Private tour in Florence Silvia B

The Uffizi Gallery Private and Skip the Line Tour

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Private tour for 1-9 people
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Silvia B.

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Dear Traveller, What I believe to be the true essence of Florence was beautifully captured by Stendhal during his visit to Santa Croce: "I was in a sort of ecstasy… Everything spoke so vividly to my soul… I had palpitations of the heart… Life was drained from me. I walked with the fear of falling." Florence has that effect. Its extraordinary artistic density, concentrated within such an intimate space, allows every stone to whisper history. Here, the greatness of art is not confined to museums — it surrounds you, embraces you, and, if you let it, transforms you. Becoming a licensed tour guide in Florence was not simply a career choice — it was a calling. My previous professional experience in multinational environments shaped my background in marketing and communications, teaching me the power of storytelling and the importance of crafting a narrative that truly resonates. Because a great tour is not just about information — it’s about connection. Having grown up abroad, from the Middle East to California, I developed a natural sensitivity to cultural nuances and diverse perspectives. I understand how differently we may perceive a monument, a painting, or even a square. This international background allows me to create experiences that are meaningful, accessible, and engaging for travellers from all over the world. I hold a degree in Foreign Modern Literatures and Languages, and becoming a licensed Florence tour guide felt like the perfect complement to my academic path — blending history, art, culture, and human stories into one living experience. My favorite dimension is working with small, personal tours, where I can truly adapt to your pace and interests. Whether we are exploring a masterpiece, wandering through hidden streets, or pausing for a quiet moment in a Renaissance square, my goal is to offer more than a tour: a shared experience that is fun, spontaneous, insightful, and memorable. Behind the stones of Florence, there are stories waiting to be discovered — and perhaps, along the way, you might discover something new about yourself too. I look forward to walking the city with you. I can organize private transportation by private car and driver. Please note that I provide pick-up and drop-off at the hotel or port only through the driver. I will meet you directly at the designated meeting point. For easy communication on the day of the tour, I suggest downloading WhatsApp on your smartphone.

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Overview of your Florence tour

I couldn't do another job with the same passion I place in being a tour guide! No way! And about this specific tour, I spent a life to study the Uffizi art and its artists and I just can't wait to share all that with you. On this tours, by approaching the area around the Uffizi Gallery, we will be able to appreciate another angle of the city unchanged throughout the centuries, its setting bisected by the Arno River, surrounded by the Tuscan hills providing a perfect harmonious backdrop, with its Arnolfian walls dating to the 14th century today visible through the gates and towers that have been preserved. Once admitted inside the Uffizi Gallery we will be walking through its corridors to unveil the most complete and prestigious collection of Italian Renaissance paintings. From Gentile da Fabriano to Masaccio, from Filippo Lippi to Botticelli, till the peak of this glorious age that found in the city of Florence, in the same days, the three masters: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael. Wow!

Recent Reviews

William D.United States
August 2023

We appreciated her knowledge and the restaurant recommendations that she provided us with.

Theodore S.United States
July 2023

Delightful guide. Very informative and thorough. Made an overwhelming amount of information very approachable. Our time passed quite quickly and we were sorry to have it end.

Mary K.United States
April 2023

Silvia was a great tour guide for our family with two pre-teens. She was able to help my kids understand the stories and meanings behind key paintings and share the history of Florentine painting. She was also able to quickly pivot to outside walking to major nearby sites when my kids were getting museum fatigue toward the end. Really appreciate her time and attention to our time together.

Jason F.United States
July 2022

We had a wonderful time with Silvia touring the Uffizi Gallery, visiting the Cathedral and Il Duomo and many other monuments in the heart of Florence. Impeccable English and impressive knowledge of everything Florentine! The tour was just for my 10 year-old son and I. Silvia kept him engaged and took us to her favorite place for gelato! I highly recommend Silvia for any tours in Florence!

Your Florence tour itinerary

The Uffizi Gallery: Giotto Gentile da Fabriano Paolo Uccello Domenico Veneziano Filippo Lippi Sandro Botticelli The Uffizi Gallery is closed on Monday. This tour can be customized according to your preference. A standard tour of the Uffizi covering the main highlights can be done in two hours, in this case, you may decide to opt to continue for an hour strolling the streets of Florence. Lovers of the arts might instead appreciate a more comprehensive overview of the works in that case three hours will let us cover the gallery more thoroughly. Note: -Please remember to bring your passport, the ticket is NOMINAL and you must show your ID (passport photo on your phone works). -Please write me if there are people with mobility problems and if you use or need a wheelchair, the itinerary will be different.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Since it's a Walking Tour, I would advise you to wear comfy shoes -I suggest bringing a bottle of water -During the summer, be sure not to forget a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses -During the winter, be sure not to forget a raincoat or small umbrella -For security reasons, all visitors are to be screened with Metal Detectors.

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Skip the line tickets
What's not included
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Other: Personal expenses
Meeting location

1 Via Lambertesca, Firenze, Toscana, 50122, Italy

Ristorante Antico Fattore Via Lambertesca, 1/r Firenze 50100, 50125 Firenze FI https://goo.gl/maps/RjgrvBhQtkRwgf4JA

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
Museums
Tour reference number
778420
Languages
English
Italian
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Florence is perfect for art lovers and those interested in the Italian Renaissance. It's also ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local expert like Silvia B. for deeper insights into the Uffizi Gallery's prestigious collection. The tour is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for families and travellers with mobility concerns.

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Hours icon 3 hours
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