Hello, I'm Angela Saltafuori from Florence. I am a licensed tour guide ready to accompany you on enjoyable and interesting day trips during your visit to Tuscany. I offer both private and shared tours.
Corso per Sommelier (2° livello) Provincia di Firenze
and of course I am happy to take you on a custom tour matching your wishes.
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My services for your tour include:
● providing a comfortable minibus for 2 to 8 people
● providing all the appointments for winery visits and wine tasting
● providing all the reservations and tickets for museums, abbeys and other sites
To have me arrange your tour, all you need to do is:
● let me know how many of you there are, where you will be staying and what your preferred dates are
● give me an idea of the main focus of your tour (wine tasting, art and architecture, country life etc)
● select one of my itineraries or tell me what you would like to see
You can contact me at:
Happy customers - pictures and guest book
August 2006
Michele Scola I attended a workshop in Florence in July and although I loved the city and all that it had to offer, I was ready - after eight days - to get away from the heat and crowds. Sara, the concierge at the Hotel Albion, recommended Angela to myself and two other guests who were interested in getting out to wine country for a view of the country and a taste of some delicious local wines. Angela was the perfect host for this adventure. Knowledgeable and friendly, she put us at ease immediately. We traveled in comfort as she took us to three different wineries in the Chianti region. The countryside was gorgeous and it was so nice to learn about the region from our lovely guide as we traveled. The vineyards were wonderful, the wines - delectable - and the company - so pleasant. We were never rushed. I am an amateur photographer and Angela was terrific about letting me stop whenever I wanted to, as well as pointing out beautiful scenic spots for indulging my hobby. We were offered options, visited a couple of beautiful Medieval villages, stopped for lunch and just thoroughly enjoyed our day. All under the watchful and helpful guidance of our personal Tuscan tour guide. I highly recommend Angela. My day in the country with her was truly one of the highlights of my visit to Italy. Because I split the fee with two other guests from the hotel - I felt that my day in Chianti country was a true bargain. I am looking forward to returning to the region. There is so much to see and do, and I will definitely use Angela again as a guide, perhaps next time for a different tour.
All the best~ Michele
June 2006
Karen and Joe Barnes
My husband Joe and I were so fortunate to have Angela as our driver during our stay in the Tuscan region. This was our 10 year anniversary Italy trip. We discovered on Day 1, in the first hour driving ourselves, (even with a map), how much time we had lost by not having someone guide us through the Tuscan Region. After arriving to our Bed and Breakfast farmhome in the town of Tavernelle, we asked our host Patrizia, co-owner of the lovely B & B Soviliagno Farm, to take us to Castles and Vineyards (winetasting) for our true "Tuscan Experience". The next day, Angela escorted us to some of the most beautiful, off the beaten path locations. We were able then to allow ourselves to really visit the region as a local, and completely immerse our time by discovering the beauty of flavor(s) and sights,and then Angela herself added her value by offering her caring, charming personality. With this, naturally you and your party truly can appreciate the countryside in front of you. I sincerely say this was the best part of our trip, because we were at home with locals that cared about us as guests, and as family in a way. As a new tourist to the area, you can waste lots of precious time and good energy by driving on your own. Do yourself a favor and have Angela guide you, you will not go wrong! Sincerely speaking, our best time in Italy was at the farmhouse, and with "Angela the Tuscan Driver", who provided us with same feeling as the notorious "Under the Tuscan Sun" adventure ....Reasonably priced with a Value Add that cannot be questioned!!!!
Ranking: ***** Five Stars Service.
Feel free to call/write Karen and Joe Barnes for questions at: 1-480-345-8488
Take care and Caio!
PRICES 2008
For people who don’t want to drive at all, but prefer to sit back and to enjoy the scenery without any worries, I’ll pick you up in Florence and nearby or in Sienna and nearby and I’ll bring you back safely at the end of the day. This is the most convenient way to discovery the Tuscan region, even the secret spots that few know of, and the prices are very competitive if you consider the cost of a car hire!
The prices are in Euro (€) and include: - transportation in an air-conditioned minibus (max 8 people) and your driver-guide. - for the wine tours, the prices include two wine tastings in the best wineries, oil and balsamic vinegar tastings and one cellar tour.
The prices include a light lunch, two wineries (on wine tours) and tickets for museums (on "art town" tours).
Prices
1-2 people: € 380,00 3 people: € 480,00 (160,00 € per person) 4 people: € 600,00 (150,00 € per person) 5 people: € 700,00 (140,00 € per person) 6 people: € 750,00 (125,00 € per person) 7 people: € 770,00 (110,00 € per person) 8 people: € 800,00 (100,00 € per person)
Children 12 years old and younger don’t pay. Children 13 to 15 pay half rate.
Contact me at:
For information on where to stay and what to see in the Chianti Classico territory of tuscany, click here.
