CONVERSATION WITH A TOUR GUIDE
Tour guide Annie Adair explains the work of Volterra alabaster craftsman Roberto Chiti in his studio, Alab'arte.

Experience the traditions with TuscanTour's help

Annie Adair loves to share her passion for Tuscany. The American left the East Coast nearly a decade ago to live with husband, Francesco Gronchi, in his hometown of Volterra. There, they own and operateTuscanTour. I suspect she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I like to show people things of historical importance, aspects of the local culture that they might not know how to approach on their own,” Annie says. “We like to mix history with cultural traditions. We’ll show you how to carve alabaster as they have for 2,000 years. We like to mix that with local color and pageantry. Every Tuscan town and village has something that relates to their tradition.”

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CONVERSATION WITH A TOUR GUIDE

Wanda Martinelli's Lucca

A recent question to TalkTuscany.com concerning tours in Lucca led us to Wanda Martinelli, a certified guide in that pictureesque city. We asked Wanda a few questions via email. Here are her answers.

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LODGING IN TUSCANY

Places to Stay

Here's an informal collection of rentals throughout Tuscany recommended by us or by trusted sources. These accommodations range in features, accommodations and price.

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