Private Tour of the Uffizi Gallery's Masterpieces inc Tickets

Highlights

  • Revel in the magnificent 16th century splendour of this trove of Renaissance art

  • Marvel at the iconic Birth of Venus

  • Admire Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci’s The Annunciation

  • Stand in awe of Titian's glorious oil painting, Venus of Urbino

  • Marvel Caravaggio’s masterpiece depicting the moment of Medusa’s execution

Summary

Step into the birthplace of the Renaissance, and encounter masterpieces by the likes of Botticcelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
10
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Navigating hundreds of artworks, thousands of square metres of floor space and numerous chronological sections across three floors can prove overwhelming at the Uffizi, one of world’s finest and oldest art galleries. On your Private Tour of the Masterpieces of the Uffizi, discover why few troves of art stir the soul like the Uffizi

 - Let your private guide take you straight to the Uffizi’s finest masterpieces
 - Revel in the magnificent 16th century splendour of this trove of Renaissance art
 - Marvel at the iconic Birth of Venus by the Italian artist Sandro Botticelli
 - Pause to admire Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci’s The Annunciation
 - Learn the context, the backstory and the impact of the Great Masters
 - Stand in awe of Titian's glorious oil painting, Venus of Urbino
 - Marvel Caravaggio’s masterpiece depicting the moment of Medusa’s execution

Since 1581, the Uffizi’s resplendent architecture has housed some of the most alluring of paintings, drawings and sculptural works a seductive prospect for art-lovers from all over the globe. An immersive exploration of the gallery’s major rooms and halls, that connects you with the masterpieces, your private tour will deliver some of the finest works of the Renaissance from Botticcelli and Leonardo da Vinci to Caravaggio

Learn of key Renaissance art techniques and debate the sheer brilliance of Botticelli’s beautiful Birth of Venus. Study the unusual spatial compositions and bold, elongated figure of Parmigianino’s Madonna with the Long Neck. On the Masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery Tour , gather around Annunciation to marvel at da Vinci’s creative transformation and transformation and discuss the lustre of Fra Angelico’s Coronation of the Virgin. The private lives of the Great Masters are a fascinating backstory; with your guide, learn how jealousies have intertwined with raw eroticism and religion - you can feel it in the Uffizi, read it in Dante, see it in Michelangelo and become engulfed by it in every Florentine church

What’s included?

  • Uffizi Gallery: skip-the-line tickets

  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group

  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places

  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way

  • Gratuities (optional)

  • Transportation costs

Things to know

Before you book

  • This is a walking tour

  • No transport costs are included. Your guide will help you get around on the day

Before you go

  • Please bring comfortable walking shoes

  • Please bring any medical requirements you need throughout the day

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:

Travel Curious, based in Shoreditch/London, researches, creates and owns immersive, cultural tours and experiences in cities throughout the world. We provide our tours and experiences as a service to the travel industry and are privileged to name some of the biggest global brands as our partners