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The Uffizi Gallery holds one of the greatest collections of Renaissance art in the world—but it’s also one of the most overwhelming. This 2-hour guided tour helps you make the most of your visit, with timed entry ticket and a focused route through its most important works. Led by a licensed art historian, your guide will take you through the gallery in chronological order. You’ll begin with Medieval religious panels, then see how artists began using perspective, light, and anatomy to transform painting into what we recognize today. Discover Renaissance masterpieces like Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, works by Leonardo da Vinci, and more, while learning how art evolved over centuries. The tour concludes on the Uffizi terrace, where you can enjoy sweeping views over Florence.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets in at the tail of the bronze equestrian statue of Cosimo I in Piazza della Signoria.
Itinerary
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1Gallerie Degli Uffizi
The Early Rooms Start in the Uffizi's oldest rooms, where medieval paintings with luminous gold backgrounds introduce the beginnings of Florentine painting. See how artists gradually developed perspective, anatomy, and the use of light, creating the foundations of the Renaissance. Botticelli and the Renaissance Admire Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera, exploring the myths, symbols, and figures within these iconic masterpieces. Continue through early works by Leonardo da Vinci and key paintings by Michelangelo and other Renaissance masters, following the artistic developments that transformed European painting. Uffizi Terrace End the guided portion on the Uffizi's rooftop terrace, with views across Florence and Brunelleschi's famous dome. Take in the city from above, then remain inside the museum to continue exploring the galleries independently at your own pace.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All guest including children MUST bring ID the day of the tour.
- Full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match valid ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
- Guests may be asked to go through security on this tour.
- In the Uffizi Gallery only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside, guests with larger bags will be invited to leave them in the storage before entry.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All guest including children MUST bring ID the day of the tour.
- Full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match valid ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
- Guests may be asked to go through security on this tour.
- In the Uffizi Gallery only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside, guests with larger bags will be invited to leave them in the storage before entry.
- It is absolutely forbidden to introduce any kind of liquid in the Uffizi Gallery (except baby bottles and medicinal product)
- Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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