Medici Art Tour
Half day of Renaissance masterpieces at Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens
- WITH
- Norie | about the guide
Curious about influence of the Medici Family? Interested in Renaissance art? Keen to find out more about Florence? If so, this is the ideal tour for you. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you’ll learn all about the city’s Renaissance history and artistic legacy at Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens. A symbol of Medici power in the 16th century, Pitti Palace is now the largest museum complex in Florence. With your guide, you will uncover some of the more than 500 Renaissance masterpieces in the Galleria Palatina including works by Raphael, Titian and Perugino. The tour will then continue outside in the nearby Boboli Gardens, a lavish example of formal 16th century Italian gardens with an impressive collection of sculptures. From the hillside, you’ll also enjoy privileged views of the city center.
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Florence and Tuscany
Italy -
1/2 day
DURATION -
10
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Florence, art tour, Medici Family, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens
- transport :
- On foot
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- no
- Kid friendly :
- Parents’ discretion (from six years and above)
- LANGUAGES:
- Italien/Italian (fluent), Anglais/English (fluent), Néerlandais/Dutch (native)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 10
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Entry fees and advance booking for palace and gardens - Professional guiding service
NOT INCLUDED
- Transport - Lunch/refreshments - Other purchases during the tour
ITINERARY
This half-day tours begins with a guided tour of the 16th century Pitti Palace to discover its numerous galleries and masterpieces including the Galleria Palatina. You will continue into the Boboli Gardens, home to an impressive collection of sculptures and wonderful views over the city. NB: The Palace and Gallery are closed on Mondays.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Your hotel
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Boboli Gardens/Central location of your choice
about
your guide
Norie
Florence
- languages :
- Italien/Italian, Anglais/English, Néerlandais/Dutch
Dutch born, I lived in Haarlem until the age of 19, then I moved to Amsterdam to study art history. During my studies I did an Erasmus exchange program and studied in Florence for a few months. I graduated in 1997 in Amsterdam but I had fallen in love with Florence so I decided to come back in 2001 thanks to a research scholarship from the Dutch University Institute of Art in Florence. In 2005, I married a Florentine and started my tour guide career. I enjoy being an art historian and I believe that as a tour guide, one has to know less about art history, but much more about every aspect of this city such as gastronomy, fashion, and music. So combining the two professions is ideal! I love mixing art with other disciplines of culture and seeing people enjoy themselves. The walking tour combined with literature and Italian gastronomy is one of my favorites!
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