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 is a combo between the beauties of artworks outdoors and the masterpieces of the Renaissance inside the Uffizi Museum. We'll start the tour at the Duomo complex, composed of Giotto's bell tower, the Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore with its stunning dome, and the octagonal-shaped Baptistery. Afterward, we will walk through the medieval district - the birthplace of the famous poet Dante - to Piazza della Repubblica, where the Roman Forum was. 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. From there we'll reach the Uffizi Gallery, a definite must-see when visiting Florence. The museum is organized chronologically and with its overwhelming collection of masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo will be the opportunity to experience with your own eyes the real Renaissance
Silvia gave us an excellent half day tour of Florence. If we had just walked round with a guide book in our hand we would have missed so much! She had a nice easy style, a thorough knowledge of Florence and its history, was able to answer all our questions and gave us an excellent restaurant recommendation for the evening.
Sylvia, Was very knowledgeable in both Florence and art history. We really enjoyed our tour and Sylvia was very accommodating to our needs. I would highly recommend Sylvia for Florence tours.
Excellent tour with Sylvie. She shared so many important historical perspectives during our tour. It was so interesting and just the right amount of detail. She’s also so pleasant and personable. Thanks for a great tour. Michelle Rivest
What an amazing guide! Silvia was very passionate about the history and the artworks we saw at the Uffizi. The tour was not rushed but rather went in details on a few key points of Florence. It's the perfect introduction to Florence Silvia was very agreeable on changing the tour time and the order of the visit so that we could finish in the Uffizi and continue to enjoy.
• 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 (outside) • The Uffizi Gallery (inside - including Halls of Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael) The Uffizi Gallery is closed on Monday This tour can be customized due to your preference, otherwise, it's to be considered as follows: 1H30 city tour as described and 1H30 in the Uffizi Gallery. Please remember to bring your passport, the ticket is NOMINAL and you must show your ID (passport photo on your phone works). Please write me if there are people with mobility problems and if you use or need a wheelchair, the itinerary will be different. For Security reasons all the visitors have to be screened with Metal Detectors.
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-Walking Tour, I would advise you to wear comfy shoes -I suggest bringing a bottle of water -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 upon request: from/to hotel from/to the airport from/to the port inside and outside the city
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