Description
Tour Information
Traversing the historical continuum from medieval artistry to the blossoming of Renaissance humanism, and onward through the dramatic intensity of Caravaggio to the expressive opulence of the Baroque period, we delve deeply into one of the pivotal aspects of Western art. Our discussion will illuminate the artists, hallmark traits of each era, and the underlying principles driving these transformative periods.
Itinerary
Step
Loggia dei Lanzi
(also called the Loggia della Signoria)
After greetings, the guide will explain about Piazza della Signoria and the Loggia dei Lanzi, which is our meeting point.
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Discuss the origins and exhibition style of the Uffizi Gallery.
Discussing the Medici family and their patronage of the arts, the figure of Giorgio Vasari, the origins of the gallery, and the genesis of the grotesque technique, as well as the architectural structure of the museum, the layout of the exhibits, and methods of appreciating the artworks.
Venturing into the medieval period, we step into an exhibition room housing Giotto’s works, embarking from the “Image Revolution” to encountering Sustermans, the artist who painted Galileo’s portrait, among the masterpieces of the Renaissance displayed across over eighty exhibition rooms.
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Meeting Point
In front of the statues of the lions in the Loggia dei Lanzi
Please note
- The minimum number of guests is 2. If 2 days before the tour we don’t meet the minimum number of participants, the tour may be cancelled.
- Tour fee applies to 6 years old and above.
- Teens under 18 years old only need to pay €4 reservation fee when booking the ticket. Remember to bring the passport.
- Please let us know in advance if you would like a Firenze Card or a combined ticket (passpartout). This will ensure that you do not double-buy tickets
Cancellation and refund policy
If you cancel your tour booking after you have agreed to let us book your tickets, we will refund you the cost of your tour minus the cost of the tickets. The nature of the tour requires you to book tickets immediately upon booking.
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