About this experience
Only in the Uffizi Gallery you can see all the main works of Giotto, Raphael, Michelangelo and Botticelli at once. The museum houses the richest collection of Italian and European paintings from the 13th to the 18th centuries, works of ancient art, a unique selection of self-portraits of European artists. I will tell you the history of the collection's creation, help you understand the diversity of styles represented – from Gothic to Baroque, as well as the personal fates of famous artists and interpretations of their works.
What to expect
Within the museum's exhibition, you will see:
- Works by the great artist Giotto, who broke the strict Byzantine traditions and gave art a new branch of development, works of his followers, masters of the Gothic style, Gentile da Fabriano and Lorenzo Monaco;
- Paintings by Filippo Lippi, the teacher of Botticelli, and his son Filippino;
- Masterpieces of Sandro Botticelli "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera," Leonardo da Vinci's "Annunciation," and Michelangelo Buonarroti's "Holy Family or Doni Tondo," and you will also learn what inspired the artists to create them and what mysteries these paintings conceal;
- Portraits by Raphael and paintings by the provocateur Caravaggio, artists with the most unusual and tragic fates.
The Uffizi will appear to you as an open book of fine art, where all works are arranged chronologically. Thanks to the tour, you will travel through time to get acquainted with art starting from the Gothic style and ending with the Baroque style. You will learn about the fates of great artists and the symbolism of their works.
Organizational details
- Tickets to the gallery are not included in the tour price, their exact cost varies depending on the season (please inquire with the guide when booking). I will tell you how to buy tickets in advance to avoid queues.
- An audio system is used for groups of 5 or more people - 1 euro per person.
