Private tour in Florence Paola B

The Uffizi Gallery - Florence Renaissance Masterpieces-No entry tickets included

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Paola B.

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Hi Gente!! I was born and raised in Florence and live in one of the most ancient quarters of the city center with my husband and four children, the last of whom is named Michelangelo after you-know-who, I couldn't resist! Having had a full career with a major airline has given me the opportunity to travel the world, but my native city has remained my first love. I'm a university-trained expert in world history and Italian and European art history and have worked as a licensed guide since 2010. Living in Florence my entire life gives me the advantage of being able to share my city from a unique perspective. I can provide you with ideal, tailor-made walking tour or excursion itineraries whether your interests lie in exploring the most famous sites, museums and churches of Florence and Tuscany, or its fabulous wealth of lesser known treasures. As well as being able to provide simple or in-depth tours of those places most sought-out during first trips to the city, such as the galleries of the Uffizi, Accademia and Pitti Palace or the Cathedral Complex, my specialties include tandem family tours, Jewish Florence, The Florence of Dan Brown's Inferno, Florentine Arts & Crafts, The Medici Villas of the Countryside, and Contemporary Florence, to name just a few, as well as "fanciful" tours, like Timeless Love Stories of Florence, and tours that focus on a specific artist architect or theme. Additionally, I can organise excursions that will allow you to experience Tuscany outside of Florence, including its world famous wines, cheeses, olive oil and vinegar. If you're not sure exactly what you would like to accomplish during your holiday, we can work together to come up the best possible, individualized itineraries for you. Three good reasons for not visiting Florence without me: It's easier: you can pull your nose out of Google Maps or Lonely Planet and devote your full attention to the beautiful things you're traveling to Florence to see. It's smarter: You're coming face-to-face with over 2, 000 years of extraordinary events, unique works of art, famous people, and brilliant ideas-and I have it all in my head for you! It's more practical: see the two points immediately above. Are you on vacation or not?! Diploma in Tourism University level training in Art History University level training in Ancient, Medieval and Modern History Senior Cabin Manager at Alitalia, the national airline of Italy Tourist Guide License of Florence and district First Aid and CPR Certification, including use of Defibrillator I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. I am licensed to give tours in Italian, French and English. Since August 2021 Green Pass or CDC White Card vaccination certificate is mandatory.

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Overview of your Florence tour

We will trace the evolution of the Renaissance through a selection of paintings housed in one of the most visited museums in the world: the Uffizi Gallery. Our journey will begin in the Early Renaissance with Lippi's amazing Madonnas and Botticelli's exquisite Venus. From there, we'll move on to work produced by the three greatest masters of the apex of the Renaissance: Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raffaello. As we look at these extraordinary works of art together, I'll be explaining their significance in the history of art as well as telling you about the lives and times of their creators. I'll share details of the artists' personal histories and working styles as well as information about life and politics in Florence at the times in which they were working in order to give you a comprehensive understanding of these monumental works of art.

Your Florence tour itinerary

I will meet you at the arranged location and then we walk to the Uffizi Gallery where our tour will begin from the Medieval school of Cimabue and Giotto, forerunners of the Renaissance and will continue with Masaccio, Filippo Lippi, Sandro Botticelli and Piero della Francesca, until the three great Masters: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raffaello. Our exploration of the Italian painting will finish with Tiziano and the intense and revolutionary Caravaggio.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Tickets and reservation fees for the Uffizi GalleryThe Uffizi ticket costs €25 + € 4 (reservation fees) per person. You can purchase your tickets online on the official website:https://www.uffizi.it/en/ticketsChildren up to 18 years old pay only for the priority access. AN ID IS REQUIRED TO PROVE THE AGE OF THE CHILDREN (especially if they are teenagers).For group of 4 guests or more, the use of headsets both at the Uffizi and at the Accademia museum is compulsory. I'll be happy to provide the head sets for you.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: I'll be happy to assist you in your Uffizi entry tickets purchase.
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Private Transportation With Driver
Public Transportation
Accommodation
Tastings
Equipment: Which are mandatory for 5 people and more
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Meeting location

Piazza della Signoria, Firenze, Toscana, 50122, Italy

By the copy of Michelangelo's David marble statue, just in front of Palazzo Vecchio facade

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
Art And Culture
Museums
Tour reference number
310443
Languages
English
French
Italian
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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