Exclusive and Innovative Tours in Florence! Email us at info@hotel‐demidoff.it or book your tour directly at the reception! *** Bohemian Oltrarno Walking Tour with Olive Oil Tasting
Adults €35
6-12 years €15
0-5 years FREE
What You'll Do • Taste some magnificent olive oil (3 different types) • Small group (maximum 15 participants) • Familiarise yourself with the bohemian quarter of Florence Get out of the crowds and venture across the river in Florence. Be ready to experience the real Dolce Vita visiting this picturesque neighborhood where you'll taste some traditional olive oil. What to Expect The Oltrarno area has been known since medieval times as the home of many of the city’s artisan workshops. Nowadays, in fact, it's becoming the new "hipster" and bohemian neighborhood. Here you can find the artist who felt drawn to the city, the international fashion student, the old Florentine royalty, and the elderly lady who still goes to the traditional market to buy her vegetables in the traditional piazzas of the area. Start from Via Tornabuoni, the luxury street that hosts Ferragamo and its museum. You will explore its historical palaces, and right after "jump" into the most elegant bridge of the city (Santa Trinita), where you'll take a route through the districts of San Frediano and Santo Spirito (where Michelangelo discovered his passion for art). Be ready to walk over the narrow little streets, to get amongst the old traditional markets with the locals, and try some good extra virgin tuscan olive oil. During the guided tour, you'll make a stop in a traditional specialized shop to have a little tasting of other types of olive oil. This is a tour for curious people who would like a deep insight into what Italy has to offer; art, food, history and fashion. What's Included • Guided tour with an official local guide • Walking tour • Earphones for bigger groups • Olive oil tasting Meeting Point: Florence office, Via del Trebbio 8/r. at 10.15 am 90-Minute Wine Tasting in Florence In An Ancient Cellar
Adults only tour €32
What You'll Do Enjoy a wine tasting without leaving Florence Learn from an expert sommelier Get to taste some traditional olive oil and cured meats too Overview Enjoy a 90‐minutes wine tasting in a 600's year‐old cellar just in the heart of Florence! Our expert sommelier will guide you through the tasting and unveil you all the secrets of this ancient art. What to Expect Take a break from the crowds and lines in the museums and delight yourself with some good Tuscan wine, without going out of Florence! Enjoy a 90‐minutes wine tasting in a restored XIV‐century ancient cellar. Once you get downstairs, you will go back in time and discover a little part of the old Florence that is still hidden underneath. There, you will be welcomed by the owner (and expert sommelier) that still runs his traditional wine store and will take care of you helping and guiding you through the tasting. You will get to taste a glass of Chianti Classico (a higher quality than just regular Chianti), one Super Tuscan and one white Tuscan wine (white wines in Tuscany are rare gems!) plus some extra‐virgin olive oil and some balsamic vinegar! Of course our expert sommelier will tell you all the secrets and info's about the wines and olive you're tasting. Since we want to make this tour perfect for all foodies and wine‐lovers, be ready with all your senses because you will get to taste some traditional Tuscan salami (Finocchiona) and cheese during your wine‐tasting in order to seek the perfect match between wine and food! Once your wine tasting is finished, you will be given the possibility to purchase and ship the wines you liked the most! What's Included Wine tasting (3 different types of wine, 2 red and 1 white, some extra‐virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar and some salami and cheese) Expert sommelier What's Not Included Transportation to/from attractions Guide or any city tour Meeting Point: "Pozzo Divino" in Via Ghibellina 114/R corner with Matteo Palmieri street at 3.30 pm. Florence: 2-Hour Early Morning Uffizi Gallery Tour
Adults €39
6-12 years €25
0-5 years FREE
What You'll Do Enter the Uffizi Gallery before the usual crowds arrive Learn about art from antiquity to the Renaissance from an art historian guide See masterpieces of art in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere Overview See masterpieces of art on a 2‐hour guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, Florence. Access the museum before the usual crowds arrive on an early morning tour, and see works from the Medici collections and more in the company of an art historian guide. What to Expect Meet your art historian guide at the Uffizi Gallery, located adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria, and enter one of the world's biggest and richest museums before the usual crowds arrive. Tour in a small group for a more intimate experience of the museum, home to some of the most important Renaissance art and much more. Journey through the history of Italian and international art, including classical sculptures of Roman emperors, tombs from Ancient Rome and works by Giotto, Michelangelo, Mantegna, Titian, Gentile da Fabriano, Piero della Francesca, Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, Caravaggio and many others. Listen enrapt as your guide brings the museum to life in a single language to avoid any time‐consuming repetition. Then, stay in the museum for as long as you wish at the end of the guided tour and admire more masterpieces at your own pace. What's Included Informative and friendly guide Small group tour led by an art historian Meeting Point: Meet at 08:40 in front of Gate 1 of the Uffizi Gallery. Best of Florence: Accademia, Uffizi & City Center Tour
