Private tour in Florence Armando S

Siena and San Gimignano Private Tour

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Armando S.

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Hello! My name is Armando, I am an expert of Italian art, history, archeology and culture, and I have been working as an official tour guide for over twenty-five years. I am originally from Rome, I moved to Vinci, Tuscany a few years ago - birth place of the famous Leonardo da Vinci, 25 miles West of Florence -, and I am specialized in private tours of Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Vinci and all of Tuscany. I provide my guests a great summary of some twenty centuries of history most cities boasts, telling them about art and archaeology, past and present, local culture and every day life, and how all is inextricably combined. I am not going to give you a lecture - unless you want to - I will be informative but I won't overdo with too many dates and names, I will make your visit fun with anecdotes and legends: I know you are here on holiday and your holiday is meant to be enjoyable and fun! Whether it is your first visit, second or third time in Florence and Tuscany, I will be happy to create a customized itinerary based upon your interests to make you experience a unique, relaxing vacation. Ciao! No restrictions at all!

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Overview of your Florence tour

I will start giving you a historical presentation from the foundation of Siena as a Roman colony, up to its growth in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance as one of the most important cities in Europe. We will visit together the religious and political centers of Siena, the most important museums of the city, where I will tell you about artists who led the evolution of the Western art. We'll also visit San Gimignano: a small fortified medieval hill town, known as the City of Fine Towers, is famous for its medieval architecture and with its surrounding walls forms "an unforgettable skyline". I am not going to give you a lecture - unless you want to - I will be informative but I won't overdo with too many dates and names, I will make your visit fun with anecdotes and legends, you will have time to enjoy lunch in a typical restaurant, a coffee or an ice cream: I know you are here on holiday and your holiday is meant to be enjoyable and fun!

Your Florence tour itinerary

Siena: - Cathedral (inside; masterpiece of Medieval architecture, with decorations made by important Tuscan artists of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, including Donatello and Michelangelo) - Baptistery (inside; with it's famous Baptismal Font by Donatello, Ghiberti, Jacopo della Quercia . . . etc. ) - Crypt (inside; discovered in 1999 with well-preserved medieval frescoes) - Duomo Museum (inside, masterpieces of Medieval and Renaissance art) - Piazza del Campo (regarded as one of Europe's greatest medieval squares) - Palio-Horse Race Museum (inside, to learn about Siena's most famous traditional event). San Gimignano: - Collegiata Church (with famous Medieval and Renaissance frescoes) - Palazzo del Popolo (museum with great artworks) - Piazza della Cisterna (beautiful square surrounded by Medieval towers)

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

BMW Sedan with air conditioning

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Other: Free transportation service with the guide's private car
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Admission fees to the sites (30 Euros per person)
Meeting location

3 Via Luigi Alamanni, Firenze, Toscana, 50123, Italy

I will meet you in Florence, by Santa Maria Novella Train Station, in Via Luigi Alamanni, 3, outside the Hotel Ambasciatori, with a sign of your name

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
History
Architecture
Museums
Tour reference number
815853
Languages
English
Italian
Activity level
Light
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Who is this private tour in Florence best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the rich history and stunning architecture of Siena and San Gimignano with a knowledgeable local guide. It's ideal for those interested in medieval and Renaissance art, as well as anyone looking to enjoy a leisurely day trip with personalized insights and anecdotes. With a light activity level, it's suitable for most travellers, including families and seniors.

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