Giulia Marchetti
Biography
Giulia Marchetti leads the Art Concierge service at Relais La Capricciosa and edits the hotel's editorial journal. Born and raised in Florence, she trained at the Università degli Studi di Firenze in Storia dell'Arte before working with the Uffizi Gallery's education office and several independent Florentine galleries. Her concierge practice combines deep institutional knowledge — built over fifteen years of working with the Uffizi, the Bargello, Palazzo Strozzi, and the Accademia — with relationships in the artisan botteghe of the Oltrarno and the gastronomic producers of the Chianti hills. She writes the journal articles published on this site, drawing on her training as an art historian and her daily encounters with the people who keep Florentine craftsmanship alive. Guests at the Relais who request bespoke itineraries work with Giulia personally before and during their stay.
Areas of Expertise
- Florentine Renaissance art and architecture
- Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Pitti collections
- Oltrarno artisan workshops
- Chianti Classico and Tuscan wine culture
- Bespoke cultural itineraries for couples and small groups
- Italian hospitality history
Credentials
- MA in Storia dell'Arte, Università degli Studi di Firenze
- Former contributor to the Uffizi Gallery education office
- Member of the Associazione Guide Turistiche Firenze
Recent Articles
Articles by Giulia Marchetti
lifestyle
Florence Alone: A Guide for the Solo Traveller
Florence is one of Europe's most rewarding cities to visit alone — safe, walkable, art-rich, and warmly welcoming of single diners. A complete guide for the solo traveller, with hotel notes.
lifestyle
Florence ZTL: A Driver's Guide to the Restricted Traffic Zone
Driving to Florence? The ZTL restricted traffic zone catches thousands of visitors each year with fines starting at €80. A practical guide to gates, garages, hours, and how to arrive without a ticket.
lifestyle
Accessible Florence: A Guide for Travellers With Mobility Needs
How accessible is Florence for travellers with mobility, sensory, or cognitive needs? An honest guide to museums, transport, attractions, hotels, and the realities of a historic centre on cobblestones.
lifestyle
Pet-Friendly Florence: A Guide for Travellers With Dogs
Travelling to Florence with a dog or small pet? A practical guide to pet-friendly hotels, parks, restaurants, vets, and transport — plus an honest note on our own policy at Via Porta Rossa.
experience
Relais La Capricciosa vs Portrait Firenze: A Comparison
An honest comparison of Relais La Capricciosa and Portrait Firenze — a 4-star superior boutique relais and a 5-star Lungarno Collection hotel, one hundred metres apart in central Florence.
lifestyle
Boutique vs Luxury Hotel Florence: How to Choose
How to decide between a boutique 4-star superior and a traditional 5-star luxury hotel in Florence — definitions, named comparators, ideal guests, and what each model is honestly best at.
gastronomy
Mercato Centrale Florence: A Foodie's Complete Guide
A complete foodie guide to Mercato Centrale Florence — its cast-iron Mengoni architecture, ground-floor vendors (Nerbone for lampredotto), the upstairs food court, hours, strategy, and the seven-minute walk from Via Porta Rossa.
experience
Honeymoon in Florence: The Romantic Itinerary Guide
A five-day Florence honeymoon itinerary with romantic dining, sunset spots, private experiences, suite recommendations from €480-€850, and what the Art Concierge at Relais La Capricciosa can quietly arrange.
destination
Boutique Hotels in Florence: What to Look for in the Historic Centre
A guide to choosing a boutique hotel in Florence’s historic centre: what defines the category, why location matters, and what the 4-star superior standard really means.
Art Concierge Service
Itineraries Curated Personally
Guests of Relais La Capricciosa work directly with Giulia to build their ideal Florentine experience. Write to us a few weeks ahead for special occasions.