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Tours
1 : Pisa Tour -The Leaning Tower and the Miracles Square - 1 day2 : Discover Pisa off-the-beaten path attractions - 1 day
3 : Boat Tours - Mini Cruise along the Arno River - 1 day
4 : Dicovering Volterra and Chianti Area - 1 day
5 : Art, Typical Products Tasting and Olives Picking under the Tuscan sun'' - 2 days
Pisa Tour Guide and Tour Director in Tuscany and Liguria (Cinque Terre | Five Lands)
it's Martina Manfredi.
I am an Art Historian, Specialist in Medieval and Modern Art, Licensed Tour Guide of Pisa and its Province and sole manager od Tuscany At Heart, a small company specializing in costumized cultural tours and typical products tastings in Tuscany and Liguria.
If you are planning a trip to visit one of the Tuscan gems, like Pisa, Volterra, Lucca, Firenze, Siena, and San Gimignano,and you wish to feel at home, discovering the off-the-beaten path attractions, not to mention local food and wines…Tuscany At Heart is always ready to help you in booking the most suitable and affordable tour!
In the years we have gained expertise and experience in tourism practices that enabled us to create very specific itineraries, according to the style, interests and time available to travellers.
There is certainly to learn, but not at the expense of fun! The discovery of the sites also includes the most interesting areas of city life, like cafes, shops and nice meeting places.
We are able to costumize every single tour to the wishes of the people and the weather of the day!
Finally, we organize one-two days trekking to discover the environmental beauties of Tuscany…
For further information, do not hesitate to contact me!
About the guide
Activities
Cultural tour guide
Speaking languages
English, Italian Activity started in
2007
Car
YESAir conditioned : YES
Baby seat : YES
Interests centers
History, History of art, exhibitions, music festivals, museums, gardens, book fairs, theatre, seaside, traditional cooking, pilates, swimming, running, trekking
Diploma, references, agreements
Licensed and registered Tourist Guide of Pisa and Province;M.A. Degree in Conservation and Management of the Cultural Heritage;
Specialist in Medieval, Renaissance and Modern Art
License or certificate (click to enlarge)
Services
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Boat, Family / Children, Disabled, Culture, Unusual, Festival, Gastronomy, Fair tourism, Ecology, Excursion / trekking
Contact
Contact - Get a quoteWeb site : http://www.tuscanyatheart.it/
Address : Pisa ITALY
Mobile : +39 328 8982927
Tours
Duration : 1 day
Level :
Easy
Level :
Easy
A charming walking tour around the beautiful monuments standing in the Miracles Square:
-The Cathedral (Duomo), a triumph of the Pisan Romanesque style
-The Baptistery, enobled by Nicola Pisano's pulpit and with fabulous acoustics;
-The Graveyard, with its beautiful Medieval frescoes by Bufalmacco and ancient Roman sarcophagi decorated with mithological scenes;
-The most famous Bell Tower, which has been leaning since XII century (Unesco World Heritage Site)
This tour can be tailored according to your needs and interests.
(1-3 hours; by day/night)
-The Cathedral (Duomo), a triumph of the Pisan Romanesque style
-The Baptistery, enobled by Nicola Pisano's pulpit and with fabulous acoustics;
-The Graveyard, with its beautiful Medieval frescoes by Bufalmacco and ancient Roman sarcophagi decorated with mithological scenes;
-The most famous Bell Tower, which has been leaning since XII century (Unesco World Heritage Site)
This tour can be tailored according to your needs and interests.
(1-3 hours; by day/night)
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Family / Children, Disabled, Culture, Unusual
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Family / Children, Disabled, Culture, Unusual
Duration : 1 day
Level : Easy
Level :
Easy
Pisa is a small Tuscan gem, known worldwide for its Leaning Tower, standing in the Miracles Field, together with the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Monumental Cemetery, but what about the rest of the town, which makes it a real treasure trove of history and art?
From its wild and magical beaches (Calambrone and Marina di Vecchiano), its Natural Park (San Rossore), Botanical garden, majestic churches and historical buildings to its mythical legends and dramatic history, Pisa can only be regarded as a jewel of the Tuscan Coast.
What better way to discover the hidden secrets of Pisa and its off the beaten path attractions than through a 2/3 hour walking tour along the narrow streets of the old town centre?
