Private tour in Livorno Simona B
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Simona B.
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Hello!! If you are looking for a professional Tour Guide with more than 20 years experience in tourism, I'm available for you. I was born and grew up in Prato, where I live in an apartment overlooking Cathedral square, but, Cortona is where I go to whenever I can. My family has lived there for centuries and there my soul becomes at peace with the rest of the world in my home-away-from-home inside the Etruscan walls. My educational background is in humanistic studies; I graduated in high school at Liceo Classico Cicognini, then studied art history at the University of Florence where Tuscan Renaissance arts became my passion, particularly the arts by Piero della Francsca and his followers. In 2003 Ialso obtained an additional diploma at the School of Paleography and Archivist in the State Archive in Florence. While completing my studies I certified to become three licences as a Tour Guide: 1999 for Prato and its surroundings, in 2004 for Florence and its surroundings, then in 2010 for Arezzo and its surroundings, then now we all are tour guides for the Tuscan region. What's when I decided to work as Tour Guide full time! By certifyng in Arezzo meant that I could guide in my beloved Cortona, however the largest part of my work is in Florence, where in front of the Michelangelo's David I can shape the history and the career of the most brilliant artist who ever lived. Walking in the medieval streets of Florence I can bring back to life the city as it was in the 1300s and 1400s. In front of the masterpieces exhibited in the Uffizi Gallery I can unfold the history of Renaissance in the 1500s and its main artists such as Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raffaello and the Medici family who were extraordinary patrons of arts. I feel very lucky doing this job, which offers me the opportunity to share my knowledge and my passion in art history with people from all over the world. Other interests? antiques, eccentric objects in vintage shops and in flea markets. I also own an American costume jewelry collection. And I adore to cook. My self introduction can't be ended without mentioning my enormous love for animals, particularly dogs. Licensed tour guide in Florence, Prato, Arezzo and Cortona, and its surroundings University Degree in Art History Diploma in the School of Paleography and Archivist at the State Archive in Florence If my calendar seems full, don’t hesitate to contact me anyway. I may still be able to accommodate you. I can organize private transportation by private car and driver. Please note that I provide pick-up and drop-off at the hotel or port only through the driver. I will meet you directly at the designated meeting point. For easy communication on the day of the tour, I suggest downloading WhatsApp on your smartphone.
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We will walk to the Accademia Museum hosting some of the artworks by the great Michelangelo which will provide us with an understanding of Renaissance sculpture in the 'New Athens' that Florence became during his times. Three different commissionings will take us through the four statues of the Prisoners executed for pope Julius II an example of his 'unfinished' style; the statue of St Matthew carried out for the Republic of Florence, and finally masterpiece David symbol of Renaissance Florence. On this tour, we also will be exploring the two main poles of Florence religious and civic, respectively with its Duomo complex and Piazza della Signoria. A visit to the central food market (closed on Sundays) with its 19th-century architecture will provide an insight into the local food culture and products. A view from the banks of its river Arno will unfold the beauty of its bridges including that of the Ponte Vecchio.
-Cruise pick-up by car with a driver. -We will meet in Florence -Florence highlights: -Brunelleschi's Dome (outside) -Baptistery (quick photo stop) -Giotto's Bell Tower -Piazza della Signoria -Palazzo Vecchio (outside) -Ponte Vecchio (quick photo stop) -Lunch at the central food market (closed on Sunday) -The Accademia Gallery from the inside (closed on Monday) -Pisa: Piazza dei Miracoli Tower of Pisa (inside) -Cruise drop-off NOTE: -Please remember to bring your passport, the ticket is NOMINAL and you must show 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
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Private car and driver: New Mercedes VAN and a driver with air conditioning -7 hours of guide service Walking Tour inside Florence and Pisa -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 -For security reasons, all visitors must be checked with Metal Detectors before entering the Accademia
Via L. da Vinci, Livorno, Toscana, 57121, Italy
A driver will pick you up at the port and I will meet you in Florence or Pisa
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