Florence is an open-air museum. Here you can admire the masterpieces of European art that have changed the history.
If you’re reading this, you are probably planning your visit Florence. If you want to see the most significant works of art in Florence during your stay in the city, here are some useful suggestions.
Here you will find some tips regarding artworks in Florence that you can’t miss: paintings, frescoes and sculptures to admire in museums, churches, but also in the urban space of Florence.
You will discover the best way how to truly understand the works of art in Florence.
Florence is a city of art in the deepest sense of the term. Visiting it without discovering the most important artworks preserved here, is a bit like entering a library and not opening a single book. You would miss the core of what is around you.
Many people, who contact me, tell me that they don’t want to spend all their time in museums, because they would also like to breathe in the atmosphere of the city.
Well, that’s the beauty of Florence: the works of art in Florence are not just closed in museum rooms, they are everywhere!
The historic centre is an open-air museum, where every square, every corner tells endless stories.
Many details can often be missed if you are in a hurry. If you take your time, instead, and observe Florence carefully, you will will transform a simple walk into a journey through time.
You can build each visit with Guide me Florence around the works of art in Florence that excite and interest you the most: paintings, sculptures or frescoes.
I will guide you in your choice of the places that host the most iconic or most surprising works of art in Florence, based on the time you have and your curiosity.
Here are some ideas to start with:
There isn’t one correct way how to discover art in Florence: it all depends on what really interests you and what you want to learn more about.
For example, some people prefer to avoid the crowds and they enjoy visiting less popular and more intimate museums, where they can calmly admire lesser-known but still fascinating artworks.
Others, instead, want to see the masterpieces in the most famous museums, such as the Uffizi or the Accademia Gallery.
For this reason, when we build your itinerary together, I will guide you step by step in your choice. You will only have to tell me whether you prefer to discover the hidden details in the lesser-known convents and churches, or if you want to admire the most famous works of art in Florence.
If you want to discover the most famous works of art in Florence the Uffizi and the Accademia Gallery are two must-see sites for you.
At the Uffizi you can admire the masterpieces of the Renaissance, such as the Birth of Venus and the Primavera by Botticelli, the paintings by Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael.
At the Accademia Gallery, instead, you will find Michelangelo’s David, one of the most iconic sculptures in the world. But not only that. The museum houses also Michelangelo’s unfinished Prisoners which testify master’s creativity.
Florence is home to so many works of art that you can easily build a 2 or 3-day itinerary without ever seeing the same site twice. It all depends on how much time you have available and how deep you want to delve.
The largest museums, such as the Uffizi or the Pitti Palace, require at least half a day, or about 3 hours of visit.
Other smaller but very rich places, such as the Bargello or Orsanmichele, can be visited in an hour and a half: just enough time to linger on details that often escape a quick glance.
The price includes taxes and contributions required by law, while it does not include entrance tickets to museums, palaces, galleries or churches.
Furthermore, upon request, I can organize tours accessible to people with disabilities: I always want each visit to be inclusive and in line with the needs of all my guests.
Each itinerary with Guide me Florence can be tailor-made: just tell me how much time you have and I will guide you in your choice of the works of art in Florence that are the most in line with your interests.
Paintings, frescoes, sculptures: together we can select the most evocative places and the most engaging experiences. Fill out the form below and tell me how much time you have and which sites you don’t want to miss.
I will reply to you personally with a detailed itinerary, tailor-made for you.
To best experience the works of art in Florence, there are some tips that can make the difference.
The first piece of advice I would like to give you is to avoid visiting the Uffizi and the Accademia Gallery on Tuesdays: it is the busiest day of the week at the two museums!
If you really want to immerse yourself in art without distractions, I also recommend visiting Florence in the low season, that is, from November to March, when the museums are quiet and the rooms are almost empty.
Another practical tip is to consider purchasing the Firenze Card. It costs €85, is valid for 3 days and can be extended for another 2. The card is very useful because it allows you to access almost all the museums in the city without queues.
Because behind every artwork there is a story that deserves to be told with depth, empathy and passion.
In my work, I don’t just describe what you see. I reconstruct for you the context of each artworks. I show you what often goes unnoticed. I make you discover surprising connections between art, culture and contemporary world.
I collaborate with professionals who, like me, come from the academic world and who have chosen to put their skills at the service of those who really want to understand the art of Florence. We do not provide you with a simple “list of masterpieces”. We built an experience based on your interests and your way of looking at the art.
If you are passionate about Renaissance art or you want to learn something new about hidden details in a fresco, together we can design a truly unforgettable experience.
Fill out the form with your details and describe me your preferences regarding the tour. Tell me when will you come to Florence and how much time you want to spend with us.
I will answer your with a tailor-made proposal, designed to discover the works of art in Florence.
