We Drive You Tuscany

It was just the most lovely day. Roberto picked us up at our hotel in Florence at 9am and drove us to the medieval town of San Gimignano with spectacular views of the lavish Tuscan countryside, enriching education of the medieval architecture and towers, and the world famous gelato at the Gelateria Dondoli. We then left for Siena where we were met with a wonderful tour of Roberto’s hometown. He, of course, knew all of the historical information about Siena, the Pailo, the Piazza del Campo, the Siena Duomo, the museums, art and cuisine. We had delicious homemade pici pasta at the romantic Campagnia dei Vinattiere restaurant. The educational and enjoyable tour was yet more interesting because Roberto engulfed us in his love for his beautiful Siena. Roberto drove us back to our hotel about 6pm. We absolutely would highly recommend Roberto and We Drive You Tuscany! A highlight of our time in Italy.

We travelled to Italy with 4 couples. Tomas was our driver for 2 weeks. He went above and beyond. Before arriving in Italy, Tomas arranged many of our excursions. This saved us money and time. We went many places we would have never known existed. For example, he took us to a vinegar tasting in Modena with a light lunch which was lovely, arranged for a cooking class and a winery tasting with lunch. He took us to all eateries where the locals eat and helped us with the menus. Tomas being from Siena was very knowledgeable of the Tuscany region and we learned so much. We were able to stop in any village we wanted whether for shopping, eating or just sightseeing.
When our travel plans take us back to Italy, we would not hesitate calling on Tomas’ services. I would recommend Tomas to anyone traveling to Italy. He is a gem.

We just returned from a fabulous day spent with Tomas touring the lovely Tuscany region. Our day began in Firenze with a pickup at our hotel followed by a stop at the beautiful palace gardens that overlook the city. Amazing views to be had from this point. From here we left the city to visit several wonderful hilltop mid evil cities including Siena and San Gimignano. We spent time at each village shopping, eating gelato and exploring the incredible ancient buildings that reflect the Midi-​evil, Renaissance, and Byzantine periods. We ate a wonderful lunch in Siena and after visiting the sites there headed off to wine taste. Wine tasting was a really fun experience in itself. Quite tasty Chiantis and super Tuscans.
Tomas was an absolute delight and was very informative about Italian history, wine, and everyday topics. He was a joy to talk to. All and all a great way to spend a day seeing many sites and having fun. We hope to be back to perhaps do one of his bike tours!

Traveling to a foreign country is a rewarding experience, but it can also be a little overwhelming to plan. Most savvy travelers can figure out the popular sites to see, but the biggest challenges are the logistics of how to get to places and how to find the hidden gems off the beaten path. Sure, you can read tips from travel books or blogs online, but your best bet is to hire Tomas. As your personal driver in Tuscany, you can be rest assured that not only will everything be taken care of, but you will have the most memorable experience during your visit.
The Good: As a local to Siena, Tomas knows Tuscany inside and out. He took the time to understand the purpose of my visit and what I wanted out of my tour. He designed my tour based on my personal interests. This is not a «one size fits all», cookie cutter kind of tour… he coordinates the tour to make sure you get exactly what you want. We drove along the picturesque Laurentana Road and visited the abbey of Monteoliveto which had frescos from 1444 ad, ancient library and medieval pharmacy. Then we went wine tasting in Montalcino, stopped for lunch, and checked out the quaint town of Pienza where I sampled delicious pecorino cheese.
The Bad: My limited funds. :) If I could, I would hire Tomas for a whole week! Alas, I could only afford him for an afternoon tour. The great thing is that you have a choice to either go for 4 hours or 8 hours. I originally signed up for 4, but once we got out there, I wanted more! Luckily for me, Tomas was available and my tour was extended.
The Unbelievable: Tuscany is absolutely gorgeous, and there is so much to see. Where a tour with Tomas differs from the others is that he explains mostly everything you need to know while you’re driving. Unlike typical bus tours, he’s able to stop along the way so that you can take photos. We stopped at least 10 times to capture some majestic views straight out of a postcard/​calendar/​movie! Not only is Tomas friendly, he is extremely knowledgable and professional. Once you get to your location, you are free to roam on your own… Soaking up the beauty of Tuscany and experiencing the joy of Italy as it is meant to be! No head phones or annoying «follow the flag» guides… with Tomas, you get to experience Tuscany as a sophisticated traveler and you return from this tour truly enriched with the treasures of the area. I highly recommend taking a tour with Tomas!
PS: I am staying in Italy for a month. Siena is my home base while I’m taking classes, but on the weekends I made plans to travel to nearby cities. I had a problem with transportation when a bus left my class on the side of small country road near Montepulciano. That evening, I was supposed to take the train to Rome. When I saw that my original plan was starting to fall apart, I called Tomas. He truly came to my rescue!!! He made a special arrangement to find me in Montepulciano and he ended up driving me all the way to Rome. (I even got an Italian lesson on the way.) Tomas has become more than a tour guide and a personal driver for me. He’s like that friend you can call upon when traveling abroad! Thank you, Tomas!