Private tour in Florence Silvia P
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Hi and welcome to Florence! My name is Silvia and I've been working as a professional Tour Guide for almost 20 years. I work mainly in Florence but I'm licensed also for Prato and its district. My big passion and interest for art and local history started thanks to my "babbo" (as we call our dads in Tuscany), as at home I grew up surrounded by books about Florence (he has always been a compulsive reader and so am I). I started reading about the Etruscans and the Romans, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the Medicis and Michelangelo… and so when I finally had the chance to attend the class for becoming an official local guide I went for it! The course lasted 300 hours and included all different things: archeology, art, history, botany, folklore, tourism legislation etc I happily passed the exam and since then I've been working as a guide in Florence and Prato, allowing me the chance to show some of the most famous artworks to people coming from all over the world. This is still something that gets me emotional and makes me feel very grateful. As for the tours I can offer there's really a wide choice but I think the ones not to be missed are those including Michelangelo's David or the Botticelli's paintings in the Uffizi. But even just walking in the streets of Florence - with its narrow cobbled alleys, its medieval towerhouses - it's a neverending discovery and sometimes a total surprise, especially with a local guide that can show you its best kept secrets. I have a large experience with private and small groups, including families and solo travelers. Besides I love traveling and I love cooking (actually I love eating more then cooking :)) and I recently focused on planning new tours in Florence related to food and local traditions. So, if you're planning to visit and would like to do that with a passionate and knowledgeable guide contact me, I'd be honored to show you around my wonderful city! Licensed tour guide in Florence and Prato, and both districts. Diploma at Liceo Linguistico N. Copernico in Prato Degree at Scuola Superiore per Interpreti e Traduttori in Florence University degree in Art History Even if my calendar shows no availability, feel free to get in touch. I can organize private transportation by private car and driver. Just to clarify, I only arrange hotel or port pick-up and drop-off through the driver. I will meet you at the meeting point. For easy communication on the day of the tour, I suggest downloading WhatsApp on your smartphone.
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This half-day tour will give you a chance to explore the most famous sights of Florence and to learn about its most celebrated characters: the Medici Family, Dante, Michelangelo, and others. We'll start the tour at the Duomo complex, composed of Giotto's bell tower, the Cathedral SantaMaria del Fiore with its stunning dome, and the octagonal-shaped Baptistery. During the tour, we'll stop also in the Dante district and the elegant Piazza della Repubblica. Continuing along via dei Calzaiuoli we will arrive in Piazza della Signoria, the political headquarters of the city. So many things to admire there: the imposing beauty of Palazzo Vecchio and the ancient statues still present in the square. We'll also visit the courtyard of the Uffizi Palace to reach the famous Old Bridge, renowned for its gold shops since late 1500. We'll finish the tour in the vibrant and lively district of Santa Croce, where the Franciscan church facing the main square houses the monumental tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli
Silvia was Fantastic!!! My wife and I had the greatest time with Silvia, she gave us all the fun facts that made our tour such great experience. She showed the cultural side of Florence as well as all the historic sites. It was an afternoon well spent. I can't enough great things about using local guides especially the ones that are smiling the whole time!!!!
Silvia P. was an excellent guide. She spent the day with our group of 11 and showed us Florence and explained its history. We loved the tour and Silvia and would definitely book with her again.
We had a great day with Silvia on our walking tour of Florence. She was extremely knowledgeable of the history and art of the city and there wasn't a question that she could not answer. She was also very flexible in accommodating what we wanted to see and do. She also provided us with some great local recommendations for dining, gelato and shopping. I highly recommend booking with her.
Meet up at the agreed location • the Duomo complex with the Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistery (outside) • Dante's Quarter • Piazza della Repubblica • Piazza della Signoria with Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi courtyard (outside) • The Old Bridge • Santa Croce district -We will visit the highlights from the outside but the tour can be customized due to your preference, please ask me for a quote, and I will send you a customized tour for booking.
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-Walking Tour -I suggest bringing a bottle of water and to wear comfortable shoes -During the summer, be sure not to forget a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses -During the winter, be sure not to forget a raincoat or small umbrella I can arrange private transportation for you: from/to hotel from/to the airport from/to the port inside and outside the city
19R Piazza di San Giovanni, Firenze, Toscana, 50123, Italy
Piazza San Giovanni, in front of Caffè Scudieri https://maps.app.goo.gl/9HqSTA9xjEZy96tE8
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