Your guide to travel and experience Florence, Italy
The church of Santa Croce in Florence has a special place in my heart, and in that of many other Florentines. It is a very ancient church, which dates back to the Middle Ages but which has continued to be enriched with works of art over the centuries. And it is also a place that many find deeply spiritual. If
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The most interesting news in recent years in Florence, in the world of art and culture, is certainly the opening to the public of one of the most extraordinary places ever: Michelangelo’s secret room. I have already visited it several times and I can assure you that it’s an exciting experience. But visiting and booking Michelangelo’s Secret Room is not
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Using public transport in Florence can be complicated for someone who is not local. To be honest, sometimes it’s complicated even for us Florentines. I use public transport daily because I don’t own a car, and by now I know all the tricks and secrets of Florence’s buses and trams. I have put together all my best tips for using
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Here you can find all my private guided tours in Florence, those ones that I am personally leading as a licensed tour guide. Of course this list is not complete and will be slowly updated, however keep in mind that I am more than happy to satisfy your special requests as themed tours, customised walks and combined tours (museum +
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The Accademia Gallery private tour is one of the most popular in town for a reason: the museum is a must-see as it hosts the world famous Michelangelo’s David, the iconic symbol of Florence. But David is not the only one worth-to-see masterpiece here: the museum is small but rich, with six more sculptures made by Michelangelo, dozens of Middle Age
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Take a deep breath and immerge yourself into the beauty of italian Renaissance art at its best. Can you imagine having masterpieces of Michelangelo, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Raffaello and many others… all in the same place? That place is real and is the Uffizi Gallery of Florence. Before giving you more information about my Uffizi private tour, let
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If you want to know in detail the history of the Medici family in Florence, I recommend you take a guided private tour of the Medici Chapels and the church of San Lorenzo. The Medici have always been very close to the Basilica of San Lorenzo, financing its reconstruction and very rich decorations. Furthermore, these are the burial places of
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One of the most unforgettable things to do in Florence is the climb of the Giotto’s bell tower. The view of the city is stunning, you can see the whole piazza del Duomo from above, and the Dome of the cathedral from a very close distance. I have climbed it so many times, and is always a great experience. Here
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Florence has been a capital of luxury since the 13th century, when Florentine merchants imported precious materials such as silk, gold and silver, and transformed them into luxury goods: clothes, jewelry and much more. And even today, after over 8 centuries, Florence is the right place to enjoy luxury experiences surrounded by Italian history, art, and flavors. After all, Florence
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Most travelers spend 3 days in Florence during their trip to Italy. I personally think it’s the minimum duration to visit the city, but you could also spend five, seven or twenty days in Florence, and there would still be many things to do and see. If you don’t know where to start planning your trip, don’t worry, I have
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