Private tour in Florence Sara P

The David Experience: the most famous David statues in Florence

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Sara P.

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I am a lively well-spoken tour guide and tour leader from Florence, and a person who has the ability to motivate different sets of audience; to communicate effectively and possesses a high degree of energy and enthusiasm. I am able to manage multiple tasks, self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills. I am proficient in Italian, English and Norwegian and possess a strong love for art and culture and enjoy passing on this passion for our land to my guests in an exciting and educational manner which will leave them not only with a lasting memory of the country that they have visited but also of myself and the company I am working for. Come with me and explore the best Florence has to offer. From world class museums and galleries to famous sites such as Santa Maria del Fiore, Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella and the Palazzo Vecchio! I will ensure guests get the most out of their visit. I can show off Florence and Tuscany's hidden treasures such as narrow medieval street, hidden gardens, unique shops, and the quirky details that make a tour memorable while discovering Florence's past, present and future. Where did my passion for art come from? My mother was an art teacher and raised me among museum visits, catalogs, paints and brushes. To this day I still paint and have brought back to the walls of my room some of the works that I like best. I am very adaptable and flexible with guests' interests and taking into account any special events or the weather. With me as a private guide, guests will have the time to fully experience Florence - stopping to take the perfect photo or popping into one of the shops, cafes or pubs. I am also an enthusiastic well-spoken language teacher who has the ability to motivate different student ranges and a freelance translator for English and Scandinavian languages! I have a great passion for art and cooking, and consider cooking to be a high art form, so I suggest how to pair food and wine, while also looking for the right setting, as eating should be an all-around experience. I love cooking and make my own pasta, bread and pizza! Italian Licensed Tour Guide and Tour Leader Vittoria Assicurazioni Insurance Policy covering Civil Responsibility issues Member of Confcommercio union for tour guides in Florence No guided tours are allowed in Siena Cathedral inside the Piccolomini Library.

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Overview of your Florence tour

The story of David would inspire many sculptures and paintings during the Italian Renaissance, with Christian themes being prevalent within art at this time. It would be the specific tale of David overcoming Goliath that would be featured most often, as artists looked to harness this powerful tale as inspiration for their own work. Even just within this single art movement, there would be many different interpretations, and each generation would influence the next with their own innovations on this historic theme. Come with me to discover the beauty of 4 famous Davids in a 2 1/2 hour tour! First the Bargello and then to the Accademia Gallery!

Your Florence tour itinerary

Bargello Museum: David by Donatello, 1409, crafted from marble. David is portrayal as a triumphant hero. The statue was bought by the Signoria of the city of Florence as early as 1416, to be erected in the Palazzo Vecchio. The David held a particular political significance in Florence as a symbol of unconfined liberal thought. David by Donatello, 1430, bronze statue. The most enigmatic of Donatello's sculptures both in treatment and in dating - for it is absolutely undocumented - stood on an ornamental pedestal in the centre of the newly built courtyard of the Medici palace. David by Verrocchio, 1473-1475, bronze statue. This statue was commissioned by the Medici family and it was sold by them in 1476 to the Signoria, the ruling body of Florence, and placed in the Palazzo Vecchio, thus gaining a republican meaning similar to Donatello's David. Accademia Gallery: David by Michelangelo, 1504. Marble statue. In 1501 Michelangelo was commissioned to create the David by the Guild of Wool Merchants.

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Type: Walking

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What's included
Other: Accademia Gallery Admission ticket €17 per person Bargello Admission ticket €8 per person
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Other: Personal expenses.
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Tour categories
Art And Culture
Museums
History
Tour reference number
1208266
Languages
English
Italian
Norwegian
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour in Firenze is perfect for art enthusiasts and history buffs who are interested in the Italian Renaissance and the iconic story of David. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for those who prefer a moderate level of activity. With a maximum group size of 9, it offers a personalized experience ideal for travellers looking to connect with a local expert like Sara P. for deeper insights.

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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