Fun, friendly, connected, knowledgeable...oh, and perfect English. All the things you want in a local guide. Annie took us on a great day outing to Volterra, Fonaleone winery and San Gimignano. A great mix of history, wine, food and entertainment. The driver she hooked up for our trip was awesome. She dropped some serious historical knowledge on us for our walking tour of Volterra. Then we cruised over to a fantastic family-run winery for an incredible lunch and tasting. This was followed by a stop through San Gimignano. She even helped us set up a group dinner the following evening and assisted us with transportation to and from. Handy when nobody in your group speaks Italian.
I'm normally not a fan of group tours, but this was a super fun one. I never felt like I was part of a herd, being carted off to some overrun tourist trap. Instead I left with a much deeper knowledge and appreciation of the area, and well fed to boot.
Highly recommended. read more