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Experience Michelangelo’s Statue of David, Piazza della Signoria, Raphael’s paintings, and more artists’ lives and works on our Florence Renaissance Tour.

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• Tour Duration − 3 Hours
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• Meeting Point − Piazza della Signoria
• Michelangelo’s Statue of David
• Accademia Gallery
• Piazza della Signoria
• Piazza Strozzi

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This tour will focus on the Renaissance Era and its prominent figures.  Piazza della Signoria, a bustling square in the middle of the city and political hub is one of the main piazzas of Florence. At the Accademia Gallery we view Michelangelo’s Statue of David. At the Gallery, you are welcome to spend extra time admiring masterpieces by Botticelli, del Sarto, Uccello and Ghirlandaio.

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Enjoy the Best Tour Florence Renaissance and Medici Tales. Visit all the best Renaissance and medieval landmarks Florence has to offer with your family and/or group of friends. Join your professional guide in this private tour of the best of Florence. Your tour includes also skip the line tickets to visit the Accademia gallery where you'll see the original statue David by Renaissance genius Michelangelo

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• Licensed expert English-speaking Guide
• Advance Reservation & Entrance Fees for David of Michelangelo

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Private Renaissance Tour of Florence: learn all about Medici Family As you walk through the streets and piazzas of Florence, you’ll discuss with your private professional English-speaking guide the ideas of the Renaissance, the lives of many famous artists, the Medici family who showered Florence with countless masterpieces, and how life changed forever during this epic period of the history of Florence. In-between the famous landmarks, we'll take enchanting back-streets and alleys paved with the original stones from ancient times. Here, we'll discover lesser-known attractions that will help weave together the complex and rich history of the city and provide our guests with a more intimate experience of Florence. We'll pause to admire the Ponte Vecchio and to discuss the history and role of the oldest surviving bridge crossing the river Arno. As we enter the piazza della Signoria, after admiring Vasari's Corridor from the exterior, we'll enter Dante's old neighborhood. Enjoy a Complimentary Guided Tour of Accademia Gallery in our Florence Private Tours After enjoying a private walking tour through the historical center of Florence we arrive at the Accademia Gallery , home to Florence 's most treasured work of art: Michelangelo's David . After enjoying an in-depth discussion of David, we'll also have time to admire Michelangelo's Slaves : a series of breath-taking sculptures of original captives of the stone who writhe, struggle and turn, forever attempting to free themselves from their rigid marble blocks. Your guided tour finishes inside the Accademia Gallery where you'll be able to admire other important works of art housed in the museum, and perhaps, take some time to reflect on your intense and thoroughly entertaining best tour in Florence Renaissance and Medici tales.

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Where will the Florence Private Tours begin This tour will start in the lobby of your centrally located hotel in Florence . If your hotel is not centrally located, your guide will wait for you in Piazza Strozzi in front of the Palazzo Strozzi , holding a sign with your name written on it

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The Florentine Reinassance - Walking Tour

• Up to 25 Participants
• Available in : Italian , English

What you will find

This 90-minute guided tour of things to see in Florence will shed light on the stories behind Florence's most famous buildings and squares. Wandering the streets of Florence resembles a visit to an open-air museum.

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Join us for an unforgettable guided walk through the center of Florence, the UNESCO World Heritage city, to learn about the history, curiosities, anecdotes and characters that have shaped this cradle of the Renaissance. 

Wandering the streets of Florence resembles the visit to an open-air museum. But what are the stories behind Florence’s most frequented buildings and squares? Our quest begins in the courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery and the Piazza della Signoria , home to the prestigious Palazzo Vecchio , the historical seat of the city’s government where Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci used to hold their artistic disputes. Gazing up at the Loggia dei Lanzi, we marvel at the admirable works of art while learning about the emblem of the symbolic city rising from the Middle Ages. 

Narrow alleys and crowded streets take us to the famous square of Santa Croce . The church, a smaller, quieter version of Florence’s iconic Duomo, is the final resting place of many illustrious Italians such as Dante Alighieri , Michelangelo , and Galileo Galilei . 

Following the external path of the Vasari Corridor , we reach Ponte Vecchio , the picturesque bridge with its unique goldsmith shops that was rebuilt after the tragic flood of 1966. South of the Arno River, we make our way towards Palazzo Pitti , the impressive monument where the Medici family and later even the King of Italy resided. 

Our tour then takes us to the most authentic districts of Florence. Famous for their artisan shops and the ancient tower houses that have remained intact to this day, the Oltrarno district and the neighborhoods of S. Frediano and Santo Spirito boast an international flair mixed with local traditions that give a wonderful insight into Florence’s vibrant local scene. 

From Ponte Santa Trinita we reach Via Tornabuoni , also known as the “Salone della Moda,” and Palazzo Strozzi , a sumptuous example of splendid Renaissance architecture. 

