Semi Private Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour in Florence Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour in Florence
ID: GYG469485-O-837246
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Visit the Uffizi Gallery to discover the splendour of historical masterpieces. It's the oldest and most renowned art collections in the world is housed in this famous Florence museum.
The introduction will include a brief history of the Uffizi Gallery, which housed administrative and legal offices before it was converted into a gallery, as well as information about the Medici since the majority of the masterpieces in Florence and the Uffizi are from their personal collection and reflect the support they gave to the arts and artists of earlier eras.
As soon as you arrive, the tour guide will show you a portrait of Anna Maria Luisa de' Medici, the last surviving Medici who left the city with all of the family's artifacts.
The guide will fascinate you with the secrets, legends, and other things that has happened behind the numerous paintings on display in this gallery as you ascend the grand staircase to the top floor, where the museum collections begin. The guide will also explain the museum's architecture.
Giotto, Cimabue, and Duccio di Buoninsegna's pieces can be found in the first hall, and the guide will also tell you about Botticelli's Venus de Milo, Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation, and the only panel painting by Michelangelo in the entire world.
Discover the Uffizi and its masterpieces with the help of the local expert guide. It is an interesting and enjoyable journey where the guide brings the artists and their paintings to life.
The tour lasts about one and half hours, which is the ideal length to see the museum's highlights without getting overwhelmed. After the tour is over, you can go back to any place you might want to see again.
Highlights
- View house paintings ranging from the 13th century to the 18th century
- Witness the famous “Madonna di Ognissanti” by Giotto
- Peruse an admirable creation of art by Filippo Brunelleschi
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Wheelchair or Stroller accessible
• The tour operator guarantees 'skip the line' tours even during peak season, except in the event of delays or strikes by the museum management
• Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of four guests to run
• Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
• There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Please be present in front of the Leonardo da Vinci Statue of Piazzale degli Uffizi, 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delays.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
