Florence Walking Tour & Uffizi Gallery Tour

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Explore historic Florence with an expert guide, and marvel at its Renaissance monuments and landmarks. See major sights such as Piazza Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Visit the Uffizi Gallery to admire works by renowned artists.

Highlights

Admire Florence's most iconic sights, such as Brunelleschi's Dome and Ponte Vecchio
Admire some of the most famous masterpieces of Uffizi Gallery
Hear about the highlights of 2,000 years of Florentine history from your expert guide
Enjoy your free time in the museum
Visit one of the most famous museum of the world

Description

This tour of Florence, the center of the Italian Renaissance, begins in the early afternoon in the city center of Florence. During the 3.3 hours, you’ll learn many of the facts and some of the secrets of 2,000 years of Florentine history, from the city’s Roman origins to its 15th-century palaces. Take a stroll from the Ponte Vecchio through the famous Uffizi courtyard to Brunelleschi’s Dome, the architectural wonder that overlooks the Baptistery's golden Gates of Paradise. After the walking tour, you’ll visit the Uffizi Gallery, one of the world’s top art museums. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you about 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’ll have the opportunity to admire world-famous paintings close-up. In addition, you’ll learn about the craft, techniques, and tools of the artists. As you take in the incredible collection of the Uffizi you’ll come to understand why Florence is called the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Includes

Walking tour of Florence Uffizi Gallery guided visit Monolingual guide tour according to the language you choose

Important Information

On the first Sunday of each month, entrance is free of charge, but as tickets can't be reserved ahead of time, entry is not guaranteed
Please note that the tour is divided in two parts. The first part starts at 10:00 am and lasts 1 hour while the second part, the visit to the Uffizi Gallery, starts at 3:15 pm