Private tour in Pisa Martina M

Cycling Pisa highlights and hidden treasures - half day tour

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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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Overview of your Pisa tour

Meet up with your Licensed tour guide Martina and enjoy a bike ride through the historic center of Pisa, with stops at both famous and almost unknown places, while tasting typical products (like the delicious cecina, focaccia bread and pizza from an historical pizzeria, 'torta co' bischeri', organic gelato, pared with either artisanal bear or local wines) and stopping at artisans workshops. Besides giving you details about the history and traditions of Pisa, Martina will introduce you to the everyday life of this vibrant university city! Within the end of the tour you will reach the most famous 'field of Miracles' where the Leaning Tower stands out!

Your Pisa tour itinerary

-Martina will pick you up at Pisa Centrale Train Station or Parking area in Via Fazio degli Uberti -You will walk to the bike rental to hire bycicles (it takes a few minutes) After a brief introduction, you will start a delightful bike ride through the historic centre of Pisa. Here you find the overall itinerary: -Corso Italia -Ponte di Mezzo with photo stop! --Lungarni, the two banks of the Arno river -Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi - gathering place for students -Borgo stretto, with renaissance loggias, nice shops and historical cafes + Galileo Galilei's home -Piazza delle Vettovaglie, the market square since 1490s -Torre del Campano and the first site of Pisa University - Piazza dei Cavalieri (Knights' Square) , political centre of Pisa until 1562 -Piazza dei Miracoli, where the Leaning Tower stands out (you will spend 1h there) -medieval walls of Pisa, pass by without stopping -Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina -Mural 'Tuttomondo' by Keith Haring You will finish the tour at the bike rental shop!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Bicycle

This is a bike + walking tour (we have to lock our bikes and walk when we reach the 'field of miracles').

What's included
Other: taxes
Private Guide
Services: -planning and reservation service for your bikes;
Equipment: Bikes + headset & radio rental service
What's not included
Other: Lunch; Personal expenses
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings
Tickets: entrance fees to museums
Meeting location

Piazza della Stazione, Pisa, Toscana, 56125, Italy

By Guide: If you need to hire a bike, you will meet up with Martina by the train Station or at the free parking area located in Via Fazio degli Uberti

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
416892
Languages
English
Italian
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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