Tuscany At Heart - Private Guided Tours

04/03/2026

"Ci sono luoghi che non si visitano soltanto. Ti cambiano" - cit.

"There are places that are not just visited. They change you" - cit

21/02/2026

Amazing time in Lucca yesterday afternoon.
Thank you so much, Vince, Amanda, Karen and Jeff!

23/01/2026

Dear travellers and friends,

I hope your New Year is off to a good start and will bring you all much PEACE, LIGHT and LOVE!

I apologize for not being in touch for a while.
However I am back and tomorrow I will give my first tour of 2026 in Volterra, one of the most fascinating destinations in Tuscany!
Have you been there - with or without myself as your guide?

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, I send you a big hug from my home to yours,
Martina ❤ ✨️

03/09/2025

At least once a year, we drive to Calci, in the beautiful Val Graziosa, to visit one of the most ancient museums in the world: the Natural History Museum of the Univerisity of Pisa.

A place that inspires and intrigues my son Dario a lot!

If you want to learn more about it,
please check out my website - blog (link in bio).

25/07/2025

Yesterday evening a dear frend of mine and I had an amazing 'apericena' at Vicolo Otto, a cosy 'rist-oro' located in the historic centre of Sarzana, the city where I live.
Valentina and her husband are a lovely couple who welcome you and let you have a relaxing time while tasting their delicious gluten free, vegetarian and vegan food pared with great wines, beers and other drinks! Last but not least you can listen to good Jazz & Blues music!
I love their motto:
VICOLO OTTO = NESSUNO ESCLUSO =EVERYONE WELCOME
100% Senza Glutine, vegetariano e Vegan HI-FI Club, Jazz&Blues Addicted
Vicolo Bonicella 8 Sarzana

#ᴍᴀᴅᴇᴡɪᴛʜʟᴏᴠᴇ

17/03/2025

The Leaning Tower of Pisa on St Patrick's day 💚

Photo credits. Maria Rosa Pardossi

29/12/2024

Golden hour in Vernazza, Cinque Terre - Liguria - Italian Riviera di Levante

17/11/2024

"Beyond that door lies an unknown world
where we can become immortal if we choose"

-Linda Lappin, The Etruscan

Yesterday, my son and I sitting in the shadow of imposing 'Porta all'Arco', a must see in Volterra, fascinating and mysterious Etruscan hilltop town, located 1h drive from Pisa ❤

12/11/2024

"Embracing diversity is one adventure after another, opening new paths of discovery that connect an understanding to caring, listening and sharing with others who are different than ourselves" - April Holland

Yesterday I had the pleasure of guiding four lovely ladies from Dubai in the 'field of miracles' of Pisa.
What I liked most of the time we spent together it was the natural way we went beyond the tour, sharing opinions about our culture and tradition with curiosity and an 'open heart' ! It was an amazing and special time.
Thank you so much Sara, Lara, Lama and Mahnaz ❤

28/08/2024

❣Baci, it was so nice to see you and your human, Catherine, in Sarzana this morning.We had a wonderful time at the oldest cafè running in the city center and then strolling around lanes, alleys and little squares together! ❤ 😍🥰❤

We got to meet up with the human’s friend Martina of who she’s known for over 11 years. She’s an art historian and sought after tour guide in Pisa, Cinque Terre, Lucca, San Gimignano, Volterra and Sarzana. In fact, she even toured Rick Steves years ago and is featured in his books. So lovely to see her and catch up!

16/08/2024

"The most beautiful things in life
are not just things.
They're people, and places,
memories and pictures.
They're feeling and moments and
smile and laughter".

Yesterday it was an amazing and special Ferragosto to me!
Eleven years ago, thanks to I had the pleasure and honour to guide two American beautiful families in Pisa ( Tuscany) and Portovenere (Gulf of La Spezia - Liguria Region - Italian Riviera): we made friends at first sight! And we have been in touch up to date talking often to each other, despite there was not any chance to meet again...until last winter when I was in Florence and saw Michael, Ken's smart son and now great Chef, and met his sweet fiancee Erin!
Then, last Spring a member of the other family, Christy, wrote me about her summer vacation in Italy, expressing the desire to visit Cinque Terre.. and yesterday, after 11 years, Christy, her adorable husband, Jonathan, and I had a wonderful and adventurous day in Cinque Terre and...eventually in Portovenere! Due to an unforseen sea storm, while on board of the ferry boat, we could not land neither in Manarola nor in Riomaggiore and had to head to Porto Venere, Portus of Venus, the god of Love! It was written in the stars that Christy and I had to be back there together after 11 years! What a blast! ❤

11/08/2024

Morning hours in San Gimignano, Siena - Tuscany