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Accademy. The Academy houses Michelangelo’s famous David which for
reasons of conservation was brought inside from Piazza Signoria, its
original location, in 1873. Already in 1831 Michelangelo’s St. Matthew,
created for display on the outside of Florence Cathedral, was displayed in
this gallery. At the beginning of the 20th century these important statues
were joined by the famous Prisoners, unfinished sculptures for the tomb of
pope Julius II that still seem to struggle out of their blocks of marble.
Later on, Palestrina’s Pietà was also taken to the museum. The visit to the
Academy thus offers a special occasion to get to know Michelangelo’s life
and work, which your guide will elucidate a lively manner.The gallery also
houses an important collection of Florentine paintings from the 14th to the
16th century, a collection of plaster casts of famous statues going back to
the 19th century, and impressive holdings of Russian icons. At the end of
the tour, the participants are welcome to remain in the galleries on their
own until closing time. |
Particulars
From 15 March to 15 November
Leaving: Event takes
place rain or shine, every day 10.00 am
Fees:
€20 per person (free for under 14 year-olds)
Meeting point: meet at the
Caffè Le Giubbe Rosse in Piazza della Repubblica at 9.45 am
The tour is held in English but can be
organised in other languages on request for groups of at least 10
participants.
Earphones for groups with more than 14 participants. |
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 Accademy.
The Academy houses Michelangelo’s famous David which for reasons of
conservation was brought inside from Piazza Signoria, its original location,
in 1873. Already in 1831 Michelangelo’s St. Matthew, created for display on
the outside of Florence Cathedral, was displayed in this gallery. At the
beginning of the 20th century these important statues were joined by the
famous Prisoners, unfinished sculptures for the tomb of pope Julius II that
still seem to struggle out of their blocks of marble. Later on, Palestrina’s
Pietà was also taken to the museum. The visit to the Academy thus offers a
special occasion to get to know Michelangelo’s life and work, which your
guide will elucidate a lively manner. The gallery also houses an important
collection of Florentine paintings from the 14th to the 16th century, a
collection of plaster casts of famous statues going back to the 19th century,
and impressive holdings of Russian icons. At the end of the tour, the
participants are welcome to remain in the galleries on their own until
closing time. |
Particulars
From 15 March to 15 November
Leaving: Daily with the
exception of Mondays when the gallery is closed by reservation only.
Fees: €25
per person (free for under 6 year-olds)
Meeting point: meet at the
Caffè Le Giubbe Rosse in Piazza della Repubblica at 12.45 pm
The tour is held in English but can be
organised in other languages on request for groups of at least 10
participants.
Earphones for groups with more than 15 participants.
TIMED ENTRY, NO NEED TO QUEUE |
 Uffizi
Gallery. The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most
famous museums in the world, admired especially for its collection of
Renaissance paintings. Your guide will explain the works of the greatest artists
from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, speaking for example about Cimabue,
Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and so
forth. You will learn the secrets of the artist’s craft, his techniques, his
tools. You can will be also follow "the money" by hearing about guilds and
bankers. The Renaissance in Florence centers on Medici patronage: you will learn
how they sponsored artistic projects and commissioned the works now displayed in
the Uffizi. Looking at the most famous artworks of the period, you will
understand why Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance. At the end of the
tour, the participants can remain in the galleries until closing time if they
wish.
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Particulars
From 15 March to 15 November
Leaving: Daily with the
exception of Mondays when the gallery is closed by reservation only.
Fees: €30
per person (free for under 6 year-olds)
Meeting point: meet at the
Caffè Le Giubbe Rosse in Piazza della Repubblica at 3.00 pm
The tour is held in English but can be
organised in other languages on request for groups of at least 10
participants.
Earphones for groups with more than 15 participants.
TIMED ENTRY, NO NEED TO QUEUE |
 SPECIAL
PRICE! It is possible to
purchase one ticket covering all three tours. Meet your guide at the Caffè
Giubbe Rosse in Piazza della Repubblica at 9.45 am for the walking tour which
will take you through the historical centre in ca 2 hours. After a break which
gives you an opportunity to have lunch or go shopping, you return to the meeting
point in Piazza della Repubblica at 12.45 pm for your visit to the Academy which
will be over by ca 2.15-2.30 pm. At 3.00 pm the participants will gather once
more at the usual meeting point for their visit to the Uffizi Gallery which will
last until ca 5.30 pm. At the end of the tour, the participants can remain in
the galleries until closing time if they wish. These 3 guided tours can be
purchased as a single ticket at a discounted price, saving you 5 Euros on the
price of the three single visits. This option is particularly useful to those
who wish to admire the sights of Florence and the foremost museums in one single
day
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Particulars
From 15 March to 15 November
Leaving: Daily with the
exception of Mondays when the gallery is closed by reservation only.
Fees: €70
per person (50 Euros for those aged between 6 and 14; free for under 6
year-olds)
Meeting point: meet at the
Caffè Le Giubbe Rosse in Piazza della Repubblica at 9.45 am
The tour is held in English but can be
organised in other languages on request for groups of at least 10
participants.
Earphones for groups with more than 15 participants.
TIMED ENTRY, NO NEED TO QUEUE |
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