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THE IRONWOOD TRAVEL GROUP

Pleasanton, California

+With Friends Zoom tours curated for the Ironwood Travel Group in Pleasanton, California.

Upcoming Events

  • Art of the East - Japan
    Art of the East - Japan
    Mon, Jul 31
    Japan via Zoom
    Jul 31, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Japan via Zoom
    Jul 31, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Japan via Zoom
    Art with Friends via Zoom
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TRAVEL PORTFOLIO

This portfolio of Zoom tours is available for members of The Ironwood Travel Group. Please contact Kip Anderson if you are interested in starting a group Zoom tour, with a minimum of 5 friends.

ART HISTORY

If you're interested in art, history, design, or world travel, then these Zoom tours are for you! 

Luca, your personal art historian, gives you a foundational understanding of art in Rome through tine—a view from the West—in context of art, culture and innovation in the East. Join your friends on a transformative journey of learning and discovery from antiquity to present-day Rome.

Art in Rome Through Time: A 4-session course that explores Western art history from antiquity until now, centered in Rome, Italy, and presented in context of a global timeline that includes China, Japan, and the Middle East. It's art and history, but it's presented in a completely new, refreshing and engaging way. It's truly transformational! 

Art Around the World: Designed as a 4-session course, Luca uses online tools to virtually visit iconic artists' work in museums, churches and neighborhoods around the world. Leonardo in Milan. Michelangelo in Rome. Velázquez in Madrid. Botticelli in Florence. Be there virtually--it's a revelation in Zoom travel, you really must give this a go!

Art History for the Ironwood Travel Group

  • Art in Rome Through Time - 4 Part Series
    Art in Rome Through Time - 4 Part Series
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
    Art with Friends: Art inspires and is alive everywhere in the Eternal City. Let’s explore!

Art Around the World for the Ironwood Travel Group

  • Mosaic Masters @ Sicily
    Mosaic Masters @ Sicily
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    Toledo via Zoom
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    Toledo via Zoom
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    Toledo via Zoom
    Art around the world—live with Luca!
  • Giotto @ Assisi
    Giotto @ Assisi
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    Toledo via Zoom
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    Toledo via Zoom
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    Toledo via Zoom
    Art around the world—live with Luca!
  • El Greco @ Toledo Spain
    El Greco @ Toledo Spain
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    Toledo via Zoom
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    Toledo via Zoom
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    Toledo via Zoom
    Art around the world—live with Luca!
  • Tintoretto & Veronese @ Venice
    Tintoretto & Veronese @ Venice
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    Venice via Zoom
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    Venice via Zoom
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    Venice via Zoom
    Art around the world—live with Luca!
  • The Dutch Golden Age @ Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
    The Dutch Golden Age @ Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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    Amsterdam via Zoom
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    Amsterdam via Zoom
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    Amsterdam via Zoom
    Art around the world—live with Luca!
  • Botticelli @ Firenze
    Botticelli @ Firenze
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    Firenze via Zoom
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    Firenze via Zoom
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    Firenze via Zoom
    Art around the world—live with Luca!
  • Titian & The Venetian Masters @ Venice
    Titian & The Venetian Masters @ Venice
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    Venice via Zoom
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    Venice via Zoom
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    Venice via Zoom
    Art around the world—live with Luca!
  • Velázquez @ Museo del Prado, Madrid
    Velázquez @ Museo del Prado, Madrid
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    Madrid via Zoom
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    Madrid via Zoom
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    Madrid via Zoom
    Art around the world—live with Luca!
  • Leonardo da Vinci @ Milan - Series #1
    Leonardo da Vinci @ Milan - Series #1
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    Milan via Zoom
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    Milan via Zoom
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    Milan via Zoom
    Art around the world—live with Luca!
  • Raphael @ The Vatican - Series #2
    Raphael @ The Vatican - Series #2
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    The Vatican via Zoom
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    The Vatican via Zoom
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    The Vatican via Zoom
    Art around the world—live with Luca!
  • Caravaggio @ Naples - Series
    Caravaggio @ Naples - Series
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    via Zoom
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    via Zoom
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    via Zoom
    Art around the world—live with Luca!
  • Artemisia Gentileschi @ London - Series
    Artemisia Gentileschi @ London - Series
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    London via Zoom
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    London via Zoom
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    London via Zoom
    Art around the world—live with Luca!

VIRTUAL WALKING TOURS - ROME

The streets of Rome are open and once again full of life, art, history, beauty and Romans enjoying simple pleasures: an evening stroll, browsing in shops, an aperitivo with friends.


A certified tour guide and art historian, Luca shares the art, history, food, spirit and culture of the Eternal City, live via Zoom.

