Private Guide in Florence
Florence, where Renaissance was born, is one of the world’s leading tourism cities with its history, culture and architecture. The city, which is the capital city of Tuscany Region of Italy, is of great significance as a trade center as well as the tourism. Are you ready to discover this amazing city full of surprises with Private guide in Florence service?
Why Florence? You can see the amazing works of the world-famous artists at each spot of the city. Michelangelo’s sculptures, paintings and architectural structures, Raphael’s magnificent paintings, Donatello’s unusual sculptures, Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings and sculptures, Botticelli’s mythological-themed works are exhibited all over the city. You will have an opportunity to see and know all those famous works of the Renaissance Period with Florence English-speaking guide hire service.
We offer you an unforgettable Florence tour with private guide in Florence service. We prepare a program full of art, entertainment, shopping, nature sightseeing from the moment you enter the city until the moment you leave city. Our tour guides will provide you the most appropriate answers of the questions such as how to go, where to go, what to eat, where to have fun. It will be sufficient to contact us to do this plan and ask for private guide in Florence service.
Our tour guides are professional people who know Florence very well, have art history education and have high communication skills. They speak Italian and English at mother tongue level and they have international guide certificates. They guide you in a professional manner in your business visits as well as the touristic visits. In line with your private guide in Florence requests, our tour guides will contact you prior the tour in order to know you well and to learn your expectations.
Private Guide in Florence
- Private tours, sightseeing options planned and created for you
- Meeting at the airport for connected flights
- Transfer to accommodation and tour spots
- Restaurant reservations
- Official correspondence and facilitating communication
- Providing entrance cards and setting reservations for places such as museum, art centers, art galleries
- Ensuring the safety of the tourists
- Communication with health Services in case of health problems
City Tour with Florence English-Speaking Guide Hire
The first place to visit during Florence tour is usually Florence Cathedral at Duomo Square. This building, which is the symbol of the city, started to be built in 13th century and completed in 15th century. You will not only see that cathedral with Florence English-speaking guide hire but also you will be informed about its history. As a matter of fact, this cathedral was built on Santa Reparata Church which was built in 7th century and historical remaining from that church are exhibited in the basement.
Giotto’s Bell Tower stands in all its glory next to Cathedral. The tower, which was decorated with white, red and green marble, is enriched with precious sculptures carved some important artists. We suggest you go out on the terrace with a splendid view.
Your next stop with private guide in Florence service will be Santa Maria Novella Basilica. It was built by Dominicans in 13th century. This Gothic style building, which you will admire when you see it, bears quite precious frescos.
The tour continues with San Miniato al Monte Church which was built in Romanesque style. This building, which mesmerizes with its grandeur, was decorated with black and green marbles as well as white marbles. This church which is famous for its mosaics worths seeing with its marble columns and frescos. You can also get quite interesting information about the church with private guide in Florence.
The next visiting spot is Santa Croce Basilica built in 13th century. Besides its amazing architecture, mausoleums of some important artists and men of worth of Florence such as Galileo, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Dante are located here.
We recommend you to visit St Mark’s English Church on Sunday. It is possible to do so with Florence English-speaking guide hire service. Opera and concert events are also organized in this Church famous for its choral music on Sundays.
San Lorenzo Basilica is one of the important historical buildings. It was built by Medici Family in 15th century. Medici Chapels and Laurentian Library, which is a famous design of Michelangelo, exist at the backyard of the church.
The next stop of the tour with private guide in Florence is St. Giovanni Baptistery. This building, which is located at Duomo Square, has an octagon plan famous for its bronze doors. The mosaics on the ceiling are worth seeing.
Vecchio Place which is one of the most magnificent buildings of Florence was built in 14th century. This palace located at Signoria Square is one the symbols of the city. You can get detailed information about the historical significance of the palace with Florence English-speaking guide hire.
It is not possible to go to Florence and return without visiting the museums and art galleries. Uffizi Gallery is one of them. You can visit the most famous museums of the city and get significant information about the works exhibited here by preferring private guide in Florence service. Leonardo Da Vinci Museum, Galileo Museum, Galleria dell’Accademia, Palatine Gallery at Pitti Palace, the Imperial and Royal Apartments, Modern Art Gallery, Porcelain Museum and the Museum of Costume and Fashion definitely are worth seeing.
Florentine Delicacies
Most curious issue in a foreign country or city, especially in a place where you go for the first time, is where to eat and what to eat. Italy has a rich gastronomy. Usually the first ones that come to mind are pizza and pasta. However, there are also numerous local flavors that should be tasted. Especially Toscana region is famous for its wide variety of dishes. We attach great importance to this subject in our Florence English-speaking guide hire service. We try to introduce the cuisine of a region as well as its history and the culture. Our tour guides are quite familiar with Florentine gastronomy, and they can lead you properly where to eat and what to eat.
If we talk about the tastes of Florence;
The first thing comes to the minds when one mentions Toscana is obviously Toscana Wines. Because this is a world-famous region for its vineyards. You can enjoy the taste of that delicious wines almost in all bars, restaurants and cafés in the city center.
Some examples of the main Florentine dishes are Lampredotto, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Baccalà alla fiorentina, Crostini Neri, Crespelle alla Fiorentina, Ribollita, Peposo.
The most famous dessert is Gelato, in other words ice-cream, Cannoli, Bomboloni.