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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Enjoy with me a private historical and cultural tour of the charming walled city of Lucca! I will happily customize the perfect itinerary and I will guide you throughout its labyrinth of alleys and squares, making the best of your time. I am not a native of Lucca, though I have been travelling there since I was a little girl: my 'mamma' used to bring me to Lucca quite often, due to her love for the city and its treasures, besides great shopping spots. While attending a four year BA and then an MA Degree at Pisa University, I had the opportunity to learn about its history, cultural heritage and architecture. Finally, as a Licensed Tour Guide, passionate about local traditions, typical produce and gourmet food, I am always happy to find and try the best historical and popular places available in its historic centre. Book a tour of Lucca with me and you will not regret!
Martina is a great local guide. She is well known in all places in Lucca and also around Lucca. She shared with us a vast local knowledge of Lucca and we enjoyed her information on all the great sites. We highly recommend her for people being interested on the live behind the real locals!
Martina is amazing! She had great ratings & reviews - and having her as a guide on our visit to the town of Lucca, Italy was the best thing we did! She's very knowledgable on the history of the town, it’s architecture, culture and art. Everyone in my family was engaged for the entire tour! She does a great job with smaller groups and adapting your interests into the tour. We only had one day in Lucca - and Martina helped us make the best out of it. I highly recommend her to any Tuscan area tour.
Martina was an outstanding guide. Extremely knowledgeable and personal. We stopped at the oldest pastry shop and sat with coffee and had delicious treats which was delightful. We ran over our ending time due to our interest in Lucca and she was most gracious about that. I would highly recommend Martina if visit charming Lucca.
My parents and I have been wanting to see Lucca for a very long time, as my father’s ancestors were from there and we could not have had a better tour guide to see it for the first time with than Martina. Not only did she know the history of Lucca and had a personal relationship with the city, but she was so warm, welcoming and had a wonderful energy. She is clearly very passionate about what she does. And we got to see and learn so much about the amazing and resilient city of Lucca. Being in Lucca was a highlight of our trip and it was definitely to do with Martina and the tour she created. I highly recommend and I can’t wait to get to have her as a tour guide again!
A perfect half day in Lucca! We scheduled this tour very last minute with Martina and she accommodated us when our train had problems and was delayed an hour. Martina took us all over Lucca providing the perfect amount of information-- not too much but including the important facts and fun stories. We visited a lot of great sites and took a little break to try Lucca's famous buccatello pastry (and others-- I mean, if you're stopping for one, why stop at just one?!?) We really enjoyed our time with Martina. She's very nice, very knowledgeable, and very fun to be with. We would all recommend her highly to anyone wanting to visit Lucca.
Martina was a wonderful guide. She provided insights into Lucca that only someone who has been touring Lucca for years can know. Lucca is a beautiful city that has held onto traditions that give it personality and charm to match its beauty. Martina spent time getting to know us while educating us on Lucca. Our tour included history, culture, food, wine, craftsmanship and beautiful views. We loved our time with Martina and visiting lovely Lucca.
-I will meet you outside Lucca Train Station, right-hand side. After a brief introduction, you will start your delightful walking tour from the imposing renaissance walls. You will then proceed to and discover: -the Duomo with its fascinating façade, -Napoleon's Square (best known as 'Piazza Grande'), -St, Michael Church and square -Piazza Cittadella and Giacomo Puccini's house - Via Santa Lucia and Via Buia with interesting medieval buildings -Via Fillungo where you will see the Tower of the Hours (Torre delle ore), St. Christopher church, the Merchants'Square; Scalpellini's Square -The Guinigi Tower, with its unique top roof garden -the Amphitheatre Square (or Market Square) - St. Frediano Church - Pfanner Palace with its garden (view from the walls) During the tour you will learn about the history, architecture, traditions and everyday life in Lucca from the old past to date.
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Martina will meet you outside Lucca Train Station, next to the taxi stop. If you wish to meet Martina in a different place, do not hesitate to contact her.
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