Tour Details
About the Tour
- Category
- Private Guides, Full-Day Private Tours
- Duration
- Full-Day
- Location
- Florence
Photos & Highlights
- A scholarly day in Florence, highlighted by a tour of the great artistic masterpieces at the Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace.
- Led by Alessandra, art historian and Florence private guide
- Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti (Galleria Palatina, Museo degli Argenti, Galleria del Costume), and Boboli Gardens
Tour Description
Join a local scholar for the perfect day in Florence. Alessandra will lead us on a tour of Florence’s artistic excellence - we’ll look at the greatest works of art of the Italian Renaissance in the Uffizi Gallery. And then experience a walk back through time as we explore the city center where these Renaissance artists lived and worked.
Born and raised in Florence, Alessandra holds a degree in art history from the University of Florence, with a specialization in seventeenth century painting. She then went on to obtain a master's degree from the European University Institute in Florence, where she defended her Ph.D. in history, focusing on the patronage of Tuscan nobility in Europe during the seventeenth century. She has been leading Context tours since 2012 and teaching art history and Italian in various schools and institutions across Florence.
Inspired Itinerary: Medici Treasures
Our experience begins with a three hour tour of the highlights in the Uffizi Gallery–including masterpieces by Giotto, Masaccio, Piero della Francesca, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Tiziano, and Caravaggio. From there we begin our stroll through the four historical quarters of Florence to reach two of the city’s magnificent cathedrals–Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella.
After a pause for lunch, Alessandra will lead us through the charming Oltrarno neighborhood to reach the Pitti Palace, the last mansion where the Medici family lived. Following a tour of their remarkable ballrooms and galleries, our day concludes in the magnificent Boboli garden with a panoramic view of the city.
FAQ
What is included in the itinerary?
Florence Private Guide itineraries include the cost of your time with your private guide and usually include museum or monument entrance tickets. Lunch and refreshments are at your expense. Accommodation is not included.
Does Context offer Pre-Travel seminars about Florence?
Yes! Alessandra would be delighted to meet you virtually, prior to your travel. To explore our available virtual learning options, please click here.
Is this suitable for children and/or travelers with mobility challenges?
Yes. We can adapt the itinerary based on the ages, needs, and interests of travelers in your party. Please share any mobility concerns with us at the time of booking.
Where do we meet? Where does it end?
Alessandra's full-day itinerary in Florence will meet at the Uffizi Gallery and end near the Boboli Gardens. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map.
What if it’s raining?
Tours operate rain or shine, but in the case of inclement weather, your expert will modify the tour so more time is spent indoors. It never hurts to be prepared; we encourage keeping an eye on the weather and bringing along an umbrella, sunscreen, water, or a hat as needed.
There are 10 in my group but your website won't allow me to include more than 9 participants. Can't you make an exception?
Where do we meet? Where does it end?
Alessandra's full-day itinerary in Florence will meet at the Uffizi Gallery and end near the Boboli Gardens. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map.
What if it’s raining?
Tours operate rain or shine, but in the case of inclement weather, your expert will modify the tour so more time is spent indoors. It never hurts to be prepared; we encourage keeping an eye on the weather and bringing along an umbrella, sunscreen, water, or a hat as needed.
There are 10 in my group but your website won't allow me to include more than 9 participants. Can't you make an exception?
No, unfortunately, due to venue reservation restrictions, we cannot accommodate groups larger than 9 people. If your group is larger, we recommend you split into multiple groups.
Where You'll Start
Tour Experts
Born and raised in Florence, Alessandra has a degree in art history from the University of Florence with a specialization in seventeenth-century painting. She obtained an Masters from the European University Institute in Florence, where she defended her Ph.D. in history, focusing on the patronage of Tuscan nobility in Europe during the seventeenth century. In addition, she holds a diploma in archival administration, paleography, and diplomatics from the State Archive in Florence. She has been teaching art history and Italian culture for several years in various schools and institutions in Florence and across Italy.
2 Reviews
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Allesandra was informative, professional and personable. In addition to an excellent tour, we enjoyed delightful lunch conversation.
Allesandra has a unique strategy. It goes something like this: There are thousands of pieces of art in the Uffifi and Pitti Palace. Rather than rushing through and trying to see all or most of them, she focuses on 10 or 12 of the true masterpieces and uses them to explain the remarkable evolution of Renaissance art in Florence. It was an exceptional way to understand Florence’s impact the arts.
Her love of art was infectious. We parted at the end of the day not simply with more knowledge of Renaissance art, but with a deeper appreciation of it.
Thank you, Allesandra.
Bob
May. 7, 2023
Loved Alessandra! Excellent in her descriptions and explanations, and dealt with my physical limitations kindly. The day was a long one, but very worthwhile.
Vicki
Nov. 2, 2022