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A poet-led journey into Dante's Florence

Experience the city that shaped one of Italy’s greatest poets. Dressed as Dante himself, I’ll guide you through the streets of Florence, bringing his story to life. • We’ll begin under the Dante statue in Piazza Santa Croce, where I’ll introduce you to Dante’s life before his exile in his early 30s. • As we stroll through medieval Florence, we’ll visit Dante’s house as well as sites he likely visited. Along the way, we’ll explore Dante’s political career, the events that led up to his exile, and his longing to return to the city. • Throughout the tour, I’ll recite passages from the “Divina Commedia,” providing translated excerpts to help you connect with the poet’s genius. By the end of our walk together, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for Dante’s life and poetry. I’ll also leave you with a small keepsake to remind you of your time with Dante in Florence.

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Craft ceramic art in a serene Florentine studio

Learn the art of carving clay at my serene hillside studio, where you’ll explore Florence’s ceramic history, various clay types, and the philosophy of embracing imperfection. You’ll create a handmade bowl or mug crafted using natural elements as tools. • Begin with an overview of ceramics, including its connection to Florentine artisans and the techniques you’ll use to create your unique piece. • Work with stoneware clay, preparing it for carving and shaping your vessel. I’ll guide you step by step, using tools like stones, shells, and wood to create texture and form. • Refine your creation with finishing touches, such as carving a giglio Fiorentino for a Florentine flair. We’ll end with a Q&A, where I’ll share creative insights and tips for finding the best Tuscan ceramics during your visit. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for ceramics, the joy of creating something one-of-a-kind, and your handcrafted piece as a lasting keepsake. Note: If you’re staying locally, I’ll deliver your finished bowl or mug after firing. Otherwise, I can ship it to your home for an additional fee.

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Explore Florence's historic palaces and secret gardens

Explore Florence’s breathtaking medieval and Renaissance treasures, from intricately adorned palaces to the geometric beauty of Italian-style gardens. This immersive decorative arts tour combines art, history, and architecture. • We’ll begin at a unique 14th-century medieval palace, a museum filled with intrigue and sumptuous decor, from frescoed ceilings to intricately painted furniture. A highlight is the kitchen on the top floor, a favorite among visitors. • Next, we’ll take a short walk across the iconic Ponte Vecchio and the Vasari Corridor to the grandeur of Palazzo Pitti. Once home to the Medici family and other notable rulers, the palace features baroque frescoes, Florentine stone inlay, and masterpieces in the Palatine Gallery. • Our tour concludes with a stroll through the magnificent Boboli Gardens, with its fountains, statues, grottoes, and romantic labyrinths. By the end of the tour, you’ll have gained a deeper appreciation for Florence’s rich history and artistic heritage, from its grand palaces to its pristine gardens. Note: You are responsible for purchasing all entrance tickets before the tour.

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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 1157 reviews

Hidden Florence

Forget the boring explanation of churches and monuments: Florence is an open-air museum but also a city full of tradition and anecdotes. My tour will be a journey through time to discover the identity of the city through its illustrious protagonists. You'll start in Piazza della Repubblica, where the Romans founded Florence over 2000 years ago. In Piazza del Duomo you'll admire with me the imposing facade of the Cathedral, in which the bloodiest murder that involved the Medici family took place: the Pazzi conspiracy. In the nearby 'medieval district' I'll tell you the story of Dante Alighieri, the poet who wrote the Divine Comedy. Michelangelo, Donatello and Cellini are other great personalities that will accompany us to the discovery of Piazza della Signoria. Piazza degli Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio will be other important stages of your itinerary. If you want to discover the artistic treasures of my city not forgetting anecdotes, intrigues, hidden secrets and illustrious murders that's the experience you're looking for! -Please note: MINIMUM 2 PARTICIPANTS. If you are alone, check that there are other bookings before yours. -If you prefer to book the Experience ON ANOTHER TIME/DAY, please DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME: I will meet your needs! -My Experience is available in English, French and Italian: the first to book will choose the language (monolingual)

5 out of 5 average rating, 355 reviews

Photoshoot, Ritratti e panorami con Firenze

Shooting people who dont know how to pose:) My photoshoot is a perfectly organised route, we will take a lot of different photos throughout the hour. All the locations convey the vibe and atmosphere of Florence and are completely personalised. I know all the hidden places of Florence for amazing pictures and have hight level of photography skills Programs: 1.Our starting point will be Piazzale Michelangelo, the most famous, and breathaking view of Florence to continue until San Miniato al Monte, the oldest church in Florence. You will get amazing panoramic photos with view of Florence and Duomo. OR 2.The program (on request for PRIVET groups only, avl only in the morning): Duomo, pz Repubblica, pz Signoria, Ponte Vecchio. Pay attention there are two options: Shared photoshoot (max 6 persons) or private one. If You want only Your group (or You and Your partner) to be at the photoshoot You have to book the experience for PRIVATE group and enter the number of persons. You will get all original photos same day and 30 edited photos/person by Your select. So, if You are a couple You will get all original photos and 60 edited photos by Your select, if You are a family of 5 You will get 150 edited photos etc. My experience is recommended to: couples, families and friends. Also wedding and pre-wedding, proposals, engagement, maternity photoshoot, honeymoon.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 3249 reviews

Skip the line with Elvis, Love the David

Michelangelo's David as you've never seen it before. We will go through the life of the great genius of all times. I will have the pleasure of telling you all the secrets that hide behind the genius of Michelangelo and the giant David. If you are looking for other beautiful experiences, here you have the links to book unforgettable tours: ACCADEMIA(DAVID), UFFIZI GALLERY, BRUNELLESCHI'S DUOMO, MEDICI TOUR, MEDICI PALACE-MICHELANGELO'S SACRESTY. Other things to note IMPORTANT TO KNOW I ALWAYS HAVE AVAILABILITY FOR TICKETS. The ticket is not included in the price.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 2246 reviews

