Visiting the Gallerie degli Uffizi is like taking Renaissance 101: A smorgasbord of paintings by Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, and Botticelli—including his iconic "Birth of Venus"
Uffizi Rooms 34–33: Ancient sculpture
The first room you come to in the second corridor is a shock: No paintings, just ancient sculptures.
It's worth popping into Room 34, though, because these were some of the statues and reliefs that decorated the Medici sculpture garden by San Marco, where Lorenzo de' Medici set up Donatello's star pupil, Bertoldo di Giovanni, as head of a carving school. One of Bertoldo's first students: A teenaged Michelangelo, escaping from the fresco studio of Ghirlandaio and picking up a hammer and chisel to learn his primary artistic love.
It is said that young Michelangelo labored over a statue of a satyr, inspired by an ancient original in the garden. One day, Lorenzo The Magnificent wandered into the garden and lightly teased the young sculptor, saying of the statue's leering face that an old man like that wouldn't have a full set of teeth. As soon as Lorenzo was gone, Michelangelo set about knocking out one of the teeth and carving a pit into the "gums;" he then rubbed dirt into the marble to give it a patina of age and anxiously awaited Lorenzo's return.
The impressed prince of Florence soon invited Michelangelo to live in the Medici palazzo.
(Zagazig Room 33, just beyond, has Roman copies of Greek sculptures, mostly portrait busts.)
[I know it looks like my room numbering is off there; some rooms are perennially closed, yet they keep the old, original numbers identifying each, so you do actually hit Room 34, then 33.]
Uffizi Room 35: Michelangelo and the Florentine High Renaissance
Michelangelo's bright and colorful Holy Family (1506–08) ★★★ signals our dive into the High Renaissance. Also known as the Doni Tondo ("tondo" because it is round; "Doni" after Agnolo Doni, who commissioned the piece for a family wedding)—this one of the few panel paintings by the great master. The glowing colors and shocking nudes in the background seem to pop off the surface, and the torsion of the figures was to be taken up as the hallmark of the 16th century mannerist movement (more on that when we get downstairs). Michelangelo also designed the elaborate frame.
Keeping the Doni Tondo company in this room are works by Fra' Bartolomeo—a follower of Savonarola who later took up Dominican robes himself—Francesco Granacci, Alonso Berraguete, and mannerist Andrea del Sarto.
Uffizi Room 41: Botticelli for now; eventually, Flemish and Northern European
This large room will house in 2015 (and likely into part of 2016) the Birth of Venus and Primavera (Allegory of Spring) and other famous works from the Botticelli rooms while those are being refurbished [see Rooms 10–14 for details on the works].
However, the paintings on the one blue wall—Rogier van der Weyden's, Lamentation of Christ, Hans Memling's Madonna and Child with Angels, and Hugo van der Goes's Portinari Triptych—are a hint at what this room will eventually be dedicated to: Northern European works of the 15th and 16th centuries.
(We can only assume they will eventually be joined by the Uffizi's collection of fine 15C and 16C Flemish and German paintings—currently MIA in the new Uffizi layout—by such masters as Hans Holbein the Younger, Dürer, Cranach, and other Northerners who once worked in Florence.)
Room 38: The Hermaphrodite & the early exit
There is a vestibule off the corridor leading to the stairs down tot the exit used in the 1990s and 2000s as well as, just beyond, a small red room reopened in 2015 with a lovely Roman imperial-era copy of a 2C BC Hellenistic of a reclining Hermaphrodite statue acquired by the Medici in 1669 (Though the subject matter seems a bit odd—certainly obscure—this was a very popular type of statue you'll find in many major private collections of the era.)
Also in this room are Jacopo Ligozzi's Allegory of Virtue and other examples of the type of late 17C art preferred by Grand Duke Francesco I de' Medici.
Uffizi Room 42: The Niobids & a Medici Queen of France
Father down the Second Corridor opens Room 42 is a lovely side hall flooded with sunlight and graced by more than a dozen Roman statues which are copies of Hellenic originals, most of them of the dying Niobids.
Against the wall is a monumental canvas by Peter Paul Rubens, The Triumphal Entry of Henry IV into Paris (1627–40) commissioned by Maria de’ Medici for the Palais du Luxembourg. See, though she was born a Medici in Palazzo Pitti, young Maria—sixth child of Grand Duke Francesco I—married way up, becoming the second wife of King Henry IV of France.
As poor Henry was assassinated the day following her coronation as Queen of France, Maria ("Marie" to her subjects) became the regent to their young son, Louis XIII, and later did political battle with her son's other powerful counsellor, Cardinal Richelieu (yes, the baddie in Three Musketeers). Richelieu eventually came out on top, resulting in Queen Marie's banishment —and the abandonment of this glorious cycle of Rubens paintings celebrating her long-dead husband's reign.
Uffizi Rooms 43–45: Temporary exhibition space
These rooms currently act as a holding cell for works from rooms being refurbished (for the first half of 2015 this means the greatest hits from the Uffizi's first set of rooms dedicated to 13th–15th century Gothic and early Renaissance paintings by the likes of Giotto, Duccio, Simone Martini, Fra' Angelico, Paolo Uccello, Masaccio, and Piero della Francesca).
The Cafe—and the view
At the end of the second corridor you can enter a small cafe with access to an outdoor roof terrace atop the Loggia de' Lanzi, featuring close-up views of the Palazzo Vecchio.
Sadly, you cannot get all that close to the edge, and the wall is quite high, so you don't get really the good views down into Piazza della Signoria below that you would expect. No matter; the fresh air makes for a needed break from the swirl of amazing art you've just seen—and there's still more to come, now that the Grande Uffizi project has opened up the ground floor as exhibition space.
The Corridorio Vasariano
That odd covered corridor extending from the Uffizi, zigzagging over to cross the Ponte Vecchio atop its famous little shops, then disappearing into the Oltrarno on the other side is the Corridorio Vasariano.
It was built by Vasari for Cosimo I de' Medici so the Duke could walk the kilometer (0.6 miles) from his home at the Pitti Palace here to his downtown "uffizi" (which means "offices" in old Florentine) without having to mix with the hoi polloi on the streets.
Incidentally, those little shops once held butchers, who could conveniently toss their offal into the river below. Once the Duke started walking across the tops of the shops every morning, he found the stench unbearable. He evicted the butchers and replaced them with something more becoming for a duke to walk over: gold– and silversmiths. The bridge remains lined by jewelry shops to this day.
Today the corridor is lined by a remarkable collection of self-portraits by a variety of Renaissance and baroque artists and tiny windows offering ducal peekaboo views over Florence.
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Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany
A total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned work, the David, and other important works of art such as ''I Prigioni'' and ''San Matteo'' and the Palestrina Pietà.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
One of the most famous art galleries in the world where you can admire numerous works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many others. Among the precious exhibition halls of the Gallery, the most renowned one contains the refined works by Botticelli, amongst which the absolute masterpieces: "Primavera" and "Birth of Venus".
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Stop At: Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, Tuscany
On a GT coach you will get to Piazzale Michelangelo, the most breathtaking city view
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: San Domenico Fiesole, Fiesole, Tuscany
A Gt coach ride will take you to Fiesole hill, an ancient village from where it is possible to admire a wonderful view of the city and the countryside around Florence
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany
Guided visit inside the Accademia Gallery
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence, Tuscany
Exterior visit of the famous Medici Churc
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany
Exterior visit of the Duomo Complex: The Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), Giotto Bell Tower and the Baptistery represent the religious Florence Center and three of the most important monuments of the city
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany
Exterior visit of this wonderful Church, just near the Arno river
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
Exterior visit of Palazzo Vecchio
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
Exterior visit of Piazza della Signoria
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Tuscany
Exterior visit of the wonderful open air museum when the Perseo by Bernini is located
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Pass By: FlorenceTown, Florence, Tuscany
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Pass By: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
Descriptio of the location and its history
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
the guests will discover the art and the history of the fascinating Uffizi Gallery and the masterpieces it contains
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
It is famous worldwide for its outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings (from the Middle Ages to the Modern period). The collections of paintings from the 14th-century and Renaissance period include some absolute masterpieces: Giotto, Simone Martini, Piero della Francesca, Beato Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Mantegna, Correggio, Leonardo, Raffaello, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, in addition to many precious works by European painters (mainly German, Dutch and Flemish). Moreover, the Gallery boasts an invaluable collection of ancient statues and busts from the Medici family, which adorns the corridors and consists of ancient Roman copies of lost Greek sculptures.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
The bridge spans the Arno at its narrowest point where it is believed that a bridge was first built in Roman times, when the via Cassia crossed the river at this point. The Roman piers were of stone, the superstructure of wood. The bridge first appears in a document of 996. After being destroyed by a flood in 1117 it was reconstructed in stone but swept away again in 1333 save two of its central piers, as noted by Giovanni Villani in his Nuova Cronica. It was rebuilt in 1345.Giorgio Vasari recorded the traditional view of his day that attributed its design to Taddeo Gaddi besides Giotto one of the few artistic names of the trecento still recalled two hundred years later. Modern historians present Neri di Fioravanti as a possible candidate. Sheltered in a little loggia at the central opening of the bridge is a weathered dedication stone, which once read Nel trentatrè dopo il mille-trecento, il ponte cadde, per diluvio dell' acque: poi dieci anni, come al Comun piacque, rifatto fu con questo adornamento. The Torre dei Mannelli was built at the southeast corner of the bridge to defend it.
