Click the “Book Your Tour” link (above) to use the online booking service, with tour descriptions and calendar availability!
A link for a (refundable) deposit will be emailed to you within a few days after booking.
Still not sure where to go? Scroll down for more information on Siena, Florence, and San Gimignano. For other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
NB: I’m almost fully booked (between touring and teaching), but I can recommend some colleagues to you, or you can join a group tour by clicking here (11.00-12.00 on 1, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 April, then daily from 25 April). Fall bookings are in the works, so please email me directly to check availability!
Half-day tours: Typically 3 hours, depending on if you would like to visit museums and/or church interiors. Usually half-day tours are either up to or after lunch, as you’ll note by the scheduling options (for specific requests, please email me).
Full-day tours: You’ve got me for up to 6 hours. Discounts apply for full-day tours and/or if we do more than one day together.
Please note that I am not a licensed commercial driver (NCC), but please scroll to the bottom of the Tours page for some of my recommended colleagues’ info.
Rates: €75-€90/hour (depending on location and number of people). Your €50 deposit will be deducted from the final total the day of the tour (you can pay the balance in cash or by credit card). If this is for a student group, an educational discount may be applied.
Whisper radio systems: Please note that for groups of 6+ in Siena and 3+ in Florence (if entering museums), the whisper radio systems must be used (flat rate of €20 up to 10 people for a half-day tour, + €2 for any additional person). I can arrange these for us.
Museum entrances are not included in guiding fee, but I will help you with those!
Cancellation policy: You may change the day/time of your tour without penalty (if there is availability on the calendar), and should you need to cancel the tour you may do so at any time. Please note that the deposit (minus 5% processing fees) is only refundable up until 14 days before your scheduled tour. Of course, we’re all human, so for further questions, please email me so that we can work through any issues that may arise. Grazie!
My adopted hometown, filled with centuries of history and wonder! Click on the photo for more information and inspiration.
Ah, Firenze, the Renaissance city! There is oh so much to do here, but I can help make it manageable. Click on the photo to see some of the things I can offer you!
With its 14 remaining towers, we can imagine the wealth that San Gimignano once had. walk through picturesque lanes or climb a tower or two (earning that gelato after!). Click on the picture for more details!
Food and drink are a hugely important part of any visit to Italy, so I will do my best to point you in the right direction for some local specialities!
“Anna was the best tour guide I've ever experienced. She is extremely knowledgeable and ready to share her love for art, history and culture with her clients. She guided our group in Sienna and again in Florence. The cities came alive thanks to her vibrant, positive energy and depth of knowledge. Anna has raised the bar for tour guides to a new height. You won't be disappointed!”
– Brenda E.
“Anna was a fantastic guide! The whole tour was great, but we especially enjoyed her explanation of the Palio and the tour of the Civette Contrada Museum. She also gave us lots of great suggestions for what we could do on our own after our tour was complete. She is a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to learn more about Siena.”
– Julie L.
“Words cannot fully describe how much we loved our time with Anna, but let me try by saying that of all the things we did and experienced during our three weeks in Italy, my wife and I said before we returned home that the tour with Anna was the highlight of our trip. […]” (read the rest here!)
– Michael S.
