Florence for art & culture lovers

Excellent guide! Entry time selected to actual entry into the building was short. A wheelchair was offered and provided for my elderly mother.

Our guide, Sara, made the tour really enjoyable and shared a lot of interesting facts with us. They rescheduled our tour the day before because there weren’t enough people, but we managed to make it work in the end; however, if our flight had arrived a little earlier, we wouldn’t have been able to do it.

Viktoria was a great tour guide at the Uffizi. She explained the Medici family very well and spoke German very well. Overall, I really enjoyed it.

It was a one-of-a-kind experience! We met our guide at the designated time and place to pick up our tickets, and we immediately set out to enjoy every single attraction. Seeing Florence from the Duomo and the Bell Tower was magical 💫

A very simple and convenient meeting spot behind the fountain near the entrance. From there, you’ll have quick access to the Palazzo Vecchio and all of its rooms.

To enjoy the Uffizi and see all the important art works I whole heartedly recommend this tour. The small size of the group ensures that you can get close to the art even when the Uffizi is crowded and ask questions to the guide. Our guide Mirella had great knowledge of art and history and communicated in an engaging way.

Easy access to the Basilica: there aren't many people around at this time of year (early April). A beautiful and impressive monument not to be missed! You can also enjoy spending some time in the vast, typically Italian square that stretches out in front of the Basilica or in one of the bars and restaurants lining it...

Avoid the Group tours by getting there early preferably 08:15 when the doors open. Go straight to the top floor for the modern art galleries. I managed to walk though these rooms practically on my own as everyone seemed to cram into the palace rooms on the first floor, which are worth a walk though. There are very little plaques to give content and history. Seems that they want you to purchase the audio tour as well. The next best thing about the palace are the gardens although much seemed to be draped in scaffolding for renovation. What with that and the palace treasure rooms being closed, I feel that this should have been reflected in the ticket price. Be very aware that every church, museum, palace and gallery has a price to get in so choose wisely.