About this experience
Discover the masterpieces of art at one of the most fascinating museums in the world! Meet your local expert guide, enjoy skip-the-line admission to the Gallery, and admire some of the greatest works of the Byzantine through the Renaissance eras.
Home to the world's greatest collection of Italian Renaissance art, Florence's premier gallery occupies the vast U-shaped Palazzo degli Uffizi, built between 1560 and 1580 to house government offices. The collection, bequeathed to the city by the Medici family in 1743 on condition that it never leave Florence, contains some of Italy's best-known paintings, including Piero della Francesca's profile portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino and rooms full of masterpieces by Sandro Botticelli.
You’ll follow a chronological path, starting from Byzantine and Gothic Art in Tuscany, moving to the early Renaissance with works by Masaccio, Paolo Uccello, Filippo Lippi, and Piero della Francesca. The tour ends with the great masterpieces of Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo.
You’ll receive additional information so you can explore the first floor of the museum on your own. Admire paintings by Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio. The language used is simple, and suitable for families with children, with the aim of teaching the evolution of the art in Italy in an entertaining way.
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What’s included
- Guide
Not included
- Entrance ticket to the Uffizi Gallery (approx. € 16.50 per person for skip-the-line ticket)
- Free ticket for those under 18 years old, and 50% discount for students under 25, only EU countries
Itinerary
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Your Uffizi Gallery tour begins as you meet your guide and head to the second floor of the gallery to see some of its best-known works, from the 13th to 17th centuries. Follow a chronological path, from Byzantine and Gothic art in Tuscany to early Renaissance, works by Masaccio, Paolo Uccello, Filippo Lippi, and Piero della Francesca. Finish with masterpieces from Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo. While you admire their beauty and skill, learn about the many secrets and curiosities concealed behind the canvas. More information will be provided for you to visit the first floor of the museum on your own, where paintings from Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio are on display. The explanations given are simple, suitable for families with children, and aim to entertain but also teach the evolution of the art in Italy.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, Spanish, and Italian
- Start times
- 09:30
Know before you go
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Gate 3 of the Uffizi Gallery
- Address
- 6 Piazzale degli Uffizi, FI Firenze, 50122, IT
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 43.76779, 11.25531
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, Spanish, and Italian
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Gate 3 of the Uffizi Gallery, 6 Piazzale degli Uffizi, FI Firenze, 50122, IT.
From AED 315 per person
