7 hours
E-voucher
Multiple
Overview
Join a walking tour of Florence and admire its main sights. Then visit one of the most famous museums in the world, the Uffizi Gallery, skipping the long waiting lines at the entrance.This comprehensive introductory tour is dedicated to those who want to know all the facts and secrets of two thousand years of Florentine history: from the city's Roman origins and the Ponte Vecchio, passing through the famous Uffizi courtyard, to the wonderful architecture of Brunelleschi's Dome which overlooks the golden Gates of Paradise of the Baptistery. After the walking tour, you will have 3 hours of free time.Then, you'll visit one of the most famous museums in the world: the Uffizi. Your knowledgeable guide will explain the works of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance: Cimabue, Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and many more. You'll learn about the secrets of the artists' craft, techniques, and tools. Looking at the most famous artworks of the period, you'll understand why Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Operated by
MYTOUR
Location
Meet your tour guide in front of Colonna dell'Abbondanza. The staff will be wearing a green t-shirt branded My Tour.
Address
Piazza della Repubblica, 43R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Experience
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Florence with monolingual guide
- Skip-the-line entrance to the Uffizi Gallery Museum and visit with monolingual guide
- Earphones for groups with over 15 participants
Venues
- Uffizi Gallery
Cosimo I de Medici, Tuscany’s first Grand Duke, initiated the Uffizi project in 1560 to create administrative space for Florence (‘Uffizi’ means ‘offices’). He commissioned famed architect Giorgio Vasari, who added a secret corridor to the Pitti Palace (which you can visit today) and demolished other ancient buildings.
Additional Information
- Accessibility:
- The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users
- Enjoy this introductory walking tour of Florence
- Know in advance:
- Given the type of tour, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- Visit the most important museum in Italy
- After the guided city tour of Florence, you'll have about 3 hours of free time. After that, the meeting point for the second part of the tour will be in front of the Uffizi, Gate 3, at 3:15 pm
- Skip the long lines and save your time for art
- Remember to bring:
- In case of hot weather, it is recommended to bring a hat
- Admire the famous Allegory of Spring by Botticelli
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
Italian
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.