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Our Tours are Urban Adventures!


Our English-speaking Photographers have in-depth local knowledge, a passion for their city and for the art of photography.

Photographers are carefully selected for their breadth of style and experience in either photo-documentary or travel photography.
So bring your camera and be prepared to walk, shoot and click

About the photographer

Marco, a Florence born child who has the passion for the photography, began in the early 70s when he started to develop and print his own black and white photos. The passion and delicate photography skills have landed him many freelance assignments around Florence and Tuscany with many reputable companies which produce postcards, magazines and books.


In 1983, Marco graduated from the University of Florence major in Architecture, and has worked for an advertising agency which added to his experience and skills in studio photography and portraits.  During that period of time, Marco was also a member of a group of florentine photographers, coordinating and organizing exhibitions.  


Marco's talented in photography also gained him many teaching positions with different kinds of schools, and he is currently teaching Colour and Digital photography at Fondazione Studio Marangoni in Florence.

 


Florence Photo Tours

Imagine yourself walking around Florence, the cradle of Renaissance art & culture, with an expert photographer making great pictures and visiting beautiful places while enjoying fabulous food and Italian culture.  M. Touch Travel offers you a truly unique experience in an extraordinary setting and a rare opportunity to ask the expert about camera techniques used by world-class professionals.

Our English-speaking photographer has in-depth local knowledge and a passion to explore.

So bring your walking shoes and be prepared to discover the mysteries of the city. Bring your camera and learn how to have more fun with your camera.  Group & Private tours.

 Group Tours                                                                                     

Palaces, Palazzos and Bridges

Pitti Palace
is one of the largest in Florence and was built for the Pitti family by Luca Fancelli on a project by Brunelleschi around 1460; acquired by Medici in 1549 was expanded and then connected to Palazzo Vecchio by a corridor passing over Ponte Vecchio and today houses several museums.

Boboli’s Garden on the back of Pitti Palace based on a design by Niccolò Tribolo began to take shape in 1549 when the Medici family acquired the palace but the work continued until 1650; it is a typical italian garden, less formal than french but still spectacular placed on a hill with a view of the town.

Signoria Square has been the central point of the political life through the centuries with Palazzo Vecchio, the fortress like city hall, the huge Fountain of Neptune by Ammannati and all the statues like Michelangelo’s David and the ones in the Loggia dei Lanzi makes it like a sort of an outdoor gallery.

Ponte Vecchio was built in XIV century to replace an earlier bridge destroyed by flood and housed butchers,grocers and other merchants before Ferdinando I decided to threw out butchers and the others merchants to install goldsmiths and jewelers who are still there.

Repubblica Square marks the site of the ancient forum, the core of the original Roman settlement and,now home of Florence most fashionable and expensive cafés like Paszkowsky and still the center of the life in the town.

Orsanmichele has a long story: originally a grain market became a church at the end of XIV century, after the arcades were closed and two additional stories added; the statues on the exterior represent the work of many Renaissance artists.

S. Trinita Bridge was built in its elegant curves by Ammannati in XVI century, probably using Michelangelo’s drawings, but was rebuilt in 1952, using again the original stones, after being destroyed during second world war.

Availability: April 1 - October 31

Schedule : Saturdays 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Tour Fee: 125.00€ p/p (Min 2)

Private Tour Available : 300€ for private tour up to 4 people

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 Private Tours   
    Available All Year!                                     

Booking a private photo expert allows you to select the below carefully planned routes or when your photo guide contacts you directly (your email required), to make desired changes where possible according to your interest including architecture and photojournalism.  

Birth of the Renaissance

SS. Annunziata Square is considered one of the most beautiful squares of Florence with its Renaissance lines like the Ospedale degli Innocenti portico designed by Brunelleschi in the beginning of XV century. You'll visit:

San Lorenzo church is one of the best examples of Renaissance in Florence but close to the church there is also one of the most popular market in the town; inside the building you can find a food market and outside clothes and other articles.

The Duomo (S. Maria del Fiore) was began in 1296 by Arnolfo di Cambio on site of the old church of S. Reparata and took 150 years to complete; the enourmus dome was designed by Brunelleschi, winner of a public competition, who developed a new building method creating one of the greatest engineering results of all the times which is now one of the symbols of Florence in the world.

Repubblica Square marks the site of the ancient forum, the core of the original Roman settlementand, now home of Florence most fashionable and expensive cafés like Paszkowsky and still the center of the life in the town.

Orsanmichele has a long story: originally a grain market became a church at the end of XIV century, after the arcades were closed and two additional stories added; the statues on the exterior represent the work of many Renaissance artists.

Signoria Square has been the central point of the political life through the centuries with Palazzo Vecchio, the fortresslike city hall and the huge Fountain of Neptune by Ammannati; all the statues like Michelangelo’s David and the ones in the Loggia dei Lanzi makes it like a sort of an outdoor gallery.

S. Trinita Bridge was built in its elegant curves by Ammannati in XVI century, probably using Michelangelo’s drawings, but was rebuilt in 1952, using again the original stones, after being destroyed during second world war.

Availability: All Year
 
Departure Point: Equestrian statue of Cosimo I in SS. Annunziata
 

Schedule : Wednesday, Friday at 9:00am - 1:00pm and on request

Tour Fee:
300€ (1-4 persons)


Palaces, Palazzos and Bridges

Pitti Palace
is one of the largest in Florence and was built for the Pitti family by Luca Fancelli on a project by Brunelleschi around 1460; acquired by Medici in 1549 was expanded and then connected to Palazzo Vecchio by a corridor passing over Ponte Vecchio and today houses several museums.

Boboli’s Garden on the back of Pitti Palace based on a design by Niccolò Tribolo began to take shape in 1549 when the Medici family acquired the palace but the work continued until 1650; it is a typical italian garden, less formal than french but still spectacular placed on a hill with a view of the town.

Signoria Square has been the central point of the political life through the centuries with Palazzo Vecchio, the fortress like city hall, the huge Fountain of Neptune by Ammannati and all the statues like Michelangelo’s David and the ones in the Loggia dei Lanzi makes it like a sort of an outdoor gallery.

Ponte Vecchio was built in XIV century to replace an earlier bridge destroyed by flood and housed butchers,grocers and other merchants before Ferdinando I decided to threw out butchers and the others merchants to install goldsmiths and jewelers who are still there.

Repubblica Square marks the site of the ancient forum, the core of the original Roman settlement and,now home of Florence most fashionable and expensive cafés like Paszkowsky and still the center of the life in the town.

Orsanmichele has a long story: originally a grain market became a church at the end of XIV century, after the arcades were closed and two additional stories added; the statues on the exterior represent the work of many Renaissance artists.

S. Trinita Bridge was built in its elegant curves by Ammannati in XVI century, probably using Michelangelo’s drawings, but was rebuilt in 1952, using again the original stones, after being destroyed during second world war.

Availability: All Year

Departure Point:
Signoria Square Pitti Palace in front of the entrance with the ticket for the garden (9 euro)

Schedule : Wednesday, Friday at 9:00am - 1:00pm and on request

Tour Fee:
300€ (1-4 persons)

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 Additional Information                                                                                                   

• Participants must have a basic knowledge of their cameras.
• We reserve the right to change the route based on local conditions.
• Tours leave rain or shine. In extreme conditions please call the local number.
• We suggest good walking shoes, a lightweight poncho, in case it rains and in high temperatures a small bottle of water & sun hat.
• A lightweight tripod is recommended for evening sessions
• Clients who have not booked this activity in conjunction with a hotel are advised to provide contact details.
• Cancellation fees may apply.


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