Lucca
Lucca & Tuscany
5 toursLUCCA DISCOVERING THE CITYLUCCA FOR FAMILIESPIETRASANTA THE LITTLE ATHENSCAMAIORE: BETWEEN THE ABBEY AND THE VIA FRANCIGENAVIAREGGIO: THE PEARL OF THE TYRRHENIAN
Freiburg
Freiburg & Black Forest
5 toursFREIBURG: DISCOVERING THE CITYSULZBURG: THE GATEWAY TO THE BLACK FORESTSTAUFEN: THE TOWN OF FAUSTHEITERSHEIM: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE ROMANSFROM THE RHINE GRABEN TO THE BLACK FOREST
Vittoria CalafatiQualified Tourist Guide
Lucca and Freiburg are the two cities where I live: the city of the heart and the city of love; I am truly excited to share these wonderful places with visitors.
Discover unique guided tours with your licensed tour guide; with passion, I will take you through historic landmarks, the old town and the most authentic places of Lucca and Freiburg im Breisgau for an unforgettable experience. Discover also my tailor-made tours and contact me to create your personalized experience.
VISITING LUCCA
The thousand-year history of Lucca makes it a city of unique charm, just like its Renaissance walls that enclose the historic center with its 100 churches. Equally unique are its enchanting medieval towers and narrow streets. Its Renaissance palaces and squares are filled with history, art, and architecture. A truly unparalleled discovery!
LUCCA DISCOVERING THE CITYWith this itinerary we retrace the history and development of the city from its Roman foundation through the centuries, observing the monuments along the way.
LUCCA FOR FAMILIESMy guided itineraries in Lucca become stories told as a fantastic tale, with drawings and colors, designed for children of all ages accompanied by their families.
PIETRASANTA THE LITTLE ATHENSI love Pietrasanta, a vibrant open-air atelier, where you can find contemporary art from the early 20th century to today alongside works of medieval and modern art.
CAMAIORE: BETWEEN THE ABBEY AND THE VIA FRANCIGENACamaiore is a splendid town in Versilia, steeped in an ancient atmosphere, just like its beautiful Abbey, which still preserves its Romanesque style in squared stone.
VIAREGGIO: THE PEARL OF THE TYRRHENIANThe seaside architecture with shops and the beautiful decorations of store windows and bathing establishments, together with the hotels featuring floral decorations, create a charming Art Nouveau atmosphere.VISITING FREIBURG IM BREISGAU
Freiburg is a city full of history, art, and curiosities waiting to be discovered: the small canals, called Bächle, with water flowing through the historic center; the decorative pavements made with stones from the Rhine River; and the Münster, with the most beautiful Gothic tower in Christendom, surrounded by charming buildings and the picturesque market. A truly fascinating discovery!
FREIBURG: DISCOVERING THE CITYThe old medieval town, with its picturesque canals, is truly enchanting. Our itinerary allows us to explore the birth of the free city from the 13th century.
SULZBURG: THE GATEWAY TO THE BLACK FORESTSulzburg and a walk towards the gateway to the Black Forest, a paradise for hikers: gentle hills, woods, pastures, valleys, ponds, waterfalls, and romantic villages.
STAUFEN: THE TOWN OF FAUSTThe charming town of Staufen, located in the heart of the Nature Park in the southern part of the Black Forest. Overlooking the Rhine Valley, it is surrounded by vineyard hills, Black Forest mountains, and the Vosges range.
HEITERSHEIM: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE ROMANSThe strategic location of Heitersheim made it the ideal place for the construction of a manor residence of a Roman squire in the 1st century BC. Recent excavations have brought to light its remains.
FROM THE RHINE GRABEN TO THE BLACK FORESTThe Rhine Graben is a rift valley formed between 33 and 1 million years ago. About 30–45 km wide and nearly 300 km long, it stretches south–north across southern Germany.- Discover magical places with a guide full of passion!
- Experience art and history with unforgettable guided tours.
- Enchanting walks among culture, smiles, and curiosities.
- Authentic experiences among monuments and everyday life.
- Unique itineraries designed for couples, families, and groups.
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TAILOR-MADE TOURS
Your itinerary, your story
Don’t hesitate to contact me for a personalized itinerary designed just for you!
Every person, every group has their own wishes: art, history, nature, gastronomy, photography, relaxation... Tell me what you prefer, how much time you have, and what pace you enjoy. Whether you are with family, friends, as a couple, or traveling solo, I will create a tailor-made route that reflects your passions.
As a licensed guide with studies in art history, I bring not only knowledge, but also curious eyes to show you hidden corners, local curiosities, special viewpoints, and unusual paths. I help you optimize your time, to truly discover, not just to see.
About me
I have a degree in art history and I love showing monuments and works of art in their artistic beauty and historical charm, without forgetting everyday life and the most evocative corners of the place we are visiting.
My tours are a pleasant walk, like being among friends, strolling through the cities and discovering little-known details, so as to keep a beautiful memory of what we have seen and experienced together.
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What my guests say
Reviews published on Tripadvisor, Viator and GetYourGuide by guests on the Lucca tours organised by Turislucca: only those naming Vittoria as the guide are included.
Lucca
Vittoria was fantastic — easily one of the highlights of our stay in Lucca. I 100% recommend doing this tour on your first day. […] Vittoria explains everything clearly and engagingly, and creates a very comfortable atmosphere in which everyone feels included.
Freiburg
Vittoria Calafati did an excellent job explaining and showing the history and culture of Freiburg. She highlighted details we would never have noticed without her help and adapted the tour flexibly to include parts of special interest to us. With her charming style, she gave us a perfect overview of this beautiful city.
Lucca
Victoria the guide was a local author and a complete expert on Lucca. She was charming and engaging and we rate her the best walking guide we have ever had. We look forward to returning next year.
Freiburg
Vittoria guided our group in discovering Freiburg. She organized a bilingual tour in Italian and German, including elements designed for a family visit with children. The youngest members of the group received a folder with various activities to do at the stops where we listened to her explanations. It was the perfect tour, tailored for us. Everyone went home with wonderful memories of the trip!
Lucca
A wonderful experience with our guide, Mrs Vittoria – excellent: there were 2 Italians out of 16 people, and she explained everything twice, in Italian and English.
Freiburg
I highly recommend this walking tour of Freiburg. Vittoria was incredibly knowledgeable, and we learned so much about the city. She studied art history, so she has a deep understanding of architectural styles as well as the artworks throughout the city. We greatly enjoyed our experience — absolutely worth it!
Let’s plan your visit together
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