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Florence Art & History Tour with Touring Florence - Florence

Florence Art & History Tour with Touring Florence

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

7 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most, no special fitness required

Overview

Discover Florentine art and history with a private guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery. Skip the lines and gain in-depth insights into Renaissance masterpieces on this immersive 7-hour experience in Florence's cultural heart.

Walking Tour
Firenze, Toscana

Uffizi Gallery + Walking Tour

All ages • 7 hrs • 8 max people • Leonardo, Raffaello, Michelangelo & in-depth Florence visit

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About This Adventure

Embark on a captivating 7-hour private tour of Florence's Uffizi Gallery, home to masterpieces by Giotto, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. Led by a licensed art guide, explore Renaissance treasures and gain deep insights into Italy's artistic legacy. Enjoy skip-the-line access and a personalized experience that will enrich your appreciation of art.

Duration: 7 hours

Private Tour

Art lovers cannot visit Italy without passing by Florence where the Uffizi Gallery gathers the masterpieces of renowned Italian artists such as Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Michelangelo, Titian, and Caravaggio. Private tours can be organized to this oldest and finest art museum in the world which construction was initiated by multi talented architect and painter Giorgio Vasari.

Your specialized and licensed art guide will introduce you the this amazing museum with a dedicated visit or as part of walking tour and Uffizi visit. Get an in-depth understanding of art collection with a special focus on 15th and 16th century Renaissance paintings and masters.

Highlights

Meeting at your hotel or an established location. Walk to the museum and historical presentation: the birth of the collection, the art patrons and the legacy of great artists in Florence.

Entry and explanation of the museum interior spaces and tour guidance lines followed by visiting spaces dedicated to 13th and 14th century paintings with focus on Giotto’s school, early 15th century art by masters like Masolino, Masaccio and Paolo Uccello. Follow with second half of the 15th century with an extended stop at Sandro Botticelli room (Birth of Venus and The Spring in-depth), Filippo and Filippino Lippi, Verrocchio and others. Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings, the legacy of the Florentine Genius followed by the Map room and the Tribune.

Break at the central corridor and view on the Arno river and Ponte Vecchio.

Close encounter with Michelangelo’s Tondo Doni (his only complete painting on wood ), Raffaello and the beginning of Mannerism and Andrea del Sarto room. Final part of visit will be dedicated to Titian, Rubens, Caravaggio and artists up to the 18th century.

For 4 hours visit with walking tour, walk through the historical center area, mainly Piazza della Signoria area and the Ponte Vecchio.

For a perfect art experience, combine the Uffizi Tour with a guided visit to the Accademia Gallery.

Includes

Meeting at your hotel or an established location, tour introduction and beginning of visits to:

  • The Uffizi Gallery has Italy’s greatest painting collection: you can’t miss it while in Florence.
  • All the great masters are here, from Botticelli to Leornado, Michelangelo and Caravaggio.
  • Private experience: you get all the attention from the best licensed art guides in Florence, friendly and informative: all your questions will be answered.
  • “Skip the Line Tickets” and fast entry to the Gallery.
  • Feel like an art expert at the end of the tour!

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Tips

Important to Know

At Touring Florence, we don’t charge a commission for tickets if you book our tours.

Meeting Point

Meeting at your hotel or an established location.

Adventure Tips

Book tickets in advance

Secure your spot early to avoid long lines and ensure a personalized experience.

Wear comfortable shoes

The tour involves walking through historic streets and the gallery, so comfortable footwear is recommended.

Bring a notebook or camera

Capture the artworks and jot down insights provided by your guide for later reflection.

Arrive early

Meeting points are usually central; arriving early helps you settle in comfortably before the tour begins.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Pigeons in the Piazza della Signoria
  • Seagulls near the Arno River

History

The Uffizi Gallery was originally designed as offices (uffizi) for Florentine magistrates before becoming a museum in the 16th century.

Conservation

Touring Florence adheres to sustainable practices by promoting respectful visitation and supporting local artisans.

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Adventure Hotspots in Florence

Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Essential for walking through historic streets and museum galleries comfortably.

Notebook or camera

Useful for capturing insights and artwork details during the tour.

Water bottle

Stay hydrated while touring, especially in warmer months.

summer specific

Layered clothing

Dress in layers to stay comfortable during cooler weather.

winter specific