3H Semi Private Guided Tour to Uffizi Gallery & Accademia Gallery

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  Experience the glory of the Uffizi Gallery, one of the world's most renowned museums and the crown jewel of Florence's artistic heritage. Housing an incomparable collection spanning centuries of artistic genius, the Uffizi stands as a testament to the Renaissance's golden age. Skip the notoriously long queues with priority access and let an expert guide lead you through halls adorned with masterpieces. Marvel at Botticelli's ethereal "Birth of Venus" and "Primavera," Leonardo da Vinci's groundbreaking "Annunciation," and Caravaggio's dramatic works that revolutionized painting. The museum's chronological layout takes you on a journey through art history, from Medieval panels to High Renaissance masterpieces. Discover works by Giotto, Filippo Lippi, Raphael, and countless other masters who shaped Western art. Each room reveals new treasures, from Titian's sensual "Venus of Urbino" to Michelangelo's only surviving panel painting, the magnificent "Doni Tondo."

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Piazza della Signoria (Pass by)

  Piazza della Signoria stands as the historic heart of Florence, a stunning open-air museum where art, politics, and history converge. This L-shaped square, dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio with its soaring tower, has been the center of Florentine political life since the 14th century. The piazza serves as a free open-air sculpture gallery, featuring masterful works that have witnessed centuries of Florentine history. The Loggia dei Lanzi, an elegant arched gallery, shelters Renaissance masterpieces including Cellini's dramatic "Perseus with the Head of Medusa" and Giambologna's "Rape of the Sabines." At the piazza's center, visitors can admire a copy of Michelangelo's "David" marking the spot where the original once stood, alongside Bandinelli's "Hercules and Cacus" and the majestic "Neptune Fountain" by Ammannati.

  Admission ticket free
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  Piazza del Duomo

  Piazza del Duomo, the religious heart of Florence, stands as one of the world's most magnificent architectural ensembles. This bustling square is dominated by the breathtaking Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, crowned by Brunelleschi's revolutionary dome - an engineering marvel that defines Florence's skyline. The plaza showcases three architectural masterpieces: the Cathedral with its distinctive green, white, and pink marble facade; Giotto's elegant Bell Tower soaring 277 feet high; and the octagonal Baptistery of St. John, famous for its gleaming "Gates of Paradise" bronze doors by Ghiberti.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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  Accademia Gallery stands as a temple to Michelangelo's genius, home to his most famous masterpiece - the colossal David. Originally housed in Piazza della Signoria, this 17-foot marble marvel has amazed visitors since its completion in 1504. The statue, carved from a single block of marble, depicts the biblical hero David in the moment before his battle with Goliath, capturing both his physical power and inner determination. As you enter the gallery's main corridor, you'll encounter Michelangelo's unfinished "Prisoners" - powerful figures seemingly struggling to break free from their marble blocks. These works offer unique insights into the master's sculpting technique and creative process. Beyond David, the museum houses other treasures including: A remarkable collection of 15th and 16th-century paintings The Museum of Musical Instruments, featuring rare historic pieces Florentine Gothic paintings with their characteristic gold backgrounds Original plaster casts by Lorenzo Bartolini

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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