If San Gimignano isn't perfect, it sure is close. Set in Tuscany's Cecina Valley, it's easy to fall in love with this gorgeous walled hill town. With charming Volterra just down the road, this area is fast becoming Italy's hottest destination.

Take a private San Gimignano tour and get a local's perspective on this enticing region.

San Gimignano's location on the pilgrimage route to Rome brought it prosperity during the Middle Ages. Wander around the <i>Piazza della Cisterna</i>, the triangular main square, before casting your eyes skyward as your guide points out all 14 stone towers. In the afternoon, head to Volterra, perched on a ridge overlooking a patchwork of farms. Don't miss the 800-year-old intricate wooden carvings in the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.

The Cecina Valley is a cornucopia of agricultural bounty, so seize the chance to savour the region's distinctive flavours. Ask your guide to find you a bottle of Vernaccia, a local wine long considered the country's finest

San-Gimignano

Shore Excursion to Pisa and Florence from Livorno

This is one of the Top Rated tour, not only for first time visitors but also for repeaters.
Pisa is an incredible city known for the famous Leaning Tower but I will show you also hidden sights and treasures that silently lie behind the scene.

We will spend about an hour in Pisa where you will have also the possibility to climb the Leaning Tower (optional) or simply stroll around the Miracles Square for pictures and coffee!

Later on we will head to Florence driving across a part of the Tuscan countryside where there will be the possibility to stop for pictures and get a bottle of local wine or olive oil!

Once in Florence, thanks to the permit the I granted with our vehicle, I will show you the city starting from the Michelangelo's Square lookout, then off to Santa Croce where you can shop in the leather stores, enter the Basilica or opt for a delicious lunch, then the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Signoria Square, Republic Square and of course free time for shopping in the local markets.

Full Day Tour of Highlights of Tuscany with a Private Driving-Guide!

This tour guides you through the old, medieval city of Siena and its tradition, discovering the inside of San Domenico's Church with Saint Catherine's chapel, the oldest still operating bank in the world, Monte dei Paschi di Siena and one of the world's most breathtaking folk festivals, Il Palio.

Learning about the "contrada" churches, horse stables and the little fountain you'll come to understand the fundamental role the long-standing Palio event plays in Sienese life and the sense of social belonging it creates.

Equally essential stops are the unique Santa Maria Assunta Duomo and Piazza del Campo, the arena where all the festivities take place on 2nd July and 16th August.

Orientation Walking Tour

Highlights of Magic Siena

Siena private walking tour half a day: monuments, traditions and breathtaking views

The tour plans to discover the wonders of Siena, whose historical center is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1995.
Wondering why to choose this tour with me?
Well I think I am the suitable guide for this tour, not only because I am an Art Historian and a passionate Tour Guide, but as in much as I was born and grew up in Siena. So I know every corner of the city and its surroundings, curiosities, anecdotes, traditions and beauties of the territory. And I will be delighted to show it to you, with all the enthusiasm, passion and cheerfulness that distinguish me. Among the highlights we'll admire:
the most remarkable churches (as the Duomo and the 13th c. St. Dominic Basilica), Banchi di Sopra main street and the typical narrow alleys, gorgeous squares with splendid architectures bearing the name of historical local families and still showing their magnificent noble palaces
We'll find out the medieval Sienese traditions in the shell-shaped Campo Square where the centuries-old Palio race's held

Two tastings of local products and city souvenir

view of the Facciatone from the cathedral's roofs

Siena from the Mangia Tower, cathedral on the background

St. dominic Basilica and Fontebranda Fountain

View of the old town of Siena from the countryside

A tour of the historical center of Siena focused on the highlights of the old town

Cinque Terre and Pisa from the port of Livorno - Shore Excursion

You will be picked up from the cruise terminal in Livorno and driven from there towards the Cinque Terre National Park. On the way there you will b able to admire the greatness of the Carrara marble quarry that you will see on your right hand side. You will be driven through the city of La Spezia and start climbing the mountain until you reach Manarola, the second of the five villages. Over there your driver guide will help you out purchasing tickets for the ferry the will be taking you to Vernazza first , and Monterosso afterwards . After you board the ferry in Manarola, I will drive to Monterosso where I will be meeting you as you get off the ferry.
You will be recommended with a nice lunch option to taste local seafood specialties or the famous focaccia.
On the way back to Livorno you will be stopping in Pisa by the Square of Miracles to take some incredible pictures of the leaning tower!

