Florence: Uffizi Art Gallery & Accademia Gallery with David’s Statue

Florence is certainly one of the best places to visit in Italy, if you are curios about country’s rich history and rich culture. It is also one of the best places to go in Italy for day trips from Rome, Milan and Venice (check our article about 15 best day trips from Florence).

So, lets embark on a private Florence walking tour that includes a skip-the-line access to the extraordinary statue of David at the Florence Accademia Gallery museum & Uffizi Art Gallery where you will visit ”The Birth Of Venus” by Sandro Botticelli. These two art galleries are recognized as two best museums in Florence Italy.

You will admire every detail of Michelangelo’s masterpiece that took him more than 2 years to finish. Before Michelangelo was given the task of sculpting David’s statue, other famous artists (including Leonardo da Vinci) were consulted to take on the mission.

Marvel at the famous Duomo of Florence, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Being one of the largest Duomo structures ever constructed, Florence Duomo took almost two centuries to be completed by three different architects. This is the reason why the Florence Duomo is a combination of three different architectural styles: Gothic, Romanesque, and Renaissance.

Explore the most spectacular square in Florence, Piazza della Signoria. It is the main point of origin of the Florentine Republic and the political focus of the city. Piazza della Signoria can be considered an open-air museum that displays an excellent collection of antique and Renaissance sculptures, including the Medici lions.

Together with Piazza della Signoria, you will pass near Palazzo Vecchio, which is richly decorated with massive paintings on the ceiling and harmoniously curated proportioned columns. It is also where the David Statue was originally located before being moved to the inside of the Galleria dell’Academia museum.

Visit the Uffizi Art Gallery, one of the most important art galleries in the world. When planning a trip to Florence, the Uffizi Gallery is undoubtedly one of the must-visit destinations. As one of the oldest and most renowned art museums in the world, the Uffizi houses an unparalleled collection of masterpieces that span centuries of Western art history.

The Uffizi Art Gallery features an extensive collection of works from the Italian Renaissance period, representing both established masters and influential artists. Notable names such as Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Caravaggio are just a few of the luminaries whose works adorn the walls of the gallery.

You will witness the stunning “Birth of Venus” by Sandro Botticelli, a painting that captures the essence of Renaissance beauty and myth, and many other masterpieces. Each stroke, color, and figure tells a story, allowing visitors to step back in time and appreciate the artistic genius of these historical figures.

During this private tour you will enjoy an in-depth explanation about all the masterpieces visited during the tour from your private live tour guide.