The tour starts in the early afternoon from My Tour Office in Via Martelli 33red where after the check-in you’ll enjoy an excellent and complete introductory tour dedicated to those who want to know all the facts and secrets of two thousand years of Florentine history, from the city’s Roman origins to a 15th century palace, from the Ponte Vecchio, through the famous Uffizi courtyard, to the wonders of the architecture of Brunelleschi’s Dome which overlooks the Baptistery golden ‘Gates of Paradise’. After the walking tour you will visit one of the most famous museums in the world: the Uffizi. Your knowledgeable guide will explain the works of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance: Cimabue, Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and many more.  You will recognize original world-famous paintings you have seen in books, magazines, and on TV close-ups. You will learn about the secrets of the artist's’ craft, techniques and tools. Looking at the most famous artworks of the period, you will be able to understand why Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance. Personalize your museum experience. There is no need to rush off at the end of the tour. You may stay inside the museum until closing time.

Activities summary

  • Departure Florence
  • Duration 3 h
  • Available languages
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Meeting point My Tour office via Martelli 33red, Florence
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Guided tour of Florence with monolingual guide (1h30min)
    • Entrance to the Uffizi Gallery Museum and visit with monolingual guide (2h)
    • Earphones will be provided only for groups with over 15 participants.
     
    Price does not include
    • Optional activities
    • Personal expenses
    Notes Earphones will be provided only for groups with over 15 participants.
    Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs

    Cancellation policy Any changes and cancellations of bookings, must be sent via fax to +39 0577 1959066 or email to info@mytours.it or booking@mytours.it. No penalty applies for cancellations made up to 48 hours prior the starting date of the service. For changes within 48 hours MyTour will consider the case and get back to client with a solution. For any booking cancelled less than 48 hours from the date of service or no shows, My Tour applies a penalty of 100% of the total amount of the booking.