Florence - Express Uffizi Gallery and Leonardo da Vinci Museum
Description
Embark on an immersive journey into the life and legacy of Leonardo da Vinci, a titan of creativity whose genius spanned art, science, engineering, anatomy, and literature. Guided by an expert first-class local friendly guide, delve into the captivating world of this Renaissance polymath as you traverse the majestic enchanting halls of the Uffizi Gallery. Marvel at Leonardo's masterpieces first-hand as your guide unveils the stories behind each stroke of his brush, revealing how his revolutionary techniques forever transformed the artistic landscape. From his early years in Florence to his ground-breaking innovations under the patronage of influential figures, trace the extraordinary trajectory of Leonardo's illustrious career. Your exploration continues with a visit to one of Florence's most intriguing museums dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci and his ground-breaking inventions.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Guests will meet he Neptune Statue in the Piazza della Signoria, also known as the Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno). Guide will give a full introduction to the beautiful Square and Statue of Neptune and Florence.
Enjoy a wonderful introduction to one of the most extraordinary and magnificent Cathedrals in the world. Gaze up at its magnificent dome and intricate facade your first-class expert local guide will introduce guests to the secrets of its construction and significance to Florentine history.
The Leonardo Interactive Museum is a unique museum located in Florence, Italy, dedicated to the life, work, and inventions of the Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci. Unlike traditional art museums, the Leonardo Interactive Museum offers a hands-on and immersive experience, allowing visitors to engage with Leonardo's inventions and concepts in a dynamic and interactive way. The Leonardo Interactive Museum offers a dynamic and engaging experience to our tour guests bringing Leonardo da Vinci's genius to life for visitors of all ages, fostering curiosity, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for one of history's greatest minds.
The Uffizi Gallery, located in Florence, Italy, is one of the most renowned art museums in the world. It is housed in a historic building called the Uffizi, which was originally constructed in the 16th century to house offices ("uffizi" in Italian) for Florentine magistrates. Visitors will also admire masterpieces by renowned artists such as Michelangelo and Botticelli including Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera: Two of the most famous paintings in the Uffizi Gallery are Sandro Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera." These iconic works exemplify the beauty and elegance of Renaissance art and are among the most celebrated paintings in the world. Other Highlights: In addition to the incredible collection of art, the Uffizi Gallery is extraordinarily beautiful. Guests will walk the U-shaped hallways while enjoying wonderful works of art by other artist as well as stops at some of the best locations to view incredible views of Florence City.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
Reviews(35)
Guide was amazing but listing says this is a 2 hour tour. It’s more like 5 hours. We didn’t even get to Uffizi until 2.5 hours into the tour. Need to update your listing because when people are with kids, having the listing be off by double is unacceptable.
Adam, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you thought your guide was amazing. Our guides work incredibly hard to bring the history, stories, and masterpieces of Florence to life, and we are very happy this part of your experience was so positive. We would, however, like to clarify the circumstances regarding the duration of your tour. On the day of your visit, your guide explained in advance that the experience would take longer than originally scheduled due to exceptional summer conditions affecting access to the Uffizi Gallery. You were advised of the extended timing and agreed to continue with the tour. During the peak summer months, the Uffizi Gallery experiences extremely high visitor numbers, and access is managed through restricted entry times and capacity controls. On particularly busy and hot days, the gallery must carefully regulate the flow of visitors entering the building for safety and comfort reasons, which can unfortunately create delays outside of the control of guides and tour operators. Our priority is always to provide the complete experience guests have booked rather than rush through one of the world’s greatest art collections. Your guide made every effort to ensure that despite these circumstances, you still received an engaging, informative, and memorable visit. We completely understand your comments regarding travelling with children and appreciate that unexpected extensions can impact family plans. Your feedback is valuable, and we will continue reviewing our tour information during peak periods to ensure guests are prepared for the possibility of delays caused by exceptionally busy museum conditions. Thank you again for joining us, and we are genuinely pleased that your guide helped create such a positive experience despite the challenges of a very busy summer day in Florence.
Simply unique Museums with paintings that you see in art books
Valentina was truly a historian. Her knowledge of the subjects made our tour be the best we did in Italy We night recommend her.
Valentina was the perfect guide. She was a local, so was able to give us that perspective. She was extremely knowledgeable. I’d definitely book again!
Delliah, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Valentina. As a local expert, she brings a wonderful insider’s perspective, combining deep knowledge with genuine passion for sharing her city’s stories. It’s great to know she made such a positive impression — we couldn’t agree more that she’s the perfect guide! We’d be thrilled to welcome you back for another LetzGo City Tour experience in the future. Warm regards, The LetzGo City Tours Team
Val was wonderful. Gave us a nice history of city as we walked along. Loved art and knew it inside and out. Told us interesting details of pieces of art we had not heard of before Very considerate. When we had a few minutes suggesting we take break for coffee
Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour so much. We really appreciate your high recommendation. We look forward to seeing you again on tour very soon. Best Regards, LetzGo City Tours Team
I had to cancel my excursion to the Uffizi Gallery due to a fall on the ship & transportation from La. Spezia was over two hours away. I could not talk to anyone even though I emailed them & tried their customer service number!No way of communicating!! So if you have to cancel - good luck !!!!
Debora, we’re very sorry to hear about your fall and truly hope you’re feeling better now. After checking our records, we did speak with you several times regarding your tour. Unfortunately, the cancellation occurred within 24 hours of the scheduled start time, at which point your tickets and guide had already been paid for. As a result, we weren’t in a position to offer a refund, as we had already incurred the full costs on your behalf. We completely understand that unforeseen circumstances can happen, and we genuinely sympathize with your situation. We would encourage you to contact your travel insurance provider, who should be able to reimburse you for any loss due to illness or accident. We hope you recover quickly and can enjoy a visit to the Uffizi on a future trip to Italy.
Antonio was a wonderful tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about all of Florence and its thousands of works of art . He also was very knowledgeable about restaurants and the best places to eat. Our tour was wonderful. The only problem we experienced was waiting in very long lines at the museum. Thanks for everything, Antonio.
Antonio is as a great and passionate guide. He loved what he was doing and it was obvious in his delivery of the tour. He gave us wonderful insight on the artists and focused on details easily missed in the artworks. A well worth tour
Aldo was a phenomenal guide, so passionate about Leonardo da Vinci and everything in Florence. We learned so much and wish we had more time together!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience with Aldo. His passion for Leonardo da Vinci and Florence truly shines through in every tour, and it’s fantastic to know you found it both educational and inspiring. We only wish you had more time too—but there’s always next time! We’d love to welcome you back on another adventure, whether in Florence, across Europe, or even on one of our amazing city and food tours now running in the USA! Thank you from all the team at LetzGo City Tours
Antonio was an absolute brilliant tour guide. His knowledge of Florence is amazing and was keen to show us extra things that were not part of the tour. I’d highly recommend this tour. We were part of a group of 4, so felt very personal and all the questions we asked were answered fully. Great tour
