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Uffizi, David Tour & Gelato with Art Historian
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
$227.69
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Overview
Skip the queues and discover why Florence became the birthplace of the Renaissance on this intimate half-day tour led by a local art historian. Stand before Botticelli's "Birth of Venus" and hear the Medici scandal behind its commission.
Walk through the open-air sculpture gallery of Piazza della Signoria, gaze up at Brunelleschi's impossible dome, and refuel with authentic Florentine gelato at a local artisan shop—not a tourist trap.
Then save the best for last: meet Michelangelo's David at the Accademia and learn why this 17-foot giant was carved from a block of marble two other sculptors had already rejected. The perfect ending to a perfect Florence morning.
Skip notorious 2-hour queues with priority access to both Uffizi and Accademia
Maximum 9 guests means real conversations, not a sea of raised umbrellas
Led by a local art historian who brings masterpieces to life with untold stories
Gelato break included at a local favorite, plus a grand finale with Michelangelo's David
Walk through the open-air sculpture gallery of Piazza della Signoria, gaze up at Brunelleschi's impossible dome, and refuel with authentic Florentine gelato at a local artisan shop—not a tourist trap.
Then save the best for last: meet Michelangelo's David at the Accademia and learn why this 17-foot giant was carved from a block of marble two other sculptors had already rejected. The perfect ending to a perfect Florence morning.
Skip notorious 2-hour queues with priority access to both Uffizi and Accademia
Maximum 9 guests means real conversations, not a sea of raised umbrellas
Led by a local art historian who brings masterpieces to life with untold stories
Gelato break included at a local favorite, plus a grand finale with Michelangelo's David
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Uffizi, David Tour & Gelato with Art Historian
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Uffizi Gallery
- Radios and headsets
- Small group guarantee (maximum 9 guests) for a personal experience
- Guided tour led by an expert Art Historian
- Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Academia Gallery
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Your host will meet you at Piazzale degli Uffizi, 1, in the courtyard on the right side of the Uffizi Gallery entrance. Look for our representative holding a "Florence with Locals" flag under the Leonardo da Vinci statue, which is located opposite Door #3 of the gallery.
Return details
This 4 hour guided tour ends at Accademia Gallery
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UffiziSkip the notorious queues and step directly into the world's greatest collection of Renaissance art. Your art historian guide leads you through the Uffizi's treasure-filled corridors, bringing masterpieces to life with stories the average visitor never hears. Stand before Botticelli's "Birth of Venus" and "Primavera" as your guide reveals the hidden symbols, scandalous commissions, and Medici family drama behind these iconic works. Discover why Leonardo da Vinci left his "Adoration of the Magi" unfinished, examine Caravaggio's revolutionary use of light and shadow in "Medusa," and trace the artistic rivalry between Michelangelo and Raphael through their contrasting styles. With a maximum of 9 guests, you'll have space to appreciate each masterpiece without fighting crowds—and time to ask the questions that make art come alive.
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Piazza della SignoriaPiazza della Signoria stands as the historic heart of Florence, a stunning open-air museum where art, politics, and history converge. This L-shaped square, dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio with its soaring tower, has been the center of Florentine political life since the 14th century. The piazza serves as a free open-air sculpture gallery, featuring masterful works that have witnessed centuries of Florentine history. The Loggia dei Lanzi, an elegant arched gallery, shelters Renaissance masterpieces including Cellini's dramatic "Perseus with the Head of Medusa" and Giambologna's "Rape of the Sabines." At the piazza's center, visitors can admire a copy of Michelangelo's "David" marking the spot where the original once stood, alongside Bandinelli's "Hercules and Cacus" and the majestic "Neptune Fountain" by Ammannati.
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Church and Museum of OrsanmichelePass by one of Florence's most unusual churches—a Gothic building that started life as a grain market before becoming a shrine to the city's powerful guilds. The exterior niches display remarkable sculptures by Renaissance masters including Donatello, Ghiberti, and Verrocchio, each commissioned by a different guild competing to display their wealth and taste. Your guide points out Donatello's revolutionary "St. George," the first Renaissance sculpture to show a figure in psychological tension, and explains how this former granary became a who's-who of Florentine sculpture. Look up to spot the original grain chutes still visible in the walls—a reminder that commerce and faith were never far apart in medieval Florence.
- Walk through Florence's grandest piazza, built on the site of the ancient Roman forum. When Florence briefly became Italy's capital (1865-1871), the city demolished the medieval Jewish ghetto and central market to create this elegant 19th-century square. Your guide explains the controversial history behind the triumphal arch inscription boasting of the city's "restoration from ancient squalor"—a decision still debated today. Notice the historic literary cafés lining the square, including Caffè Gilli and Caffè Paszkowski, where intellectuals and artists have gathered since the 1800s. The ornate carousel adds a touch of whimsy to this monumental space where Roman, medieval, and modern Florence intersect. (pass by)
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Piazza del DuomoArrive at Florence's spiritual center where Brunelleschi's magnificent dome dominates the skyline—an engineering marvel that defined the Renaissance and still inspires architects 600 years later. Your art historian explains how Brunelleschi won the dome competition with an egg, why the construction technique remained a mystery for centuries, and the rivalry with Ghiberti that produced the Baptistery's famous "Gates of Paradise." Admire the Cathedral's pink, white, and green marble facade while learning about the ambitious 140-year construction project that bankrupted the city yet created Italy's largest church. Giotto's Bell Tower rises beside you as your guide reveals the stories behind its intricate marble panels—and why this piazza represents the pinnacle of Florentine ambition. This is also the perfect moment for photos before continuing to meet Michelangelo's David.
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Galleria dell'AccademiaSkip the long queue and walk directly into the presence of the world's most famous sculpture. Michelangelo's David stands 17 feet tall at the end of a dramatic corridor lined with his unfinished "Prisoners"—figures that appear to struggle free from the marble, revealing the sculptor's unique technique of "liberating" forms trapped within stone. Your art historian guide explains the psychological depth Michelangelo carved into David's intense gaze, the anatomical "mistake" that was actually a deliberate artistic choice, and the political symbolism that made this Biblical hero a symbol of Florentine independence. Learn why this sculpture, carved from a "ruined" block of marble that two other artists had abandoned, became the defining masterpiece of the Renaissance. Beyond David, discover the Accademia's remarkable collection of Florentine paintings and Giambologna's original plaster models—works most visitors rush past in their hurry to see the main attraction.
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Uffizi, David Tour & Gelato with Art Historian
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
$227.69
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!