A FLORENCE DESIGNED AROUND YOU
Private guide in Florence for personalised tours
I am Giulia Bacci, an art historian and licensed tour guide in Florence. I create private walking tours and museum visits in English, tailored to the interests and pace of couples, families, groups and associations.
Each private tour is shaped around your interests. Together we choose the places, duration and pace: a museum, a basilica or the historic centre, or an itinerary connecting several sites through an artist, a family or a period of Florentine history.
LISTENING
We begin with your interests
Before the tour, we define the preferred language, the places you would like to discover, the time available and the needs of the participants.
EXPERTISE
Art and history in context
Works of art are connected to the city, their patrons, the artists and the events that led to their creation.
FLEXIBILITY
A pace suited to your group
The itinerary is adapted for couples, families with children, groups, associations and visitors with specific needs.
FROM YOUR REQUEST TO THE TOUR
How a private guided tour in Florence is created
You do not need to choose a ready-made itinerary immediately. We can design it together in three steps.
01
Tell me about your trip
Send me your preferred dates, number of participants, language, time available and the subjects that interest you most.
02
Receive a proposal
I will suggest an itinerary suited to your needs, with its duration, meeting point and practical arrangements.
03
Experience Florence together
During the tour, we keep a natural pace with room for questions, curiosities and interests that may emerge along the way.
CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE OF YOUR TOUR
Private tours with Giulia in English, Italian and French
Giulia personally conducts every tour, adapting the language, level of detail and pace to the visitors and the character of the group.
ENGLISH
Private tours of Florence in English
Private and personalised tours for solo travellers, couples, families and groups who wish to discover Florence, its museums, churches and artistic heritage with an experienced local guide.
ITALIANO
Guided tours of Florence in Italian
Personalised visits for Italian-speaking individuals, families, associations and cultural groups interested in the art and history of Florence.
FRANÇAIS
Guided tours of Florence in French
Private and personalised tours for French-speaking visitors who wish to explore Florence, its museums, churches and history with a local guide.
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BEGIN?
Museums, churches, the historic centre and family tours
Begin with a private walking tour of Florence’s historic centre or a private Uffizi Gallery tour. For Michelangelo’s David, explore a private Accademia Gallery tour. Use the Florence tourist map to locate the main sights, then choose the itinerary and pace with Giulia.
GET TO KNOW YOUR GUIDE
Giulia Bacci, licensed tour guide and art historian
I was born and live in Florence. My training in art history and my experience in the cultural heritage sector shape the way I present the city: with close attention to the works of art, but also to the people, institutions and transformations that have created Florence over time.
I personally conduct tours in English, Italian and French. My approach combines close observation with clear, engaging explanations: we connect what we see with the people and history of Florence. Your questions and interests help shape the conversation throughout the visit.
Who are the tours designed for?
- Couples and individual travellers
- Families with children
- Small and large groups
- Associations and cultural groups
- Visitors with limited time
Explore Florence with an art historian
On a visit, I like to begin with a detail we can see together: a hand, a glance or a figure that seems to move into the space before us. From there, we explore the story, the artist’s choices and the world in which the work was made. The explanations follow your curiosity, with time to ask questions and look again.
At the Uffizi, we might compare how two painters tell a story. At the Accademia, David’s stance can become a way into Michelangelo’s sculpture. These are examples of visits we can choose between: we agree your itinerary around your interests, available time and admission arrangements.
You do not need previous knowledge of art history. For a first visit, we build a clear thread through the works; for an enthusiast, we can spend more time on techniques, patronage or comparisons. With children, we start from details and characters that invite questions suited to their age.
Explore the Renaissance artists itinerary in Florence for a visit shaped around painting, sculpture or architecture. If you have time for one major museum, my Uffizi or Accademia guide can help you choose.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Frequently asked questions about booking a private guide in Florence
Each tour is a relaxed, engaging conversation about the art and history around you. No previous knowledge of art history is needed: Giulia adapts her explanations to your interests, with time for questions and discovery.
Can I book a private guided tour of Florence in English?
Yes. Giulia personally conducts private and personalised tours of Florence in English for solo travellers, couples, families, groups and associations.
Can I visit the Uffizi Gallery with Giulia?
Yes. Giulia offers a private guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery in English, connecting the masterpieces with their artists, patrons and historical context.
Which museums in Florence can we visit?
Alongside the Uffizi, we can arrange guided tours of Florence’s museums, including the Accademia, Palazzo Vecchio, the Bargello, the Medici Chapels and Pitti Palace.
Do you offer tours of Florence’s churches and basilicas?
Yes. We can create itineraries devoted to the churches and basilicas of Florence, exploring their architecture, artworks, spirituality and relationship with the city’s history.
Can I book a tour as an individual traveller?
Yes. Private and personalised guided tours may be arranged for one person, a couple or a small family, following the visitors’ interests, knowledge and preferred pace.
Do you also guide groups and associations?
Yes. Giulia welcomes small and large groups, cultural associations, schools and organised parties. The tour programme can be adapted in advance to the group’s interests, size, timing and practical requirements.
What is it like to visit Florence with an art historian?
We look closely at a selection of works, beginning with details you can see: gestures, light, materials or the arrangement of figures. Giulia connects those observations with the artist and the history of Florence, adapting the depth of the explanation to your interests. There is room for questions throughout the visit. Discover Giulia’s background as an art historian.
Are the tours suitable for families with children?
Yes. Giulia offers family-friendly guided tours of Florence. The itinerary, language and duration are adapted to the children’s age using stories, characters, details and discoveries.
Are the tours also available in Italian and French?
Yes. Giulia also conducts guided tours in Italian and visites guidées en français, always adapting the content and pace to the group.
How can I check availability and price?
You can contact Giulia directly with the date or period, number of participants, preferred language, duration and places of interest. You will receive a personalised proposal.
Plan your private tour in Florence
Write to me with your preferred dates, number of participants, language, time available and the places that interest you. I will reply with a proposal tailored to your needs.
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