BENVENUTI!

I usually don't do guided tours but I was going though the tours and the explanation and energy of Dina caught my eye! This was a fascinating tour. The details and background of Michelangelo's work was truly fascinating. Dina is engaging, fun, lovely, she answered the 100 questions we had. Clearly, she is passionate about the subject. She was very informative and engaging, giving information without been overwhelming. She went above and beyond our expectations. And she gave us an incredible recommendation for gelato! AMAZING!

Emanuel, Mexico: Traveler

I loved this tour! My husband and I had gone on quite a few but this one as o much more than just walking for what seems like forever and only getting facts about the sculptures. Dina went the extra mile with being very personable, making sure we were comfortable, she kept us talking and engages in the conversation and had us laughing and having fun. Seeing the statue of David was great, and what was even better is that because Dina prefers small groups, we could hear EVERYTHING she was saying and we felt like we weren’t just another person in the group. And at the end, she gave us awesome tips on where to eat and get the best gelato in Florence! And a typical shake hands goodbye? No no! Hugs from Dina as a goodbye! Talk about feeling so welcome. Love her, love this tour!!!!

Amanda, Michigan, Stati Uniti: tourist

I was very much looking forward to visiting the Uffizi gallery in Firenze, and I was intimidated to undertake the adventure on my own. The gallery holds upward of 4,000 pieces of art, and there is no way I could reliably navigate and appreciate them on my own. Dina Maria blew me away with her knowledge and passion for art and history. She efficiently guided us from one major highlight to the next, and, each time we stopped, I was absolutey captivated. I was captivated not just by the beauty of the artworks, but also by the depth and insight with which Dina was able to analyze and appreciate the artworks. She gave new meaning to many pieces that I treasure and was able to provide a truly enriching experience. When I say that Dina navigated us through the major highlights, I mean that she really covered the most important pieces in the gallery. There was not a single room that I passed through dissapointed because I felt we had missed something important. Literally every room felt like a magical discovery when we gathered around Dina to appreciate and analyze the masterpieces with her. She has an amazing background knowledge of the artists and the time periods in which they created the works. With these skills she was able to give context and life to the artworks that allowed me to appreciate them in ways I had never imagined. In conclusion, Dina Maria is an amazing guide with a wealth of knowledge and skills regarding the appreciation of fine art. I wish that I had more time in the city so I could tour more galleries with her. If you want to enrich your life and further develop your appreciation of art, book Dina for a tour. You will not be disappointed.

tourist: Kelly

Dina was very loving, caring, funny, and immediately will become your friend. She was very knowledgeable about the sculpture of David and the history about him and the artist Michelangelo. She made sure my sister and I didn't have any pending questions and if we did she answered them right away. Even after our tour we stayed in contact so if we had any more questions regarding the whole city like where to eat or where to go, she would be there to help us get around better to fully enjoy our time in Florence. I would highly recommend Dina to all my family and friends! Ciao and thank you Dina for your kindness and knowledge. My sister and I really appreciate all the information you have given us and we are very thankful for your help on getting around your beautiful city.

Marina: Airbnb Tour

I had booked this tour last minute as I had some extra time to fit it in and Dina responded immediately. It was so easy to meet her and not have to worry about entrance or tickets into the museum. We spent an hour sitting in front of David admiring his beauty as she told me about the history and small details that I may not have noticed on my own. This is a simple and very informative tour that feels like going to a museum with a very knowledgeable friend. I'd highly recommend!

Sara

If you had to do one tour in Florence, this is it. Dina isn't only well informed but made otherwise boring content very interesting and fun. I had 2 very reluctant teens who are seemingly allergic to art galleries with me, a boy of 15 and girl of 11, and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience (at least my son rated it "" which pretty good" is a big win with him in regards to museums). It could also be interesting for art history experts and buffs as she includes lots of anecdotal content you wouldn't learn in text books. This is knowledge born of passion and in-depth knowledge of her subject. We thought we would get information just on the David and Michelangelo but in reality got a good breadth of understanding of the period and overall art history of the period. Dina is attentive to all participants so not only asks whether we had questions, but also our opinions and our general well-bring. She's very considerate and warm and makes everyone feel welcome and heard. I would recommend this to anyone, even those not interested in art history; she would win them over.

