The Uffizi Gallery in Florence
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence

Florence Highlights Tour & Uffizi Galleries, Florence

Overview

Enjoy a tour of Florence, hitting all the major sites, including Michelangelo's David at the Accademia, the monuments and statues of Piazza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Duomo Square, and Giotto's Belltower. You’ll also stop to visit the Vasari Corridor, Baptistery and Gates of Paradise by Brunelleschi, the Orsanmichele Church, and San Lorenzo Market. End your tour by discovering the masterpieces of great Renaissance artists, such as Botticelli and Raffaello, at the Uffizi Gallery.

With a tour guide leading the way, you’ll dive into the city’s rich Renaissance past. Enjoy an informative introduction to medieval Florence, whose piazzas and palazzi reveal the rationale and philosophy of the Renaissance. Discuss the ideas of this epic era, the lives of its famous artists, the significance of the Medici family (who showered Florence with countless masterpieces), and how life changed forever.

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Allison
Allison H.
Richmond, VA | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023
Our knowledgeable guide, Antonella, showed us the highlights of Florence, including the Uffizi Galleries. You would have thought she has a degree in art with her extensive knowledge. It was perfect for us, as we got to see the most important pieces. We recommend having a guide for this tour unless you already know a lot about art. Read more

Our knowledgeable guide, Antonella, showed us the highlights of Florence, including the Uffizi Galleries. You would have thought she has a degree in art with her extensive knowledge. It was perfect for us, as we got to see the most important pieces. We recommend having a guide for this tour unless you already know a lot about art.

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Itineraries with Florence Highlights Tour & Uffizi Galleries

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Spend your holiday taking in the sights and sounds (and tastes!) of Italy with this 15-day tour. Peruse the piazzas in Florence and head into Tuscany for a wine tasting before discovering the colorful, cliffside villages of Cinque Terre and blue waters of the Mediterranean. From there, head to Rome, where history and architecture abound before finishing up your travels soaking in the sun with time along the Amalfi Coast, lazing on the sandy beaches.

Discover Venice, Florence & Rome - 11 Days

Spend eleven days visiting historical sites, eating delicious food, and enjoying yourself in Italy. Start in Venice, where romantic canals, Italo-Byzantine architecture, and exquisite hand-blown glass beckon. Tour the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, then spend a day visiting vineyards and medieval fortresses in Tuscany. Finish the trip in Rome, where you'll dive into history at the Colosseum and Sistine Chapel, then enjoy the buzzing nightlife.

Highlights of Florence - 7 Days

This ultimate weeklong introduction to Florence provides just the right blend of guided excursions and free time to explore independently. After an introductory tour with a local expert (great for recommendations), immerse yourself in the city's Renaissance art and architecture, elegant gardens, and hip neighborhoods. You'll also mix in your city sightseeing with day trips to gorgeous Tuscany and the Cinque Terre—and a cooking class where you'll learn how to make regional specialties to take home.

Florence, Rome, & the Amalfi Coast - 13 Days

Start your Italian adventure visiting the incomparable city of Florence, with its ancient cobblestones streets and impressive architecture. Venture into nearby Tuscany before traveling down to the capital city of Rome, where ancient monuments and bustling nightlife await. Finish off your time with a stay on the Amalfi Coast, soaking up the sun in Sorrento and relaxing on the island of Capri.