As we stroll through the Piazza della Repubblica , we are moving closer towards the heart of Florence. Arriving in the Piazza del Duomo , we come face to face with Florence’s iconic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore . Vis-a-vis with the Duomo’s stunning marble decorations, we marvel at Giotto’s Bell Tower , the precious tiles of gold displayed on the Baptistery’s Paradise Gate and discover the incredible story of Brunelleschi ’s ambitious construction of the cathedral’s mighty Dome .

Attention shopping and food lovers: before sending you back into the vibrant bustle of Florence’s streets, your certified guide equips you with indications on how to reach the famous San Lorenzo Market , a go-to address for fun shopping and traditional street food . 

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

• Tour conducted by a certified tour guide;
• Earphones to follow your guide's explanations.

YOUR GUIDE / TOUR OPERATOR

Slow Tour is a certified tour operator qualified by the City of Florence Tour Operator' official sticker' established in 2010 from the passion for slow tourism inspired by the Slow Food experience. The search for special places and things to do in Florence characterizes the tours of our agency, and all are visited personally in such a way as to offer real "experiences." Guaranteed quality!

• Suitcases and big bags not allowed
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CANCELLATION POLICY: cancellation must be notified within 48 hours prior in writing to receive a full refund. In case of cancellation notified from 48 hours prior to the tour departure the tour operator will give to the customer the following options: voucher for the tour or activity that can be used by a third party; voucher for the tour or activity that can be used in a different date (to be agreed); refund of the 70% of total amount. If you have not cancelled your reservation and are not present at the agreed time of your tour you are not entitled to a refund.

• Type: shared tour
• Conditions: minimum 2 people
• Accessibility: wheelchair (communicate in advance), children
• Duration: approx 1.30h
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Starting from: 35,00 €

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Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli 32/R, 50123, Firenze 32/R - 50123 Firenze (FI)

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Private Florence Renaissance Walking Tour

Tour Overview

Get immersed in Italy’s glorious past to discover the moments that defined its legendary history on our Private Renaissance Florence Walking Tour. The star of the show is without a doubt Michelangelo’s David, to be followed by a slew of other must-sees like Florence Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria to name a few, fully tailored to your preferences by a personal guide.

Tour Highlights

• Michelangelo’s David
• Florence Duomo (exterior)
• Baptistery Doors
• The ‘Porcellino’ Statue
• Piazza della Signoria
• Ponte Vecchio
• Streets of Florence

What's included

• Skip-the-line access
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Private customizable tour
• All tickets and reservations

What you’ll See Along the Way

Michelangelo began work on this 17ft-tall masterpiece in 1501, when he was just 26 years old. Completed in 1504, this ode to the sublime beauty of the human form and symbol of Florence's brazen independent spirit was placed in front of Palazzo Vecchio. It has been housed in the Accademia since 1873.

Also known as St. Mary of the Flower, or simply the 'Duomo', this fantastically vibrant church dominates the Florentine skyline. The structure itself, without the facade, took 140 years to complete from 1296 to 1436. Brunelleschi's gravity-defying buttressless dome is as innovative now as when it was unveiled.

Florence's baptistery is rightly dedicated to the city's patron John the Baptist. Gaze upon the golden bronze of its eastern doors, dubbed the 'Gates of Paradise', and you'll be looking at the masterpiece that launched the Renaissance. When Ghiberti's biblical scenes were revealed in 1452, they were recognized as pure genius.

Folklore is around every corner in Florence, especially at the Mercato Nuovo. As you make your way past the market stalls of colorful leathers and souvenirs, you’ll see the 'Porcellino’s' sheeny snout. More wild boar (‘cinghiale’) than 'little piggy', this bronze statue can ensure your return to Florence, all you have to do is put a coin in his mouth.

Welcome to one of Italy's most famous piazzas, and an open-air sculpture gallery like you've never seen. From the stately Loggia to the impenetrable Palazzo Vecchio, there's no doubt that this is Florence's historic center of power. The statue of David is a replica commemorating the spot where the original stood for centuries.

No trip to Florence is complete without watching the waters of the Arno glide under Ponte Vecchio. This 14th century bridge was once reserved for butchers and tanners, then handed over to goldsmiths by the Medici. Jewelers still have there shops here, and the Vasari Corridor connecting Palazzo Vecchio and the Pitti Palace runs overhead.

There's only one word for the streets of Florence, and that is enchanting. From Medieval alleys to elegant palazzi, Gothic cornices to Renaissance masterpieces, walking them is literally the exploration of 1,000 years of incredible history and secrets kept to time. As you wander, you'll find you never want to leave.