Adults €75
6-12 years €35
0-5 years FREE
What You'll Do Enjoy early morning access to the Uffizi Gallery Marvel at Michelangelo’s David, and masterworks by Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci Experience the true gems of Florence Overview Enjoy a 4‐hour small‐group guided tour of the Uffizi and Accademia galleries that includes a city walking tour as well. Experience all the gems of Florence. What to Expect This half‐day tour offers the perfect combination if you want a more in‐depth look at Florence’s treasures, with the opportunity to visit both of the city’s top museums on the same program. You’ll enjoy a 2‐hour guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery and a 1.5 hour guided tour with additional free time in the Accademia Gallery. With your entrance tickets you’ll have faster access than regular visitors. During the walk between the art galleries, your guide will provide commentary on the main sights you see along the way, and share some secrets and entertaining stories of Florentine history. Admire works by Botticelli, Michelangelo’s David, masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, an original Stradivarius from 1690, and the first modern piano, which was invented in Florence. Once the guided tour is over you can stay at the Accademia longer if you’d like to see more. What's Included Small‐group tour Official local guide Tickets to the Uffizi and Accademia galleries Guided tours of both galleries Guided city walking tour Cancellation Policy: Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund Meeting Point In front of the main entrance to the Accademia Gallery, Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50121. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the starting time. Palazzo Vecchio 90-Minute Morning Guided Tour
Adults €35
6-12 years €21
0-5 years FREE
What You'll Do Discover the secrets that inspired Dan Brown’s Inferno Admire masterpieces by Michelangelo, Donatello, Verrocchio, and others Visit all the apartments and important rooms of the Palazzo Vecchio Oveview Enjoy a small‐group guided tour that takes you to the center of the Medici's power. Learn about the secrets that are hidden within the walls of the Palazzo Vecchio, and that inspired the film Inferno, based on Dan Brown's best‐
selling novel. What to Expect The Palazzo Vecchio is Florence’s Town Hall, and acquired its current name when the Medici duke's residence was moved across the Arno River to the Palazzo Pitti. For this 90‐minute tour you’re guaranteed a small group to ensure a more intimate and relaxing experience. Inside this stunning structure you’ll have a chance to see the Salone dei 500, the chamber containing the mysterious inscription, Cerca e Trova (seek and you shall find) written at the top of Giorgio Vasari's wall frescoes. The inscription plays an important role in Dan Brown’s Inferno, and with your official guide you'll uncover its secrets. Admire the art of Michelangelo and Donatello and visit all the apartments and chambers of the palazzo. What's Included Small‐group tour with a local guide Admission ticket Meeting Point: 10.20 am behind Cosimo the I equestrian statue. Exclusive Guided Tour of Galileo's Museum
Adults €39
6-12 years €25
0-5 years FREE
What You'll Do Take a small group tour Admire original rare gems made by Galileo Try the only tour based in the science of Florence Overview Step back in time to discover one of the greatest minds in history with this exclusive guided tour through the Galileo's National Science Museum of Florence, the only one in the world where you can admire his original scientific items. What to Expect The Museo Galileo is one of the foremost international institutions in the History of Science, combining a noted museum of scientific instruments and an institute dedicated to the research, documentation and dissemination of the history of science in the broadest senses. Join this 90‐minutes small‐group tour along with your official specialized guide that will unveil you all the secrets contained in this rare Museum. Get out of the crowds and lines, and get to know some original scientific tools made by Galileo himself such as some telescopes and lenses that he used to discover Jupiter's moon. Once your guided tour is finished, you could remain inside the Museum to continue exploring if you wish. What's Included Museum entrance fees Specialized official guide Guided tour of the Museum Meeting Point: Main entrance to the Galileo's Museum at 11.20 am. Florence: Entrance and Guided Tour of Santa Croce
Adults €39
6-12 years €25
0-5 years FREE
What You'll Do Discover the treasures of Santa Croce and its role during the Middle Ages Admire the work of important Italian artists including Michelangelo, Donatello, and Brunelleschi See the magnificent tomb of Michelangelo Overview Enjoy a small group tour of the Basilica of Santa Croce, known as the Temple of the Glories of Italy. As a mausoleum for important personalities, it houses the tombs of the painter and sculptor Michelangelo, the author Dante, and the scientist Galileo. What to Expect Visit Santa Croce, also known as the Temple of the Glories of Italy, on this guided tour. Santa Croce was at the heart of the Franciscan order, which was known for the mass preaching in the square during the Middle Ages to combat heresy that was very popular with serfs and peasants. The Basilica has served as a mausoleum for Italy’s most important artists, politicians, and philosophers. It is the final resting place of Michelangelo, Dante, and Galileo. Learn from the detailed explanations of your official English‐speaking guide. Enjoy the beauty of the art of Donatello and his crucifix, one of the jewels of the Renaissance, as well the the art of Brunelleschi and the perfect architectural harmony of his Chapel of Fools. The Church bears the marks of history, including those left by the tragic flood of 1966 that damaged several paintings and destroyed the monumental cemetery, which was subsequently restored and is part of this tour. What's Included Admission ticket to Santa Croce Guided tour with an official local guide Earphones for larger groups Monolingual guided tour Meeting Point: By the facade of the church, at the statue of Dante at 2.45 pm Early Morning Access: David Tour
