Experience the best of Florence’s art and history with a private tour of the Uffizi Gallery and Santa Croce Basilica. Skip the lines and discover masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and more.
- Gallerie Degli Uffizi - In this tailor-made tour, your expert English-speaking guide will bring the endless corridors of the most popular museum of Florence to life with enchanting and educating anecdotes about your favorite Renaissance artists, including: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raphael and others.
There is a lot to see in Florence and because we know your vacation time is limited and precious, we’ve tailored this private tour experience to only 2 hours inside the Uffizi. See the famous paintings and sculptures, adored by millions of visitors, in one of the oldest, most renowned art museums in the world.
Visiting the museums on your own, it could take several hours and the many masterpieces, without the valuable explanations of a tour guide, could easily overwhelm you. Don’t waste your valuable time and risk missing the masterful works you came to see. Let us walk you past the crowds with our VIP skip the line tickets and straight to the highlights crafted by the gifted hands of Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and others.
On this tour you’ll admire the spectacular “The Birth of Venus” painting. Botticelli’s provocative portrayal of the goddess rising from the sea in a giant shell escorted by angels, as well as “Primavera,” the famed portrayal of gods and muses prancing through a garden of rich vegetation. You’ll gaze at the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Rafael with glimpses into other well-known masters, working your way from the Medieval to the Modern Age of Italian art.
- Basilica of Santa Croce - After exploring this unparalleled collection you’ll venture on to the world’s largest Franciscan church, the Basilica of Santa Croce. The basilica’s interior possesses great artistic wealth with Giotto and Donatello being among its contributors. Yet, Santa Croce is best known for the many talented people buried there, and for whom it has been given the nickname the \
- Private tour
- Professional tour guide
- Admission tickets
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
The Uffizi Gallery and the Basilica of Santa Croce undoubtedly top the list of must-visit sights in Florence. The Uffizi Gallery, with its awe-inspiring works by illustrious artists such as Botticelli, Lippi, Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo de Vinci, Caravaggio, and Rembrandt, to name just a few, is an extremely popular destination among museum-goers. However, the vastness of its collection and the often long queues can intimidate visitors. Fear not! We offer a bespoke tour service that lets you bypass the queues. Furthermore, our dedicated tour guide will highlight the most memorable pieces in the gallery, explaining their unique histories and relevance.
- Dress code is smart casual
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starting time. The guide will leave from the meeting point 15 minutes after the tour starting time. In case of delay beyond 15 minutes, no refund will be given.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.