The bridge consists of three segmental arches: the main arch has a span of 30 meters (98 feet) the two side arches each span 27 meters (89 feet). The rise of the arches is between 3.5 and 4.4 meters (11½ to 14½ feet), and the span-to-rise ratio 5:1.
It has always hosted shops and merchants who displayed their goods on tables before their premises, after authorization of the Bargello (a sort of a lord mayor, a magistrate and a police authority). The back shops (retrobotteghe) that may be seen from upriver, were added in the seventeenth century.
During World War II, the Ponte Vecchio was not destroyed by Germans during their retreat on the advance of the liberating British 8th Army on 4 August 1944, unlike all other bridges in Florence. This was allegedly, according to many locals and tour guides, because of an express order by Hitler. Access to Ponte Vecchio was, however, obstructed by the destruction of the buildings at both ends, which have since been rebuilt using a combination of original and modern design.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Basilica di Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany
The Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) is the principal Franciscan church in Florence, Italy, and a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church. It is situated on the Piazza di Santa Croce, about 800 meters south-east of the Duomo. The site, when first chosen, was in marshland outside the city walls. It is the burial place of some of the most illustrious Italians, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, the poet Foscolo, the philosopher Gentile and the composer Rossini, thus it is known also as the Temple of the Italian Glories
Stop At: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany
The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Torre pendente di Pisa) is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt. The tower is situated behind the Pisa Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in the city's Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), after the cathedral and the Pisa Baptistry.
The tower's tilt began during construction in the 12th century, caused by an inadequate foundation on ground too soft on one side to properly support the structure's weight. The tilt increased in the decades before the structure was completed in the 14th century. It gradually increased until the structure was stabilized (and the tilt partially corrected) by efforts in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
The height of the tower is 55.86 metres (183.27 feet) from the ground on the low side and 56.67 metres (185.93 feet) on the high side. The width of the walls at the base is 2.44 m (8 ft 0.06 in). Its weight is estimated at 14,500 tons. The tower has 296 or 294 steps; the seventh floor has two fewer steps on the north-facing staircase. In 1990 the tower leaned at an angle of 5.5 degrees, but following remedial work between 1993 and 2001 this was reduced to 3.97 degrees, reducing the overhang by 45 cm. It lost a further 4 cm of tilt in the two decades to 2018.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany
The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the Academy of Florence", is an art museum in Florence, Italy. It is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David. It also has other sculptures by Michelangelo and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mostly from the period 13001600, the Trecento to the Late Renaissance. It is smaller and more specialized than the Uffizi, the main art museum in Florence. It adjoins the Accademia di Belle Arti or academy of fine arts of Florence, but despite the name has no other connection with it.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Tuscany
Florence Cathedral, formally the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore; in English "Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower"), is the cathedral of Florence, Italy (Italian: Duomo di Firenze). It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio and was structurally completed by 1436, with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi.[1] The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink, bordered by white, and has an elaborate 19th-century Gothic Revival façade by Emilio De Fabris.
The cathedral complex, in Piazza del Duomo, includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the historic centre of Florence and are a major tourist attraction of Tuscany. The basilica is one of Italy's largest churches, and until the development of new structural materials in the modern era, the dome was the largest in the world. It remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.
Stop At: Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, Tuscany
This Florentine piazza was designed by architect Giuseppe Poggi and built in 1869 on a hill just south of the historic center, during the redevelopment of Oltrarno, the left (South) bank of the Arno river. In 1869, Florence was the capital of Italy and the whole city was involved in an urban renewal, the so-called "Risanamento" or the "Renovation" of the city's neighborhoods. Lungarni (riverside walkways; "lungarno", singular) were built on the riversides. On the right bank, the fourteenth-century city walls were removed and turned into the Viali di Circonvallazione, mimicking the French "boulevard" design, six lanes wide and lined with trees. On the left bank winding up the hill of San Miniato the Viale dei Colli was built, a tree-lined street over 8 kilometers long ending at the Piazzale Michelangelo which was built as a terrace with a panoramic view of the city.
Bronze cast of David facing Florence from the center of the square
The square, dedicated to the Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo, has bronze copies of some of his marble works found elsewhere in Florence: the David and the four allegories of the Medici Chapel of San Lorenzo. The monument was brought up by nine pairs of oxen on 25 June 1873. Poggi designed the loggia in the neoclassical-style that dominates the whole terrace, which today houses a restaurant. Originally it was intended to house a museum of works by Michelangelo, never realized. In the wall of the balcony, under the loggia, there is an epigraph in capital letters referring to his work: Poggi turned this into his monument in 1911.
The view captures the heart of Florence from Forte Belvedere to Santa Croce, across the lungarni and the bridges crossing the Arno, including the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, the Bargello and the octagonal bell tower of the Badia Fiorentina. Beyond the city are the hills of Settignano and Fiesole.
The Piazzale Michelangelo can be accessed by car along the tree-lined Viale Michelangelo, constructed at the same time, or by walking the stairs or going up the ramps from the Piazza Giuseppe Poggi, also known as the "Poggi Ramps" in the district of San Niccolò.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Campanile di Giotto, Florence, Tuscany
Giotto's Campanile is a free-standing campanile that is part of the complex of buildings that make up Florence Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo in Florence, Italy.
Standing adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistry of St. John, the tower is one of the showpieces of Florentine Gothic architecture with its design by Giotto, its rich sculptural decorations and its polychrome marble encrustations.
The slender structure is square in plan with 14.45 metre (47.41 ft) sides. It is 84.7 metres (277.9 ft) tall and has polygonal buttresses at each corner. The tower is divided into five stages.
Pass By: Duomo di Pisa, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany
The square of the Duomo of Pisa - dominated by the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Bell Tower and Graveyard (the Campo Santo) - represents an architectural whole characterized by a really surprising stylistic accordance, to the point of having been compared by Le Corbousier to the acropolis of Athens. The choice of materials, with an almost absolute supermacy of the white marble, and the constant presence of blind arches at the base and practicable small loggias in the upper orders lead to the thought of single project, almost the expression of the group of artists that works well together in the same building site in a relatively short lapse of time. Still, this is the result of long process that saw various architects, sculptors and painters taking turns, in the space of more than three centuries, and amongthem some leading personalities who have marked their epoch.
Each visitor entering this space is rapt in the sudden vision of the four monuments, a vision that looks 'miraculous', quoting the fortunate definition coined by D'Annunzio. The buildings seem to spring up from a wide regular lawn, which however dates back to the XIX century, when th square was redesigned in neo-medieval slant, clearing it from many more or less poor buildings and from the vegetable gardens that were still tended there. Also because of these uses, the one of Pisa has no comparison with other medieval squares of the cathedral that, from Parma to Modena, from Siena to Perugia, see the structure of the city radiating from them. Nevertheless, this unusual decentred area has been the spiritual, and not only, heart of the city of Pisa.
Pass By: Museo di Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
The Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) is the town hall of Florence, Italy. It overlooks the Piazza della Signoria with its copy of Michelangelo's David statue as well as the gallery of statues in the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi.
Originally called the Palazzo della Signoria, after the Signoria of Florence, the ruling body of the Republic of Florence, it was also given several other names: Palazzo del Popolo, Palazzo dei Priori, and Palazzo Ducale, in accordance with the varying use of the palace during its long history. The building acquired its current name when the Medici duke's residence was moved across the Arno to the Palazzo Pitti.
Pass By: Cupola del Brunelleschi, Florence, Tuscany
Consisting of two interconnected ogival shells, the cathedral's octagonal dome was erected between 1418 and 1434 to a design which Filippo Brunelleschi entered in a competition in 1418 but which was only accepted, after much controversy, in 1420.
A masterpiece capable of withstanding lightning, earthquakes and the passage of time, it continues to enchant all those who observe it from afar. The dome has a diameter of 45.5 metres.
The competition that the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore ran in 1418 was won by Brunelleschi, but work did not get under way until two years later and was not completed until 1434.
The cathedral of Florence was consecrated by Pope Eugene IV on 25 March 1436.
Brunelleschi's astonishingly innovative approach involved vaulting the dome space without any scaffolding by using a double shell with a space in between. The inner shell (with a thickness of more than two metres) is made of light bricks set in a herringbone pattern and is the self-supporting structural element while the outer dome simply serves as a heavier, wind-resistant covering. The dome is crowned by a lantern with a conical roof, designed by Brunelleschi but only built after his death in 1446, while the gilt copper sphere and cross on top of the lantern, containing holy relics, was designed by Andrea del Verrocchio and installed in 1466.