NICOLE

I cannot recommend this tour enough. If you think you want to see the David but also want to make the most of your time in Florence, this is the tour for you! You get a guide who is friendly, enthusiastic, easy to understand, relatable, passionate about the subject matter, and really puts the years of history in front of you into perspective that you can absorb. You also will skip the long lines and walk right into the museum. You will walk away after a short hour understanding the importance and significance of this historical art and feeling like you tackled one of Florence’s most important treasures. Don’t hesitate!

Shaana

DIna seemed genuinely passionate and knowledgeable about Michelangelo and 'The David'. She is an engaging story-teller and welcomed any questions the small group had. I'm sure she has done this tour many times but still seems to enjoy each of her visits just as much as she would have the first time. The background stories of Michelangelo and the pieces on display at the Accadamia where fascinating. I would definitely recommend this tour!

Debra

Dina was a wonderful person to guide us through the history of michaelangelo's work in general and this beautiful statue of David in particular. She established the historical landscape for us so that we could really appreciate the importance of this work of art. Dina is not only knowledgeable but also very personable. You leave feeling that you have made a new friend. I highly recommend this experience with Dina for the rich layer of understanding that we were left with. Bonnie (from Calgary)

Bonnie

This tour was great! I really liked that Dina shared her own perspectives on Michaelangelo and not just the popular perspective. Dina really made me feel welcome and offered ample opportunities for questions! Definitely recommend.

Tara

What a great tour! Highly recommend Dina. She was on time, enthusiastic about the topic and gave insight into the art work that I felt we couldn't have gotten from reading a guide inside. She answered all questions, and was very friendly. We were a group of 4 friends, and it felt very special to have this private tour together. What a great time, thank you Dina!

Klara

Dina was very impressive with her knowledge about this tour of the David! Thank you for your stories and interpretations of Michelangelo’s masterpiece! You were wonderful and we really enjoyed the tour! Much thanks!

Amanda

This was a fantastic experience. Dina was thoughtful, insightful, and very kind. She shared stories of the life of Michelangelo and lots of information about The David. I learned so much! She was also very warm and kind. It felt very personal, not like a disposable experience. Definitely would recommend!

Kristen

Dina was wonderful. She has so much knowledge and passion for Michelangelo and loves to share. We enjoyed ourselves very much. She also was very personable and asked us questions about ourselves, like where we are from. She also made great suggestions for things to do in Florence. We highly recommend this tour.

Renée

Dina is an expert on all things David & Michelangelo! On top of being super personable, she gave us a remarkable tour and we learned so much about the history of Florence and the importance of David to the people of Firenze. Plus, her tour makes it SO simple to get into and enjoy the museum rather than standing in the queue all day. While the David is magnificent on his own, he was even more captivating after Dina’s tour. Definitely book with her!

Shannon

My family and I were fortunate to tour the Academia and Uffizi with Dina as our guide. Our 3 children connected with her and truly enjoyed her stories and teachings immensely. She was wonderful at connecting with children and keeping them interested. My husband and I learned a lot too! She even connected what we saw to our next destination, Rome. I would recommend her to anyone and hope to see her again on our next trip to Firenze!! Grazie mille!!

Jessica

ina is a great engaging host and historian. We loved her enthusiasm, love of history, knowledge on Michelangelo's Adam and the many pieces of museum pieces in Accademia. She was a source of knowledge on local places to eat and shop. I wish I can take her all over Italy as our tour guide. I highly recommend Dina to my friends and anyone who love art, history, and food. Dina is the best!