The tour includes brief stops at typical wine shops, craft workshops and historical sites which are on the path, completing squares and architectural sights, that speak of an ancient past (such as Piazza dei Cavalieri, Piazza delle Vettovaglie, Palazzo Agostini-Venerosi, Palazzo Gambacorti, and Palazzo Blu), and breathtaking visual points of the city.
A delighting walk trough the narrow streets and alleys of the medieval town centre, discovering its churches, squares, convents, tower-houses and traditional artcraft shops, finishing with a glass of good wine in a tipical Italian Bar.
(1-3 hours)
From its wild and magical beaches (Calambrone and Marina di Vecchiano), its Natural Park (San Rossore), Botanical garden, majestic churches and historical buildings to its mythical legends and dramatic history, Pisa can only be regarded as a jewel of the Tuscan Coast.
What better way to discover the hidden secrets of Pisa and its off the beaten path attractions than through a 2/3 hour walking tour along the narrow streets of the old town centre?
The tour includes brief stops at typical wine shops, craft workshops and historical sites which are on the path, completing squares and architectural sights, that speak of an ancient past (such as Piazza dei Cavalieri, Piazza delle Vettovaglie, Palazzo Agostini-Venerosi, Palazzo Gambacorti, and Palazzo Blu), and breathtaking visual points of the city.
A delighting walk trough the narrow streets and alleys of the medieval town centre, discovering its churches, squares, convents, tower-houses and traditional artcraft shops, finishing with a glass of good wine in a tipical Italian Bar.
(1-3 hours)
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Family / Children, Culture, Unusual, Festival, Gastronomy, Fair tourism
Tailor-made tours, Family / Children, Culture, Unusual, Festival, Gastronomy, Fair tourism
Duration : 1 day
Level : Easy
Level :
Easy
An unusual perspective from which you will feel and taste the Medieval atmosphere of Pisa, sailing on a special boat along the two banks of the river, whose palaces and tower-houses tell of a glorious past.
(1 hour - minimum 25 people - April/September)
(1 hour - minimum 25 people - April/September)
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Boat, Family / Children, Culture, Ecology, Fish
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Boat, Family / Children, Culture, Ecology, Fish
Duration : 1 day
Level : Easy
Level :
Easy
''Take a walk back in time''
A fascinating walk through the narrow street of Volterra,a real Etruscan gem and one of the most beautiful and lesser known hilltop towns tucked away in the heart of Tuscany.
The ''magic and mysterious'' Volterra has its roots in three thousand years of history and the fact it is possible to find evidence and traces from every historical period gives the city a unique aspect.
Starting from Piazza Martiri della Liberta, we walk down to ‘Porta all’Arco’, rare example of Etruscan military architecture, gateway belonging to the 4th century BC city walls, then up to Piazza San Giovanni with the antique Cathedral and Baptistery; a few steps away: Piazza dei Priori, symbol of the civic and political power, and two of the most interesting examples of Medieval buildings: the Buomparenti tower-houses.
Proceeding along Via dei Sarti, the Reinassance Palazzo Minucci-Solaini, housing the city picture gallery, stands out. Withing the end of the tour, the astonishing view over the remains of a Roman theatre and Roman baths.
Not to mention the exclusive alabaster workshops (we will visit one of the most famous in town).
This tour can be tailored according to your needs and interests.
If you wish it could be added or changed with:
-A stroll up to the Park Enrico Fiumi where the ancient acropolis was placed and where today stands a Renaissance Fortress now a top security prison.
- Etruscan museum Guarnacci
- Pinacoteca (city picture gallery)
- Palazzo dei Priori (Town hall palace)
- tasting of typical local products
Duration: 3 hours
A fascinating walk through the narrow street of Volterra,a real Etruscan gem and one of the most beautiful and lesser known hilltop towns tucked away in the heart of Tuscany.
The ''magic and mysterious'' Volterra has its roots in three thousand years of history and the fact it is possible to find evidence and traces from every historical period gives the city a unique aspect.
Starting from Piazza Martiri della Liberta, we walk down to ‘Porta all’Arco’, rare example of Etruscan military architecture, gateway belonging to the 4th century BC city walls, then up to Piazza San Giovanni with the antique Cathedral and Baptistery; a few steps away: Piazza dei Priori, symbol of the civic and political power, and two of the most interesting examples of Medieval buildings: the Buomparenti tower-houses.