The Mastery of Michelangelo’s David One of a Kind

Give Florence all the attention it deserves and get it back in return on our private Florence walking tour. What better way to see the world’s most famous marble statue, and one of the most beautiful cities on the planet? Michelangelo’s David touches a deep chord in all who lay eyes upon him. Not only is he the culminating symbol of Renaissance Florence, he is also the pinnacle of genius for the artist who created him. Hear the captivating narrative behind this sculpture of divine proportions from your personal art historian, after being granted direct skip-the-line access to the Accademia Gallery through the pre-reserved tickets that come with this private tour. Sculpted between 1501 and 1504 from a nearly discarded mass of lunar Carrara marble, this stunning masterpiece would have never seen the light of day had it not met with Michelangelo’s hammer, chisel and inspiration. And you’ll have to ask yourself, how he was made so perfect. Your guide will have all the answers to this and more. At the Accademia, you will also get a chance to see the master’s hands at work on the partially finished “Slaves”, enigmatic visions of Michelangelo’s creative process as he sought to “free” the figures trapped inside the blocks.

The Core of Florence Birthplace of the Renaissance

Welcome to one of the most dazzling cities on Earth, so much so that it has and does define aesthetics across the globe. Hit the streets of the capital of Renaissance Italy with a passionate local expert guide all to yourself to unlock its secrets. On this walking tour of Florences’s fascinating sights, you’ll make stops to admire the city’s cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, topped with Brunelleschi’s gravity-defying dome, as well as visit Piazza della Signoria to hear tales of the Medici and the struggles for political power in the city, before crossing over to see the most unique jeweler’s market you can imagine, Ponte Vecchio. All along the way, you will head to hidden corners of the piazzas and down alley-sized medieval streets to uncover the city’s magic. Whether it is the bronze doors of the baptistry that launched a new era in human expression or the romantic meanderings of the Arno River, you’ll be left with an indelible image of this marvelous open-air museum to take with you forever with all the extra insight you crave from your private guide. So, next time you wonder if something is really beautiful or not, ask yourself if it would hold a candle to the beauty you find in Florence.

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Extremely interesting intellectual experience! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our guide’s detailed anecdotal descriptions of each piece of art, complemented by in-depth analyses of Florentine history and architecture. Our guide spoke excellent English and was clearly extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his native city, which added to our appreciation.This was an amazing, highly educational tour!”

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We thoroughly recommend the Walking Tour of Florence. Carina was our expert guide who shared her immense knowledge of Florence’s history, art and architecture. She also showed us Florence’s hidden gems including artisans still working in the traditional crafts in workshops unnoticed by the tourist crowds.”

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My wife and I used What a Life Tours for a Full Day in Florence consisting of the Uffizi, Accademia and walking tour after being on their Vatican and Coloseum tours in Rome last year. Once again, they did not disappoint. Both Mat at the Uffizi and Elizabeth on the Accademia/walking tour were a wealth of knowledge and their passion about the artwork and Florence itself was very clear. We would use What a Life Tours again for sure...”

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A Tour of Florence's Renaissance Architectural Landmarks

Being the birthplace of Renaissance, it’s no surprise that Florence is home to many of the world’s most beautiful buildings. In the Tuscan capital city, you’ll find famous landmarks , like the Cathedral and Santa Croce, but also lesser-known beauties like Santa Maria Novella and San Lorenzo. Let’s have a look ay these stunning Renaissance treasures.

Obviously your Florentine tour must start with a visit to Florence’s cathedral. This fabulous basilica is the city’s most iconic landmark and also one of the most important Italian churches. Even if the construction of the cathedral begun at the end of the 13th century, the most important part of it, the cupola of Brunelleschi, was added in the 15th century. Inside the church are hidden gorgeous frescoes, but visit the dome as well – from the very top it is possible to admire the best view of Florence.

Near to Santa Maria del Fiore, Palazzo Vecchio is one of the major attractions in Florence and also the seat of the town’s government. This stunning palace is a true jewel, full of sculptures, frescoes and courtyards from the 15th to the 18th centuries. Unfortunately, only few portions of it are open to the public, but you can easily walk inside the courtyard close to the entrance and admire the colored ceiling.

Another impressive palace in town is Palazzo Pitti, one of the most opulent buildings in Florence and a beautiful example of Renaissance architecture. Originally commissioned by the banker Luca Pitti, it became part of the Medici’s heritage. Today the Palace hosts six museums, included Galleria del Costume , which is one of the most important fashion museum of Italy. If you are a nature lover you can also visit the adjoining Boboli Gardens with stunning sculptures, fountains and caves and spend a few hours surrounded only by nature.

One of the most important monastic complexes in Italy is the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. The church is located near the train station, so it’s very easy to find it: You just need to cross the street.

The Basilica was built in the 14th century, but most of the decorations inside are later additions. This church might not be at the top of your list of places to see in Florence, but it is definitely worth a visit; it’s one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany and holds extraordinary works of art, including Masaccio’s Trinità, Giotto’s crucifix and a fresco of Ghirlandaio. The stunning marble exterior, which is work of Fra Jacopo Talenti and Leon Battista Alberti, is the oldest façade of all the churches in Florence.

