Private tour in Lucca Martina M
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Hi everyone! My name is Martina and I am an enthusiastic art historian, with an M. A. degree from the University of Pisa. Thanks to my passion for art, architecture and local history, since 2007 I have been working as a Licensed Tour Guide and Tour Director in Tuscany and Cinque Terre. I love creating unique cultural itineraries and culinary tours for single travellers, family and small groups who wish to experience a warm, authentic, human connection! My goal is to make the most of your time in Italy, so I tailor the tours to your needs and interest in order to give you an unforgettable time and 'new eyes'! I design: -Art, architecture and history tours -Ancient arts and crafts tours -City walks with visits to off-the-beaten path attractions -Day tour of Tuscan hilltowns (Volterra and San Gimignano) -Culinary Tours and cooking class in Tuscany coutryside -Truffle Hunting and Truffle tasting in San Miniato -Extra virgin olive oil tasting (+ visit of olive grove and olive mill) -Cheese tasting in an organic farm located in an amazing scenery -Wine tours in the countryside around Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano and on the Etruscan coast (Bolgheri) -Boat tour of Cinque Terre (end of April- mid of September) -Cinque Terre hiking & walking tours Note: some of the tours can be combined! If you are looking for a half/full day Guided Tours and you wish to travel at your rithm, discovering off-the-beaten path attractions, not to mention local food and wines, just book a tour with me! In the years I have gained expertise and experience in tourism practices that enable me to create very specific itineraries, according to the style, interests and time available to travellers. There is certainly to learn, but not at the expense of fun! The discovery of the sites also includes the most interesting areas of city life, like cafes, shops and nice meeting places. For further information, do not hesitate to contact me! I will get back tp you within 24h. -Licensed Tour Guide since 2007 to date; -Licensed Tour Director in Tuscany and Italian Riviera di Levante (Cinque Terre, Portovenere, Lerici, Tellaro, Sarzana) from 2005 to date; -Art Historian, with an MA Degree (Medieval, Renaissance and Modern Art) from the University of Pisa; -Author of articles published on art history magazines (Arte|Documento; Arte Veneta; Burlington Magazine, Print Quarterly); -Indipendent Scholar attending seminars and conferences in different European Countries (Itay, England, France) -Featured in Rick Steves' guide books from 2015 to date (for Pisa and surroundings); -Member of the International Tourism Association of Professionals (ITAP); -Certified Classical Pilates Teacher and forever student at E-motion school in Sarzana (SP - Italy) •I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Join Martina for a half day cycling tour of the charming city of Lucca at your own pace. You will start from the Renaissance walls, an amazing example of military science, to proceed through its historic centre, discovering highlights and hidden treasure as well as local traditions, like the art of weaving (you will visit a silk workshop), and typical produce!
-Martina will meet you at the train station -you will walk together to the bike rental -After a brief introduction, you will start a delightful cycling tour on the Renaissance walls (4. 3 km) and through the historic centre of Lucca. You will see/stop at: -St. Peter's gate -the Duomo -Napoleon Square -St Maria Foris Portam -St. Gervasio & Protasio's medieval gate - Via dei Fossi -St. Michael church -Giacomo Puccini's home -Historical Pastryshop: you will learn about the typical cake from Lucca (optional visit) -the most popular bakery in town: you will smell the delicious bread & focaccia flavours while approching (optional visit) -historical grocery store with the original medieval entrace window (optional visit) -Via Fillungo -Guinigi Tower (it is worth climbing it) -silk workshop -Amphitheatre Square (already the Market Square) -St. Frediano Church -Palazzo Pfanner -St. Mary's gate -Ride back to the bike rental
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this a cycling +walking tour
Piazzale B. Ricasoli, Lucca, Toscana, 55100, Italy
Martina will meet you at Lucca Train Station r Note: if you wish to arrange a different meeting point in the city center, do not hesitate to contact Martina. She will be happy to help it!
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