The inner shell of the dome was frescoed by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari from 1572 to 1579, the subject matter chosen, namely the Last Judgement, reflecting the iconography adopted in the baptistry. The frescoes on the inner shell of the dome were the object of a thorough restoration between 1978 and 1994.
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Make your own way to the Uffizi Gallery in central Florence and meet your art-expert guide. Then, with your skip-the-line ticket, bypass the long main entrance lines and walk straight inside.
One of the worlds oldest art museums, the Uffizi was built by architect Giorgio Vasari in the 16th century to house government offices. It was only later that the building was used to showcase art collected by Florences ruling Medici family, and not until 1769 that it was turned into a public museum.
The repository of more 1,500 works dating from Greek times to the 18th century, the core of the Uffizi is its unmissable collection of Renaissance art. Your tour concentrates on these, as your guide leads you around the highlights of the Renaissance rooms, home to great works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and others.
Enter the spectacular Botticelli Room and wonder at his The Birth of Venus and Primavera as your guide explains their composition and meaning, and the nature of Botticellis genius. Then, continue to see masterpieces such as da Vincis breathtaking Annunciation, Michelangelos Doni Tondo and works by Rafael.
Throughout, your guide will recount fascinating insights into the lives of the artists in question, and tell stories about the patrons who contributed to the magnificent museum.
During your tour, pay a visit to the Uffizi's rooftop terrace and soak up its gorgeous views of the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio bridge and Piazza degli Uffizi, the museums statue-lined inner courtyard.
Your tour ends inside the museum, leaving you free to stay and explore independently until closing time. Alternatively, exit the museum after your tour ends to explore more of Florence.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany
Start the day with skip-the-line access to the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelos David. Nothing prepares you for the scale of this sculptural masterpiece. Your guide will help you appreciate the artistry from every angle, including the techniques Michelangelo used to make marble look smooth as butter.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Tuscany
The highlight of the city walking tour is the Florence Cathedral, whose incredible red dome is the citys crown jewel. The dome was not without challenges for architect Filippo Brunelleschi, as your guide will explain as you view the masterpiece from outside. Entrance to the Duomo is always free, so you can come back at any time to explore the cathedral in more depth, equipped with an abundance of knowledge shared by your expert, local guide.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
Your tour continues through the historic center of Florence, taking in the Ponte Vecchio bridge and the Piazza Signoria, where David once stood.
Pass By: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
Your tour continues through the historic center of Florence, taking in the Ponte Vecchio bridge and the Piazza Signoria, where David once stood.
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
After a break for lunch (be sure to ask your guide for recommendations), youll skip the line once more at the Uffizi Gallery. Your guide will lead you on a carefully planned route through this immense gallery, wasting no time in showcasing works by Da Vinci, Botticelli, and Titian. Dont forget to rub the nose of Il Porcellino, Pietro Taccas Baroque bronze boar sculpture, to bring the rest of your vacation good luck.
Whether youre only in Florence for a day or settling in for a longer stay, this is the perfect introduction to a city where beauty awaits around every corner.
Duration: 1 hour
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Stop At: Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, Tuscany
Meet your private driver and guide at your hotel and drive along the romantic Viale dei Colli up to Piazzale Michelangelo: a stop to admire the wonderful panorama of the city, one of the most beautiful in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany
The tour will proceed through the old city center, with the guided Visit of the renowned Accademia Gallery, where you can admire the famous David by Michelangelo and other works by the great artists.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Tuscany
The tour proceeds then with a walking tour including the outdoor guided visit of San Lorenzo Church and the Duomo complex: the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous Porta del Paradiso and the Cathedral with the magnificent Brunelleschis Dome and Giottos bell tower
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Lorenzo
Exterior visit of San Lorenzo Basilica and light lunch in a Typical Restaurant with the following menu: crostone al pomodoro (bruschetta with tomato), maccheroni al ragù (pasta with meat sauce or with tomato for vegetarians), penne al pesto (pasta with pesto sauce), dessert or coffee, drinks included: a glass of wine and half liter of mineral water per person.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: San Domenico Fiesole, Fiesole, Tuscany
During the afternoon, a fine car tour, by chauffeured vehicle, will offer panoramic views of the unparalleled beauty of Florence, taking in Fiesole, a delightful town of Etruscan origin set on the hills overlooking Florence and the Arno Valley.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany
Your private tour continues to the old city center for a visit to the Franciscan Church of Santa Croce (exterior).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
A short walk through the historic streets of the heart of Florence brings you to the famous Piazza Signoria, where your private guide is pleased to show you the imposing PalazzoVecchio (exterior)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Tuscany
Exterior visit of Loggia de Lanzi
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
The tour continues with a private guided tour of the famous Galleria degli Uffizi where you can admire the superb paintings of Botticelli,Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello,Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio. The guided tour ends at the Uffizi Terrace where you can enjoy an amazing and exclusive view of the citys most important monuments. Once your private guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum.
Duration: 2 hours
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
One of the most famous art galleries in the world where you can admire numerous works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many others.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
You can't leave Florence without visiting one of the most famous art galleries in the world. Here you can admire numerous works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many others. Among the precious exhibition halls of the Gallery, the most renowned one contains the refined works by Botticelli, amongst which the absolute masterpieces: "Primavera" and "Birth of Venus".
Duration: 2 hours
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Stop At: Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence, Tuscany
The church of the Medici family, where you visit the elegant cloister, designed by Brunelleschi, the architect of the famous Dome: a green oasis of peace in the heart of the Medici district.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence, Tuscany
Designed by Michelozzo di Bartolomeo for Cosimo de' Medici, head of the Medici banking family
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza San Giovanni, Florence, Tuscany
The wonderful square also called Piazza del Duomo, where you can admire the impressive Cathedral with the Cupola del Brunelleschi, Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery of S. John with the Gates of Paradise
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fontana del Porcellino, Florence, Tuscany
One of the most famous monuments in Florence for its tradition and superstition, located in the Mercato della Paglia (straw market)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
The famous square which can be considered an "outdoor sculpture museum", dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
One of the most important museums in the world, home to masterpieces of great artists like Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaello and many others
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
The famous "jewels bridge" , the oldest bridge in Florence
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
The palace houses several important museums and was built in the second half of the 15th century probably on a project of Filippo Brunelleschi.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Badia Fiorentina, Florence, Tuscany
The famous abbey and church now home to the Monastic Communities of Jerusalem situated in the centre of Florence. Dante supposedly grew up across the street in what is now called the 'Casa di Dante', in the medieval quarters.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany
This austere crenellated building is the oldest public building in Florence and it served as model for the construction of the Palazzo Vecchio.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
It is famous worldwide for its outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings (from the Middle Ages to the Modern period). The collections of paintings from the 14th-century and Renaissance period include some absolute masterpieces: Giotto, Simone Martini, Piero della Francesca, Beato Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Mantegna, Correggio, Leonardo, Raffaello, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, in addition to many precious works by European painters (mainly German, Dutch and Flemish). Moreover, the Gallery boasts an invaluable collection of ancient statues and busts from the Medici family, which adorns the corridors and consists of ancient Roman copies of lost Greek sculptures.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Tuscany
One of the most important squares of Florence
Pass By: Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
Florence Town Hall
Stop At: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany
The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Torre pendente di Pisa) is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt. The tower is situated behind the Pisa Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in the city's Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), after the cathedral and the Pisa Baptistry.
The tower's tilt began during construction in the 12th century, caused by an inadequate foundation on ground too soft on one side to properly support the structure's weight. The tilt increased in the decades before the structure was completed in the 14th century. It gradually increased until the structure was stabilized (and the tilt partially corrected) by efforts in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
The height of the tower is 55.86 metres (183.27 feet) from the ground on the low side and 56.67 metres (185.93 feet) on the high side. The width of the walls at the base is 2.44 m (8 ft 0.06 in). Its weight is estimated at 14,500 tons. The tower has 296 or 294 steps; the seventh floor has two fewer steps on the north-facing staircase. In 1990 the tower leaned at an angle of 5.5 degrees, but following remedial work between 1993 and 2001 this was reduced to 3.97 degrees, reducing the overhang by 45 cm. It lost a further 4 cm of tilt in the two decades to 2018.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany
The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the Academy of Florence", is an art museum in Florence, Italy. It is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David. It also has other sculptures by Michelangelo and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mostly from the period 13001600, the Trecento to the Late Renaissance. It is smaller and more specialized than the Uffizi, the main art museum in Florence. It adjoins the Accademia di Belle Arti or academy of fine arts of Florence, but despite the name has no other connection with it.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany
Florence Cathedral, formally the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore; in English "Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower"), is the cathedral of Florence, Italy (Italian: Duomo di Firenze). It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio and was structurally completed by 1436, with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi.[1] The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink, bordered by white, and has an elaborate 19th-century Gothic Revival façade by Emilio De Fabris.
