The cradle of the Renaissance, where every street is a brushstroke from a master.
Your on-the-ground insiders. The ones who know the enduring favourites, the quiet corners and what’s worth your time.
Florence, Siena +2
I am an expert local guide in Tuscany, half Italian half Brazilian with a great passion for Art! Throughout my life I have done numerous courses about art history, painters, theatre and music. I love going to museums, concerts, art galleries, theatres but also walking in the nature and relaxing on the beach. I love being around people from different cultures. I graduated in Art and Drama and I concluded a Master and a Doctorate Degree in these areas. Professionally, I've been working for 20 years as a touristic guide, a teacher and an actress. I've been living in Florence for 12 years. During this period I have taken people from all over the world to see the gorgeous landscapes in Tuscany and to visit the beautiful medieval cities such as Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Val D'orcia, Chianti, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra and many more. Visiting the historical buildings, the museums, squares and parks with so much history is a unique experience!
Bologna, Ravenna +6
5.0(4)👋 Hi, nice to meet you! My name is Francesca, I live in a small town in the province of Ravenna. I speak English and French. 🎨 I'm an art expert because of my two degrees in Cultural Heritage and Visual Arts at the University of Bologna, where I've lived during my studies. I've lived it with a student life's eyes (pubs, restaurants, places to have fun, listen to some music, dance...) but also because I love art I've explored museums, art galleries, history, traditions, culture and more. ✈️ After University I decided to take a break and I've moved to Canada where I've lived for more than one year, then I came back to become a Travel Designer thanks to a course in Milan. 🧳 This year I got my Tour Guide certificate with the goal to guide families, groups of friends or couples during their travels to show them more than they expect!
Amalfi, Sorrento +11
Born and raised in Italy's Marche region, I have explored the country from north to south during travels and study periods away from home. I have lived part of my life in amazing cities such as Venice and Bologna, and have visited Rome a lot since I have family and friends there. I am an experienced trip planner for destinations all over Italy, from the breezy Cinqueterre in Liguria down to the sun kissed Amalfi coast. If you want someone to help you with all-encompassing guidance and make the best out of your trip to Italy, I will be most happy to help you!
Florence, Siena +1
I design personalized journeys in Florence and throughout Tuscany for travelers who want to experience Italy with depth, beauty, and ease. From handpicked boutique hotels and exceptional restaurants to private cultural experiences and seamless logistics, every detail is thoughtfully curated around your style and rhythm. Whether it’s exploring masterpieces at the Uffizi Gallery, admiring the Duomo di Firenze, or escaping to the Tuscan countryside, I craft experiences that feel authentic, elevated, and effortlessly Italian. Florence is my home — designing meaningful stays here is my passion. Let’s create your unforgettable Italy. MARIA
Florence is pure, concentrated beauty. This is the city of Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Venus, and Brunelleschi's magnificent Duomo. It's a compact, walkable city where art and history ambush you at every turn. But Florence is more than the Uffizi. It's a living city of high fashion, modern artisans, and incredible food. A local plan helps you see the masterpieces with intention, then escape the crowds to the Oltrarno, the "left bank" of the city, to find the real Florentine soul.
Spring (April-May) or Autumn (Sept-Oct). The summer heat and crowds can be intense. Visiting in winter (Jan-Feb) is a great local move—it's quiet and clear.
The Uffizi is overwhelming. A local will tell you to visit the Bargello Museum instead—an incredible collection of sculpture (including Donatello's David) with a fraction of the crowds.
Everyone climbs the main Dome. A local will send you to the tower at Palazzo Vecchio or the nearby San Miniato al Monte for an equally stunning view of the skyline (and the Duomo itself).
A local will tell you to never order a Bistecca alla Fiorentina "well-done" and will book you at a family-run trattoria in the San Frediano or Santo Spirito neighbourhoods, far from the tourist menus.
Florence local Dina shares the neighbourhood most visitors never find, why Piazza del Duomo rewards an early arrival, and the mistake she watches travellers repeat in the city year after year.
