Maria

The Curious Life Coach, lover of beauty in Florence

  • I live in Florence
  • I speak English, Español, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 4 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

Maria

My nature is to be a connector!

I'm passionate about life, people, beauty, italian traditions and all the fascinating daily basis life in Florence, including history and delicious food! 😋

One of my passions is to support others to experience and enjoy life sharing with them secrets and coolest corners if this magical city!

One of my best qualities is to see possibilities and resorces where others don't and to transform any experience in something SPECIAL!

Welcome to one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the one I choose to live the "Dolce Vita", welcome to Florence!

See you soon! Maria 😉

  • I live in Florence
  • I speak English, Español, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 4 hours

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Reviews

jenn
30 June 2025
We loved our tour with Maria through beautiful Florence. She was warm, friendly and knowledgeable, and she was fantastic with our daughter. She knew wonderful information about the city and its history and pointed out many things we never would have found on our own. She was also easy to reach before the tour and took the time to chat with me via message to help me make some plans. I absolutely highly recommend her and I hope we get to see her again.Maria was lovely and engaging
Tony
13 June 2025
We had a wonderful time with Maria! The tour had some great foods and Maria was very informative and engaging. We would strongly recommend her for a tour!Great Tour!!!
Emilio
9 June 2025
From the moment we met Maria, it was clear we were in for something special. Warm, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable, Maria brought the city of Florence to life in a way that only a true local could. Her passion for Florentine history, culture, and—most importantly—its food was contagious. Every stop on the tasting tour was a carefully chosen gem. Maria introduced us not just to incredible flavors, but to the stories and people behind them. We sampled the most delicious prosciutto, artisan cheeses, wine windows, and of course, gelato that we’re still dreaming about! What made the experience even more exceptional was Maria’s ability to tailor the tour to our interests while sharing insights and anecdotes that made us feel connected to the soul of the city. She was attentive, funny, and had a way of making everyone feel like an old friend. This was so much more than a food tour—it was a cultural journey, and Maria was the perfect guide. If you’re coming to Florence and want an authentic and delicious way to experience the city, do not miss the chance to tour with Maria. She is truly a gem! Grazie mille, Maria—we’ll be talking about this day for years to come! Maria = the best!
maurice
8 June 2025
Maria was very easy to communicate with. She is a very enthusiastic person, using the authentic places as part of the food tour. We had so much fun during this 3 hrs. I recommend it to everyone who is planning to visit Florence. We made the mistake of staying only one afternoon in Florence. Stay at least 2-3 full days, there is so much to see and taste.Knowledgeable and empathic human being.
Benjamin
30 May 2025
I booked a food tour with this company because they offer private tours. We decided to go with Maria based on past reviews and her interests. Maria took us to her favourite places around Florence...to shop, eat, market, etc. Each place we visited felt very unique and would not have been able to experience by oneself. The food and drinks consumed were great (the best macchiatto I've tasted) and plentiful. Maria was very warm and engaging and provided a personal touch to the tour. She was very helpful and gave many recommendations, even after the tour finished. I highly recommend her. There was a lot of walking on the tour but necessary to experience the wonders of Florence. The tour would have been even better if we could have expressed our interests in what to taste, but it is tailored depending on the guide. Our group had specific dietary requirements and this was advised at the last minute. Maria was able to accommodate this with no issues. She was fantastic in looking after us. Thank you for a wonderful experience! Wonderful food tour around Florence
John
30 May 2025
We had a fantastic day walking around Florence with Maria. Maria was friendly and informative and showed us some really unique spots along the way. From a family run wine on tap establishment to a 500 year old wine cellar and some other shared stories along the way, Maria immersed us in the local culture of the area while avoiding the busy tourist spots. We truly enjoyed peaking behind the curtains of the daily life of Florentines that is difficult to see amongst the sea of people visiting from all over the world while enjoying delicious wine and an outstanding meat and cheese board to cap it all off. Maria was flexible with our family when there was a sudden urge from our teenagers to eat paninis and gelato which is exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely utilize with locals again in the future and hope to be able to come back to Florence and enjoy a glass of wine with Maria when she is off the clock. So Local!
Rene
8 April 2025
Maria was wonderful!. Me, my wife and 2 daughters really,really enjoyed her tour. She’s amazing, taking us around Tuscany to eat delicious foods and on the way learn about Tuscany culture. We are going to tell everyone about how much fun we have with Maria! Best Tour Ever
Holly
4 April 2025
Do not miss this tasting tour with Maria! My husband and I had such an incredible time and tasted the most amazing foods. Maria is such a warm, beautiful, and friendly person and her love for Florence and it’s food shines through in every step of the tour. We visited an authentic sandwich shop, had delicious espresso and gelato, and tasted other local specialties. We even visited a beautiful local market and sampled some of the freshest most gorgeous produce I have ever seen, with a side of Prosecco of course! Maria‘s tour extended beyond food as she enthusiastically showed us other gems of the city she loves so much. She really made our day so fun and memorable. Definitely sign up to taste Florence with Maria! Maria made the day!!!
Phillip
26 March 2025
We had a great tour with Maria. She was charming and kind. A delightful person and guide. A great tour
Unknown
19 March 2025
We had the best day ever with Maria. She was so personable, knowledgable, warm and friendly. We had such a wonderful, unforgettable experience with her as our guide.The Best

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