Unforgettable Tuscan Wine Tour

Embarking on a Chianti escapade? Buckle up for a taste-filled adventure with our wine maestro! Picture this: cruising through the breathtaking Tuscan canvas, where vineyards and hills play a mesmerizing duet. First pitstop a luxory villa from 1300, then we move to a snug family winery. Wine-making, cellar tours, and the grand finale in another family run estate – sipping their divine wines paired with classic Tuscan nibbles and top-shelf olive oil. (3 wineries in total). Now, let's dive deep into Chianti's beating heart, like a scene straight out of a blockbuster. Our final destination? Greve in Chianti, the wine region's epicenter. Unleash your inner foodie at the historic butcher shop, then seal the deal with a sublime Aperitivo. Pro tips: - Dress like you're ruling the runway - Chuck those heels! Vineyards and cobblestone streets are no place for them. - Piazza Cavalleggeri is your pick-up and drop-off spot. - Please note that during high season months the tour capacity might reach 16 people divided in 2 minivans (Tips for the guide are not included)

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 2935 reviews

Andrea's Tour in Florence ⚜️

This is a 2h outdoor historic walking, starts from the Basilica of Santa Croce (Meeting point) and continues towards the Brunelleschi's Dome. I will guide you through understanding how Florence dominated the world in the past centuries and enchanted it with its art and crafts. You will learn about its past through the fascinating biographies of its great citizens: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante, and many others, and with a special focus on the Medici Family that dominated the city for three centuries! While being carried away in Florence intriguing past, you will be able to see the city's beating center, breath in its vibrant and charming atmosphere and walk past many of its must-visit famous monumnets and my favorite hidden gems. * In the summer my tour at 7PM is the best to avoid the crowds, the sultry heat and the the city is fabulous at sunset! Request a date, if I can I will open it for you based on your needs. Last but not least, it will be a great chance for you to ask me anything you'd like to know about the past and present of Florence. Have a look on my New Experiences - Andrea's Tour in Florence Premium Edition (3 hours version of this tour with the other side of the river Arno) - Andrea's Tour the Uffizi Gallery (I'II provide the tickets for you) - Andrea's Tour the David of Michelangelo (I'II provide the tickets for you)

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 1399 reviews

Florence Skip the Line tour Michelangelo's David-Accademia

Discover the spiritual meaning behind David and the Prisoners, immerse yourself in Michelangelo's world for an hour. This is not a standard tour from a tour operator that uses many guides that present standard content that you can find through an easy search: this is an exclusive experience because it presents an exclusive content, by a native guide and historical researcher, which allows you to understand Michelangelo creative world in a broad and organic way (with the red thread that links David with the Sistine Chapel); through a logical discussion, understandable even to the youngest, you will be prepared for the final moment of the tour: the Michelangelo life message behind his work. His tour is high-profile, aimed at couples, families with children and friends, but above all for those who want to live an exciting experience in the artistic heart and meanings of the great Michelangelo. Enjoy this easily understandable tour (but with a deeper message) as it is expressed with images and metaphors, making it comprehensible even for children. Participate in a unique perspective based on the Michelangelo's creation process: the red thread that binds Michelangelo's entire artistic work and then you'll discover the artistic and spiritual reason of the greatest artist of all time. The tour duration is about 75 minute.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 936 reviews

Discover the Uffizi Wonders - Arts & Culture in two hours

The Uffizi Gallery houses the most important collection of Renaissance in Italy: 2 floores, 100 rooms and over 700 paintings. Do you really want to visit this huge museum alone?! Come with me!!!❤ I’ll buy in advance for you the SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS and in a couple of hours I'll show you the evolution of painting through the great masterpieces of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raffaello, Caravaggio and when you'll come back home you can say: I'm an art-expert!! After the tour, you can keep exploring the museum by yourself. Contact me if you do not see any available dates: I may arrange extra spots.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 687 reviews

Leather Experience in Florence

Immerse yourself in the world of Florentine leather goods with an exclusive two and a half hour workshop, where you will create your own custom leather wallet! You will discover the variety of materials, leathers and colors, and you will work with professional designers who will guide you step by step in the creation of a unique piece. Choose every detail: leather, accessories, colors and finishes, and take home a personalized souvenir that tells the story of your trip. Relax with a coffee or tea while you give shape to your idea!

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Renaissance secrets- walking tour

A unique experience! This is a walking tour of the city of Florence, we will see all the most important monuments of the historic center. Together we will discover all the secrets of the Medici family, the lords of the Renaissance. We will try to understand together why art was so important and why art has changed the world. We will walk the life of Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael, we will discover together the darkest sides of Florence. In order not to forget I will explain all the secrets of the Venus of Botticelli and the family of Amerigo Vespucci, the famous navigator who named America.

Art and culture activities in Metropolitan City of Florence

Art and culture activities led by local experts

A poet-led journey into Dante's Florence

Craft ceramic art in a serene Florentine studio

Explore Florence's historic palaces and secret gardens

Top-rated art and culture activities

Hidden Florence

Photoshoot, Ritratti e panorami con Firenze

Skip the line with Elvis, Love the David

Unforgettable Tuscan Wine Tour

Andrea's Tour in Florence ⚜️

Florence Skip the Line tour Michelangelo's David-Accademia

Discover the Uffizi Wonders - Arts & Culture in two hours

Leather Experience in Florence

Visit & photo tuscany

Renaissance secrets- walking tour

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