We thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Cornelia’s explanations and insights of the highlights in the palace were especially appreciated. The pacing was leisurely and we got so much more out of the tour than if we had tried to visit the gardens and palace on our own! We thank Cornelia very very much!

Helen is an extraordinary guide. At the Ufizzi, despite the extraordinary crowds, she was able to direct us to the right viewing of each painting or sculpture. She then explained the significance of Christian art, which had been a previously a inpenetrable subject for us. This enabled us to appreciate the development of Art in Florence prior to and then during the Renaissance period. She was able to convey an extraordinary amount of knowledge and information in a very cogent and affable way. This skill made our experience a delight. She taught us about the evolution of the Madonna and child subject over time as well as the cultural changes. She interwove details of Florentine history, the character and qualities of the artists, and the Medici rule. A rich picture of 1400-1500 Florence emerged. Helen has a charming personality and wit. We highly recommend her.

The tour with Valerie was incredible! She was so passionate and excited about the art it made us even more excited to be at the Uffizi and learn fascinating facts and details about the artists, the paintings and the history of the time period. We highly recommend her tours! We appreciate all the we learned and are encouraged to watch historically accurate info regarding the de Medici family!