Meet Serena, your local guide in Tuscany
About Serena
Serena is a local guide based out of the lovely Tuscan town of Montepulciano, and covers the entire Val d'Orcia region. Her specialty are day trips that combine sightseeing, time outdoors, and unique gastronomic experiences, and allow travelers to see, feel, taste, and drink in the region (and its wine, of course) in an authentic way.
Although most closely associated with production of famed Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines, there's so much to see and do away from just wineries. The Val d'Orcia's rolling hills, golden grain fields, and medieval hilltop towns have been recognized by UNESCO for their intangible cultural heritage, and they truly offer the quintessential Tuscan experience.
Serena's goal is to help travelers see what makes her home so famous while also getting away from the busy crowds and commercial wineries to discover a more local side of life here. If you like the idea of exploring charming lesser-visited villages, trying fabulous cheeses at a farmer's house, or sipping biodynamic wine at a small, family-run winery, Serena is the perfect fit.
There's also plenty of history and culture to discuss, but tours with Serena are most of all lively, casual, and fun.
Specialities
Day Trips
Food & Wine
City Tours
Countryside
Quick Facts
Lives In
Montepulciano
Guides In
Tuscany
Years of Experience
25 years
Languages
English and Italian
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A note from Serena
Ciao guys!
If you're dreaming of the gentle rolling hills of Tuscany, well, you've come to the right place. My friends often call me the "Queen of Tuscany", and while they mostly mean it in jest, I really do feel that this wonderful land is my personal kingdom!
Born and raised in the city of Siena, I moved to Montepulciano 25 years ago and have lived here ever since with my family and my 3 dogs. I'm totally, madly, completely IN LOVE with Tuscany and I feel very lucky to have been born here. It's just a special place in the world.
So, when you love your home, what better thing is there to do than become an ambassador for it? That's why I began working as a trip designer for local tour companies in the late 1990's, and then, in 2008, decided to set off on my own and became licensed as an official local tour guide. That was one of the best decisions I've ever made, and for the last 17 years, I've turned my passion into my profession and I can't think of a better job!
In addition to being a local guide, I'm also a certified Sommelier III level, food connoisseur, official EVOO taster, and a certified Master of cheese. I think you can probably tell by now that I'm a big fan of food and wine. :-)
So, now that you know a bit about me, let me tell you more about how I can help with your trip to my region: I especially enjoy working with travelers who want to get a bit off the beaten path and who aim to discover the real essence of Tuscany. Travelers who are willing to try true authentic experiences, who want to immerse themselves in local life, and create memories of a lifetime.
To that end, while we explore together I will share with you more than... half a century (that makes me feel a little old!!) of life experience here. It would be my absolute pleasure to help you discover the immense beauty of Siena, the breathtaking landscapes of the Val d'Orcia, the gorgeous medieval hilltop towns, the family-run vineyards, and the sights, scents, and flavors or Tuscany, my home!
Ci vediamo a presto! See you soon!
Serena's Tours
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Siena Walking Tour
From $325
Max 8 people | 3 hours
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Montepulciano City Center Walking Food Tour
From $325
Max 8 people | 3 hours
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Val d'Orcia Hilltop Towns Tour with Winery Visit
From $590
Max 4 people | 8 hours
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Montalcino and Val d'Orcia Wine Tour
From $590
Max 4 people | 8 hours
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