Experience Florence
Beyond the Guidebooks

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Gianmarco provided a great mix of history, culture, food recommendations, and picked a route that helped us really get to see the city. Highly reccomend.

Gianmarco's knowledge was incredible. He so smart! I really appreciated the humorous insights to all my questions. He helped me book tickets with ease, so that I may visit all the wonderful museums and monuments of Florence. Most of all, Gianmarco helped me gain my bearings of the city, so I may continue exploring Florence with confidence as we parted company.

Giammarco was excellent and very, very knowledgable. He really did make it like we were visiting with a friend. He definitely increased my already igh opinion of Florence and its place in history.

What an absolutely wonderful tour with Marilisa in Florence! She is very welcoming, engaging and informative. From the moment we started our walking tour she pointed out special gems that most people would walk right by. She brought to life the many sculptures, buildings and points of interest with connections to the history of Florence. Thank you Marilisa!

What an amazing tour of Florence with Marilisa! She was so welcoming, engaging and informative. She brought to life the history and beauty of Florence. She pointed out so many hidden gems that people were just walking past. She is the best tour guide!

We had a wonderful walking tour of Florence including Oltarno. RiLi showed us interesting places that a newcomer would miss. The tour was tailored to our interests and We specifically avoided the typical busy area of the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio. We saw interesting architecture, hidden gardens, and areas where locals lived. The Odeon Bookstor/ Theatre was a great final stop.

Great tour!!

Martina emailed me ahead of time and we planned how to spend the six hour private tour. I think that was the key to the success of the day. We visited her side of Florence, enjoyed the outdoor markets, gardens and specialty stores for art. We went to an amazing place for lunch and later, stopped a wine bar. All this afforded Martina time to share her city with me. I felt like I was not a tourist but visiting with a friend. I have been to Florence before and done all the major sites. This was a unique day that I will never forget.

Martina was absolutely exceptional! Highly recommend her to anyone who’s interested in a local, fun filled and personable experience!

Siamo state molto contente per la visita, la nostra guida Martina ha capito esattamente le nostre esigenze di conoscere la bellissima Firenze con contenuti storici e culturali comprensibili anche a mia nipote di 12 anni. Ci ha comunicato molte curiosità e ci ha fatto scoprire anche degli angoli nascosti.

Martina was fantastic. We saw lots of the city. New and old. Just enough history not to drown in it all. Loved it.

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.

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!

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.

This was a fun tour, and a great way to explore the hidden gems of Florence. Olmo was a great guide and very personable. I would definitely recommend it!

Polite with a tremendous amount of history and knowledge of the city

The tour guide was friendly and personable. He knew the city and its history. He gave us an unforgettable memory of Florence!

We were so thankful to have a tour with Olmo at the start of our time in Florence. He did a fantastic job showing us interesting nooks and crannies of the city. We would definitely recommend this style tour for anyone looking to get off the beaten path and start to understand what makes Florence tick.

Jacopo was awesome!! I highly recommend booking this tour! He is so accommodating with whatever you would like to see and offers suggestions as to what you need to see. Gives tips and emails sights/food/drink places to go explore on your own. Book this when you first arrive so you have an idea of where to go!

Jacopo was very accommodating!! He showed us everything we wanted and didn’t know we wanted to see! He didn’t let us miss anything! Even when we had questions he said he would send us a list of things we needed to go back and check out and even local suggestions of food/drink/sights. I HIGHLY recommend booking this private walking tour!! You get the local experience. A MUST DO!!

Our guide Jacobo was personable and knowledgeable on local history, culture and food. He took us to the market where locals shop and eat. Highly recommend Jacobo while in Florence.

Jacopo was a great guide showing and explaining all the key highlights of Firenze. We received just the right amount of information and history. Sometimes guides can be overwhelming with information which you cannot possibly retain.

Mik was an amazing guide we left all planning in his capable hands and we were not disappointed we could have gone more! We saw highlights of everything and knew where we wanted to visit again. We really got a flavor of the true Florence

Michelle was amazing. He did great! Loved all the stories he told around the city and getting recommendations on everything!

We had a 3 hour walking tour with Mik, which was amazing! He is a wonderful person, and amazing guide. He is so passionate about Florence’s history and it shines through his entire tour. He has kids, so is very patient and empathetic to those with kids. He is thoughtful and kept us in the shade as much as possible, and also highlight spots for drinks, water bottle refills and toilets throughout the tour. Plus he has been living in Florence for 20 years (maybe more can’t remember the exact number) and knows a ton of people and can provide amazing recommendations.

Mik is an amazing guide! Very friendly, knowledgeable and makes the tour interesting. He is also very thoughtful, and tries to make it as comfortable as possible by sticking to the shade as much as possible and providing times to refill water bottles, use the bathroom or grab a coffee/drink.

I would definitely recommend this tour with Mara! She was fun to walk around with, helpful and knowledgeable. She asked me what I had seen, hadn't seen, what I was most interested in, etc.

Mara was just fantastic! She was highly engaging, well-informed about my preferences, and definitely showed me some true hidden gems! We really clicked, too, as she is outgoing and, like me, a true Renaissance woman. I really enjoyed my time with her.

Our guide Maura was fantastic! Highly recommend this tour!!

Mara was amazing! She even helped us with parking as we were driving into the city. When the road was blocked with a bus that prevented us from getting to the parking garage, she walked to us with someone from the parking garage and directed us into the garage! I loved all the spots she took us to. It was exactly what we were looking for. I loved that she stopped and pointed out things that the big groups walked right by. She gave us amazing recommendations for what to see on our own, and where to pick up specific things we were looking to purchase

Great walking tour overview of the iconic Florence sights. Excellent and accommodating tour guide, who extended the tour because we arrived late.

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.

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.

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.

Giada was warm and engaging. She was extremely knowledgeable but never “talked down” to us. She did an excellent job and I will recommend her to my family and friends. You are lucky to have her!

I would highly recommend Giada. She was very polite, professional and overall a very nice person.

Giada was a wonderful guide! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about her beautiful city. The 3 hours flew by and we learned so much about Florence. Highly recommend!

Tailored for your interests. We spent a lot of time on Medici lineage and history; got many questions answered. Delightful and knowledgeable guide!

Valmi have us a great tour of the city. She was engaging and informative and a lot of fun. This tour did not include entry into the sites (Duomo, Palazzo Vechio, Pitti Palace etc) so if you want to enter these sites you will need to do that on your own.

Get ready to have a super fun and unique tour. Unique because Val gives you super unique history and locations that are not on most tours. She is a super guide, family oriented, and a wealth of knowledge about Florence. A+ Thank you from Georgia. We will send Mom soon.

We have learned a lot regarding the history and the culture of the city. We visited also some points of interest ( ex wine window)that are usually not part of a tour.

Gabriele prepared a wonderful tour in accordance with our areas of interest. We strongly recommend him

What a wonderful experience! Giacenta made our trip to Florence memorable. She shared her vast knowledge of the city and its history with us in a unique and engaging way. We can’t wait until our next. Is it to this beautiful city!!

Great tour explaining the City of Florence very well including small facts and little known details.