Proceeding along Via dei Sarti, the Reinassance Palazzo Minucci-Solaini, housing the city picture gallery, stands out. Withing the end of the tour, the astonishing view over the remains of a Roman theatre and Roman baths.
Not to mention the exclusive alabaster workshops (we will visit one of the most famous in town).
This tour can be tailored according to your needs and interests.
If you wish it could be added or changed with:
-A stroll up to the Park Enrico Fiumi where the ancient acropolis was placed and where today stands a Renaissance Fortress now a top security prison.
- Etruscan museum Guarnacci
- Pinacoteca (city picture gallery)
- Palazzo dei Priori (Town hall palace)
- tasting of typical local products
Duration: 3 hours
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Family / Children, Culture, Unusual, Gastronomy
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Family / Children, Culture, Unusual, Gastronomy
Duration : 2 days
Level : Easy
Level :
Easy
A unique tour involving all the Five Senses and the Four Elements...
One day or a weekend Tour to give you the opportunity to:
-discover the secrets and beauty of Pisa and surroundings with a Licensed and Registered Local Guide;
-experience how olive oil is made;
- taste delicious but simple Traditional Products
-enjoy life in the open and unspoilt air at Casina al Monte, in the village of Vecchiano, with its olive groves, ancient but natural caves and rock cliff
Available dates: any midweek and weekend from October to December 2011
Duration: one/two days
Min. Group Size: 2
Max Group Size 10
If you need further information/quote do not hesitate to contact us!
One day or a weekend Tour to give you the opportunity to:
-discover the secrets and beauty of Pisa and surroundings with a Licensed and Registered Local Guide;
-experience how olive oil is made;
- taste delicious but simple Traditional Products
-enjoy life in the open and unspoilt air at Casina al Monte, in the village of Vecchiano, with its olive groves, ancient but natural caves and rock cliff
Available dates: any midweek and weekend from October to December 2011
Duration: one/two days
Min. Group Size: 2
Max Group Size 10
If you need further information/quote do not hesitate to contact us!
Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Family / Children, Culture, Unusual, Festival, Gastronomy, Fair tourism
Tailor-made tours, Fixed date tours, Family / Children, Culture, Unusual, Festival, Gastronomy, Fair tourism
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Pisa Tour -The Leaning Tower and the Miracles Squ Discover Pisa off-the-beaten path attractions Boat Tours - Mini Cruise along the Arno River Dicovering Volterra and Chianti Area Art, Typical Products Tasting and Olives Picking
guide Pisa Tour -The Leaning Tower and the Miracles Squ Discover Pisa off-the-beaten path attractions Boat Tours - Mini Cruise along the Arno River Dicovering Volterra and Chianti Area Art, Typical Products Tasting and Olives Picking
Review
Isabelle BOUGUEN - FRANCE 
2011-04-30 20:37 - 
2011-04-30 20:37 - 
Such a good guide! Martina is really nice and interesting! I enjoyed the discover of the monuments of Pisa with Martina. She loves this city and communicate her passion for art and history. She knows all the details about the monuments. I do recommand to visit Pisa with her.
Daniela VIGGIANI - CANADA 2011-04-15 16:54 -
2011-04-15 16:54 - 
I am an art historian from the Université de Montréal. Then, I am quite picky about the quality of art guides. I have to say that I have been very satisfied with Martina because she is highly competent about the art treasures and places in Pisa. She was able to answer all my picky and annoying questions!! The tour I did was the one BEYOND THE TOWER, during last march. Of course I know the lining t... Read more...
Don CRUVER - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2011-04-13 18:48 -
2011-04-13 18:48 - 
Pisa was one of our favorite places to visit because of your wonderful tour and gracious hospitality. We didn't know what to expect upon arriving in Pisa, but your knowledge and love of this beautiful city was so evident, that we have decided to stay longer in Pisa on our next trip to Italy. Your English skills were excellent and we can't thank you enough for helping make our visit to Pisa so memo... Read more...
Karen GEORGES - FRANCE 2011-04-09 13:10 -
2011-04-09 13:10 - 
It was a great way to start my Pisa visit with a Volterra tour with Martina. Very welcoming and highly enriching.With an extensive academic background in art, it is then easy to understand the whole history of ''what, why, when, who'' and even notice how architectural culture and historic events combine to give you the Tuscany we know today.
Great guide and great city. Two thumbs up
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