5 hour(s)
English
Included
€ 194
€ 178.48
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and extraordinary art of Florence with this comprehensive guided tour, designed to give you a deep understanding of the city's cultural and artistic heritage. Your journey begins at the renowned Accademia Gallery, where the iconic Michelangelo's David stands as a monumental symbol of Renaissance artistry. Alongside David, your expert guide will take you through other remarkable works by Michelangelo, including the poignant Pietà and the unfinished Prisoners, offering fascinating insights into the artist's creative genius, techniques, and the deeper meanings behind his masterpieces.
After the enlightening gallery visit, take a break to enjoy lunch not included before continuing your exploration of Florence's rich history. You will then embark on a captivating walking tour through the heart of the city, where your guide will narrate the evolution of Florence as a cultural and political powerhouse during the Renaissance. As you stroll through the historic streets, you will pass by iconic landmarks such as the magnificent Cathedral of Florence, with its awe inspiring Brunelleschi Dome that dominates the skyline. Your guide will also lead you through the charming streets to the Ponte Vecchio, Florence's medieval bridge, and other landmarks, each with its own story to tell.
To conclude your day, head to the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most prestigious art museums in the world. Here, you will explore masterpieces by Renaissance greats like Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio, among many others. Your guide will delve into the evolution of art in Florence, explaining how these works revolutionized the Renaissance and left a lasting influence on modern art. After the guided portion, you’ll have time to explore the Uffizi at your own pace, soaking in the unparalleled artistic legacy of the city.
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Being inside the Uffizi feels like stepping into the bloodstream of art history itself — every hallway hums with centuries of creativity. It was an amazing experience being there. The paintings, the sculptures, the architecture… everything pulls you into a quiet dialogue with the past. Standing in front of the Botticelli rooms feels almost unreal, like the Renaissance is breathing right beside you. The staff were organized and helpful, the flow of the gallery felt smooth even with crowds, and there’s a certain magic in the light that comes through those old windows. It’s the kind of place that lingers in your mind long after you leave. A place worth visiting again, every time your heart needs a reminder of human imagination at its finest.
It was superb spent over 4 hrs in the Uffizi. The galleries were less busy as it was quiet time of the year. This made the visit brilliant. To get in you need id with you and be ready to pass through an airport type scanner. But it didn't take long.A worthwhile visit recommended.
Good one! Great staff and amazing art collection. Some tips: - Download official app for audio commentary about the exhibits. It worth few bucks to unlock all descriptions but it worth it. - Highly recommend free Rick Steves audio guide for Uffizi Gallery. Download his app for your device and get a great tour for free! - Cafe is overrated. High prices with poor food selection. The view is blocked by plants. Try to grab a bite before visiting the gallery. - The staff is kind of strict regarding name on the ticket. Make sure that you have your ID or photo of your ID with you. Make sure that your name is on the ticket. - Make sure that you enter within an hour of your ticket time. They are pretty strict about it. - Everyone complained that it's crowded. Bit we visited on the week day in the middle of November and had no problems with crowds. - Buying ticket on the day of your visit is cheaper than in advance. - Views from the windows are amazing. Make sure to check them out. - Didn't visit Vosario Corridor as it's too expensive for a corridor with white walls.
Amazing art gallery and museum - Rembrandt, Michaelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio and many more. You could easily spend a day or more in here - if you're on a shorter time line like I was, check out the maps and decide which bits over the two floors you want to focus on. Also lots of benches to sit down on and get off your feet for a moment which is great.
Obligatory place to visit during sightseeing of Florence. Huge gallery of accent sculptures and middle aged paintings. You should secure a lot of time for this visit. First impression is absolutely astonishing. However, after three hours you have enough of the repeating topics of paintings. I was delighted to see Caravaggio paintings - really great and so different from previously seen paintings in the main gallery. It was refreshing.