Other not-to-miss places to visit in Florence are Santa Croce and San Lorenzo.

Santa Croce is the second most famous church in Florence after the Cathedral, and it is a stunning Gothic building known for the many tombs of great artists, writers and scientists buried there, like Galileo, Machiavelli and Michelangelo. Seriously damaged after the big flood of Arno river in 1966, the church has been restored, but many of the works inside will never be the same. Among the many things to see are the beautiful structure designed by Arnolfo di Cambio and stunning frescoes, the Cappella dei Pazzi (one of the 16 chapels of the church) to the left of the altar with its traditional Nativity scene.

The Basilica of San Lorenzo, on the other side, is one of the oldest churches in Florence and was consecrated in 393 by St. Ambrose. The current architectural structure was designed by Brunelleschi in the 15th century. Its exterior was to have been covered by a façade realized by Michelangelo which was never added (a model of the exterior can be seen at Casa Buonarroti ). The church looks unfinished, but it has its charm. Of all the places in Florence associated with Michelangelo, San Lorenzo is perhaps the most important. Here you will find his sculptures for the tombs of Lorenzo and Giuliano Medici. San Lorenzo is also the burial place of the Medici family in what are called the Medici Chapels.

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Florence Renaissance walking tour

• Professional art historian guide
• Guided walk through Florence
• Single-language tour conducted by a certified tour guide
• Set of earphones to clearly follow your guide’s explanations
• Entry/Admission - Piazza della Signoria
• Entry/Admission - Oltrarno
• Entry/Admission - Piazza della Repubblica
• Refreshments
• Entry/Admission - Gallerie Degli Uffizi
• Entry/Admission - Palazzo Pitti
• Entry/Admission - Piazza del Duomo
• Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 10, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
• Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• Piazza della Repubblica
• Piazza della Signoria
• Gallerie Degli Uffizi
• Ponte Vecchio

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• You'll start at Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 10 Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 10, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy See address & details
• Pass by Ponte Vecchio
• 1 Gallerie Degli Uffizi Stop: 10 minutes - Admission excluded See details
• 2 Piazza della Signoria Stop: 10 minutes - Admission included See details Pass by Corridoio Vasariano
• 3 Palazzo Pitti Stop: 10 minutes - Admission excluded See details
• 4 Oltrarno Stop: 15 minutes - Admission included See details Pass by Ponte Santa Trinita Via de' Tornabuoni
• 5 Piazza della Repubblica Stop: 10 minutes - Admission included See details
• 6 Piazza del Duomo Stop: 15 minutes - Admission excluded See details
• You'll end at Piazza del Duomo Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy See address & details

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• Edinburgh311263 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Duomo Great and informative. Our guide was talented and passionate about the whole trip. My wife and I enjoyed the whole experience. Read more Written October 8, 2019
• Diane C 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour We loved the tour and our tour guide. She was so informative on every aspect of the Cathedral , inside and out. Read more Written September 24, 2019
• B1415PYpaulab 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Ms A really great tour, which included additional info before it started making sense of the history & lead up before going inside - magical with the added surprise of a religious event taking place inside so we were very blessed to hear the organ pipes play & see a procession of important clergy within the Cathedral, a rarely experienced coincidence! Read more Written September 22, 2019
• 137alfa 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Excellent visit to Santa Maria del Fiore. We strongly recommend it! Beautiful place and a great guide. Read more Written August 9, 2019

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In addition to our announced tours below, The Renaissance Company offers a wide range of programs custom designed for specific groups, educational institutions, businesses, and diverse organizations seeking itineraries and theme oriented travel. We are happy to speak with you about an offering tailored to the interests of your group.

Bologna, Verona and the Princely Courts of the Po Valley October 6 -16, 2024

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 This tour is designed for travelers who want to experience the renowned beauty of northeastern Italy. There we shall discover its artistic treasures, absorb its dramatic history - from ancient Rome, through the Renaissance and the Baroque, to contemporary Italian chic, experience its people, taste and feel its culture. Join us for this fascinating exploration of the origins and development of one the most beautiful but less touristed regions of Italy.

Our itinerary takes us to sites of Roman antiquity like the monumental Arena coliseum of Verona and the vacation Villa of the Roman poet Catullus on the shores of Lake Garda. We visit the breathtakingly vivid mosaics of Byzantine Ravenna, Giotto’s masterful fresco cycle in Padova, the Renaissance palazzo of the Gonzaga family in Mantova frescoed by Mantegna, and the Palladian villas of Vicenza. We shall savor the cuisine of Italy’s gastronomical capital, Bologna, and the prized wines of the Valpolicella; meander the fashionable streets of Verona, one of the world’s most romantic cities...and so much more.

