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"Walking Tours of Florence are wise and well informed.
They have a fresh accessible style which makes it fun. The recipe seems to be the more you enjoy the more you learn. And it works."
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"The Greatest Tour Guide Ever!"
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"...This tour is wonderful, it is informative, complete and fun. And more importantly, you don't feel like a sheep in a flock, herded around town..."
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"Thank You for the Wonderful Experience!"
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"Walking Tours of Florence are much more than tours, because you leave feeling almost as if
you know Michelangelo and the other Masters personally.
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"Thank you for a wonderful job… you made us feel like we were the most important people in Florence. We all left singing your praises. Thank you very much
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2008 Comments on The Best of Tuscany tour
We would recommend it to anyone who wants to know about Tuscany
Review on 2008 Customers comments
“This tour was excellent. It far exceeded our expectations and Douglas was the perfect guide in our travels. Our favorite was lunch at the vineyard which will definitely be a highlight of our vacation. The whole tour will be.”
Murray Hatfield
September 22, 2008
Best of Tuscany Tour
“You (Douglas) were awesome! Great sense of humour and just enough history to make it interesting. This was great tour – it met my every expectation and more. Lunch was magnifico! Our guide took his job seriously – looking after the needs of the group and always counting heads. I’ve done this kind of thing with my students and I appreciate the way he looked after us. A wonderful day trip – even in the rain! J ”
Best of Tuscany Tour
September 15, 2008
Teresa Enge
“Wonderful! So nice to have a small group. He was very knowledgeable and we learned a ton. Inspired us to study even more Italian history. Loved it (the tour). Lunch was the best meal we have had in Europe so far anmd such a nice place to visit. Would do gaian if we could! Loved the food and the tour. Very nice place to visit. Thank you!”
Ian McLaren
Best of Tuscany Tour
USA
“Fabulous day. Thank you for all the tips (ie. S. Augustina). Enjoyed lunch and the family tour/wine tasting. It was nice that you introduced everyone at the beginning of the tour. Thanks for being a wonderful tour guide.”
Kim Otto and Kristal McManigal Best of Tuscany Tour
July 26, 2008
“Douglas was great! Good suggestions. Great personality! Enjoyable day! Rick Steves’ – good advice! Wonderful day!”
Best of Tuscany Tour
September 15, 2008
“Everything about the tour was fantastic! Douglas is an outstanding guide; he is extremely knowledgeable and personable. I will highly recommend your tours to my friends. Thank you!”
Best of Tuscany Tour
September 22, 2008
Tracey Talentino
“He (Douglas” was awesome! Very knowledgeable, kept things interesting. A fun guide to follow through Tuscany. A great way to spend the day and get an overview of the region. This was a perfect way for the three of us to celebrate our 50th birthday. Thank you!”
Best of Tuscany Tour
Martha
USA
“Excellent. Knowledge of town and countryside as well as the history of the area was comprehensive. Given the limited time available for the tour (1 day), I would suggest concentrating on the farmhouse, Siena and San Gimignano.”
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Best of Tuscany Tour
August 6, 2008
“The guide was very charming, eloquent and informative. We went on several tours with Artviva – this was the most beautiful and enjoyable, rich in culture and history. We would recommend it to anyone who wants to know about Tuscany.”
Joanna Carpenter
September 22, 2008
Best of Tuscany Tour
“Douglas is terrific! He’s so entertaining and interesting and brings the whole tour such an added dimension. His easy-going, good-natured style is perfect to enjoy the Tuscan area with…We just loved it. We should have stayed longer in Florence just to do more!”
Curt and Dina Gray
September 15, 2008
Best of Tuscany Tour
“Douglas was knowledgeable and was very hospitable. We loved to tour the winery/olive oil farm!!! The luncheon was great! This trip was a great opportunity to see the Tuscany area.”
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Best of Tuscany Tour
August 6, 2008
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