Lulu

What a tour. Dina was very welcoming and her knowledge of what she does is really extensive . But the best part us, she really knows her gems of Florence and in fact I would say is a gem of Florence. From gifts for the fam, to food to simple knowledge of best leather jackets for my wife, to shoes to 2onderful experiences avaiable, Dina had the florentine best. Thanks again Dina. We had a great time

Previndran

Dina was an excellent guide, extremely knowledgeable, warm and friendly. Very open to questions and helpful in general. We learned a lot about the history of Florence and some of it’s famous art works, buildings and museums. She also gave us some great foodie tips! Would highly recommend !

Danielle

Dina fue simplemente lo mejor. Ella nos explico el David que nunca me senti aburrida...sentia como si me estuvieran contando una historia bellisima. Me ayudó con mis papas muchisimo considerando que mi mamá iba en sillas de rueda y mi papá tiene problemas de audición. Mis papas le encanto todo incluyendo cuando fuimos a Santa Croce. Si volvemos a Florencia la busco de seguro! Gracias por todo Dina.

Michelle

My husband and I booked both the Uffizzi and Academia with Dina. She is such a friendly guide and is soooo knowledgeable about all the museum artifacts. I was full of questions and she answered them all, plus told us the background of the pieces we viewed. Particularily liked the background regarding Michaelangelo's 'Soldiers' and how he and the Pope were not best of friends. One extra thing Dina offers is.... adaptability. As we were walking from the Uffizzi to the Academia, we walked by an art shop that produces 'paintings' from pieces of rock. I had seen a news segment on this work and asked Dina if we could check it out for a few minutes and she replied, 'of course'!. I even got to see one of the artists cut a rock piece with the tools that were used hundreds of years ago. Now, there are only three shops left in Florence who do this type of work. But the point is, Dina took the time to let us visit this shop and then rearrange the time in the Academia to see the main highlights to maximize the time we had left on our tour. She is a wonderful tour guide and we highly recommend her!!

Dana

I usually don't do guided tours but I was going though the tours and the explanation and energy of Dina caught my eye! This was a fascinating tour. The details and background of Michelangelo's work was truly fascinating. Dina is engaging, fun, lovely, she answered the 100 questions we had. Clearly, she is passionate about the subject. She was very informative and engaging, giving information without been overwhelming. She went above and beyond our expectations. And she gave us an incredible recommendation for gelato! AMAZING!

Emanuele

I loved it! Excellent presentation skills, Dina is very knowledgable and very friendly. I highly recommend it if you want to experience the David statue in a unqiue way where you will get plenty of interesting information, a chance to ask any question that pops in your head and some local tips about good places to try. Highly recommended

Amro

Dina is an expert on all things David & Michelangelo! On top of being super personable, she gave us a remarkable tour and we learned so much about the history of Florence and the importance of David to the people of Firenze. Plus, her tour makes it SO simple to get into and enjoy the museum rather than standing in the queue all day. While the David is magnificent on his own, he was even more captivating after Dina’s tour. Definitely book with her!

Shannon

Dina was very knowledgeable and friendly. She gave us a detailed history of the carving of David and other aspects of Michelangelo’s life. Despite the crowded place, Dina was well prepared with head phones for us so we could hear her clearly. She was kind and caring especially to our daughter who was getting very restless in the heat and the crowd. Highly recommend her tour !

Sameer

Dina is so kind and so knowledgeable! You really get the true experience learning about Michael Angelo and David through the eyes of a local! I went because I wanted to see David and didn’t want to wait in line, but I got so much more than a schedule viewing of David and learned way more than I expected! I added sites to my visit in Rome (after Florence) that I never would have known about otherwise because of the great story telling and knowledge that Dina had of Micheal Angelo and his work! I would love to do more tours with Dina, maybe next time I am in Florence!!

Maija

Dina was very sweet and was very good with the young children on the tour. She was a good story teller and had a good sense of the history of the Statue of David. We also only had 10 in the group which made the experience better. Dina was excellent at communicating with us before the tour.

