Palazzo Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti and Boboli gardens private tour

Posted By : chrismF4468OH
Giulia was fantastic. My wife and I had the pleasure of taking her Vecchio/Pitti/Boboli Gardens tour on the recommendation of a friend and really had a great time. She is incredibly knowledgeable both on the buildings themselves and the various forms of art found within them. She was able to customize her tour based on our preferences, and she made what could have been slightly overwhelming with the sheer number of rooms and works of art much more manageable by focusing on the real highlights for us. Wish we had time to take another one with her!
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-05-26 17:17:31

Posted By : Joseph A
My wife and I had an excellent experience with our guide Giuliano, a Florence native. It started even before our arrival when she suggested changing the date due to the likely crowds on the day we first selected. She was exceptionally good at finding the best areas within these large spaces, and very well versed in both the art and the history. Our tour lasted well beyond the scheduled time, and we enjoyed all of it. A very fine tour.
Rating :
Posted On : 2022-11-07 09:27:00

Posted By : GENNESSYS_H
Very nice tour guide Arianna was super professional the bes. We had a great experience thank. I totally recommend it
Rating :
Posted On : 2022-10-17 18:46:59

Posted By : Profguy
Short Version
Giulia is the reason I hire private guides. Her pre-trip communication was impeccable and helped us plan the entire journey. Once on-site, she provided a highly personal experience, knew all the shortcuts, and navigated unexpected complications with ease. Her best trait is her positive attitude that she exhibits in all situations. Her knowledge of art and history are amazing.

Long Version

Pre Trip - I interviewed numerous private guides. Giulia came out on top in every category. Our experience reflected this research. Prior to arrival she was very helpful in developing an itinerary. Some people like to simply show up. I am one of those people that wants to plan all the details in advance. She took my proposed itinerary, made positive recommendations and we ended up with a perfect trip. We have a special request for someone in our party and she offered excellent options.

Tours - I was impressed with Giulia's breath of knowledge concerning various sites. She knows history, architecture, art, and any other topic you can imagine in the world of Florence Italy. She knew the most efficient routes outside and inside the venues. Given the massive crowds, her navigation skills were put to the test and she performed brilliantly. I could not have imagined navigating the tickets, lines, and sites without an expert like her.

Adapting - Our 2 days of tours with her, unfortunately, coincided with 2 days of taxi strikes. This was a huge complication since some of our group has limited mobility. For Giulia this was not an issue. We were able to figure out solutions and she has access to a wide range of service providers.

Knowledge - This may have been her strongest attribute. She knew so much about the art and culture of Florence. I felt like we received a master class from a renowned professor. She knew her stuff beyond all expectations.

As a lifelong resident of Florence, it is obvious she is one of the most profound experts you could hire as a guide in this city. We did not have the chance to utilize her vast skills and engage her for a visit to Tuscany. From our brief conversations about the region, it's obvious she would be your go-to person for this area as well.

Giulia, thank you for an amazing trip!
Rating :
Posted On : 2022-08-24 16:09:39

Posted By : TravelNerd32
Giulia was very knowledgeable about both Palazzos, including the history and art, and she was very patient with me as I negotiated all the stairs. The Boboli Gardens and both palazzos were beautiful. Very much recommend this private tour.
Rating :
Posted On : 2021-10-14 03:17:32

Posted By : Jaakko_H
Extremely well thought and informational tour! The tour guide knew everything we wanted to know and was able to go very deep on subjects that we were interested in.
Rating :
Posted On : 2021-07-12 04:04:33

Posted By : maw582
I highly recommend this tour with Giulia! Her incredible knowledge of the Medici family history, their artwork, architecture, and their interwoven history with the amazing city of Florence was so vast! Every painting and architectural nuance were brought to life as she contextualized them to the period and family from which they came. Her sweet personality made it easy for us to ask questions and to linger over art we loved and bypass things we were not that interested in so that the tour was fully customized to our interests. Giulia really made this tour special and we are so grateful for our time touring the Boboli gardens two of the Medici palaces with her. Do wear good walking shoes as there are an immense amount of stairs and hills but all are well worth it (there are elevators too if you need them). A great tour with a super knowledgeable guide who will make Florence come alive for you!! Ask for Guilia too because it matters which guide you see these amazing sites with!
Rating :
Posted On : 2021-07-10 02:49:42

Posted By : 1978duck
We had the good fortune having Giulia as our guide to visit two palaces and the Boboli gardens on a private tour in Florence. Giulia was an outstanding guide in every respect. She was exceptionally knowledgeable about the art and architecture we saw. Her warm and humorous personality made the tour a real pleasure. –Steve R
Rating :
Posted On : 2020-01-09 12:53:35

Posted By : Kathy S
This tour was awesome. If you want to learn about the Medici family and their influence, this is the tour for you. Our guide Julia was amazing. She had a strong knowledge of the area and had an answer to every question asked. She moved along at a great pace and was great at explaining the pieces of art. In addition she pointed out many locations from the Movie Inferno with Tom Hanks and we promptly rented it when we got back to the apartment. A great way to see the places we had visited. I highly recommend this tour. The gardens were beautiful even if a major thunderstorm had just passed.
Rating :
Posted On : 2019-10-05 05:16:47

Posted By : lorirucker
Fantastic guide!! Guilia’s knowledge was impressive but her energetic, warm and inviting personality made the tour so enjoyable. Her passion for the history of Florence brought life to art and structures we toured. If we ever get to come back, we would seek her out for sure!
Rating :
Posted On : 2019-09-20 13:54:08