This three-hour tour of the Uffizi Gallery with advance reservations and skip-the-line access is led by an art historian and introduces us to some of the museum’s grandest pieces, as well as its often-overlooked gems. On a private tour or group tour with a maximum of 8 participants, we will encounter some of the most important works of Renaissance art in the world, including masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Giotto, and Da Vinci.

Joined by an expert in art history, we’ll start our tour outside the Uffizi Gallery, considered perhaps the greatest repository of Renaissance and Mannerist works of art in the world. We’ll get a brief introduction to the history of the collection and its relationship to the Medici family. Once in the galleries, rather than racing through the corridors to view everything, our expert guide will pick selected works to narrate the history and evolution of Florentine art in order to gain a full appreciation of their significance. We’ll trace a route through the Renaissance and Mannerist rooms and spend considerable time observing these selected pieces in depth, contextualizing their place in history and the canon of art.

As we stroll, we’ll appreciate the revolutionary techniques introduced by Cimabue and Giotto, whose expressiveness in two-dimensional art and original approach to representing space made them the pioneers of the Renaissance. After, we will contemplate the apex of harmony and naturalism, as symbolized by the works of Lippi and Botticelli, while also touching on philosophical concepts that were becoming increasingly popular at the time at the court of the Medici family. Our last stop will take us to some of the greatest examples from the Mannerist period, such as Parmigianino and Bronzino. By the end of the tour, we’ll have gained a greater understanding of the concepts of beauty, technical mastery, and the deep relationship between art and politics in Renaissance society.

Interested in our other Florence tours? Check out our Michelangelo in Florence Tour or our Savoring Florence Food Tour.

Yes, we pre-purchase timed tickets to the Uffizi. Your guide will have them on hand, and we will enter the museum together as a group. However, please keep in mind that we will still be required to wait in the security line. The Uffizi is extremely crowded, and at times, this line may take up to 20 minutes. Regardless, our guide will spend this time wisely by providing an overview of the history of the collection. 

No, we can't cover the entire collection in 3 hours. Please note also that due to circumstances beyond our control, certain rooms or works may be closed to visitors without advanced notice.

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.