Monuments & Sites: Join Luca for a virtual passeggiata—a neighborhood sunset stroll—to see Rome's iconic monuments. The Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain; Ancient Rome, including the Colosseum and Forum; St. Peter's Square; and the Pantheon. 

Street Art & Local Culture: Find the real Italy! Luca takes you on a walking tour of the art on the walls of Rome’s “quartieri,” historically working-class industrial neighborhoods, now open-air museums thanks to the works of local and international street artists. Explore food, spirits and local hot spots too!

Private Tours: Take a private walk to anywhere your heart desires. Just drop Luca a Google map pin and you're virtually there.

Icons of Rome for the Ironwood Travel Group

  • Ancient Rome at Sunset Live! - Series
    Ancient Rome at Sunset Live! - Series
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
    Virtual Walking Tour with Luca Pietrosanti
  • St. Peter's Square at Sunset Live! - Series
    St. Peter's Square at Sunset Live! - Series
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    St. Peter's Square via Zoom
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    St. Peter's Square via Zoom
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    St. Peter's Square via Zoom
    Virtual Walking Tour with Luca Pietrosanti
  • The Pantheon at Sunset Live!
    The Pantheon at Sunset Live!
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
    Virtual Walking Tour with Luca Pietrosanti
  • Trevi Fountain at Sunset Live! - Series (1)
    Trevi Fountain at Sunset Live! - Series (1)
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
    Virtual Walking Tour

Street Food & Art Renaissance for the Ironwood Travel Group

  • Street Food & Art Renaissance - Quadraro Neighborhood
    Street Food & Art Renaissance - Quadraro Neighborhood
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
    Art, food and culture in the streets of Rome - virtual walking tour
  • Street Food & Art Renaissance - Garbatella Neighborhood
    Street Food & Art Renaissance - Garbatella Neighborhood
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
    Art, food and culture in the streets of Rome - virtual walking tour
  • Street Food & Art Renaissance - Ostiense Neighborhood
    Street Food & Art Renaissance - Ostiense Neighborhood
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
    Art, food, and culture in the streets of Rome - virtual walking tour
  • Street Food & Art Renaissance - Centocelle Neighborhood
    Street Food & Art Renaissance - Centocelle Neighborhood
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
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    Rome via Zoom
    Art, food and culture in the streets of Rome - virtual walking tour

VIRTUAL WALKING TOURS - TUSCANY

Explore one of the most beautiful places on Earth—Siena and the Val d’Orcia in Tuscany—full of friendly locals, ancient traditions, surviving WWII, and thriving now as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Imagine a chaotic, medieval-style Palio horse race held in the city center, Contrade (neighborhood) traditions and rivalries, set amidst verdant rolling hills, family farms, vineyards, and a bounty of art, history, food and Nobile wine. La dolce vida indeed!


A certified tour guide and forever Sienese, Chiara Fanti shares the history, food, spirit and culture of her native Tuscany.

Siena, A Love Story: Chiara shares her love of Siena, la più bella delle città—the most beautiful of cities. See why Chiara, and so many of her friends have chosen stay, live, work and play here. Hint: It’s a little bit pazzo (crazy).

Chiara's Beautiful Tuscany: Join Chiara for a virtual passeggiata—a sunset stroll through picturesque Tuscan hill towns. Hear about the history, see the major sites, visit local spots for food and wine, and raise a glass to friends. Salut!

Private Tours: Take a private walk to anywhere your heart desires. Just drop Chiara a Google map pin and you're virtually there.

Tuscany for the Ironwood Travel Group

  • Siena, A Love Story - The City
    Siena, A Love Story - The City
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    Siena via Zoom
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    Siena via Zoom
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    Siena via Zoom
    Join Chiara to explore "La più bella delle città"—the most beautiful of cities!
  • Siena, A Love Story - The Contrada
    Siena, A Love Story - The Contrada
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    Siena via Zoom
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    Siena via Zoom
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    Siena via Zoom
    Join Chiara in Siena, la più bella delle città—the most beautiful of cities.
  • Chiara's Beautiful Tuscany - Pienza
    Chiara's Beautiful Tuscany - Pienza
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    Pienza via Zoom
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    Pienza via Zoom
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    Pienza via Zoom
    Sunset strolls in the most beautiful villages in Tuscany
  • Travel Book Club: Val d'Orcia, Italy
    Travel Book Club: Val d'Orcia, Italy
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    Val d'Orcia via Zoom
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    Val d'Orcia via Zoom
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    Val d'Orcia via Zoom
    Travel with Friends: Inspired by Iris Origo's must-read book for people with a love of Tuscany

LET'S EXPLORE

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