San Diego Ellie Posted August 15, 2007 #1 Share Posted August 15, 2007 After disembarking our cruise in Venice next May, we plan to take a train to Florence and stay there for five days. For at least one of the days, our group of five wants to hire a guide to take us through the countryside and seaside areas of Tuscany. Any recommendations from your own exprience? Thanks. Ellie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted August 15, 2007 #2 Share Posted August 15, 2007 We had a wonderful tour of Florence/Pisa with Guido Sarzani who runs http://www.tuscanyinmypocket.com. Our trip took place in June. We hired him because he consistently got great reviews. You can now add our name to his list of growing fans. Guido was born and raised in Florence. His English is very good as is his knowledge of the area. He is very personable and I would highly recommend him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bababooey Land Posted August 16, 2007 #3 Share Posted August 16, 2007 we had a great tour with Paolo at http://www.unforgettabletuscany.com/ I posted reviews on him on other threads. good luck! Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizeone Posted August 16, 2007 #4 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Another vote for Guido Sarzani, www.tuscanyinmypocket.com We used him in June for Florence/Pisa and totally enjoyed our day. He is pleasant and very knowledgable about this region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinebro Posted August 16, 2007 #5 Share Posted August 16, 2007 We vote for Nathalie - natintuscany@hotmail.com wonderful day with her on the Chianti Road ! she can go anywhere in the region - she lives in Sienna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare taxatty Posted August 17, 2007 #6 Share Posted August 17, 2007 We highly recommend Violetta Buti of www.beautyinitaly.com --we have used her (a licensed guide, not just a driver) 3 different times to see Florence and Tuscany and recommended her to quite a few happy customers. Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehen Posted August 17, 2007 #7 Share Posted August 17, 2007 If you're at all interested in wine and the vineyards, let me suggest Carla Giomi at http://www.abcwine.it. Carla is a sommelier and a guide. She did a combined tour of Florence and the Chianti classico region during our day when we docked at Livorno. It was one of the highlights of our cruise, and a memorable day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Diego Ellie Posted September 15, 2007 Author #8 Share Posted September 15, 2007 I had forgotten to check this thread, but was just going through all my old posts looking for something else. Thank you so much for all of your suggestions. Ellie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnadev Posted September 15, 2007 #9 Share Posted September 15, 2007 If you're at all interested in wine and the vineyards, let me suggest Carla Giomi at www.abcwine.it. Carla is a sommelier and a guide. She did a combined tour of Florence and the Chianti classico region during our day when we docked at Livorno. It was one of the highlights of our cruise, and a memorable day. Hi, What did the tour cost you? Have found prices for private tours 430 euros- 600 euros( my head is spinning) we are a family of four and have never been to Europe before- thanks, Donna dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsan1221 Posted September 16, 2007 #10 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I would go with Marco from http://www.tuscanytours.net/. He was wonderful and his tour was fanstastic. We fell in love with San Gimignano, Sienna and a beautiful vineyard (Rocca Della Macie) that he took us to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcee207 Posted September 16, 2007 #11 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Could you share the Pricing for the Tuscanytours excursion? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsan1221 Posted September 16, 2007 #12 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Could you share the Pricing for the Tuscanytours excursion?thanks Honestly, I do not remember but I checked many tours and prices and Marco's was the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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