
About Fedor
Being a naturalized Florentine since five, I discovered my city’s historical and artistic heritage as a child. At the time I thought I was just strolling around with friends and family, but it turns out I was setting the foundation of my future career.
Years of experience & specialties
I have 5 years experience as a guide. I am a fan of everything history, arts and culture related, but I am also keen on giving recommendations on nightlife and places to eat out
Languages I'm fluent in
Italian, English, and Russian
Favorite local cuisine
Ribbollita (a traditional tuscan bread soup), which I love for it’s simplicity and the way it pairs perfectly with Tuscan olive oil
Favorite things to do in Florence & Countryside
Spending the afternoon relaxing in one of the parks around the city and then joining friends for aperitif or a boogie in town
Private tours with Fedor

Unmissable Florence, Private Walking Tour (3 hours)
3 Hours

Uffizi Gallery Private Tour (2 hours, with fast-track entrance tickets included)
2 Hours

Michelangelo: The Sculptures, Private Tour (2 hours, with fast-track entrance tickets included)
2 Hours

Money, Banks and Art in Florence (fast-track entrance tickets included)- (2 hours)
2 Hours
Places Fedor recommends in Florence

Cammino degli Dei
Hikes
Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
MuseumsCity Center
Cappella Brancacci
MuseumsOltrarno
Piazzale Michelangelo
ViewpointsOltrarno
Museo Archeologico Nazionale
MuseumsSan Marco
Piazzale Leonardo
Parks
Giardino dell'Orticoltura
ParksLe Cure
Galleria Palatina
MuseumsOltrarno
Museo Opera del Duomo
MuseumsCity Center
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Religious LandmarksCity Center
Gallerie degli Uffizi
MuseumsCity Center
Calcio Storico Fiorentino
Seasonal Events/FestivalsCity Center

Teatro del Sale
CasualSant’Ambrogio
Ino
CasualCity Center
Locale Firenze
Fine DiningCity Center
Rosticceria Alfio e Beppe
CasualSan Lorenzo
College Firenze
CasualSant’Ambrogio
Enoteca Pinchiorri
Fine DiningSanta Croce
Coquinarius
CasualCity Center
Vecchio Forno
Bakeries/CafesSan Marco
Chalet Fontana
Fine DiningOltrarno
Pizzeria Trattoria San Jacopino
TrattoriasSanta Maria Novella
Trattoria Palle D'Oro
TrattoriasSanta Maria Novella
Antica Trattoria da Tito
TrattoriasSan Marco

YAB
NightclubsCity Center
Birreria Art. 17
BarsSant’Ambrogio
Club 21
NightclubsCity Center
Enoteca Alla Sosta dei Papi
BarsSant’Ambrogio
Tenax Discoteca
NightclubsPeretola
Ostello Tasso
BarsSanto Spirito
Warehouse 303
NightclubsPeretola
Caffè del Verone
Cocktail LoungesSan Marco
Volume
BarsSanto Spirito
Enoteca Bellini
BarsSanta Maria Novella
Jazz Club Firenze
Live MusicSant’Ambrogio
Rasputin
Cocktail LoungesSanto Spirito
What travelers say about Fedor
5.0(10 reviews)- Yaffa5 out of 5Jul 2025
Money, Banks and Art in Florence (fast-track entrance tickets included)- (2 hours)
We had two hours with Fedor. Fedor is the best guide ever. He made the streets of Florence alive with every step. We learned about the history of, the culture and the art.
- Michael G.5 out of 5Jun 2025
The tour was amazing! So much information without being overwhelming…Fedor is a very knowledgeable, relatable, and accessible tour guide! Highly recommend 👍🏼
- Judith C.5 out of 5Jun 2025
We spent a delightful 3 hours with Fedor. He nailed the brief for the two of us and our quite different interests and his depth of knowledge and passion for his city made our time with him utterly fascinating. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him, the tour was worth every penny.
- Brent5 out of 5May 2025
Michelangelo: The Sculptures, Private Tour (2 hours, with fast-track entrance tickets included)
We went with Fedor on the Michelangelo tour to the Bargello, Accademia and the Medici Chapel. It was excellent. Fedor is so knowledgeable and personable and made history "come alive". We not only saw so much but learned so much. His enthusiasm was contagious. If you are interested in Michelangelo and art history we suggest asking for Fedor.
- Claire5 out of 5May 2025
Money, Banks and Art in Florence (fast-track entrance tickets included)- (2 hours)
On a beautiful afternoon, Fedor guided us through the streets of Florence and delighted the whole group with his knowledge, enthusiasm and generosity. The entire process of booking the tour was enjoyable and I am very grateful to Fedor for being so responsive, thoughtful and flexible. I warmly recommend taking this tour!
- Eric K.5 out of 5Apr 2025
Money, Banks and Art in Florence (fast-track entrance tickets included)- (2 hours)
Fedor took me on a walking tour of Florence, a specialty tour to help me better understand 13th-15th century Florentine banking, the Florin currency and how the Medici family especially used their resources to completely influence the Italian Renaissance through their cultivation (Lorenzo Medici "discovered" Michaelangelo, adopted him and raised him after seeing his incredible talent as a child) and sponsorship of the arts. Fedor's knowledge was just about unlimited for my purposes. He engaged conversationally as I asked questions as easily as he followed the tour points he wanted to make. And he took care to help me customize my tour to have less walking/breaks for health reasons. I enjoyed spending the couple of hours with Fedor and I highly recommend him to you for this tour or any other he offers in Florence.
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