The cathedral complex, in Piazza del Duomo, includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the historic centre of Florence and are a major tourist attraction of Tuscany. The basilica is one of Italy's largest churches, and until the development of new structural materials in the modern era, the dome was the largest in the world. It remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.
Pass By: Battistero di San Giovanni, Florence, Tuscany
Baptistery of Pisa
Pass By: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
This enormous palace is one of Florence's largest architectural monuments. The original palazzo was built for the Pitti family in 1457, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and built by his pupil Luca Fancelli. The original construction consisted of only the middle cube of the present building (the middle seven windows on the top floor). In 1549, the property was sold to the Medicis and became the primary residence of the grand ducal family.
Pass By: Campanile di Giotto, Florence, Tuscany
Giotto's Campanile is a free-standing campanile that is part of the complex of buildings that make up Florence Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo in Florence, Italy.
Standing adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistry of St. John, the tower is one of the showpieces of Florentine Gothic architecture with its design by Giotto, its rich sculptural decorations and its polychrome marble encrustations.
The slender structure is square in plan with 14.45 metre (47.41 ft) sides. It is 84.7 metres (277.9 ft) tall and has polygonal buttresses at each corner. The tower is divided into five stages.
Pass By: Battistero, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany
The Baptistery of Pisa
Pass By: Duomo di Pisa, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany
The square of the Duomo of Pisa - dominated by the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Bell Tower and Graveyard (the Campo Santo) - represents an architectural whole characterized by a really surprising stylistic accordance, to the point of having been compared by Le Corbousier to the acropolis of Athens. The choice of materials, with an almost absolute supermacy of the white marble, and the constant presence of blind arches at the base and practicable small loggias in the upper orders lead to the thought of single project, almost the expression of the group of artists that works well together in the same building site in a relatively short lapse of time. Still, this is the result of long process that saw various architects, sculptors and painters taking turns, in the space of more than three centuries, and amongthem some leading personalities who have marked their epoch.
Each visitor entering this space is rapt in the sudden vision of the four monuments, a vision that looks 'miraculous', quoting the fortunate definition coined by D'Annunzio. The buildings seem to spring up from a wide regular lawn, which however dates back to the XIX century, when th square was redesigned in neo-medieval slant, clearing it from many more or less poor buildings and from the vegetable gardens that were still tended there. Also because of these uses, the one of Pisa has no comparison with other medieval squares of the cathedral that, from Parma to Modena, from Siena to Perugia, see the structure of the city radiating from them. Nevertheless, this unusual decentred area has been the spiritual, and not only, heart of the city of Pisa.
Pass By: Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany
One of the most beautiful squares of Italy
• Expert, licensed English-speaking guide
• Views of Florence and the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Baptistery of St. John, and the Florence Duomo.
• A private tour with skip-the-line tickets at the Accademia Gallery to experience Michelangelos most famous sculpture, "David," OR a private tour with skip-the-line tickets of the Uffizi Gallery, one of Florence's most important museums
• Lunch at a local, selected trattoria to experience local, authentic Tuscan cuisine (price not included).
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Stop At: Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, Tuscany
Piazzale Michelangelo (Michelangelo Square) is a square that offers one of the best panoramic views of Florence.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
The Ponte Vecchio "Old Bridge", is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
The Palazzo Vecchio is the town hall of Florence, Italy. It overlooks the Piazza della Signoria with its copy of Michelangelo's David statue as well as the gallery of statues in the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and still maintains its reputation as the political focus of the city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Strozzi, Florence, Tuscany
Palazzo Strozzi is an example of civil architecture with its rusticated stone, inspired by the Palazzo Medici, but with more harmonious proportions. Unlike the Medici Palace, which was sited on a corner lot, and thus has only two sides, this building, surrounded on all four sides by streets, is a free-standing structure. This introduced a problem new in Renaissance architecture, which, given the newly felt desire for internal symmetry of planning symmetry: how to integrate the cross-axis. The ground plan of Palazzo Strozzi is rigorously symmetrical on its two axes, with clearly differentiated scales of its principal rooms.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Tuscany
The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is the cathedral of Florence. It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio and was structurally completed by 1436, with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The cathedral complex, in Piazza del Duomo, includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the historic centre of Florence and are a major tourist attraction of Tuscany. The basilica is one of Italy's largest churches, and until the development of new structural materials in the modern era, the dome was the largest in the world. It remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Battistero di San Giovanni, Florence, Tuscany
The Florence Baptistery is a religious building in Florence and has the status of a minor basilica. The octagonal baptistery stands in both the Piazza del Duomo and the Piazza San Giovanni, across from Florence Cathedral and the Campanile di Giotto. The Baptistery is one of the oldest buildings in the city, constructed between 1059 and 1128 in the Florentine Romanesque style.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Campanile di Giotto, Florence, Tuscany
Giotto's Campanile is a free-standing campanile that is part of the complex of buildings that make up Florence Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo in Florence. Standing adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistry of St. John, the tower is one of the showpieces of Florentine Gothic architecture with its design by Giotto, its rich sculptural decorations and its polychrome marble encrustations.
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
The Uffizi houses some of the most famous works of art in the world, including works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci. Opened to the public 1769, the museum houses a large portion of the Medici family's collection, and welcomes close to 2 Million visitors per year, making it one of the most famous Museums in the world.
Duration: 3 hours
The Uffizi itself is of historic and architectural interest, with its glorious ceilings, richly detailed architecture, and elaborate corridors and galleries , in the company of a local, expert guide you will see the highlights of this wonderful museum and with skip-the-line access there will be no waiting in queues!
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
You will meet with your guide at your central located hotel or just outside the Uffizi Gallery in Piazza della Signoria and by-passing the queues go directly inside. You can choose either a 9:30am or 2pm visit.
Built by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 it has magnificent ceilings, wonderful architectural detail and highly decorated corridors and galleries.As you proceed through the collections in the various galleries your guide will regale you with stories about the lives of the various Renaissance artists and explain how the politics and fashions of the day shaped the masterpieces on display.
You will also learn something of the patrons and benefactors who commissioned these priceless works of art. Displayed in the Uffizi are artworks by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Giotto and Caravaggio to name a few.
All of the great Renaissance artists have their work on display. Of particular interest is Botticellis Birth of Venue and Da Vincis Annunciation but you will also see splendid sculptures and paintings that demonstrate the importance of the city of Florence during the Renaissance period. If there is anything you wish to know then ask your guide!
Depending upon your tour start time guide will leave you at either 12:00pm or 4:30pm. You will however then be free to explore this magnificent gallery until closing time at 6.50 pm.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Our special skip-the-line access means that you won't spend one minute of your precious holiday time waiting in long queues, and parents and children alike will be kept entertained with games, quizzes and other specially designed activities tailored to you and your children's needs.
You will admire some of the best-known works of art from Renaissance Florence including Botticelli's Spring and Venus, Leonardo's Annunciation, Caravaggio's Bacchus and Head of Medusa and countless more by the likes of Michelangelo, Lippi and Raphael.
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
This tour is a must for any visit to Florence, as you will spend 2.5 hours in the world famous Uffizi Gallery with our highly qualified child-friendly guide. Experienced in leading tours with children, the guide will give you the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful works of art from the Italian Renaissance, and you will waste not one minute of your valuable holiday time waiting in the entrance queue thanks to our special skip-the-line access.
The Birth of Venus by Botticelli and The Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci are just two of the famous masterpieces you will have the opportunity to admire during your tour of the museum, as well as other works of art by such greats as Caravaggio, Michelangelo and Raphael, to name but three.
Considered one of the top ten art galleries in the world, the Uffizi provides a host of paintings and sculptures that will fascinate and delight you, and the guide will design an itinerary that will both keep your kids entertained and maximise their learning.
This will be done through the use of multimedia and interactive games which will allow your children to play as they discover the stories behind the art, as well as the lives of the artists and much more besides.
But the fun is not only reserved for the youngsters. Parents will enjoy their gentle stroll through the fascinating collections as they benefit from the expertise and knowledge of their expert guide, and if you wish to explore the gallery further after the end of the tour, your host will be only too pleased to give you information on other recommended items of interest.
This will be an unforgettable experience for you and your family, and you are sure to leave a little bit of your heart here in Florence.
