Florence: Uffizi, David Tour & Gelato with Art Historian

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Land: Italië

Duur: 04:00 uren


Beschrijving

Skip the lines at the Uffizi & Accademia with an Art Historian. Decode Renaissance secrets, see Michelangelo's David, and enjoy authentic gelato on this semi-private tour (max 9 guests)
Don’t just watch the Renaissance—understand the revolution.

While most tours simply point at paintings, this semi-private experience (max 9 guests) invites you to step inside the minds of the geniuses who changed the world. Led by an expert Art Historian, this 4-hour journey connects the dots between money, power, religion, and beauty.

I. The Uffizi: Reading the Canvas We meet under the gaze of the Leonardo da Vinci statue to begin our journey. With priority entrance, we bypass the crowds at the Uffizi Gallery. But we won't just look; we will analyze.

Botticelli’s Secrets: Discover the Neoplatonic codes hidden in "The Birth of Venus"—symbols of love and divinity that redefined beauty.

The Shift: Witness how art evolved from medieval stiffness to the psychological depth of Da Vinci and the muscular realism of Michelangelo.

II. The Living City & The Gelato Ritual Leaving the museum, we walk the "Corridor of Power" through Piazza della Signoria. We’ll traverse the medieval streets where Dante once walked to reach a genuine Florentine tradition: Gelato.

A Taste of History: You will learn about Bernardo Buontalenti, the Medici architect who invented this frozen delicacy, as we enjoy a tasting at one of the city’s most authentic gelaterias (included).

III. The Accademia: The Giant in the Stone Our finale takes us to the Accademia Gallery with skip-the-line access.

The Struggle: First, we examine the "Prigioni" (The Slaves). Here, you will see the physical struggle of Michelangelo trying to liberate the figures from the marble block.

The David: Finally, we stand beneath the David. Your guide will reveal details most miss: the veins in his hands, the furrowed brow, and the political defiance in his eyes. You will leave understanding why this isn't just a statue, but a manifesto of the Florentine Republic.

Hoogtepunten

  • Explore Florence with an expert Art Historian to decode hidden symbols.
  • Enjoy a semi-private experience strictly limited to 9 guests.
  • Skip the long lines at the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries.
  • Stand before Michelangelo’s David and learn its political meaning.
  • Taste authentic gelato where it was invented for the Medici court.

Talen

BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE

Your host will meet you at Piazzale degli Uffizi, 1, in the courtyard on the right side of the Uffizi Gallery entrance. Look for our representative holding a "Florence with Locals Tours" flag under the Leonardo da Vinci statue, which is located opposite Door #3 of the gallery.
INCLUDED
  • Priority skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Uffizi Gallery
  • Priority skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Accademia Gallery
  • Guided tour led by an expert Art Historian
  • Small group guarantee (maximum 9 guests) for a personal experience
  • Authentic artisanal gelato tasting (cup or cone)
  • Headsets to ensure you hear the guide clearly without crowding
  • Digital "Insider's Guide to Florence" (PDF) with local restaurant tips
NIET INBEGREPEN.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks (other than the specific gelato tasting included)
  • Gratuities (optional)

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Annuleringen

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