2.5-hour private tourA local art historian guideSkip-the-line ticket to the Uffizi GalleryHeadsets for groups of more than five people
Gratuities are not included
Roswellâs Basotti hat uns einen tollen Einblick in die Geschichte der Medici geboten und die Tour durch die Uffizien zu einem sehr schönen Erlebnis gemacht! NatĂŒrlich ist die Tour nicht preiswert, aber bei der Masse an KunstgegenstĂ€nden ist es das definitiv wert, an die Hand genommen zu werden. Auf eigene Faust hĂ€tten wir bei Weitem nicht so viel mitgenommen wie in den 3 Stunden.
Florenceâs Uffizi Gallery is one of those rare places that lives up to the hype. And, while its epic queues put some visitors off, itâs not a worry for you with your skip-the-line entrance. Your expert guide will thoughtfully steer your group through the collection during a private tour. Valentina, a local art historian and guide, says, âitâs impossible to stop and appreciate all 2,200 pieces, but I love to show off a few of my favourites, alongside some more unusual pieces, like Bandinelliâs 2,000-year-old statue.â
The Uffizi is home to the worldâs largest collection of Renaissance paintings, but it was first commissioned as a place of business in 1560 by a member of the influential Medici dynasty. Valentina adds, âas you wander its 96 opulent rooms, youâll hear stories and secrets about the mighty Medici family that you wonât find in the guidebooks.â
Itâs a feast for the eyes, as you take in all the must-see masterpieces, from Botticelliâs The Birth of Venus, to Da Vinciâs Annunciation and the Giotto room, displaying the Uffiziâs oldest paintings. Scatterings of Michelangelo, Caravaggio and Raphael across the gallery will fight for your attention, while your guide keeps order and helps you absorb the context, symbolism and quality of each piece.
The tour ends with a well-deserved break at the terrace cafĂ©. But, if youâre still keen to explore more, or just have to revisit a favourite, you can wander to your heartâs content, as your ticket is valid until closing time.