Duration: 2 hours
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Stop At: Private Tours of Florence, Florence, Tuscany
The tour has been specifically designed for those spending only one day in Florence. You see the exterior of the famous buildings in Piazza Duomo: the Cathedral (Duomo) Campanile (Bell Tower) and Baptistery. Then you walk towards Piazza della Signoria to see the Palazzo Vecchio and proceed towards the Ponte Vecchio seeing as you pass examples of medieval towers and Renaissance palaces. The morning is dedicated to the Galleria dellAccademia where the focus is on Michelangelos two famous masterpieces, David and the Prisoners. There is time allowed for lunch (at your own expense). Your guide can book a local trattoria or give you some suggestion of where to enjoy a typical Tuscan, lunchtime snack.You meet up again with your guide after lunch for an afternoon at the Uffizi Gallery. On this tour you will really appreciate the knowledge of your local, licensed guide as you walk through the ancient streets of this romantic Renaissance city with its enchanting piazzas. You will learn of Florences history told through the numerous monuments that line your route. The tour is private so that you can really take advantage of the guides knowledge and with skip-the-line entry make the very most of your day in Florence.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany
The tour has been specifically designed for those spending only one day in Florence. You see the exterior of the famous buildings in Piazza Duomo: the Cathedral (Duomo) Campanile (Bell Tower) and Baptistery. Then you walk towards Piazza della Signoria to see the Palazzo Vecchio and proceed towards the Ponte Vecchio seeing as you pass examples of medieval towers and Renaissance palaces. The morning is dedicated to the Galleria dellAccademia where the focus is on Michelangelos two famous masterpieces, David and the Prisoners. There is time allowed for lunch (at your own expense). Your guide can book a local trattoria or give you some suggestion of where to enjoy a typical Tuscan, lunchtime snack.You meet up again with your guide after lunch for an afternoon at the Uffizi Gallery. On this tour you will really appreciate the knowledge of your local, licensed guide as you walk through the ancient streets of this romantic Renaissance city with its enchanting piazzas. You will learn of Florences history told through the numerous monuments that line your route. The tour is private so that you can really take advantage of the guides knowledge and with skip-the-line entry make the very most of your day in Florence.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany
The tour has been specifically designed for those spending only one day in Florence. You see the exterior of the famous buildings in Piazza Duomo: the Cathedral (Duomo) Campanile (Bell Tower) and Baptistery. Then you walk towards Piazza della Signoria to see the Palazzo Vecchio and proceed towards the Ponte Vecchio seeing as you pass examples of medieval towers and Renaissance palaces. The morning is dedicated to the Galleria dellAccademia where the focus is on Michelangelos two famous masterpieces, David and the Prisoners. There is time allowed for lunch (at your own expense). Your guide can book a local trattoria or give you some suggestion of where to enjoy a typical Tuscan, lunchtime snack.You meet up again with your guide after lunch for an afternoon at the Uffizi Gallery. On this tour you will really appreciate the knowledge of your local, licensed guide as you walk through the ancient streets of this romantic Renaissance city with its enchanting piazzas. You will learn of Florences history told through the numerous monuments that line your route. The tour is private so that you can really take advantage of the guides knowledge and with skip-the-line entry make the very most of your day in Florence.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
The tour has been specifically designed for those spending only one day in Florence. You see the exterior of the famous buildings in Piazza Duomo: the Cathedral (Duomo) Campanile (Bell Tower) and Baptistery. Then you walk towards Piazza della Signoria to see the Palazzo Vecchio and proceed towards the Ponte Vecchio seeing as you pass examples of medieval towers and Renaissance palaces. The morning is dedicated to the Galleria dellAccademia where the focus is on Michelangelos two famous masterpieces, David and the Prisoners. There is time allowed for lunch (at your own expense). Your guide can book a local trattoria or give you some suggestion of where to enjoy a typical Tuscan, lunchtime snack.You meet up again with your guide after lunch for an afternoon at the Uffizi Gallery. On this tour you will really appreciate the knowledge of your local, licensed guide as you walk through the ancient streets of this romantic Renaissance city with its enchanting piazzas. You will learn of Florences history told through the numerous monuments that line your route. The tour is private so that you can really take advantage of the guides knowledge and with skip-the-line entry make the very most of your day in Florence.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany
The tour has been specifically designed for those spending only one day in Florence. You see the exterior of the famous buildings in Piazza Duomo: the Cathedral (Duomo) Campanile (Bell Tower) and Baptistery. Then you walk towards Piazza della Signoria to see the Palazzo Vecchio and proceed towards the Ponte Vecchio seeing as you pass examples of medieval towers and Renaissance palaces. The morning is dedicated to the Galleria dellAccademia where the focus is on Michelangelos two famous masterpieces, David and the Prisoners. There is time allowed for lunch (at your own expense). Your guide can book a local trattoria or give you some suggestion of where to enjoy a typical Tuscan, lunchtime snack.You meet up again with your guide after lunch for an afternoon at the Uffizi Gallery. On this tour you will really appreciate the knowledge of your local, licensed guide as you walk through the ancient streets of this romantic Renaissance city with its enchanting piazzas. You will learn of Florences history told through the numerous monuments that line your route. The tour is private so that you can really take advantage of the guides knowledge and with skip-the-line entry make the very most of your day in Florence.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
The tour has been specifically designed for those spending only one day in Florence. You see the exterior of the famous buildings in Piazza Duomo: the Cathedral (Duomo) Campanile (Bell Tower) and Baptistery. Then you walk towards Piazza della Signoria to see the Palazzo Vecchio and proceed towards the Ponte Vecchio seeing as you pass examples of medieval towers and Renaissance palaces. The morning is dedicated to the Galleria dellAccademia where the focus is on Michelangelos two famous masterpieces, David and the Prisoners. There is time allowed for lunch (at your own expense). Your guide can book a local trattoria or give you some suggestion of where to enjoy a typical Tuscan, lunchtime snack.You meet up again with your guide after lunch for an afternoon at the Uffizi Gallery. On this tour you will really appreciate the knowledge of your local, licensed guide as you walk through the ancient streets of this romantic Renaissance city with its enchanting piazzas. You will learn of Florences history told through the numerous monuments that line your route. The tour is private so that you can really take advantage of the guides knowledge and with skip-the-line entry make the very most of your day in Florence.
Duration: 2 hours
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Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany
If you have only seen the David in photos, and you also want to enjoy the city and learn but have fun at the same time, this is the tour for you!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany
Duomo & Battistero (outside)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Tuscany
we will visit one of the most important Piazza from Florence.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mercato del Porcellino, Florence, Tuscany
Let's get some luck from this amazing statue!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
listen to the amazing story of this PIAZZA
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
We will talk about this amazing building, why it was built and why is so important for the Florentine's! (outside)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
We will appreciate the story behind the secret passage and the story of this amazing bridge.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
The tour will finish here, listen to the stories of the Medici family and the story behind the palace. (we will be outside)
Duration: 20 minutes
Walking through the amazing hall and rooms of the Uffizi, you'll hear about the gallery itself, inside the you will find masterpieces of sculptures, beautifully decorated ceiling panels and original artworks that remind you that this is an amazing art gallery.
Learn about the artists, the inspiration behind the works they created the techniques they used and the stories behind the paintings.
Don't worry it wont be a boring lesson of art, you will learn and have fun! If you like art, history and you also want to have fun this tour won't disappoint you.
TICKET RESERVATIONS: We make the ticket reservations for you in advance and the admission fees are paid on the day upon entering the gallery. During the busy season there is very often a waiting line in the reservation area.
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Walking through the amazing hall and rooms of the Uffizi, you'll hear about the gallery itself, inside the Uffizi you will find masterpieces of sculptures, beautifully decorated ceiling panels and original artworks that remind you that this is an amazing art gallery.
Duration: 2 hours
We will start at Piazza della Repubblica, where everything started and where youll get an introduction into how Florence was founded.
We will walk through the medieval streets of Florence discovering fantastic place. We will discover typical tiny Florentine streets and ancient tower-houses.
We will enjoy the open museum that this city is! We will walk through the same streets where the Medicis, and Michelangelo, Donatello, Machiavelli and Dante among others walked as well, how exciting!
By the end of this tour youll have a deeper understanding of the history and culture of Florence, bringing the city to life right in front of your eyes.
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Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Tuscany
An introduction of how Florence was founded and why this piazza is so important.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Tuscany
Discover the history and secrets of this amazing Piazza.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Torre della Castagna, Florence, Tuscany
This place hides amazing secrets! you will be surprise by this hidden path.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Church and Museum of Orsanmichele, Florence, Tuscany
Learn about the history of this amazing church.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fontana del Porcellino, Florence, Tuscany
Listen to the secret that this statue hides
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
Here we will enjoy the open museum that this square has to offer!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
We will discover the story behind the building (we will be outside)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
Let's make and amazing picture and enjoy this amazing bridge and its history
Duration: 5 minutes
You will discover the Uffizi Museum with an expert kid-friendly guide who will show you the highlights of the museum. Enjoy skip-the-line access and enter this wonderful world of art immediately.
During the tour, kids and adults will be entertained by the guide with special games, quizzes, scorecards and other customized activities.
You will walk through the most famous masterpieces of the Florence Renaissance including Botticelli's Spring and Venus, Leonardo's Annunciation, Caravaggio's Bacchus and Medusa and many more by Michelangelo, Lippi, Raphael and others.
In this 2.5-hour tour, the guide will select the works that will benefit your kids education the most and will be happy to answer to any questions.
