Her local ties to the area plus her knowledge and her sweet personality makes her a fantastic guide. She was amazing and everyone in our group of 18 commented on how wonderful she is.
Private tour in Siena Kathleen Mary F
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Kathleen Mary F.
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Hi! My name is Kathleen. Siena is my hometown. My Irish-American mother came here to study, met my father and rest is history. She has never left but has raised three bicultural, bilingual children. We went to school in America during my sophomore year and later, I ventured out on my own to live and study in Brazil. I now speak Portuguese. They say that travel is an acquired taste. I have acquired it. It has become my passion! Exploring different parts of the world and getting to know their culture has been a life-changing experience for me and I have pursued a career in this field. I want to share my experiences with guests visiting my country. After studying in Florence, I passed their stringent requirements and a state exam and received a license as a guide for both Florence and Siena. Having met so many people, during our encounters the words received and the expression on my guests' faces illustrates more than just their complete satisfaction, also their amazing prospective of what they have experienced on their journey through Siena. I have worked for a major international tour company, leading groups on tours in Italy for guests unfamiliar with the history and customs of my country. For the last nine years, I have concentrated all of my passions on Siena. I am rewarded with smiles, thanks and what I know is a better understanding of the rich history that has made Italy a major destination for so many world travelers. Siena is a fun city to explore. Follow me and I'll show you the back streets teeming with history, families living normal everyday lives, grandmothers stopping to chat with their lifelong neighbors and children playing in the streets. I'll point out restaurants, wine shops, ice cream parlors, and the best place to buy some local cheese and pastries. We'll take lots of photos and create memories of your visit to Siena, my hometown. The tours I am listing here are all my own personal ideas. They can be personalize according to your preferences and available time. We can make life time memories in just a couple of hours!! Licensed local guide for Siena, San Gimignano, Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano and the Chianti region 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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The experience in Siena will be a "journey back in time", as we visit the best preserved medieval town in all of Italy. We explore this stunning place, famous the world over for it's bare back horse race, Il Palio. The heart of the city, Piazza del Campo, the marble covered gothic Cathedral, and the frequent hidden areas of backstreets and breathtaking views are only just a sample of what we will see together. Siena is a fun city to explore, We can make life time memories in just a couple of hours!!
Her local ties to the area plus her knowledge and her sweet personality makes her a fantastic guide. She was amazing and everyone in our group of 18 commented on how wonderful she is.
Excellent and knowledgeable guide for Siena. HIghly recommend.
Kathleen was a wonderful guide. She showed us the “big” sites as well as the small ones that only a local guide would know. We really enjoyed our time with her and came away with an even greater appreciation for Siena. We highly recommend this tour and tour guide.
Kathleen is the best! Getting to know a city through the eyes of a native is a special experience and Kathleen takes it to a new level. Her love for, and appreciation of, her home city was contagious as she shared both historical information and the realities of life in Siena today. We really now understand how special Siena and the Sienese are, from Santa Caterina to the intricate and majestic beauty of the Duomo, to the mind-boggling customs of the Palio - which have continued from medieval times into the 21st century. Kathleen explains it all with a depth of knowledge and with humor. We had a wonderful afternoon! Thank you, Kathleen! Julie and Tom Reis
Kathleen was a fantastic guide. Everyone in our group loved everything about the tour and couldn’t say enough about how knowledgeable she was about her town of Siena. I would not hesitate for a moment to book her for your tour of Siena.
Kathleen was the best tour guide. We told her ahead of time we had a 9 year old and she did a fantastic job of catering the tour to our family. We learned so much about Siena and have a new appreciation and love for the region. She also recommended a lunch venue and made us a reservation for when the tour ended. Highly recommend Kathleen for your tour!
- Piazza del Campo - San Domenico church - Piazza Salimbeni - Cathedral I can customise the tour in order to accommodate any specific needs or wishes from the travellers, please let me know.
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No transportation needed during our time together - walking tour.
1 Piazza San Domenico, Siena, Toscana, 53100, Italy
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Meeting spot : San Domenico church you can park at the soccer stadium (parcheggio lo stadio)
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