Antonella Piredda www.antonellapiredda.com - I have been on two tours of Siena with her, also to Pienza and the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. Each time her intensive knowledge of the history and the art and the architecture has impressed me. She quickly understands individual interests and makes sure that each person receives a little something extra in the way of a little known fact or bit of the story behind the work. She truly loves her work and delights in watching our responses to the sights she craftily unveils. She is obviously respected by the local communities and as a result gained access to experiences that were truly "through the back door." I had never hired a professional guide before now I swear by them. It clearly triples your travel value.
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Two years ago we did a private tour of Siena with Antonella, and it was one of the best days of our trip! She is both knowledgable and great fun to be with. That was about my sixth visit to Siena, and she showed me so many things I had never recognized. Highly recommend her.