Spirito. The tour can be customized if you have any special request

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour

What's included
Other: Professional licensed guide.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Piazza degli Strozzi, Firenze, Toscana, 50123, Italy

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
473175
Languages
English
Italian
French
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Firenze best suited for?

This private tour in Firenze is perfect for travellers interested in the darker, historical tales of the city. If you're fascinated by stories of murders, plots, and feuds, and want to explore the medieval history of Florence, this tour is ideal. It's also suitable for those who want to connect with a local guide like Valentina L. for deeper insights.

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