Private tour in La Spezia Andrea P
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I’m Andrea — nature & hiking guide, forager, artist, architect and photographer. I was born in La Spezia and I’ve spent a third of my life traveling — on personal journeys, scientific expeditions as a photographer and assistant, and as a travel companion. My artistic work is rooted in analog photography, where I explore light, textures and the quiet details of the natural world. I’ve also worked in fashion portraiture and as a personal shopper for vintage clothing and interior pieces in Milan and Florence. These experiences taught me how to read people, atmospheres and style with precision and ease. When useful, I can bring professional equipment to create portraits, visual notes or small botanical compositions during the day. As a forager and long‑time explorer of these hills, I often integrate wild plants into the experience: a leaf to dry, a scent to remember, a small herb diary to take home. Sometimes we craft natural incense from local species — a simple, elegant way to carry the landscape with you. I’m comfortable with every kind of traveler — from relaxed visitors to high‑end clients. I adapt naturally, sometimes with a small change in clothing, sometimes simply through presence, discretion and attention. My style is calm, respectful and understated. Each outing is shaped around the person in front of me: scenic or introspective, slow or energetic, classic or off‑the‑beaten‑path. Beauty often hides in small details — a shift of light, a texture under your fingers, a story carried by a plant. My role is to help you notice them, and to create a moment that feels grounded, personal and truly yours. If you’re looking for a guide who blends practicality, culture and a touch of artistry, I’d be glad to explore this corner of the world with you.
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Along the way to the South of Italy, travelers from every corner of Europe have spent in this area moments of leisure, seeking inspiration, due to the poetic atmosphere surrounding the simple "village lifestyle", and to the "Mediterranean light". That's where the toponym "Gulf of Poets" is coming from... The modern part of La Spezia, relating to the construction of the military arsenal at the end of the XIX century, is located in the inner part of a natural gulf, surrounded by hills which are nesting several previously founded villages, truly worthy of a visit. There are plenty of options to explore and admire this land, and here's one . With a private driver, we'll discover the East side of the bay, up to the end of the region, gazing from above, until the sandy coast of Tuscany and the white marble quarries of Carrara. Stopping along the way, we'll have a closer look at different types of environments, from the villages on the sea relating to trading and fishing to the agricultural world.
- 9.30 AM at the meeting point - Departure, rental car with driver: 10 minutes - San Terenzo, walking tour: 30 minutes - Lerici, walking tour / free time: 80 minutes - Tellaro, walking tour / lunch / free time: 140 minutes - Montemarcello, walking tour: 30 minutes - Bocca di Magra, aperitivo / free time: 50 minutes - Driving back to La Spezia: 30 minutes Along this journey, I'll help you find good spots, also for shopping or having food, caring about all the annoying aspects - you'll be able to tune me to your preferred frequency, and just relax. P.S. I can offer a shortened version of this tour, about 3/4 hours
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We will walk and use public transportation. If you would prefer to have a car and a driver please contact me for a customized tour and quote (around 800 EUR extra). We can also use scooters if you prefer, or rent a private boat (about 250 euros / hour). Again please contact me for a customized tour if you would like to discuss either of these options.
Largo Michele Fiorillo, La Spezia, Liguria, 19124, Italy
Largo Michele Fiorillo, La Spezia, Liguria, 19124 Italy Right in front of the exit of the Cruise Terminal, in La Spezia - I can also pick you up at the Train Station (Stazione Centrale di La Spezia), if that sounds more practical to you. Or at your hotel / apartment.
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