Hi, I’m Claudio
Hi, I’m Claudio
I’ve lived in Florence for 42 years
I speak English, French, Italian
I am Professional tour guide in Florence
Hello, I am Claudio, I’m an Italian who was born in Johannesburg, SA. I’ve been living in Florence for half of my life now and have been working here as a tour leader for almost 20 years. I am an expert in wine tours, Vespa tours, city tours, and sightseeing. I love bringing people to the cities’ hidden gems like in Chianti where you will find enchanting vineyards and castles built centuries ago. I honestly don’t have a favorite place yet because there is so much more to explore in Tuscany, here we have Cinque Terre, San Gimignano, and Pisa, and the list is endless. I love sharing my life experiences and travel history with people as much as I love listening to others as well.
My knowledge & interests
Food
Drinks
Arts
History
Architecture
Culture & customs
Street food
Local cuisine
Food markets
Unique & unusual foods
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Architectural history
Religious history
Classical architecture
Wine
Department stores
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Alternative or underground culture
My reviews
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Great walking tour overview of the iconic Florence sights. Excellent and accommodating tour guide, who extended the tour because we arrived late.
Sep 2025
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Claudia was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable and fun! We had a great tour and covered lots of ground with interesting facts and lots of laughs along the way. Highly recommend.
Sep 2025
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It was great having a private tour, especially since we only had a day and a half to explore Florence Claudio was fun and so passionate about every detail.
Sep 2025
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We loved everything about the tour. Claudio was an exceptional guide. So knowledgeable and engaging. We loved that he picked us up from our hotel which saves a lot of stress worrying about where to meet. We enjoyed his company and his insights into what makes Florence tick.
Sep 2025