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"My husband and I visited Siena for the first time and it will not be our last thanks to Stella! Stella is a native to the area and her pride for this beautiful area is articulated in every word. She is full of knowledge and knows all the gems. She explained the rich history and traditions that still are celebrated today. We visited a variety of places including religious and historical sites but also local food and wine shops which was awesome. The next day, we circled back to local bakery we visited for more delicious cookies known in the area and then to a wine store for a tasting where we wound up joining their wine club because we loved it all so much. Stella gave us recommendations for dinner that did it disappoint! We really enjoyed the local cuisine. Save Stella to see Siena. "

"Although Siena is a small town, there is so much to see if you are willing to take the time to look around the corner. This tour is a great way to get an overview of the whole city as well as taste various specialties of the region. The tour takes a little over 2 hours. There is a lot of walking, but the pace is just right. Maria Elena is a delightful host. While guiding us through the city, she provided us with the history and stories of Siena, all the while letting us taste various delicacies along the way. We learned of the Palio, the Contrades, as well as the history of Siena. After the tour, we knew exactly where we wanted to go to further explore this fascinating city. I highly recommend this tour! Ask for Maria Elena. "

"Think about it. A tour of three hours in a city, you don’t know. Come on. But Pamela made the impossoble to at very engaging and interesting Tours de Siena. Not a minute too long. She is well prepared, always open to questions and putting the answers into a bigger context. It was a pleasure to spent the afternoon in Siena with Pamela."

"We met with Stella and right from the start we knew she knew her stuff. As we walked through town we stopped along the way to meet local shop keepers, while she provided the history behind the different districts ( and we know now there are 17!) She took us into Il Duomo pointing out the stories behind many of the statues, paintings and sculptures. Traversing the city with her was a real treasure! We would recommend to anyone who wants to learn about Siena to take a tour with Stella "

"Idania is fun! Knowledgeable, interesting, good sense of humor, personable, and relatable. The four of us are glad we chose her for our tour. She gave easy directions to our meeting place and the late afternoon time was great since the day-crowds were gone. The Duomo was not crowded. The landmarks and history were intriguing. While enjoying an aperitivo at the end of our time with her, she gave great suggestions for everything we asked for. We were grateful for her insight as we went to all the places she suggested. Choose Idania - she's perfetta!"

"What an amazing afternoon we had with Stella on our private food walking tour. We tasted sweets, savoury and a variety of different wines from the region. A great way to start our stay in Siena to get our bearings. Thank you Stella!"

"My husband, teenage son and teenage nephew had a great food tour experience with Stella. She is knowledgeable, kind, friendly and lots of fun. Stella explained lots about Siena's history and the Palio as we walked leisurely around the city, and we liked that she personalized the tour by both giving us her own family's history/perspective, and that she gave us options on what we wanted to see and eat. Stella also patiently answered all of our questions. We loved all of the food stops, especially the meat/cheeses and the pizza! I highly recommend Stella!"

"Stella is a wonderful guide. She is from Siena and very passionate about her city. She is extremely knowledgeable and we had a fantastic 3 hours exploring parts of the city with her. Our favourite part of our tour was walking through her 'Elephant & Castle' neighbourhood and learning about the competition between the neighbourhoods. We really appreciated the local perspective. A wonderful tour and we would recommend Stella as a tour guide. "

"Stella was an extremely knowledgeable, passionate and fun guide! We had a short time to spend with her but she took us to all the highlights, explained more than the sights, but the culture and the history as well. Her enthusiasm and love for her native city was palpable and contagious. Highly recommend Stella! We will definitely return to Siena!"

"What a treat to have this special insight into Siena and the Palio on the day of the last trial! Stella brought the excitement and the drama of this event alive with her personal insights and historical storytelling. This really was a highlight to our time in Tuscany, and we loved having this enriched understanding as it buzzed all around us!"