The tour leaders will be Francis J. Ambrosio, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, of Georgetown University, and Deborah Warin, former Director of Continuing Education and lecturer at Georgetown University, and author of the forthcoming book, Battista Sforza and the Court of Urbino (Simon and Schuster). Together they have led more than 40 previous cultural tours to Italy.

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Travelers arrive at our hotel in Verona. In the evening, we gather for a Welcome Reception and orientation at 6 pm.

Monday and Tuesday, October 7 and 8

We will spend two days visiting the principal sites of Verona: The Arena, the Roman amphitheater, the Castelvecchio and the Museo d’Arte to find within the work of Mantegna, Pisanello, the Bellini, and Stefano da Verona; Chiesa di Sant’ Anastasia with its impressive frescoes and unique terracotta figures in the Cappella Pellegrini, and the Romanesque Church of San Zeno mentioned in Dante’s Commedia. Our two-day visit will allow plenty of free time to relax and stroll the bridges and piazzas and visit the cafes that give this city its unique, vibrant character. We shall also visit the well-known and  the highly appreciated wine estate of the Allegrini family to view their magnificent home and tour the cantina before relishing a full tasting.

Wednesday, October 9,

Today we set out on our first day trip. Our destination is Padova where in the morning we shall visit the Scrovegni Chapel with the superlative fresco cycle painted in 1305-10 by Giotto. The 39 frescoes, the only fresco cycle of Giotto wholly intact, illustrate the lives of Mary and Jesus and include Giotto’s Last Judgment. Since being meticulously restored, the brilliance and power of Giotto’s masterpiece are breathtaking..

In the afternoon we tour the renowned University of Padova as well as visiting one of the most important pilgrimage churches in the world, the Basilica of Sant’Antonio.  Inside is the Capella dell’ Arco del Santo the chapel of the tomb of St Anthony by Tiziano Aspetti. Outside the church we encounter Donatello’s great bronze equestrian monument to the Venetian condottiere Erasmo di Narni, known as “Gattamelata.” (Honeyed cat). Donatello’s statue, the first Renaissance equestrian bronze (1450), was a reinterpretation of the classical roman equestrian form best known from the iconic statue of Marcus Aurelius in Rome.

Thursday, October 10

Today we travel to visit Mantova (Mantua) in Lombardy. Birthplace of Virgil (70 BC) and home of the Gonzaga family. It was due to the Gonzaga’s sophisticated patronage that Mantua became a great intellectual and artistic center of the Renaissance. We will visit the splendid, imposing Palazzo Ducale of the Gonzaga, including the very famous Camera degli Sposi (Room of the Spouses) with its celebrated frescoes by Andrea Mantegna. Later in the day, we shall visit the Palazzo Te by architect Giulio Romano, built and decorated in the Mannerist style before we return to Verona.

Friday, October 11

Today we visit Vicenza, city of Andrea Palladio, the most influential and imitated architect in the world.  Vicenza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, is home to Palladio’s best works, including the Palladio Museum and the famous Teatro Olimpico (Olympic Theater). This sparkling Renaissance jewel of a city with its elegant Palladian palaces and beautiful piazzas continues to thrive as the cosmopolitan capital of the Veneto and one of the wealthiest cities in Italy.  We conclude the day with a visit to one of Palladio’s most renowned villas, La Rotonda

Saturday, October 12

Our last full day in Verona takes us to nearby Lake Garda to visit the picturesque shore town of Sirmione. Garda, the largest and most beautiful of the lakes, has been a favorite vacation spot since the time of the ancient Romans.  In Sirmione, we will visit the 13th C. Rocca Scaliger and the remains of the huge Roman villa of the poet Catullus (84 BCE – 54 BCE).  We will return to Verona in time for a last-minute visit to its elegant boutiques.

Sunday, October 13

In the morning, we depart Verona for our transfer to venerable Bologna, a city often described by Italians as dotta, grassa, e rossa. Dotta or learned for being home to the oldest university in Europe and for being a thriving intellectual center; grassa or fat because of its gastronomic opulence; rossa for the brick that dominates the architecture of its buildings, towers, and arcades and, during the 20th C, rossa for its political leanings.   After leisurely settling into our hotel, we have the afternoon for our first acquaintance with the old city including a tour of the University District and the Basilica di San Petronio, dedicated to the city’s patron saint, St. Pertronius, where we will see the work of Jacopo della Quercia and the expressive frescoes by Giovanni da Modena.

Monday, October 14

This morning, we will venture east to experience the famous, ancient mosaics of Ravenna. Once the capital of the Roman Empire and Exarchate of Byzantium, Ravenna’s ancient churches house the gorgeous, amazingly preserved mosaics from the 5th and 6th centuries. Together we will visit the mid-5th C Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, the Basilica di San Vitale, Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo and make a short journey to the Basilica di Sant’Apollinare in Classe.

