Joined 2022
Joanna C.
Available Areas
Florence (Living), Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca
Languages
English, Polish (Native), Italian (Native), French
Response Time
2 hours on average
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About Tour Guide Joanna C.
Hello!
I'm Joanna, I was born and raised in Poland but since 2004 I have lived in Florence. I'm a tour guide in this stunning city but also in Siena, Pisa and San Gimignano.
I would like to offer you some tours "off the beaten path" to enjoy and discover Florence differently. I'm especially passionate about symbols, hidden meanings and dark stories. I quite enjoy working with older kids, let's say from 8 years old. They have always some difficult questions for me...
In my free time, I love hiking, visiting new places and writing on my blog about Tuscany.
I speak English, French, Italian, and obviously Polish.
Feel free to contact me for any question.
Important
I can guide you also in Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano, Lucca and in Chianti or organise the wine tastings but you have to have your car or to hire one.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Ugly Renaissance - half day tour
If you are passionate about dark stories, this tour is definitely for you. Crimes, passions and intrigues, murders and poisonings, prostitution and homosexuality, ghosts and public executions. Today, we see the beauty of the renaissance, and we idealize this period of history. But ours Michelangelo and Leonardo walked the streets full of violence and superstition. Discover it with me.
Best of Florence in one day - private tour
Maybe it's your first time in Florence and you will like to discover the best of it, highlights and most visited places but also local spots, hidden places, local food and a lot of fun facts? This tour is for you! We will have a full day visit with a break for a lunch in the local trattoria.
Best of Florence - half day walking tour
This Florence walking tour will give you an introduction to Florentine city, considered one of Italy’s most beautiful treasures. My three-hour tour takes you to some of the most outstanding monuments in the city centre of Florence with a lot of curiosities and funny stories. We will visit most places from outside, maybe entering some church, courtyard or loggia. I would like to give you the introduction to the history of the city, to the renaissance, the Medici family and the main artists.
Florence with kids - private tour
I have planned a half day tour in Florence, kids oriented with a lot of curiosities, games, questions and funny facts. We will obviously visit the Florentine highlights like Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio etc but I will talk more about details, mythological and biblical histories and things that keep your children's attention high. We can finish the tour with an ice-cream.
Panoramic and local Florence private tour
During this tour you will explore the less visited part of the city: Oltrarno and you will admire the most panoramic views in the town. You will know more about local food, traditions, street art and you will have the unique occasion to visit one of the oldest churches and pharmacies in Florence, San Miniato al Monte.
Best of Siena - half day tour
Siena, the city of medieval beauty that has preserved its authentic traditions enchants visitors. It is a city that exerts a lot of charm and it is a pleasure to walk through its streets, alleys and small squares. Siena is much more relaxing than chaotic Florence. I will show you the best of the city but after the visit, take your time to enjoy the atmosphere also on your own.
Reviews
“Joanna is a wonderful guide!”
My friends and I had a great experience with Joanna. Her knowledge of Pisa and its highlights is extensive. Five-star recommendation!
Joanna C.
Thank you. I'm very happy you've enjoyed the tour.
“Excellent tour !! ”
Simply amazing. Joanna makes you travel in time and space with her various unkown stories of Firenze.
Joanna C.
Thank you for your attention and interest. It was a pleasure!
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