Museums of Florence Tour
Quite simply a must for any art lover, our private guided tour of the two most famous and culturally significant museums in Florence, the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery, will introduce you to Michelangelo’s statue of David and other Renaissance Masterpieces by luminaries such as Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Raphael, amongst others.
On this four-hour tour, your private guide will discuss the legacy, importance, and magnificence of this prodigious era by exploring the works of artists such as Titian and Michelangelo, which demonstrate how Renaissance techniques changed the world of art forever. Perfect for any art lover visiting the city, this is a tour that takes in the incredible art produced by the city and its people.
You can choose to follow our private tour itinerary, or if you have a specialist interest in any of the works or artists on display, simply let us know, and we can create a custom itinerary for you to focus more on the works you love.
Included In Your Florence Museums Tour:
- Visit Michelangelo’s Statue of David
- Skip the line access to the Accademia Museum
- Skip the line access to the Uffizi Museum
- English-speaking Art Historian & Private Guide
Private Guided Tour of The Accademia Gallery
Typically we begin our private tour experience at The Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze, or “Gallery of the Academy of Florence”, most famous for hosting a collection of Michelangelo’s work including Prisoners, which was originally intended for the tomb of Pope Julius II, and an unfinished statue of Saint Matthew, and of course most famous of all for being home to the world’s most celebrated statue, Michelangelo’s David.
Visit The Statue of David
Originally located outside the Palazzo Vecchio, the original Statue of David was moved to the Accademia Gallery in 1873 and will undoubtedly leave you in awe as you gaze upon the 5.17-meter marble statue that represents the biblical hero David. Visiting the museum with your private guide is the ideal way to experience this true masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture in all its glory, as they will be on hand to discuss the fascinating tales of Michelangelo’s life, the importance and meanings behind the statue, and, of course, its historical significance.
Other Works On Display To Visit With Your Private Guide
Alongside the works of Michelangelo, you may wish to spend some time with your guide discovering some of the other collections in the Gallery of the Academy of Florence by artists such as:
- Paolo Uccello
- Sandro Botticelli
- Andrea del Sarto
- Giambologna
Private Tour of The Uffizi Gallery
Experience some of the most incredible works of art to be found anywhere in the world as your private guide takes you around the installations and collections of Renaissance artwork found in the 60 halls spanning from the 12th century to the 16th century at the Uffizi Gallery.
The gallery is one of the largest and most visited in all of Italy, with just some of the priceless works on display being:
- Sandro Botticelli: Primavera, The Birth of Venus
- Michelangelo: The Holy Family (Doni Tondo)
- Leonardo da Vinci: The Annunciation, Adoration of the Magi
- Raphael: Madonna of the Goldfinch, Portrait of Leo X
- Titian: Flora, Venus of Urbino
- Caravaggio: Bacchus, Sacrifice of Isaac, Medusa
- Rembrandt: Self-portrait as a Young Man
Why Book Your Florence Museum Tour With Us?
As an official and registered private tour company, we can reserve no-wait ‘skip-the-line’ tickets for your visits to both museums.
Your private tour guide for this trip will be Eleonora, a Florence-born qualified art historian and certified visual arts specialist. Eleonora’s intricate knowledge of the arts and collections contained in each gallery, along with her passion for sharing this knowledge and enthusiasm for discussing the significance and context of the works, makes her the ideal tour guide for the occasion.
A private tour of the galleries with Eleonora provides the ability for you to form a deeper understanding, connection, and appreciation for the priceless works on display. More than merely a guided tour, Eleonora will spend the time with you to construct the world around the artworks, to reveal their fascinating histories, the characters and legends that surround them, and their lasting significance and impact they have had on the world.