Tuesday, October 15

We continue our visit to Bologna's beautiful city center including the Palazzo Comunale, and the splendid rooms of Cardinal Legato which now house the the Collezioni Communali d’Arte. Other sights include the Basilica di Santo Stefano and the Chiesa di San Domenico which houses the beautiful tomb with the sarcophagus by Nicola Pisano (1267). Work on the tomb was complete by Michelangelo in 1494; Museo Morandi, the largest collection of the 20th C painter and engraver as well as a reconstruction of the artist study.  For the brave, there will be the opportunity to climb the medieval Torre degli Asinelli, built in 1109 and still affording a breathtaking view of the city. In the evening, we gather for our farewell dinner to celebrate our time together.

Wednesday, October 16

Departure from the Hotel. Bologna Airport is easily accessible and for those making connections through Rome or Milan, the fast train, the Freccia Rossa, stops at Bologna station. A direct train to Venice is also available for those who wish to extend their stay. Happy Travels!

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Program Notes

            Cost of the Tour: The cost of the tour is $6250.00; rates are exclusive of airfare. In some cases, single rooms might be available at the hotels for a supplemental charge of $850.00 per room. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the hotel in Verona, arriving there on October 6 for the opening reception and orientation beginning at 6:000 pm. The reception is included in the price of the tour, as are the farewell dinner on the last night of the tour and the wine tasting supper. Breakfast is included each day in the Hotels. All other meals are at the expense of participants.

            All arrangements for early arrival or extended stay at the hotel should be made by contacting the Hotel directly; any arrangement for prior or subsequent travel and accommodation are solely the responsibility of the participant.

            In addition to the accommodations specified below, the cost of the tour includes ground transportation and admission fees for all activities included in the tour itinerary. Participants are themselves responsible for all charges, including room charges at hotels, incurred in connection with any activity not explicitly specified in the itinerary.

            Level of Physical Activity: The nature of the tour program and the type of sites which the group will visit make for a moderately strenuous routine; those who need to limit their physical activity or who cannot easily walk longer distances are strongly encouraged to consult with the tour leaders prior to reserving space.  The Directors reserve the right to limit individual participation in group activities at their sole discretion in cases where the group’s interests might be adversely affected.

            Accommodations: Cost is based on double occupancy in hotels. All hotels are four or five star and have been carefully chosen for their location, comfort, and quality of service. A list of hotels will be provided separately to registered participants. Room assignments are made by the hotel management and are not at the discretion of the Renaissance Company. Breakfast is included each day at the hotel.

            Reservations:  Places on the tour are limited to a maximum of 18 participants to ensure the comfort and focused attention of the group experience. As a result, places on the tour will be reserved in the order in which deposits are received. Places may be reserved by completing the Reservation Form, included below, also available on the Renaissance Company Website , and returning it by mail with a deposit of $350 per traveler .  Deposits are non-refundable. Please make checks payable to The Renaissance Company, LLC.

            The balance must be paid in full by August 1, 2024. Before submitting a deposit, please read the “Terms and Conditions” below carefully for other important information including the Cancellation Policy. Travelers are strongly urged to purchase separate travel insurance including coverage for cancellation loss to protect themselves in the event that they are unable to travel for any reason.

All details of the itinerary subject to change based on availability of accommodations, changes in opening\closing schedules, acts of God and other conditions beyond the control of the tour directors. Be sure to read the Terms and Conditions carefully before submitting a deposit.

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The cost of the Study Tour is $6,250.00 per person. All rates are exclusive of airfare.  Prices include hotel accommodations (double occupancy); depending on availability some single rooms may be available at a supplementary fee. Breakfast is included each day in the hotels; the welcome reception on the first evening, the wine tasting, and the farewell dinner on the final evening are also included. All other meals are at the expense of participants. All entrance fees and guided tours by the program leaders, and bus travel as indicated in the itinerary and subject to the specified conditions are included. Ground transportation prior to the official start of the tour at the hotel or after its conclusion are not included.

Participants are urged to make reservations using the Reservation Form at their earliest convenience to guarantee a place on the tour.

Cancellation Policy

 Final payment is due no later than August 1, 2024.  Any cancellation made after  August 1, or no-show at the start of the tour will result in forfeiture of the full cost of the Tour.

   The Renaissance Company strongly recommends that participants purchase trip cancellation insurance from a reputable vendor of their own choosing. The Company reserves the right to make exceptions at its sole discretion.

All tours are offered on condition of sufficient enrollment. If the offer of a tour must be withdrawn at any time due to insufficient enrollment, all  deposits and payments will be refunded and this will constitute full satisfaction of all claims by participants on the Renaissance Company.

