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Why Us


Why Artviva The Original and Best Walking Tours?

Artviva The Original and Best Walking Tours is a fully licensed and bonded tour operator in accordance with European laws.
License Number 516411
Insurance Policy Number is Unipol No 065032357144

Why Us

Because...

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    • We are the Original and Best (since 1996)
    • We have received international acclaim for our high quality services
    • We offer exceptional value for quality
    • We are leaders in Italy for innovative creative tours
    • Our guides are the best in Italy
    • We have the most comprehensive selection of tours available in Italy
    • We are a fully licensed and bonded tour operator based in Florence, Italy
    • During your stay you can contact us for any assistance

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International Acclaim for Our High Quality Services

Reviews Italy Tours and Services

"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."
Michael Palin
Actor/Presenter (Monty Python and a list of fabulous films too long to list here)

"The Greatest Tour Guide Ever!"
Lou Reed
Rock Star Personalized tour Italy Florence

"...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..."
Richard Kind
Actor (Mad about You, Spin City) Florence tour Italy

"Thank You for the Wonderful Experience!"
Alex Rodriguez (Baseball Star)
In December of 2000 Rodriguez became the best-paid ballplayer of all time when he signed a $252 million contract with the Texas Rangers.

"Walking Tours of Florence are much more than tours,because you leave feeling almost as if you know Michelangelo and the other Masters personally."
Mike Munro One of Australia's finest investigative journalists and well known media personalities.
Past awards include the Logie for "Reporter of the Year" and the "Penguin Award for Best Current Affairs Journalist.

"...thank you for a wonderful job. Your entire staff was attentive to our shooting schedule and the details which can befuddle so many who are not familiar with the peculiarities of production crews. And most important, you made us feel like we were the most important people in Florence. We all left singing your praises. Thank you very much."
Bill Kurtis
Acclaimed documentary host and producer, network
news anchor and multimedia production company president USA

"Don't miss an opportunity to join one of the highly informative and entertaining Walking Tours of Florence, led by English speaking guides who really know their subjects.
I loved every minute of my tours."
Author of Great Sleeps and Great Eats in Italy
Sandra A Guftstason

"Entertaining and Informative!"
Nat Young(World Surfing Champion ) Florence tour Italy

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