Florence get to know including the Uffizi Gallery
Joined 2022
The city’s historic centre will be the spectacular frame for this walking tour dedicated to Florence’s glorious past as well as its vibrant modern life.
The slow pace will allow you to discover and enjoy the most important monuments of the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Together we will cross the most famous beautiful and important sights of Florence and we visit one of the world's famous museums, the Uffizi Gallery.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or Uffizi Gallery Courtyard
Uffizi Gallery Courtyard or at your hotel
If you love paintings and you want to spend some time surrounded by unforgettable artworks, my private guided tour at the Uffizi museum won’t disappoint you. We will focus on the greatest Florentine Renaissance paintings made by artists such as Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo amd many others.
The Uffizi Gallery will also give me the opportunity to talk about the Medicis, bankers and patrons in Florence, who commissioned it in the late 16th century and the function the building had at that time.
A fascinating journey through famous Renaissance Masterpieces and the life of their artists. Thanks to my profession as well as an Conservator of Paintings, I had the chance to get in touch and come closer to the most beautiful artworks made during the Renaissance Time.
Crossing Ponte Vecchio to the Oltrarno
We are going to the Oltrarno part of the City to have Lunch. The Oltrarn - literally “across the Arno" - stands apart from Florence’s busy central and eastern quarters. Traditionally it retains a peaceful and workaday atmosphere, full of artisans’ studios, antiques stores, bars, and small restaurants. Perfect area for lunch time. Lunch is not included and up to your choice.
Palazzo Pitti and Santo Spirito
The Palazzo Pitti, this enormous palace is one of Florence's largest architectural monuments. We discover the storys of the building and its inhabitants. Followed by a visit of the Santo Spirito church with the early masterpiece done by Michelangelo, the wooden Crucifix.
Renaissance Architecture Palazzo Strozzi - Palazzo Antinori
Crossing the Arno River we walk through one of the most prestigious streets of Florence, the Via Tornabuoni, with the most beautiful Renaissance Architecture in Florence. Like Palazzo Strozzi and Palazzo Antinori.
The Duomo Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore and Baptistery
We discover the religious heart of Florence. The Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore with the world famous dome made by the Renaissance Architect Brunelleschi. The Baptistery, one of the most ancient churches in Florence.
End of tour - Cathedral or your Hotel
Ending Point
At your hotel or Cathedral
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
hotel pick- up
Tickets:
tickets for the Uffizi Gallery are NOT included in the tour price, the guide will take care of the advance reservation of the tickets and you will be asked to pay for it on the day of the tour at the entrance of the museums with no extra charges or commissions either by cash or credit card. The price per person per ticket for the Uffizi Gallery is 24 euros.
Max group size: private tour for max 8 people
Tour runs rain or shine
There is no special dress code requested for this tour but confortable shoes are highly recommended by your tour guide
Tour Important Information
The prices are for the tour only and do not include the admission fees to the Museums or Churches.
Uffizi Gallery skip the line entrance fee is not included (Adults: 24 euros per person per ticket, Under 18's: 4 euros per ticket)
I will take care of the advance reservation of the tickets for the Uffizi Gallery and you will be asked to pay for it on the day of the tour at the entrance of the museum.
Lunch in not included in the tour price
Monday the museum is closed
Important message from the supplier
I am flexible and it depends on my bookings and calendar
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Christiane A.
I am a licensed Tour guide of Florence since 2007 and have been showing the amazing sights to visitors from all over the world with humor and enthusiasm. The guests discover the secrets of Florence with me that only an insider can know and they will enjoy the experience of stories, food, art, culture, and flavor of this unique and exciting city – Florence. I love the opportunity to create my personal private customized tours just for you
Reviews
Jim C.
“Perfect guide”
I really enjoyed Christiana thoughtfulness and kindness. Unfortunately we had to cancel but she was a trooper and was saddened we didn’t have time to meet up with her. Next time Christina!
Christiane A.
Dear Jim, thank you for reaching out. I am really sorry that you had to cancel your Duomo tour. I completely understand that plans can change. Enjoy your stay in Italy and I am looking forward to meet you next time in Florence. Best wishes Christiane
$750/ per group
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