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The Renaissance Company and its representatives act only as agents in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, sightseeing, restaurants or any other services in connection with the itinerary, and they will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, they do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident or delay to person and property due to any act of default of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services included in the tour.

The tickets, coupons, tariffs, rules, or contracts currently in use by any carrier, hotel, restaurant or other rendering service shall constitute the sole contract between such contractor and the tour member. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. Further, the Renaissance Company and its representative agents accept no responsibility for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, government restraints, weather, or any other cause beyond their personal control.

The right is reserved to cancel or change itineraries or substitute services without notice, and to decline to accept any tour member at any time, l. No carrier shall be responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board its own conveyance.

In view of the statutory or contractual limitations which may apply to personal injury or property damage losses, the purchase of accident and baggage insurance is strongly recommended, as well as trip cancellation insurance, is strongly recommended.

Finally, the Renaissance Company bears no responsibility whatsoever for any travel arrangements made by individual travelers that do not form part of the published itinerary. Extensions of stay, hotel accommodations beyond those indicated in the program, early arrivals or departures, hotel charges not included in the basic room rate including but not limited to telephone, beverages and meals, and hotel services, and all other arrangements undertaken at the initiative of individual participants are their sole responsibility. No change can be made in group plans or schedules to accommodate such arrangements.

The best art tours in Florence (with prices) – Renaissance Masterpieces

Florence , the cradle of the Renaissance, is the place to be for art lovers. The city itself feels like an outdoor museum, and you’ll most likely need weeks to admire its beauty. The gorgeous Italian city is home to loads of iconic landmarks and masterpieces, and you can feel lost if you don’t pre-plan your visits. Therefore, to avoid that, I narrowed down the best art tours in Florence  and included their prices.

So, before starting with the best Florence art tours, I’d like to tell you that you can, of course, visit every place mentioned in this guide independently. However, many of the tours you’ll see below are guided tours. The reason is that a guided tour will give you a better insight into the places you visit. Moreover, these art tours in Florence guarantee that you’ll skip the line. If you decide to visit a museum or landmark spontaneously, you’ll probably have to queue for hours.

Therefore, it’s always better to pre-book your art tours or at least your skip-the-line ticket. Otherwise, you might lose valuable vacation time. That said, guided tours to the best art museums in Florence and skip-the-line tickets are this guide’s focus.

So, let’s start now with the best art tours you can take right now in Florence, Italy.

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The best art tours in Florence (with prices)

The uffizi gallery tour.

The Uffizi Gallery is probably the most iconic museum in Florence. Considered one of the first modern museums, the Uffizi is famous worldwide for hosting masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. Located next to the Piazza della Signoria and close to Ponte Vecchio in Florence’s historical center, the museum is a must-see for your Florence vacation.

You’ll sometimes have to book months in advance to get a ticket. For many people, that’s the best art museum in Florence and, therefore, the most desired one. Moreover, all tickets are timed, meaning you’ll have to enter at a specific timeframe. If you’d like to visit the gallery on your own, you can pre-book your Uffizi ticket here .

For the art lovers among us, there are plenty of guided tours that guarantee an excellent experience. Every Uffizi guided tour will offer you loads of info about Renaissance masters like Michelangelo or Botticelli and is provided by professional guides. Moreover, a small group tour means you’ll interact better with your guide. Plus, you’ll skip the line and enter straight inside.

Duration : 2-4 hours (depending on what you’ll choose) .

Price : from 29 euros up to 69 euros .

How to book : Book here the Uffizi Gallery small group tour .

*Private tours* : There are also several private guided tours to Uffizi. The best one currently costs 115 euros per person and lasts 2 1/2 hours. You can book a private tour to Uffizi here .

Explore the Florence Cathedral & The Opera del Duomo Museum

That’s one of the most action-packed art tours in Florence. Florence is home to a world-famous Cathedral called Santa Maria del Fiore. Your guided tour will start here, and you’ll learn everything about the Baptistery of Saint John. Then, you’ll enter the Florence Duomo to admire the mosaics and the Crypt of Santa Raparata. Later, you’ll visit the Opera del Duomo Museum, which hosts masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pieta and Donatello’s Maria Maddalena .

Duration : 2-3 hours .

Price : from 69 euros per person .

How to book : Book here the Duomo tour .

Leonardo Interactive Museum (skip the line)

Visiting the Leonardo Interactive Museum is one of the most original things to do in Florence. Just a few steps away from the Accademia Gallery, the Leonardo Interactive Museums hosts fifty machines based on the codes of Leonardo Da Vinci . You can actually interact with most of these machines and figure out how they work and what’s their purposes. It’s such a fascinating experience: you won’t have every day the opportunity to -somehow- explore the brain of a genius.

The museum has four distinct sections: earth , water , fire , and air . Moreover, you will also see some of Leonardo’s original paintings and sketches. Last but not least, several multimedia stations and displays will inform you about his life and work. Waiting times are long, and pre-booking is a must.

