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Joined 2024
Irene M.
Available Areas
Edinburgh (Living)
Languages
Italian (Native), English (Native), Spanish
Response Time
Less than an hour
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Irene M.
Born in Milan, I spent my adult life in Edinburgh where I moved in 2009. This wonderful city stole my heart and here I am!
Throughout this period I had the chance to get to know the city and dive in its history, culture and traditions. I hold a PhD and a Masters degree in History of Art from the University of Edinburgh. I have been working as a tour guide in Edinburgh since 2015.
My academic background, teaching experience and passion for history, motivate me to create interesting tour outlines and narratives. I enjoy bringing the stories behind monuments and streets to life! Having worked in the Education Department of local art galleries, I also love to create activities for families and younger audiences.
I am a foodie and always looking for the best eating spots in town! I'd be happy to give you insider's tips and recommend off-the-beaten path restaurants, cafes, bars and food markets. I am also an avid reader, I enjoy Scotland crime novels among other genres - nothing better than a Tartan Noir story!
Despite my reluctance to sit on planes, I love travelling. Guiding clients from all over the world is one of the highlights of my job: it is so enriching to meet people from different countries and share experiences. Having travelled widely makes me sensible to visitors' needs and I realise the importance of meeting expectations. For this reason, all my tours can be customised. I would love to hear from you and create your unique and personalised itinerary!
Important
Most of my tours are half-day tours. Please note that even if the online calendar is closed, I might be available to run a tour depending on the time of day. Feel free to contact me to let me know about your preferred day and time for the tour. I will do my best to accommodate your request!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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