Sharon

Dina was wonderful, warm, personable, and most of all: knowledgeable. She was very professional and lit up when giving the tour of David. We learned so much that we would not have learned from an audio tour. Dina infused her tour with her passion for the subject matter and her warm personality. She did an amazing job catering to adults and children alike! Truly worth every penny!

Stephanie

I loved this tour! My husband and I had gone on quite a few but this one as o much more than just walking for what seems like forever and only getting facts about the sculptures. Dina went the extra mile with being very personable, making sure we were comfortable, she kept us talking and engages in the conversation and had us laughing and having fun. Seeing the statue of David was great, and what was even better is that because Dina prefers small groups, we could hear EVERYTHING she was saying and we felt like we weren’t just another person in the group. And at the end, she gave us awesome tips on where to eat and get the best gelato in Florence! And a typical shake hands goodbye? No no! Hugs from Dina as a goodbye! Talk about feeling so welcome. Love her, love this tour!!!!

Amanda

Dina is phenomenal. She has a lot of great information but was not overwhelming. She is personal and has a knack for keeping up with members of her group, even when there was a wanderer. She also invited her guests to ask questions about places to eat, things to do, even if it was something after the excursion. You will enjoy this tour very much! Dina is a joy!!

Lynette

We loved our tour with Dina! She is so passionate and knowledgeable about Michelangelo. She immersed us in the history and made viewing the David extremely special. I would 100% recommend this tour and any other tour hosted by Dina.

Mackenzie

Book this tour with Dina! The David is a striking sculpture on its own, but with Dina you’ll hear stories of the time it was created, providing context and insights that really bring the David to life. She’s friendly and knowledgeable, and can point out the tiniest details that would otherwise go unnoticed. The process of meeting her and getting into the museum was a breeze.

Kristin

Our family enjoyed our experience very much. We booked the tour through Dina and Janeth was our tour guide. Janeth was very kind, she worked to include our children into the tour and she had a lot of positive energy. Using a tour was nice because we skipped long ticket purchase lines and entrance lines, but it was also nice because we were given a very detailed history of Michelangelo, how he became an artist and what is known about his persona. Also, the history of the statue itself. Janeth took a great photo of us with David in the background and was open to all questions. Having more in-depth information made the visit more memorable and created deeper impressions. I recommend this experience to others.

Hilary

A perfect experience! Well worth the time and cost. Dina is friendly, knowledgeable and engaging! She is passionate about history, art, the city of Florence and, of course, the world renowned David!! She makes the experience come alive! Would recommend to any and all that want that personal perspective and connection. Many thanks to Dina!!

Mary

We loved our time with Dina at the Accademia Museum. Not only was she friendly, on time, efficient in buying our tickets and getting us inside without waiting, but her stories were detailed, interesting and lively, so we left feeling we knew a lot more about David than if we had come on our own or taken a traditional Museum guide. We also felt like we wouldn't forget all the small, yet important, details about both Michelangelo and his David. Thanks a lot, Dina! from Susan & Arno

Arno

Dina was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and made our tour very interesting. I was having difficulty making taxi reservations. Dina made my arrangements for me and was also up at 4 am to be sure that my taxi arrived. I highly recommend this tour. This was my best experience in Florence. Dina has recommendations for food in the area. She really knows the city well and was able to point out highlights that made our Florence trip a beautiful experience.

Lisa

Overall: ★★★★★ - Dina helped us secure impossible-to-get tickets for Accademia. She was extremely responsive and once inside the gallery gave us a world-class presentation of Michelangelo's David. Your appreciation of David will be greatly enhanced by her expert and succinct presentation. Once the tour is over, you can stay in the gallery to admire the artworks at your own pace.

