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
Roswellās Basotti hat uns einen tollen Einblick in die Geschichte der Medici geboten und die Tour durch die Uffizien zu einem sehr schƶnen Erlebnis gemacht! NatĆ¼rlich ist die Tour nicht preiswert, aber bei der Masse an KunstgegenstƤnden ist es das definitiv wert, an die Hand genommen zu werden. Auf eigene Faust hƤtten wir bei Weitem nicht so viel mitgenommen wie in den 3 Stunden.
Florenceās Uffizi Gallery is one of those rare places that lives up to the hype. And, while its epic queues put some visitors off, itās 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, āitās 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 Bandinelliās 2,000-year-old statue.ā
The Uffizi is home to the worldās 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, āas you wander its 96 opulent rooms, youāll hear stories and secrets about the mighty Medici family that you wonāt find in the guidebooks.ā
Itās a feast for the eyes, as you take in all the must-see masterpieces, from Botticelliās The Birth of Venus, to Da Vinciās Annunciation and the Giotto room, displaying the Uffiziās 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 cafĆ©. But, if youāre still keen to explore more, or just have to revisit a favourite, you can wander to your heartās content, as your ticket is valid until closing time.