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Discovering the museum will be an extraordinary experience with this 2.5-hour tour. Our kid-friendly guide is specialized in working with families, especially with kids and you will share her with just another family, so the whole group will enjoy seeing the highlights of the museum.
Thanks to our special skip-the-line access, you will waste no time in admiring some of the finest works of the Renaissance period. But not only that, you will see famous masterpieces like the Birth of Venus by Botticelli, the Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci and others by Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Raphael and many more.
The English expert guide will show you the highlights and the works that could be interesting and educational for the kids. In the Museum, you will also notice the paintings and sculptures housed within this XVI century museum, which is one of the world's top-ten.
Learning will be an extraordinary experience with our guide; the whole family will be engaged by the collections and the masterpieces on display. Your kids will use special games, multimedia tools, scorecards and other special equipment, and in so doing they will play while effortlessly learning about the gallery's masterpieces, artistic styles, the life of the artists, history and much more.
At the end of the tour, you can decide to continue your visit independently. Your guide will be happy to answer any further queries you may have.
Florence and the Renaissance will remain in your heart forever!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
During this memorable experience, your family will discover one of the most highly-rated museums in the world without wasting any time in long entrance queues. Your whole family will be involved in games, quizzes, scorecards and other customized activities with never a dull moment.
See the most famous artworks of Renaissance Florence including Botticelli's Spring and Venus, Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation, Caravaggio's Bacchus and Medusa and many more by Michelangelo, Lippi, Raphael and others.
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Pass By: Florence Tours With Kids by Rachele, Florence, Tuscany
Florence Tours with Kids
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Discover the world-renowned collection of Medieval and Renaissance masterpieces in the celebrated Uffizi Museum in Florence.
The Uffizi Gallery is one of worlds most beautiful art galleries, and here you will appreciate the wonders of painting.
Our kid-friendly guide will focus on a selection of pictures to provide a broad overview of Italian art, and the evolution of style and technique throughout history. The whole family will enjoy a stimulating learning experience, and children in particular will be involved in various activities.
Allow yourself to be amazed by the exquisite Birth of Venus by Botticelli, da Vincis Annunciation, The Holy Family by Michelangelo, Raphaels Madonna del Cardellino and Caravaggios Head of Medusa.
The children will also be enthusiastic about these artistic discoveries!
It is also important to note the building housing the museum. Once the location of the bustling governmental offices of the Florentine magistrates, construction began with the famous painter, architect, writer and historian Giorgio Vasari in the year 1560.
Give your family the trip of a lifetime and book the breathtaking Uffizi Museum Tour in Florence!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
With skip-the-line access there will be no holding up in lines!
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
You will meet with your guide simply outside the Uffizi Gallery in Piazza della Signoria and by-passing the lines go straightforwardly inside.
You can pick either a 9:30 am or 2pm visit.
The Uffizi itself is of memorable and design intrigue. Worked by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 it has sublime roofs, brilliant compositional detail and exceptionally finished passages and exhibitions.
As you continue through the accumulations in the different exhibitions your guide will amuse you with anecdotes about the lives of the different Renaissance specialists and clarify how the governmental issues and molds of the day formed the perfect works of art in plain view. You will likewise get the hang of something of the supporters and advocates who charged these extremely valuable masterpieces. Shown in the Uffizi are fine arts by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Giotto and Caravaggio to give some examples. The majority of the incomparable Renaissance specialists have their work in plain view.
Quite compelling is Botticelli's Birth of Venue and Da Vinci's Annunciation however you will likewise observe mind blowing models and works of art that exhibit the significance of the city of Florence amid the Renaissance time frame. In the event that there is anything you wish to know, ask your guide!
Contingent on your visit begin time guide will abandon you at either 12:00 am or 4.30 pm. You will anyway then be allowed to investigate this brilliant exhibition until shutting time at 6.50 pm.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
It is 2 hour and a half private visit and the guide will be only at your administration selecting the works that will profit more your children instruction.
For chosen inns in the downtown area the guide can likewise lift you up in the entryway.
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Appreciate a 2 hours and a half visit of the widely acclaimed Uffizi Gallery Museum in Florence uniquely intended for children and their families. Let our youngsters expert English-talking guide demonstrate you features of the historical center that speak to the absolute best works of the Renaissance time frame. Appreciate Skip-the-Line Access, so not a snapshot of your movement time is squandered sitting tight in line for permission. This visit is an unquestionable requirement have for each Florence schedule.
Amid your visit to the historical center, you will see popular artful culminations like the Birth of Venus by Botticelli, the Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci and others via Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Raphael and some more.
Your guide will choose the features and the works that will profit more your children training. Plan to be astonished by the artistic creations and models housed inside this XVI century historical center that is viewed as one of the world's top-ten.
Bu utilizing mixed media instruments, diversions, scorecards and other uncommon hardware the guide will make your children play, have some good times and learn about the display perfect works of art, the style, the life of the specialists, history and significantly more.
Non just youngsters yet in addition their folks, will be locked in and relaxed stroll through the accumulations, collaborating with your master have. Don't hesitate to proceed autonomously after the visit closes. Approach your guide for data on things quite compelling.
Your family will recollect this unprecedented experience everlastingly and will begin to look all starry eyed at Florence and the Renaissance.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
You will be met by your guide at Piazza della Signoria, in front of the Uffizi Gallery, at either 10am or 2pm, and, with reserved tickets, you wont waste time in the entrance queues which form in high season.
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Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
Built in 1560 by Giorgio Vasari, the Uffizi itself is an architectural treasure, with its stunning ceilings, impressive architecture, and luxurious corridors and galleries. As you walk through the collections, your guide will talk about what life was like for a Renaissance artist, the politics and trends that influenced the masterpieces you are about to see, and the patrons and benefactors who financed these wonderful works of art. Enjoy the classic works of Italy's exceptionally gifted Renaissance masters, from Leonardo da Vinci to Raphael, Titian, Giotto, and Caravaggio. Your expert guide will be happy to answer any questions you have throughout the tour.
You'll view world famous masterpieces, including Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Leonardo's Annunciation, as well as detailed sculptures and paintings that embody the power and might of Renaissance Florence.
At 12:30pm or 4:30pm, depending on tour time, your guide will say goodbye, but you'll be free to explore at your own pace until the museum closes at 6:50pm.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Built in 1560 by Giorgio Vasari, the Uffizi itself is an architectural treasure, with its stunning ceilings, impressive architecture, and luxurious corridors and galleries. As you walk through the collections, your guide will talk about what life was like for a Renaissance artist, the politics and trends that influenced the masterpieces you are about to see, and the patrons and benefactors who financed these wonderful works of art. Enjoy the classic works of Italy's exceptionally gifted Renaissance masters, from Leonardo da Vinci to Raphael, Titian, Giotto, and Caravaggio. Your expert guide will be happy to answer any questions you have throughout the tour.
You'll view world famous masterpieces, including Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Leonardo's Annunciation, as well as detailed sculptures and paintings that embody the power and might of Renaissance Florence.
At 12:30pm or 4:30pm, depending on tour time, your guide will say goodbye, but you'll be free to explore at your own pace until the museum closes at 6:50pm.
Duration: 2 hours
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
At either 10 am or 2 pm you will meet your guide outside the Uffizi Gallery in Piazza della Signoria and with reserved tickets you bypass the waiting queues and head directly inside.
The building itself is an architectural gem; built in 1560 by Gorgio Vasari it has wonderful decorated ceilings and sumptuous corridors and galleries. As you walk through the different galleries your guide will tell you something of the typical lifestyle of a Renaissance artist, how they were influenced by the politics and fashions of the era and how their patrons and benefactors influenced the execution of the numerous masterpieces on display. Feast your eyes on the spectacular artworks by Renaissance masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Giotto Titian and Caravaggio to name a few.
You will see famous works like Botticellis Birth of Venue and Leonardo da Vincis Annunciation as well as sculptures and paintings that personify the greatness of Renaissance Florence.
You expert guide will be on hand to answer all of your questions.
Duration: 2 hours
The whole family will be involved with quizes, treasure hunts, games, and the winner will get a nice price at the end of the tour!
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
This entertaining scavenger hunt will develop inside the Uffizi Museum discovering the masterpieces of one of the most important artistic collection in the world!
Kids and parents will be involved and entertained with games, trivia, and of course treasure hunts!
You will not miss the highlights of the Museums such as: Birth of Venus by Botticelli, da Vincis Annunciation, The Holy Family by Michelangelo, Raphaels Madonna del Cardellino, Caravaggios Head of Medusa and much more!