Jean

Our tour of the Galleria dell'Accademia and Michelangelo’s David was easily the highlight of our time in Florence. Dina was so kind, helpful and passionate about her work. She helped my mother, 20-year-old daughter and me connect with this phenomenal piece of work in a way I never dreamed possible. Aside from the lovely experience in the gallery, Dina offered to be of any assistance to us as we continued our time in her city. Such a nice gesture. If you are considering seeing the statue of David in any other way, don’t! Dina is hands down the way to go! I can’t possibly thank you enough for your tour. It was the highlight of our time in Florence, actually my entire trip. You made us feel so connected to this beautiful work of art and I really cannot overstate how welcomed and surprising that was. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

Shary

This was a wonderful tour of the David, and Dina was the best guide we’ve had yet. Warm, friendly, enthusiastic, and so knowledgeable. She made the exhibit come alive and shared tidbits of information that were quite interesting. She made sure to include our 14-year old daughter in the conversations, which was wonderful and appreciated. Dina has a way of making you feel like you are the only person on the tour. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a guide who really cares about what she is sharing. Bravo and well done!

Robin

To say Dina is both passionate and knowledgeable about Michelangeo would be an understatement! She brought him to life in a way that makes us feel as if we now know him! On a personal note, Dina is funny, generous and unbelievably enjoyable to be around. I am shocked at how few reviews she has. Please don’t let that sway you! Once word gets out that she can save you from standing in line to get into the museum (seriously!!) AND bring the art to life, she’ll be booked for days on end! We would do another tour with her tomorrow if we weren’t jetting off to Rome. Too bad she can’t join us and bring that art to life, too ;-)

Tracy

There’s nothing more enjoyable on a tour than experiencing it through the eyes of a passionate, knowledgeable, born and raised Florentine local. Dina whole heartedly knows her stuff and encourages/welcomes conversation and discussion about the subject matter throughout the tour. The David tour would not have been the same without Dina, and even once we left and parted ways, our own conversation about The David continued due to her fascination for the amount of information and very interesting stories she so beautifully provided. Not only does she evoke an infectious appreciation for the place you’re visiting, she does it all with a big warm smile. We loved her so much we booked another tour with her which they both were last minute so thanks Dina!

Makena

We weren't going to see David during our 2 days in Florence, but another couple we met raved about it and we're glad we did. I really hadn't looked into David and having a private tour with Dina was very informative. She knew her stuff, spoke perfect English and we especially appreciated the passion she had about sharing David with us. Dina was great about "reading the room", moving us up close to look at David when the crowd thinned out and sharing her knowledge in a quiet spot when it was crowded. She was also very generous with providing recommendations for dinner/shopping/other activities, even following up after we parted. All around, a great guide and experience.

Christine

For a one of a kind experience in Florence, Italy, please, please, please, book a tour with Dina. She has a passion and love for art and history and will tailor a tour for you and your friends. This will be one of the most memorable experiences of your lifetime travels. One of the best experiences in my travels. Thank you Dina!!

Jennifer

Dina is a phenomenal tour guide in Florence. She is a local with great enthusiasm about Florentine history, art and traditions. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour through the Accademia — she made it so fun and interesting for our kids (ages 7 and 10). Said my 10 year old: ‘Dina is the best tour guide I’ve ever had.’ From my 7 year old: ‘She’s a good tour guide because she gives a lot of good details.’ We loved our tour with Dina! Highly recommend!

Stephanie

Sin duda fue una experiencia genial! Mi niño de 9 años se divirtio mucho, Dina hace que la visita sea muy amena y super interesante, sobre todo para los niños...es dificil tenerlos interesados cuando se trata de arte 🙄 jajaja pero Dina se encarga de lograrlo sin duda. Super recomendada la visita a la Galeria guiada por ella.

Gustavo

Dina was a wonderful guide. She is extremely knowledgable and kind. If we had not done a guided tour with her, we would not have learned the amount of history that runs through the city of Florence. Although tickets for the Accademia are not included in the price of the tour, Dina was able to set up skip-the-line tickets for only a few more euros than the standard ticket price. Dina was also nice enough to set up skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi for after our tour, even though we did not decide to include a guided tour of the museum. She provided local restaurant and gelato recommendations that were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend taking a tour with Dina.

Kyle