View of Vernazza from the top of the hill

Discover the highlights of world famous Cinque Terre National Park and the Leaning Tower of Pisa on a full day guided tour

Private Classy Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion

This is a classic tour, the one that you may want to take if this is your first time in this area of Tuscany. In one day we will visit Pisa and Florence, visiting squares, shopping or having an Italian gelato and spending time together while I explain you the Italian way of life. Food, art, music, will be part of conversation, while we are driving through the Tuscan countryside.

The beauty of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral

Visit the BEST of Florence and Pisa

I am a mum of a 11year old girl and I know what it is travelling with our kids , so let me take you and your family through the mysterious Siena with its secret corners and streets, where stories of the old days are just waiting for you.

We will start from one of the most imposing medieval gates of the city "porta San Marco" and we will continue towards the main street and square and learn form stories of soldiers and knights and pilgrims the history of the city.
Ancient town with lots of tradition and among all the Palio, the horse race competition.
We will be guested in one the esclusive "contrada" district were we will be able to see something unique and magi.
I am member of one of those so I have the same passion and feeling that you can breath along the street of Siena.

Half day tour of the highlights of Siena

Highlights of Siena tour

This is a classic siena tour where you will learn about the lives, the stories and legends of saints, poets, damsels, popes, noble families, bankers, the rich and the poor. Who lived and still live in Siena.

We will visit the Palace of a Sienese Noble Family, the City Hall and the Cathedral of Siena where we will learn the stories of artists and alchimists and we will wander through the maze of the Santa Maria della Scala Medieval Hospital.

We will not forget to talk about Pia dè Tolomei who Dante met in his journey to Hell Purgatory and Paradise in the 1300 C. Then we will meet Dante's rival in poetry and politics Cecco Angiolieri, and ghosts, musicians, witches and saints…

This is going to be a very interesting and enthralling tour both for adults and children, you will feel like journalists in the italian history….

The gem of Tuscany

Classic Siena half day tour

Authentically Tuscan, Montepulciano! Walking Tour around my home

One of the nicest experience, while you're in Tuscany, is to meet a local guide and to spend some time with me to discover the life-style of the inhabitants of this land.

The centuries-long history, the culinary habits, the "real Tuscan life" is what you will find in this beautiful and historical hilltop town in Val d'Orcia, in the heart of Tuscany. Montepulciano represents one the biggest villages of the Chiana Valley, few miles from the most popular Orcia's Valley, where you can take a leap into the past to live a truly unique experience, yours!

During the tour we'll talk have a Coffee break to taste the fantastic sweet and savory products in a Renaissance frescoed Palace!

Come with me and meet my beloved home, welcome to Tuscany and my Montepulciano

A nice stroll along the medieval paths of a natural film set - half day

Volterra: Etruscans, alabaster and travelers

During the II World War my grandparents moved from Pisa to Volterra to find a safe place. There they meet a family that took care of them. They became friends and more. . . (one of my sisters married one of them 30 years ago).

Volterra is the place where I feel at home, a city with 3000 years of history, born with the name of Velathri thanks to the Etruscan people. On the highest hill of the Cecina valley, in the deepest Tuscany, Volterra looks like a golden city, thanks to the tuff stone used for its buildings. At the Roman times the theater and thermal buildings were born and they are still visible. The most important period was the Middle Ages. Moving through its narrow alleys is like walking in a labyrinth. A real Tuscan jewel!

Alabaster is the treasure of Volterra and together we will know its history through the words of a traveller of the XIX century, Giuseppe Viti (Me!) inside his majestic Palace. Ready?

Cathedral, Baptistery and old Hospital Tickets

Half day tour to discover the oldest city of Tuscany

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!!

The view of the city : Mangia tower and the Cathedral

Siena two hours walking tour

Medieval Siena private tour

I will take you on a 2 hour walking tour of the downtown core of Siena.
This will help orient you and show you some of the unique places and sites of the city.
Ideal tour for those who want see the main attractions as well as some hidden corners of town with an easy and pleasant walk.
We will stop at the main monuments as well as walk some of the secret corners of the town.
You won't be disappointed!

