Florence Highlights Tour with Uffizi Visit
Half-day of Italian art and culture with Uffizi visit
- WITH
- Norie | about the guide
Let yourself be swept away by the beauty of Florence as you discover magnificent churches, hidden courtyards and narrow Renaissance streets. This half-day culture tour is the ideal way to get to know the city by foot or by bike with an experienced local guide. As you wander through charming streets and over stunning bridges, like the emblematic jeweller-lined Ponte Vecchio, you will find out more about the history of the city and its key monuments, as well as being given tips on making the most of your stay. Admire the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, stroll by Palazzo Vecchio, people watch in Piazza della Signoria, discover the Uffizi and cross over the Old Bridge. One of the most famous museum in the world, the Uffizi traces how Italian painting developed between the Middle Ages and the High Renaissance. During your 2-hour guided visit, you will find out more about key Italian Medieval and Renaissance artists including Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael.
(2 reviews)
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Florence and Tuscany
Italy -
1/2 day
DURATION -
10
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Florence, Uffizi, Michelangelo, walking tour, history of art, Renaissance art, Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci
- transport :
- On foot or by bike (please contact your guide in advance)
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- no
- Kid friendly :
- Children are welcome, a fun activity booklet is provided for the Uffizi.
- LANGUAGES:
- Néerlandais/Dutch (native), Italien/Italian (fluent), Anglais/English (fluent)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 10
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Gallery entrance tickets - Children’s activity book, if applicable
NOT INCLUDED
- Transport (if required) - Personal shopping
ITINERARY
During this half-day tour, you will explore the center of Florence and some of its most important monuments including the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi and the Old Bridge. The second part of the tour will take you on an artistic journey through the Uffizi from the Middle Ages to the High Renaissance to discover masterpieces by artists such as Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael. When reserving, don’t hesitate to indicate if you’d like to complete the first part of the tour by bike. NB: The tour does not take place on Mondays as the Uffizi is closed, like all other state museums.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Your hotel
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Central location of choice
about
your guide
Norie
Florence
- languages :
- Néerlandais/Dutch, Italien/Italian, Anglais/English
Dutch born, I lived in Haarlem until the age of 19, then I moved to Amsterdam to study art history. During my studies I did an Erasmus exchange program and studied in Florence for a few months. I graduated in 1997 in Amsterdam but I had fallen in love with Florence so I decided to come back in 2001 thanks to a research scholarship from the Dutch University Institute of Art in Florence. In 2005, I married a Florentine and started my tour guide career. I enjoy being an art historian and I believe that as a tour guide, one has to know less about art history, but much more about every aspect of this city such as gastronomy, fashion, and music. So combining the two professions is ideal! I love mixing art with other disciplines of culture and seeing people enjoy themselves. The walking tour combined with literature and Italian gastronomy is one of my favorites!
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average rate :
- Patrick
- United States - 11.05.2018
We had two three hour tours of Florence with Norie. She was a delightful person and very knowledgeable. Her English was excellent. We enjoyed spending time with her and learning about all the wonderful sights of Florence. I would highly recommend having a tour with Norie.
guide answer
Dear Ms and Mr Lemp, Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a great pleasure exploring the treasures of Florence with two persons who were so interested! I hope you will come back to this beautiful city and that we will meet again. Grazie and arrivederci! Tanti saluti from Florence, Norie
- Kaytlin
- United States - 09.05.2017
Norie was an outstanding person to spend the day with. Her knowledge of art and the museums we visited was incomparable. As someone who doesnt typically appreciate the arts, Norie was able to help turn my eye to the beauty and masters of the collections available in Florence. Her insight was incredible and her education truly allowed her to provide the best tour of such a rich city. Grazie Norie!
guide answer
Dear Mr. Johnson, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was such a 'piacere' (as the Italians say) to meeting you and spending the day with you between the art in Florence. I hope you had a fantastic time in Italy and that I will be meeting you again. Grazie e arrivederci! Norie
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