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Private tour in Florence Loredana A
Masters of the Renaissance 4hr tour with Art Historian
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I am a native Newyorker who calls Florence "home". I first came to Florence as a university student to study its art and history over 20 years ago. . . and I never left. After years of experience as an instructor of Art History for an American study abroad program, I decided to share my interests and passion for art with travelers. So when I am not teaching, I love taking visitors around the town, showing them all the sites from an insider's point of view. My tours are not boring lectures with an overload of dates and facts, but fun and fascinating visits to the city's top sites weaved with intriguing tales and stories that put all the art into context. Learn about the life and times of Florence's great masters. Understand the art-making process and various artistic techniques. Get real insight into the history, art, and culture of this beautiful city. I can easily tailor a tour to fit your style and interests, whether you are a first-time visitor or a wanderlust art-lover. Join me for some interesting walks through town and museum visits with an "educational" twist for intellectually curious travelers! Official licensed tour guide of Florence and native English speaker. Degrees in Art History from Fordham University (B.A.) and Syracuse University (M.A.). I am not a driver. I can arrange for a professional driver to pick you up and drop you off at your port of call.
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Skip the line to the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries
Overview of your Florence tour
Let me show you all the sights that brought me to Florence and made me never want to leave. If you love art, history, and hearing great stories like me, you will absolutely love this engaging itinerary. Allow me to take out the hard part of planning your visit and I'll show you all the best there is to see! At the Accademia learn how Michelangelo turned an abandoned block of marble into a masterpiece and see unfinished works still bearing his chisel marks. At the Uffizi discover how an office building was transformed into one of the world's first art museums. Learn how the building became a key element connecting one side of the city to the other across the Arno and why thousands of shells from the Indian Ocean were brought here. See the beautiful Venus that was whisked away by Napoleon and made her way back home. Hear the stories and legends behind the masterpieces. Walking from one museum to the other stop to admire the dome of Florence Cathedral and the magnificent Piazza della Signoria!
Your Florence tour itinerary
• Skip the line entrance to the Accademia Gallery, see Michelangelo's David • Walking tour in the historic city center, marvel at the Cathedral Dome and cross Piazza della Signoria • Skip the line entrance to the Uffizi, see works by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael, and others • Learn about how works of art were created and their meaning • Hear captivating tales about Florence's history and its geniuses • Enjoy spectacular views of the city overlooking the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio • Customize this tour to suit your own particular interests or itinerary PLEASE NOTE: Tour start time may vary in peak season, as it is subject to the availability of tickets at the Accademia Gallery.
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Type: Walking
Walking tour. The two museums are within walking distance. No transportation is necessary.
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58 Via Ricasoli, 60, Firenze, Toscana, 50129, Italy
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Via Ricasoli 51, across from the Accademia Gallery main entrance
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