Duration : 50 minutes .

Price : from 8 euros per person .

How to book : Book here your Leonardo Interactive Museum ticket .

Michelangelo’s David entrance ticket

Michelangelo’s David is probably the most iconic sculpture of Florentine art. Once a symbol of civil liberties for the Republic of Florence, the Biblical hero David became almost a synonym of the Italian Renaissance. A timed entry ticket to Accademia Gallery will give you access to the impressive statue. Still, there’s more Michelangelo to admire: “The Prisoners” and “St. Matthew” are also within the Accademia’s premises.

What’s also important is that, unlike other museums, you can spend as much time as you want here. Well, I think I shouldn’t repeat it, but I’ll do it: the waiting times are very long. The ticket guarantees you skip the line and proceed straight into the Accademia.

Duration : Valid for 1 day .

Price : from 19,50 euros per person .

How to book : Book here your Accademia ticket .

*Guided Tour : You can, of course, book a guided tour of the Accademia and learn everything about its exhibits. The tour lasts 1-2 hours, and prices start from 33 euros per person. You can book here the guided Accademia tour .

Florence in a nutshell: Florence Walking Tour with Accademia & Uffizi

Now, if you are on a short visit to Florence , you might consider taking this guided tour. As its name suggests, it’s a guided Florence walking tour that will take you through the city, and your guide will share info about every place you see. Moreover, you’ll have access to both Uffizi and Accademia (skip-the-line tickets included).

That’s a pricier option, but you’ll see plenty of things in a short time. So, if you’re on a day trip to Florence, that’s the art tour you should book.

Duration : 1 to 4 hours (depending on what you choose) .

Price : it currently starts from 117 euros per person .

How to book : Book this combo tour here .

Explore the Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti)

The Palazzo Pitti is one of the most iconic works of Filippo Brunelleschi , dating back to 1458. Once the home of the powerful Medici family , this Renaissance palace nowadays hosts an impressive art collection. The Medicis managed to acquire several masterpieces, and among the exhibits, you’ll see works from Caravaggio, Titia, Rubens, and Raphael.

Specifically, the Pitti Palace hosts the Palatine Gallery (16th and 17th-century art) on its first floor and the Royal Apartments, presenting furnishings from a 19th-century remodeling. On the other hand, on the second floor of the Palazzo, you’ll find the Gallery of Modern Art.

As is the case in Florence art tours, you’ll have to enter the Palazzo Pitti at a specific timeslot.

Duration : The ticket is valid for 1 day .

Price : from 16 euros per person .

How to book : Book here your Palazzo Pitti ticket .

*Guided tour : You can also book a guided tour to Palazzo Pitti, Palatina Gallery, and the adjacent Boboli Gardens. The tour lasts 3 hours and currently costs 83 euros per person. You can book this combo tour here .

Stroll around the Boboli Gardens

Straight behind the Palazzo Pitti, you’ll find the Boboli Gardens. Designed for -surprise, surprise- the Medici family, the Boboli Gardens is one of the earliest examples of Italian gardens. That’s an open-air museum full of Renaissance statues and fountains. Apart from these, you’ll also come across the Grotta del Buontalenti, an artificial cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites and statues of Roman goddesses, sheep, and shepherds.

Duration : the ticket is valid for 1 day .

Price : from 11,20 euros per person .

How to book : Book your ticket for the Boboli Gardens .

Palazzo Vecchio (small guided tour)

If you can’t have enough of the Medici family, taking a tour of Palazzo Vecchio is a great idea. This guided tour is all about art and history, where the lives of the Medicis connect to famous artworks. The building is stunning, featuring decorated ceilings and frescoes, while statues by Michelangelo and Donatello seem to supervise everything.

There’s also a room filled with ancient maps -and through them, you’ll learn a lot about the powerful Medici family. A visit to Palazzo Vecchio feels like a history lesson, and time-traveling in a past era will show how life unfolded once upon a time in Florence. Plus, you’ll learn the story of a secret fresco created by Leonardo da Vinci…

Duration : 2 hours .

Price : from 47 euros .

How to book : Book the small group tour to Palazzo Vecchio .

The best art tours in Florence: final thoughts

Apart from admiring the city’s beauty, most travelers visit Florence as part of their education. The impressive city of the Renaissance hosts an impressive number of architectural and artistic masterpieces. After visiting Florence a couple of times, I can assure you there’s never enough time to see everything. However, carefully planning your journey to Florence will help you navigate the city and see as much as possible.

The Florence art tours mentioned in this guide will give a good impression of the city’s treasures. If you are into Renaissance art history and would love to see as much as possible, pre-book your entry tickets or guided tours. The waiting lines are long, and it’s a pity to queue for hours only to find that there are no tickets left. So, plan your visit and enjoy this spectacular city.

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