Live a private and memorable experience at the Uffizi Gallery with your kids!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Skip the long lines to the Accademia and Uffizi Gallery
Rub the nose of the boar fountain of the Porcellino to ensure you will return to Florence
Marvel at Brunelleschi's huge dome at the Duomo
See Michelangelo's statue of David
Take time out at an al fresco café on Piazza Signoria
Cross the River Arno by the Ponte Vecchio
Admire works of art by Da Vinci, Botticelli, and other Italian masters
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Stop At: Gallerie dell'Accademia, Veneto
Interior visit
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Interior visit
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
Pass by the square
Pass By: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
Pass by the bridge
Pass By: Fontana del Porcellino, Florence, Tuscany
Walk around the city
Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Tuscany
Interior visit
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Battistero di San Giovanni, Florence, Tuscany
Interior visit
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Cupola del Brunelleschi, Florence, Tuscany
Pass by the square
Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
Interior visit
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Oltrarno, Florence, Tuscany
Pass by the street
Walk around the main square to yourself in the cradle of Renaissance.
Your tour starts in Republic Square, where your guide is waiting for you.
Then, you are going to find out
In the third place, you might be able to reach Piazza della Signoria!
Is he David?
Finally, pass by at Uffizi Gallery and be ready: some great pictures are going to be taken. Here we are: Ponte Vecchio!
At the end of your tour to enjoy a great glass of wine in Oltrarno: is such typical from Florence!
Get ready for a 1.5-hour guided experience with your guide and explore the heart of the city.
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Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Tuscany
Your tour starts here
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany
Admire the Duomo complex
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
Admire Palazzo Vecchio, David and Neptune
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Admire Uffizi courtyard
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
Jewels and history on a bridge
Duration: 20 minutes
Get ready to meet some of the most beautiful pieces of art in the world.
The Renaissance is waiting for you right inside the Uffizi Gallery, one of the biggest museums in Italy. Also, David is going to be admitted to the Academy Gallery during the same morning, as well.
Built by Medici's family, Uffizi hosts some masterpieces whose authors are pretty well known: have you ever heard about Botticelli? And what about Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo?
Get ready for this half-day guided experience through the paths of Renaissance.
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
You will explore the first floor of the Gallery
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany
Explore Michelangelo and Giambologna
Duration: 1 hour
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Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
A museum unique in the world, it houses a collection of priceless works of art whose starting point was the Medici collections, enriched over the centuries by legacies, exchanges and donations.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meet our expert family-friendly guide in front of the bronze Horse Statue of Cosimo in Piazza della Signoria and start this incredible adventure. Thanks to our skip-the-line access, you will immediately immerse yourselves in one of the most fascinating museums in the world.
Our expert kid-friendly guide will engage your family in many activities, especially for children, with games, quizzes, scorecards and other customized activities meaning there will never be a dull moment.
Admire the most famous art of Renaissance Florence, including Botticelli's Spring and Venus, Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation, Caravaggio's Bacchus and Medusa and many more by Michelangelo, Lippi, Raphael and others.
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Pass By: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
Meet you guide in this wonderful square, just next the Uffizi Gallery
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Visit one of the most famous museum in the world!
Take a journey back to Renaissance-era Florence together with your kid-friendly and passionate private guide.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome-Florence
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Firenze, capoluogo della Toscana, ospita molti capolavori dell'arte e dell'architettura rinascimentale. Uno dei luoghi più celebri è il Duomo, la cattedrale con cupola di tegole progettata dal Brunelleschi e il campanile di Giotto. La Galleria dell'Accademia espone la scultura del David di Michelangelo mentre nella Galleria degli Uffizi si trovano La nascita di Venere di Botticelli e lAnnunciazione di Leonardo da Vinci.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Florence-Pisa-Florence
Stop At: Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany
Pisa known above all for the famous leaning tower. Already off-axis to its completion, in 1372. Piazza dei Miracoli houses the monumental Camposanto and the Baptistery, where every day non-professional singers put themselves to the test with their famous acoustics.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Florence-Rome
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
A walk through history among works of art unique in the world.
An open-air museum, full of architectural masterpieces and works of art unique in the world: the historic center of Florence, enclosed in the ancient layout of the medieval walls, houses the most important cultural heritage of the city and has been declared by UNESCO Heritage Humanity.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Uffizi Gallery
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Florence is almost legendary for its many museums and art galleries. Uffizi (Galleria degli Uffizi) is amongst its most popular and spectacular. Booking this Uffizi Gallery guided tour online provides you with the peace of mind of getting inside the gallery quickly even on the busiest days. When you arrive at the indicated meeting point, an experienced guide will guide you to access the Uffizi Gallery via a special entrance. You will skip the regular line, only pausing for a moment to pass the compulsory security check.
Given the vast size of the Uffizi art collection, the tour will focus on guiding you through the most important exposition and introducing you to the most important artworks while still providing you with a wholesome experience. The expert guide will tell you all about the gallerys history as well as the stories behind the masterpieces and their artists. Among others, you will see Da Vincis Annunciation; Botticellis The Birth of Venus; Caravaggios Medusa; Titans Venus of Urbino and Michelangelos Doni Tondo. After the tour is over, you are free to linger inside the gallery as long as you like. You can either explore more artworks, revisit your favorites, visit the bookshop or have a cappuccino in the gallery cafe.
The benefits of this tour will keep you company for the rest of your stay in Florence! Included in the price is the POP Guides digital city map.
What is it and how does it work?
POP Guide is an interactive smartphone app. After you download it from iTunes or Google Play for free, you will be asked to scan a provided QR code (which you will be given at the meeting point). The code will give you access to downloading a digital map of Florence full of useful information and audio tracks with which you can create a customized walking audio tour of Florence. The app offers information on public transport options to and from the main points of interest. It can also calculate the fastest walking routes to any location in the city. Moreover, as you make your way around town, you will get push notifications with lucrative discounts for a variety of local businesses. You will be able to do all of it, without needing WiFi or wasting your mobile data as the system works on GPS.
Book your Uffizi Guided Tour with Digital City Map today!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Uffizi Gallery
Pass By: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Uffizi Map is only available for 24 hours and entry ticket is only valid for one time use.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Wonder about the Statue of David, discover Uffizi Gallery and admire the city from the highest point of Brunelleschi's Duomo
Itinerary
Day 1: Florence
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Visit the famous Uffizi Gallery and explore the great masterpieces.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Tuscany
Explore one of the greatest attractions in Florence - the Duomo.
Walk around the Cathedral complex, climb the amazing Brunelleschi's Duomo and take in incredible perspectives of the city. Enter the Accademia Gallery and be mesmerized by the awesome authority of Michelangelo's David. Pursue the development of Italian workmanship and figure in the Uffizi Gallery
Visit these sights with the complete Audio guide you can download onto your smartphone or tablet, and submerge yourself in stories and legends of the past. Advantage additionally from CityPass, an incredible intuitive guide loaded down with information about Florence, its neighborhoods, boulevards, sights, and interests. It's ideal for discovering recommendations for the most helpful tours or the most ideal approaches to achieve places.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Florence
Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany
Marvel at some of the greatest artwork collection in the world
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Tips
Get into Uffizi Galleries for free (and skip the line at the ticket booth) with:
- Firenzecard: Free; Skip the line
You can easily spend all day here, but a super-fast visit will take about 2–3 hours.
The ticket office closes at 6:05pm.
They start closing the galleries at 6:35pm.
By all means book ahead. In summer, the line can last for two hours—no joke. In winter it's more like 30 minutes—but still, do you want to waste even half an hour? There are two solutions:
- (1) You'll have less of a wait early in the morning and again around 1:30pm when most people are out having lunch.
- (2) I highly, highly recommend ponying up the extra €4 to book tickets with a timed entry at tel.+39-055-294-883 or Select Italy.
The Uffizi is open relatively late (it closes at 6:50pm—the ticket office and entrance closes at 6:05pm), and most of Florence's other sights are best seen in the morning, so it's wise to save the Uffizi for an afternoon.
It is also open late in summer (maybe): In some recent summers, the Uffizi has instituted a late-opening schedule, staying open until 9pm on Tuesdays. Let's hope they continue the tradition
Of the more than 3,100 artworks in the museum's archives, only about 1,700 are on exhibit—though now that the "Grande Uffizi" project has (finally!) expanded the galleries to the first (ground) floor, many more are being put on display.
Put it this way: Since the Uffizi Galleries opened, the only regular display space for its art has been up on the third floor (second piano in Italian). Anyone who visited over the past 75 years or so, that's pretty much what they saw.
In just the past few years, however, the permanent exhibit has expanded to cover a good three-quarters of the second floor (primo piano) as well—and though most of the new rooms are frankly a bit tiny (they weren't originally intended as gallery space), the fact remains that thousands upon thousands of square meters of wall space have opened up to display even more of the Uffiizi's embarrassingly rich collection.
That said, the Grande Uffizi project is not quite finished yet.
Works are constantly being rearranged in order to free up some of the older rooms for their first (desperately needed) refurbishment in roughly 60–70 years.
You'll still get to see them. Just don't expect them necessarily to be in the same place it says on your map or in your guidebook.
Also know before you go that the Uffizi sometimes shuts down rooms for crowd-control reasons—especially in summer, when the bulk of the annual 1.5 million visitors stampedes the place.
For some reason buried deep in the idiocy of Italian bureaucracy, the museum gift shop actually closes before the museum does (around 6:30pm).
