Custom tour in Florence
tailored-made private guided tours in Florence and in Tuscany If among my propositions you did not find a tour that interests you, do not worry!Together we can plan your unique, custom tour in Florence! There is no a better way to discover Florence and Tuscany than during private guided tours designed according to your interests and needs. Custom tour is what you […]
Lucca: pilgrims and pilgrimages in the Middle Ages
private guided tour in Lucca Discover Lucca on a private guided tour. Lucca has always been located on a crossroad between the North and the South, between the sea and the mountains, a melting-pot of people and cultures, a market place for precious fabrics. During the Middle Ages Lucca became an important and wealthy city thanks to the Via Francigena, a medieval route used by the pilgrims directed towards Rome. The […]
Siena: art, religion and politics in the Middle Ages
Private tour in Siena Siena is a gothic jewel of Tuscany. Discover the beauty of Siena on a private tour! During the Middle Ages Siena was the biggest competitor of Florence and the second biggest city of Tuscany. The town grew along a busy pilgrims’ route, the so-called Via Francigena, which every year brought to Siena thousands of pilgrims and merchants. The rapid growth […]
Pitti Palace guided tour
The Palatine Gallery and the Boboli Gardens In 1550, Eleanor of Toledo, wife of Cosimo I, bought the palace built by Luca Pitti 100 years earlier. At that time, the property also included a portion of land behind the palace where, at first, the duchess organized a fruit and vegetable garden. Very quickly, the Pitti Palace and the gardens […]
San Lorenzo Market Tour
fascinating food tour in Florence Tuscany is a true paradise for the foodies! It is a homeland to some many of the classic Italian dishes and products: Florentine steak, tortelli with potatoes and ragù sauce, Tuscan pecorino cheese or Chianti wine. There is no a better place where to learn about the secrets of Tuscan cuisine than San Lorenzo market, the biggest covered food market in […]
Michelangelo in Florence tour
private guided tour in Florence focused on the divine Michelangelo Michelangelo Buonarroti is probably one of the most famous Florentine artists whose art continues to fascinate the public. He is considered an eccentric genius and an individualist incredibly jealous of his creations. Discover Michelangelo’s art during a private tour in Florence. Florence is truly fortunate as it has […]
Oltrarno private tour
art and artisans on the other side of the river Oltrarno – district of artists and artisans, by many considered the only, truly Florentine and authentic neighbourhood in the town. This tour leads you to the heart of Florence where still today you find many little shops run by local producers who offer there their hand made products. Dicover Oltrarno on a private […]
Florence city walk
private guided tour in Florence The historical centre of Florence may be considered a true open space art gallery. On almost every corner you will find historical buildings adorned with sculptures, frescoes and marble inlays. You will discover the historical centre of the city during my Florence city walk, a guided walking tour in Florence. The historical centre of Florence may be […]
The Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour
history of Italian painting on a private tour to the Uffizi Gallery The Uffizi Gallery, the most visited Italian museum, which hosts masterpieces by Giotto, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, is a compulsory sight to visit during your stay in Florence. Discover the history of Italian painting during a private guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery. The museum was born around […]
San Lorenzo – the Medici tour in Florence
private tour to discover the history of the Medici family in Florence The Medici family ruled the Grand Duchy of Tuscany from 1532 to 1737 but already from the beginnings of the fifteenth century Medici, through the activity of Giovanni di Bicci, Cosimo il Vecchio, Piero di Cosimo and Lorenzo il Magnifico, guided the politics of the […]
Medici, the Dukes of Tuscany
private guided tour in Florence The Medici family shaped the Florentine politics for long centuries. During the 16th century the Medici profoundly changed the organization of the Florentine state by the creation of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Cosimo I de’ Medici extended his power over the states of Siena and Pisa, united almost whole the region and started to promote the […]
Uffizi and Accademia Gallery tour
Masterpieces of Italian painting and Michelangelo’s David at the Uffizi and the Accademia Galleries Visit the two most popular museums of Florence on a private guided tour of the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries.Together we will discover the masterpieces of the Italian painting and admire Michelangelo’s most famous statue, the David. The visit to the Uffizi Gallery provides a thorough overview of the history of […]