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- English
- Italian
Treat yourself to this unique and representative experience of the city of art par excellence and immerse yourself in an ancient painter! Thanks to Anna, a certified guide and professional painter, you can discover special niche places in Florence. Get away from the most crowded places of mainstream tourism! You will discover little gems that many people don't know about, admire wonderful works of art about which you will be given a variety of information, and have fun replicating their basic painting techniques in a simple and intuitive way thanks to Anna's expert guidance. Don't worry, you don't need any skills to participate in this kind of activity and it is suitable even for those who have no drawing experience at all
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will meet Anna outside the "Cenacolo di Sant'Apollonia" in Via Ventisette Aprile, 1
Itinerary
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1
You will have a chance to admire the beautiful frescoes on the walls, of which the guide will provide some explanations and historical details. After that you will be given a simple hands-on lesson on the basics of the use of chiaroscuro as it is used in the frescoes in the cloiste
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
You will be able to observe the beautiful works of art found in the cenacle, especially the masterpiece “The Last Supper†by Andrea del Castagno, of which the guide will provide you with information and historical details. After that you will be given a short and simple hands-on lesson on the use of perspective in painting in which you will try to replicate its use in The Last Suppe
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
You will stop in the small cloister before the entrance to the basilica, a real gem! There you will observe the colorful frescoes on the walls of which the guide will provide some explanations and historical details, after which you will receive a simple hands-on lesson on the use of contrast between colors in painting, as is done in the frescoes you find in the cloiste
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
You will sit on the steps of this beautiful square where you can choose a subject in the landscape that you will paint with Anna s assistance and guidance...a short and fun live painting session
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
During the tour or at the end of the tour, depending on your preference, you will take a short restful break at a café located on one of the most beautiful terraces in Florence, where you can admire the city from above while enjoying a good coffee or snac
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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