Florence: Uffizi, David & Gelato Walk with Art Historian

Do not merely observe the Renaissance; strive to comprehend the transformative revolution it represents.

This semi-private tour will give you the opportunity to take a deeper look into those who have inspired or created different types of artworks.

There are only 9 spots available for this tour, and an Art Historian will be leading the group.

This 4-hour experience will explore the relationship between 4 major themes (wealth, power, faith, beauty) and how they connect through the arts.

We will start with Leonardo da Vinci's watchful eyes upon us.

Thanks to our priority pass, we will not wait in the long lines to see the artwork in the Uffizi Gallery.

However, we will not only be looking at the art in the Uffizi Gallery; we will also do an in-depth analysis of the artwork.

Botticelli's Secrets: Uncover the Neoplatonic symbols embedded within The Birth of Venus—emblems of love and divinity that transformed the concept of beauty.

The shift in artistic expression from the formality and strictness that characterized Visual Art during the Middle Ages to the psychological depth found in Leonardo da Vinci demonstrates how quickly the progression from rigid, formalized style of Medieval times to dynamic realism, as seen in Michelangelo, has happened over such a brief span of time.

The Living City and Gelato Tradition.

Upon exiting the museum, we will walk on the Corridor of Power towards the Piazza della Signoria.

You will travel through the streets of Florentine history where Dante tread during his lifetime and arrive at an authentic Florentine custom: gelato! Explore the historic Medici architect Bernardo Buontalenti’s legacy in gelato by tasting gelato at one of Florence's authentic gelaterias while enjoying a journey through the history of gelato with various flavours.

III. GALLERY OF ACCADEMIA: COLOSSI OF STONE As we move towards our final destination: THE ACCADEMIA GALLERY; through our experience of doing DEMONSTRATED ACCESS: THE STRUGGLE of Michelangelo - we will begin to analyse the PRIGIONI (SLAVES) AS A CASE STUDY of this artist's work & how the way that Michelangelo has made his artistic gesture by using PHYSICAL STRENGTH TO CONSTRUCT A FREE STANDING FIGURE OUT OF A SOLID BLOCK OF MARBLE.

David: Finally, we have arrived at the location of the David! There are some details on the David's body that you will not see if with out your Lars (guides), such as the veins in his hands; the lines on his forehead; and the expression in the David's eyes, as though he was looking out for all of the Florentine Republic (politically).