If you'll be staying until closing time and still want a commemorative museum book, postcard, poster, or whatever, pop in before your visit to the galleries or during the middle of your time there (or plan to stop by again on some other day just to visit the gift shop).
You can easily spend all day here, but a super-fast visit will take about 2–3 hours.
The ticket office closes at 6:05pm.
They start closing the galleries at 6:35pm.
By all means book ahead. In summer, the line can last for two hours—no joke. In winter it's more like 30 minutes—but still, do you want to waste even half an hour? There are two solutions:
- (1) You'll have less of a wait early in the morning and again around 1:30pm when most people are out having lunch.
- (2) I highly, highly recommend ponying up the extra €4 to book tickets with a timed entry at tel.+39-055-294-883 or Select Italy.
The Uffizi is open relatively late (it closes at 6:50pm—the ticket office and entrance closes at 6:05pm), and most of Florence's other sights are best seen in the morning, so it's wise to save the Uffizi for an afternoon.
It is also open late in summer (maybe): In some recent summers, the Uffizi has instituted a late-opening schedule, staying open until 9pm on Tuesdays. Let's hope they continue the tradition
Of the more than 3,100 artworks in the museum's archives, only about 1,700 are on exhibit—though now that the "Grande Uffizi" project has (finally!) expanded the galleries to the first (ground) floor, many more are being put on display.
Put it this way: Since the Uffizi Galleries opened, the only regular display space for its art has been up on the third floor (second piano in Italian). Anyone who visited over the past 75 years or so, that's pretty much what they saw.
In just the past few years, however, the permanent exhibit has expanded to cover a good three-quarters of the second floor (primo piano) as well—and though most of the new rooms are frankly a bit tiny (they weren't originally intended as gallery space), the fact remains that thousands upon thousands of square meters of wall space have opened up to display even more of the Uffiizi's embarrassingly rich collection.
That said, the Grande Uffizi project is not quite finished yet.
Works are constantly being rearranged in order to free up some of the older rooms for their first (desperately needed) refurbishment in roughly 60–70 years.
You'll still get to see them. Just don't expect them necessarily to be in the same place it says on your map or in your guidebook.
Also know before you go that the Uffizi sometimes shuts down rooms for crowd-control reasons—especially in summer, when the bulk of the annual 1.5 million visitors stampedes the place.
For some reason buried deep in the idiocy of Italian bureaucracy, the museum gift shop actually closes before the museum does (around 6:30pm).
If you'll be staying until closing time and still want a commemorative museum book, postcard, poster, or whatever, pop in before your visit to the galleries or during the middle of your time there (or plan to stop by again on some other day just to visit the gift shop).
Useful Italian for sightseeing
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| Where is?... | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| ...the museum | il museo | eel moo-ZAY-yo |
| ...the church | la chiesa | lah key-YAY-zah |
| ...the cathedral | il duomo [or] la cattedrale | eel DUO-mo [or] lah cah-the-DRAH-leh |
| When is it open? | Quando é aperto? | KWAN-doh ay ah-PAIR-toh |
| When does it close? | Quando si chiude? | KWAN-doh see key-YOU-day |
| Closed day | giorno di riposo | JOR-no dee ree-PO-zo |
| Weekdays (Mon-Sat) | feriali | fair-ee-YA-lee |
| Sunday & holidays | festivi | fe-STEE-vee |
| ticket | biglietto | beel-YET-toh |
| two adults | due adulti | DOO-way ah-DOOL-tee |
| one child | un bambino | oon bahm-BEE-no |
| one student | uno studente | OO-noh stu-DENT-ay |
| one senior | un pensionato | oon pen-see-yo-NAH-toh |
Basic phrases in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | pro-nun-see-YAY-shun |
| thank you | grazie | GRAT-tzee-yay |
| please | per favore | pair fa-VOHR-ray |
| yes | si | see |
| no | no | no |
| Do you speak English? | Parla Inglese? | PAR-la een-GLAY-zay |
| I don't understand | Non capisco | non ka-PEESK-koh |
| I'm sorry | Mi dispiace | mee dees-pee-YAT-chay |
| How much is it? | Quanto costa? | KWAN-toh COST-ah |
| That's too much | É troppo | ay TROH-po |
| Good day | Buon giorno | bwohn JOUR-noh |
| Good evening | Buona sera | BWOH-nah SAIR-rah |
| Good night | Buona notte | BWOH-nah NOTE-tay |
| Goodbye | Arrivederci | ah-ree-vah-DAIR-chee |
| Excuse me (to get attention) | Scusi | SKOO-zee |
| Excuse me (to get past someone) | Permesso | pair-MEH-so |
| Where is? | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| ...the bathroom | il bagno | eel BHAN-yoh |
| ...train station | la ferroviaria | lah fair-o-vee-YAR-ree-yah |
| to the right | à destra | ah DEH-strah |
| to the left | à sinistra | ah see-NEEST-trah |
| straight ahead | avanti [or] diritto | ah-VAHN-tee [or] dee-REE-toh |
| information | informazione | in-for-ma-tzee-OH-nay |
Days, months, and other calendar items in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| When is it open? | Quando é aperto? | KWAN-doh ay ah-PAIR-toh |
| When does it close? | Quando si chiude? | KWAN-doh see key-YOU-day |
| At what time... | a che ora | a kay O-rah |
| Yesterday | ieri | ee-YAIR-ee |
| Today | oggi | OH-jee |
| Tomorrow | domani | doh-MAHN-nee |
| Day after tomorrow | dopo domani | DOH-poh doh-MAHN-nee |
| a day | un giorno | oon je-YOR-no |
| Monday | Lunedí | loo-nay-DEE |
| Tuesday | Martedí | mar-tay-DEE |
| Wednesday | Mercoledí | mair-coh-lay-DEE |
| Thursday | Giovedí | jo-vay-DEE |
| Friday | Venerdí | ven-nair-DEE |
| Saturday | Sabato | SAH-baa-toh |
| Sunday | Domenica | doh-MEN-nee-ka |
| Mon-Sat | Feriali | fair-ee-YAHL-ee |
| Sun & holidays | Festivi | feh-STEE-vee |
| Daily | Giornaliere | joor-nahl-ee-YAIR-eh |
| a month | una mese | oon-ah MAY-zay |
| January | gennaio | jen-NAI-yo |
| February | febbraio | feh-BRI-yo |
| March | marzo | MAR-tzoh |
| April | aprile | ah-PREEL-ay |
| May | maggio | MAH-jee-oh |
| June | giugno | JEW-nyoh |
| July | luglio | LOO-lyoh |
| August | agosto | ah-GO-sto |
| September | settembre | set-TEM-bray |
| October | ottobre | oh-TOE-bray |
| November | novembre | no-VEM-bray |
| December | dicembre | de-CHEM-bray |
Numbers in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| 1 | uno | OO-no |
| 2 | due | DOO-way |
| 3 | tre | tray |
| 4 | quattro | KWAH-troh |
| 5 | cinque | CHEEN-kway |
| 6 | sei | say |
| 7 | sette | SET-tay |
| 8 | otto | OH-toh |
| 9 | nove | NO-vay |
| 10 | dieci | dee-YAY-chee |
| 11 | undici | OON-dee-chee |
| 12 | dodici | DOH-dee-chee |
| 13 | tredici | TRAY-dee-chee |
| 14 | quattordici | kwa-TOR-dee-chee |
| 15 | quindici | KWEEN-dee-chee |
| 16 | sedici | SAY-dee-chee |
| 17 | diciasette | dee-chee-ya-SET-tay |
| 18 | diciotto | dee-CHO-toh |
| 19 | diciannove | dee-chee-ya-NO-vay |
| 20 | venti | VENT-tee |
| 21* | vent'uno* | vent-OO-no |
| 22* | venti due* | VENT-tee DOO-way |
| 23* | venti tre* | VENT-tee TRAY |
| 30 | trenta | TRAYN-tah |
| 40 | quaranta | kwa-RAHN-tah |
| 50 | cinquanta | cheen-KWAN-tah |
| 60 | sessanta | say-SAHN-tah |
| 70 | settanta | seh-TAHN-tah |
| 80 | ottanta | oh-TAHN-tah |
| 90 | novanta | no-VAHN-tah |
| 100 | cento | CHEN-toh |
| 1,000 | mille | MEEL-lay |
| 5,000 | cinque milla | CHEEN-kway MEEL-lah |
| 10,000 | dieci milla | dee-YAY-chee MEEL-lah |
* You can use this formula for all Italian ten-place numbers—so 31 is trent'uno, 32 is trenta due, 33 is trenta tre, etc. Note that—like uno (one), otto (eight) also starts with a vowel—all "-8" numbers are also abbreviated (vent'otto, trent'otto, etc.).
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- Rosso Fiorentino
- Tiepolo
- Tintoretto
- Titian
- Vasari
- Veronese
- Verrocchio
