Off The Beaten Path in Florence

We have just returned from our trip to Florence and wanted to say thank you to Dina for our tour of the artisans of Florence. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her and it was interesting to see both some old techniques and also an innovative new approach keeping the artisan tradition alive. In addition, what we saw on our tour gave us a deeper appreciation of what we saw subsequently in the Medici Chapel the following day. Our tour also involved cappuccino, panettone and ice cream which is always a good formula! We would have no hesitation in recommending Dina if you want to find out more about the renaissance city.

My husband, son (8 yrs) and I had a great time learning about the different crafts from Dina and seeing first hand demonstrations! She chose four very different artisans for us to meet, all of whom were very generous with their time. I only wish we could’ve done more tours with Dina!

We had a wonderful afternoon with Dina, visiting several artisan shops, where old world crafts are still done in traditional ways. The artisans were generous with their time, talent and knowledge. We got a beautiful, rare and interesting glimpse of Florence and met with people who keep the passion for art and creativity alive in this amazing City. Dina’s relationships with these artists and her passion for preserving these skills and traditions enriches the entire experience. The tour was absolutely amazing.

Tours, dinners, experiences…we had an incredible time and wish Dina could do everything with us! She is charming, passionate about her native Florence, and wonderful with kids and adults alike. She led us on an unforgettable excursion we would never have experienced on our own. I cannot say enough lovely things about her!