Hi, I’m Martina
Hi, I’m Martina
I’ve lived in Florence for 32 years
I speak English, Spanish, Italian
I am Tour Guide, Tour Leader and Sommelier
Hi, I’m Martina, a local host in Florence. What I love most about my city is its incredible art and monuments, the skilled artisans, charming local shops, and lively nightlife. Florence is especially magical in spring, when the city truly comes alive. I love my job and enjoy spending my free time visiting museums and art exhibitions, taking long walks, and going out with friends in the Oltrarno area. I know the entire historic city center very well and feel at home navigating its neighborhoods. I consider myself an expert in Florentine museums, especially the Uffizi Galleries and the Accademia Gallery. As a trained sommelier, I’m also happy to share my knowledge of Italian wines.
My knowledge & interests
English and Spanish language and literature
Food
Drinks
Arts
History
Architecture
Culture & customs
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Fine dining
Unique & unusual foods
Theater
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Gardens
Scenic routes
Wildlife
Economic history
Social history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Portrait photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Wine
Third wave coffee
Local beers
Artisanal tea
High-end fashion boutiques
Department stores
Vintage shops
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Alternative or underground culture
My reviews
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Martina was wonderful : she showed us both the top attractions as well as little known spots. She taught us a lot about history which we are very interested in. She also gave us great recommendations for shopping- found lovely jewelry and leatherwork and wonderful restaurants- in one of them we had the best meal of our trip.
20 December 2025
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The four of us (2 couples) did a three hour private walking tour of Florence. Our guide, Martina was exceptional. Her knowledge of the history of Florence as well as the key families that shaped the growth of Florence was very well articulated. It made all the difference in our understanding and enjoyment of the city. Martina took the time to understand what we were interested in and planned our walk around our interests. She patiently answered our questions and frequently checked in with us during the tour to ensure we were getting what we wanted and the pace of the tour was really up to us. At the end of the tour she provided us with recommendations for restaurants, wine windows, shopping, and other areas of interest in Florence. Thank you Martina for such a wonderful tour!
17 September 2025
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Martina had a wonderful knowledge on the history of Florence, the key families of Florence, as well as the role the church played in the development of Florence. She patiently answered our questions and the knowledge we gained definitely increased our enjoyment of Florence while there.
17 September 2025
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2 September 2025