Firenze Trip Overview
Spend an entire afternoon enjoying both the scenic outskirts and the most famous artworks of Florence with this 3-hour city tour, including a skip-the-line ticket to the Uffizi Gallery. Visit the heart of the cradle of Renaissance through its most beautiful squares and spots: admire from the exterior the Duomo Complex, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio before your visit to the Uffizi Gallery, one of the oldest and largest art museums in the world.
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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Firenze, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Spend an entire afternoon enjoying both the scenic outskirts and the most famous artworks of Florence with this 3-hour city tour, including a skip-the-line ticket to the Uffizi Gallery. Visit the heart of the cradle of Renaissance through its most beautiful squares and spots: admire from the exterior the Duomo Complex, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio before your visit to the Uffizi Gallery, one of the oldest and largest art museums in the world.
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Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Discover the heart and soul of Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance,” on this captivating tour of the historic center and Uffizi Gallery. Meet your friendly and history-loving guide in Via Cavour 36 RED, just minutes from the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and the Arno River. Any questions you may have throughout the walking tour and visit to the Uffizi, your local guide will be happy to answer.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, Province of Milan, Lombardy
Next, you will head to one of the legendary symbols of Florentine elegance – Ponte Vecchio. Although it is now home to luxury jewelry shops, this bridge was not always such a lavish part of the city. In the past, Ponte Vecchio was home to Florence’s smelly meat markets! Your guide share the captivating story of the bridge’s transformation throughout time, as well as why it was the only bridge spared during the bombings of World War 2. Make sure to have your camera ready – the view from Ponte Vecchio is one of the most picturesque in Florence!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy
After taking plenty of photos on Ponte Vecchio, your guide will head in the direction of Piazza della Signoria. This historic, L-shaped square is a beautifully decorated “open air museum,” where the history of Florence unfolds. Throughout time, this was always the civic heart of Florence – where people heard news of the government, where they defended their city from rivals, where they feasted for holidays, and where they met with friends. Because of its importance, the powerful Medici family decided this was the perfect place to build Palazzo Vecchio, and ultimately, Loggia dei Lanzi, home to priceless, famous sculptures. Did you know that the “David” sculpture by Michelangelo was originally supposed to be placed in Piazza della Signoria? Learn all about this special corner of Florence from your passionate guide!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Uffizi, Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
As the suspense builds, your walking tour will culminate in the most famous museum of the city – the Uffizi Gallery. Save time by following your guide past the lines, and enter the treasure trove of Renaissance art! Your guide will lead you through the elegant halls and rooms in chronological order, from the thirteenth to the eighteenth century – making sure you spend the most time at the most famous works, out of the nearly 2,000 masterpieces showcased in the Uffizi. Between halls, you can admire ancient Roman and Greek sculptures, the frescoed ceilings, and the lovely views from the large windows.
Your 1.45 hour Uffizi Gallery tour will begin in the 1200’s, better known in Florence as the birth of the Renaissance era. Your guide will lead you to discover Gothic works of art covered in gold, and beautifully depicting images of Madonna and the child.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Uffizi, Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Giotto was the first artist that broke the normal barriers of art by used three-dimensional elements in his masterpiece, forevering changing artistic style.
Next, your guide will lead you to the hall of International Gothic masterpieces, most notably, “Adoration of the Magi,” by Gentile da Fabriano. Your guide will explain that this is another turning point in the Renaissance, when art began to tell a story, instead of simply depicting characters. Your guide will truly bring the art to life, pointing out small details you may not have noticed before.
Then, continue through the centuries into the 1400s, when artists began experimenting with three-dimensional space. The best example of this progression in art can be found in “Battle of San Romano,” by Paolo Uccello. Your guide will point out two of the most famous works of art in the Uffizi, “Madonna with Child and Two Angels,” by Filippo Lippi; then, “Dukes of Urbino,” by Piero della Francesca.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Uffizi, Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Admire the details of when these artists started to idealize the features of men and women in paintings. These masterpieces greatly influenced later artists, including Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.
Of the halls in the Uffizi, the extensive and fascinating Botticelli collection is one of the most sought-after, with its mystic scenes of nature. Your guide will happily go into detail about each of his masterpieces, as well as the artist’s personal life and tie to the powerful Medici family. Spend plenty of time admiring the two most famous paintings, “The Birth of Venus,” and “Primavera.”
Then, dive into the vibrant Renaissance, with works of art by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. While the paintings in the Uffizi are not these artists’ most famed works, it is still emotional to be inches away from masterpieces by men of their legacy. Discover the history of these men and the works, “Tondo Doni” by Michelangelo; and “Baptism of Christ” and “The Annunciation” by Leonardo da Vinci.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Uffizi, Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
The rest of your tour will lead you to three giant halls containing numerous works of art by Raphael, Titan, and Caravaggio. Each artist has varied styles and mysterious backgrounds… As your guide vividly explains the stories of these men and their progressive art, feel free to ask any questions!
The Uffizi Gallery is considered a grand window into the powerful history of Florence. Through the collections of art, you can discover the different eras of time, as well as the culture and traditions that still exist in the soul of Florence today. At the end of your tour, feel free to stay inside the Uffizi to independently explore and revisit any of your prefered works of art. Then, grab a cappuccino or spritz from the gallery’s cafe and relax on the terrace overlooking Palazzo Vecchio and the Florentine skyline.
Duration: 20 minutes