An orientation tour of Siena

Walkabout Siena in Two Hours

Lunch with Botticelli and a Local Guide: Full-Day Shore Excursion

Let's start the day in the historical center of Florence in the morning. Visit Uffizi Gallery for 1 or 2 hours with me, your official tourist guide. During the day, we will meet the most important Renaissance masterpieces (Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael) in the museum, focusing on the wonderful Sandro Botticelli.

Have a delicious lunch in one of the most famous toscan Osteria with EVO and wine tasting.
After lunch an important and outstanding atelier will provide us with a traditional workshop in gold leaf (gilding) technique, . By the end of, you will have created your own workpiece to take home with you. To wrap up a lovely day, let's enjoy a delicious gelato in one of the most famous ice cream shop of the city.

The Gilding technique workshop with a Florentine Maestro

Wonderful Ribollita, a typical Florentine soup

Rembrandt 's The Rabbin at Uffizi Gallery.

Bellini's Saint Gerolamo at Uffizi Gallery, Collezione Contini Bonaccossi.

Leonardo da Vinci's Adoration of the Magis.

Gentile da Fabriano's Adoration of the Magis at Uffizi Gallery.

The Uffizi Gallery, a typical Florentine lunch and a traditional Gold leaf technique workshop

Everybody know that Siena is magnificent, a pearl of Gothic, and a World Unesco Heritage from 1995, but she (I always talk about my city as a "lady") wouldn't be the same without the Palio, the so ancient tradition of horse race that takes place twice a year inside the shell of Piazza del Campo. So, in a half day long walking tour, we touch the key-points of the town, and discover everything about her art, tradition, architecture, history, and food! I assure you an amazing tasting of our delicious Sienese cakes in one of the best bakeries in town.

And all of this would be absolutely unforgivable if you guide is a LOCAL guide, truly passionate in what she's explaining and deeply connected to the Sienese life&traditions: in a single word, ME. At the end of the tour you'll be part of the city, moreover, you'll be part of my contrada, the Shell (best in town!)

*If you have a specific itinerary in mind send me a message and I'll customize the tour for you

Art and passion in the heart of Tuscany

Half Day Siena and Palio Private Tour

San Gimignano, a wonderful small city that we call "Manhattan in Tuscany", its medieval architecture was preserved and you will feel the atmosphere of centuries ago, you will come back in time.

This amazing town was declared world heritage site by UNESCO and walking around through its narrow streets and seeing the beautiful views will give you the possibility to feel in medieval times.

In San Gimignano we will have the opportunity to visit and talk about Towers, understand how people lived centuries ago and how these towers changed during the time.

Tuscan Medieval town, Exploring its towers!

San Gimignano Walking Tour

Florence and Pisa are two of the most visited city in Italy; they are both rich in art and history, they are a must especially if you came for the firs time. Pisa has one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Leaning Tower, and Florence is the cradle of Renaissance the most prolific era for art and science, as the many museums and architectures bear testimony.

The near country side is the worldwide famous Chianti, on the way back we will reroute through this beautiful area, where is possible to make a stop to taste wines and olive oil
I'a very familiar with both places as I attended college in Pisa, and Florence is a city where I have been taking the most client since 2008, so I can show also the less known corners

Statute at Orsamichele, Church and former market

The rape of the sabine Women, Piazza della Signoria, Florence

Full day highlights tour from Livorno port with English speaking guide.

Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion

Best of Siena Private Tour (Aussi en Français)

Siena is a delightful little shrine of art, one of the best preserved and unspoilt towns in Italy.
It fits like a pearl on the rose "shell" of the Campo Square.

The city is rather small and its highlights can be seen in a 3 to 5 hour tour.

We will enjoy a stroll in the endless labyrinth of winding narrow streets, soak up the evocative medieval atmosphere and marvel at the beautiful fan-shaped square "il Campo", lined with ancient palaces, cafès and shops.

During our wandering we will also stop by the medieval palaces of the Sienese aristocracy and sample the delights of Ricciarelli or Panforte, mouthwatering almond paste cookies typical of Siena.

Siena is also the best preserved Gothic medieval city in Italy, cradle of the Italian Gothic style and your local guide (me ;-)
will be happy to share with you her passion for and attachment to the city she loves.

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