Cornelia was outstanding-extremely knowledgeable Her competence makes me want to try Context again

Siro Chini was our guide for the Pitti Palazzo. I think that this was the most difficult tour from a guide's perspective. The collection is so varied and many people will not be accustomed to seeing a collection hung in that manner. He did a wonderful job of highlighting features – not just paintings but tables and other decorative elements. If the porcelain museum outside Florence ever reopens he is absolutely the person to lead tours. My husband and I collect antique porcelain (mainly German) and enjoyed learning about Italian porcelain from Siro and from Manoli. Manoli even gave me a guide to a recent exhibition of Italian porcelain.

Valerie Niemeyer’s expertise in art made the tour at Pitti Palace an wonderfully educational experience. She had a charming personality that crossed the divide between guide and client, making the tour personal.

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