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Uffizi Private Tour in Florence
See the Birth of Venus, Medusa, Doni Tondo, and more with your own private art guide
What's included
Passionate English-speaking guide
Timed entry Uffizi tickets
The Birth of Venus
Medusa
Doni Tondo (Holy Family)
Private tour
Wheelchair accessible
Itinerary
The Uffizi and the Medici Family
Uffizi is Italian for "offices". In fact, the Medici Family used the building that houses the Uffizi Gallery as offices.
Laocoön and His Sons, by Bandinelli
See a beautiful version of the famous statue held in the Vatican, crafted by Baccio Bandinelli.
The works of Da Vinci
Da Vinci left a surprisingly small number of paintings behind. See his portrayal of angel Gabriel informing the Virgin Mary that she will bear a son whose reign will never end.
Botticelli's Birth of Venus
Botticelli’s most famous painting was considered by many as the Renaissance masterpiece that brought the world out of the Dark Ages
Raphael's Madonna del Cardellino
This beautiful piece was almost lost forever. You'll learn the story of how it was saved.
Titian's Venus of Urbino
His contemporaries referred to him as “The Sun amidst Small Stars”. You'll see some of Titian's greatest works in the Uffizi.
Michelangelo's Holy Family (Doni Tondo)
Michelangelo didn’t get much practice before he painted Sistine Chapel’s ceiling. The Uffizi has one of his rare paintings, the Doni Tondo.
Caravaggio's Medusa
Look too long and you may turn to stone! Learn about how Caravaggio's Medusa revolutionized the painting world in the late 16th century.
Renaissance-era sculptures
Throughout this guided tour of the Uffizi, gaze upon the statues that inspired the Renaissance
Stunning views of Florence
During this private Uffizi tour, you can take a short break to admire the amazing dome by Brunelleschi from the rooftop of the museum.
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Mon, 07 Sep 2026
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Important Details
Private Uffizi Gallery Tour Description
Your 2-hour private Uffizi tour includes:
Timed-entry ticket to the Uffizi Gallery valued at €29
Tailored private tour of the masterpieces and hidden gems inside the Uffizi
See Botticelli's Primavera, Michelangelo's Holy Family, and more!
Friendly, English-speaking private guide with expertise in art history
History of the Uffizi and Medici Family
As you stroll through the grand rooms, hallways and courtyard of the Uffizi, your guide will tell you the about the fascinating history of the gallery. The construction was ordered in 1560 by Cosimo I de’ Medici (known as Cosimo the Great and the first Grand Duke of Tuscany) to house the administrative and judiciary offices of Florence. At the time, the Medici family’s influence in Florence was extremely powerful, and without their patronage of the arts the Italian Renaissance may not have happened as it did.
Botticelli's Primavera and Birth of Venus
One of the most featured artists your guide will tell you of at the museum is Sandro Botticelli, whose masterpieces Primavera and The Birth of Venus are housed here. You may well recognize his painting of The Birth of Venus, which shows the goddess being carried ashore in a giant seashell. Primavera, meanwhile, depicts the arrival of spring with dancing gods and muses in an enchanted garden. Whatever the extent of your art history knowledge, you can't help but admire these paintings’ vibrant compositions.
Caravaggio’s Medusa
A highlight for many art-lovers on this Uffizi tour is Caravaggio’s Medusa. A gripping study of the dark mythological figure with snakes in her hair, the painting is also an excellent example of Caravaggio’s revolutionary approach to the game between light and dark. As you look into Medusa's eyes, she appears to stare back at you. Legend has it that you’ll turn to stone if you hold her gaze for too long.
The Venus of Urbino
Titian’s most sensual painting, the Venus of Urbino, is an exercise in female eroticism. In a departure from previous depictions of the Goddess of Love, Venus appears human in his version. She holds a bouquet of flowers in her right hand while her left hand is placed suggestively between her thighs. With the contrast between the warm colors of her flesh and the dark background, the sensuality of the painting is overwhelming. Learn about the story behind this celebrated work of art, and others by the master Titian.
Michelangelo’s Doni Tondo (Holy Family)
Michelangelo’s Holy Family (or Doni Tondo) painting dates back to the same period as his David statue, and is one of the few remaining examples of Michelangelo’s painting, together with the breathtaking frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. The Doni Tondo also laid the foundations of mannerism, also known as Late Renaissance. This style of European art featured bizarre, striking poses and iridescent colors, and your guide will help you to see its clear origins in this masterpiece.
And much, much more....
These highlights are just a few of the world-class works of art housed at the Uffizi. Let your expert guide tailor your journey into art and history as they share the important stories behind each painting, as well as their context within Florentine and Italian culture. As a private tour, you'll get to experience the Uffizi at a pace that suits you, and your guide can make suggestions based on the artists and styles you love the most.