
Veronica R.
Licensed local guide in Florence & Countryside
About Veronica
Ciao! I'm Veronica, a Florence native, art historian, and sommelier. My tours go beyond monuments, revealing hidden corners, local artisans, and authentic Florentine life. Passionate about wine, I explore its cultural and historical significance through tastings. I also specialize in accessible tourism, ensuring Florence’s beauty is enjoyed by all.
Years of experience & specialties
I have been a licensed tour guide in Florence since 2008.
Languages I'm fluent in
Italian, and English.
Favorite local cuisine
Gelato!
Favorite things to do in Florence & Countryside
My favorite thing is walking with my dog in the hills surrounding Florence.
Private tours with Veronica

Florence Walking Tour: Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems (3 Hours)
3 Hours

Urban Trekking: A Walking Tour of Florence (3 Hours)
3 Hours

Artisan Tour: A Walking Tour of Florence’s Craftsmen (3 Hours)
3 Hours

Scenic Views & Wine: A Day Trip from Florence (6 Hours)
6 Hours

Chianti & San Gimignano: A Taste of Tuscany (6 Hours)
6 Hours

Florence Food Tour: A Culinary Walking Experience (4 Hours)
4 Hours
Places Veronica recommends in Florence

Peccioli
Day Trips
Via Francigena, Segment 96: San Quirico - Radicofani
Hikes
Civic Archeological Museum of Fiesole
Museums
Palazzo Davanzati
MuseumsSanta Maria Novella
Cenacolo di Sant’apollonia
Historic LandmarkSan Marco
White Truffle Festival at San Miniato
Seasonal Events/Festivals
Florentine New Year (March 25)
Seasonal Events/FestivalsCity Wide
Cortona
Day Trips
Rificolona Festival
Seasonal Events/FestivalsSan Marco
Festa dell'Uva - Impruneta
Seasonal Events/Festivals
Monte Morello
Viewpoints
Bolgheri
Day Trips
What travelers say about Veronica
5.0(109 reviews)- Linda K.5 out of 5Jul 2025
Veronica gave us an excellent tour of Florence. We were able to cover the most significant spots in our 3 hour tour and include some interesting spots off the beaten path that we would never found on our own. Her historical knowledge added to our understanding and significance of the sites we visited. We had only 5 hours in Florence and this tour allowed us to get the most out of our visit. I highly recommend. Veronica.
- Patricia S.5 out of 5Jun 2025
Veronica was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about Florence. She’s a lovely person and I would recommend her highly to my friends who are traveling to Florence.
- Douglas B.5 out of 5Jun 2025
Given how crowded these popular museums are, it is imperative that you have an expert to guide you. Veronica fit our needs perfectly. She adroitly shepherded our group through these massive museums, directing us to the highlights of the collections. Her professional training as an art historian was invaluable as she offered insight after insight about the history and development of art in Italy over the past centuries. With her as our guide, we were able to bypass lines and venture right into the exhibits. Veronica also shared with us a local secret - the best gelato in Florence! After having gelato all over Italy, I'll admit the establishment she guided us to ranks at the top. If you are serious about spending a productive and meaningful day in the main art galleries of Florence, a tour with Veronica is your best ticket, no pun intended.
- Kerrie H.5 out of 5Jun 2025
Our tour with Veronica was perfect. She made us feel so welcome in her hometown. She was so passionate! Also, she was very flexible and accommodating. We highly recommend, as we would definitely tour with her again if we ever return to Florence.
- Mary W.5 out of 5Jun 2025
We had a splendid three hours touring Florence with Veronica. Her knowledge of the history of Florence is deep. She adapted our tour around what we had not yet seen. I will recommend her to everyone, whether a first time visitor or a repeat visitor to Florence. You could actually tour with her for several days and not cover the best of Florence, there is so much history here.
- Lucy O.5 out of 5Jun 2025
ABOVE AND BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS! Veronica was an incredible tour guide who was so so flexible, so friendly, so knowledgeable, and so interesting. She gave us a beautiful tour of Florence with so many powerful and fascinating stories that took the tour to the next level. Our tour was a dream come true and I wish Veronica could follow me everywhere I go, sharing her love for the city and wonderful insights. I recommend her to the highest degree and would use her again in a heartbeat!
Veronica on the Gaido blog

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