Adults €39
6-12 years €25
0-5 years FREE
What You'll Do Gain early morning access to a hugely popular museum Be part of a small group tour Quick entry with skip the line ticket Overview Enjoy an exclusive early morning access to the Accademia Gallery before the crowds arrive, in order to understand why the David is such a symbol in a quick but informative way. Skip the line tickets included. What to Expect If you have just a short time in Florence (or you are in your last hours here) but you don't want to leave without seeing the David, then this is your tour! Enjoy a 50 minute guided tour with a monolingual local guide who will unveil the real meaning of the David. Forget about all the big lines and crowds, since this is the only tour that operates early in the morning, therefore you will be among the first visitors of the day to admire the magnificent David by Michelangelo! Get your camera at the ready since this is the best moment of the day to take your perfect memento of Florence. The official guide will introduce you to Michelangelo and his Slaves, Botticelli and Giambologna in an entertaining way. By the time the tour has finished (around 09:00), you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your day in the city or to catch your train/flight. However, you can remain inside the museum to continue exploring if you wish. What's Included Skip the line ticket 50 minute guided tour Official local guide Early morning access What's Not Included Tips (optional) Any transportation Meeting Point: In front of the main entrance to the Accademia Gallery at 08.15 am Florence: Boboli The Medici Gardens & Hidden Messages
Adults €49
6-12 years €30
0-5 years FREE
What You'll Do See all the most important sights of Boboli and Pitti Palace Explore several kilometers of rich vegetation and great fountains Admire a spectacular panoramic view of the city of Florence Overview This itinerary allows you to discover the gardens designed for the Medici family. On your guided walking tour, you will hear stories and myths of gods and heroes, imagined and represented by artists from many periods, from ancient Roman to contemporary. What to Expect Get lost in the woods. On this itinerary, discover the gardens designed for Cosimo I de Medici in 1562 which became a model for the European royal gardens. Boboli, with its green architectures, statues, fountains, terraces and grottoes, is the first park in Europe where works of art hide meanings and allegories. On your 1.5‐hour guided walking tour, you will hear about the stories and myths of the gods and heroes, imagined and represented by artists from many periods, from ancient Roman to contemporary. Among these are the sculptures of Hercules, of Demeter and the Spartan King Tyndareus, the Fountains of the Artichoke and of Neptune, the Secret Garden and the Tunnel of Love. In the purest italian style, the gardens consist of several kilometers of rich vegetation and great fountains. You will go to the top of the gardens where it is possible to admire a spectacular panoramic view of the city of Florence. What's Included Entrance fees with skip‐the‐line tickets Official local guide Walking tour What's Not Included Tickets to the Palatine Gallery or any other museum inside Pitti Palace Cancellation Policy: Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund Know Before You Go • Please wear comfortable shoes • Green and eco‐friendly tour • Perfect for kids, nature lover or romantic ones Meeting Point: Main entrace to Pitti Palace at 10.10 am. Florence: Secrets of the City Private Walking Tour
€150*
*PRIVATE TOUR, THE PRICE SHOULD BE DIVIDED BETWEEN THE PARTICIPANTS (ADULTS AND CHILDREN)
What You'll Do Discover the secret streets and squares of Florence Go to hidden sites known only to locals Hear stories about the Renaissance and the historical people of Florence Learn about a street dotted with medieval tower houses Overview Take a 2‐hour walk through the storied streets of Florence with a private guide, and discover the “Cradle of the Renaissance” on a customized itinerary. Stroll through the historical city center to explore some of the city’s lesser‐known sites. What to Expect Discover the secrets of Florence on a customized 2‐hour walking tour, and enjoy the personalized services of a private guide. Ideal for those who have already taken an historical tour of the city center's main sites, this walk will take you to some of the city’s more hidden locations. Your guide will reveal hidden secrets about the streets of Florence, such as the main street that is dotted with medieval tower houses. Hear fascinating stories about the art and architecture of the Renaissance as you dive down narrow streets and hear about the people that used to live there. Listen to sometimes funny, and sometimes tragic, tales to get an alternative perspective of Florence. What's Included Private tour Personalized service Walking tour Know Before You Go • Confirmation of your tour will be received at time of booking • As this is a private tour, you can choose the start time and customize the itinerary Meeting Point: Pick‐up from your accommodation in Florence (if located in the city center) or at Via del Trebbio 8/R at 10.15 am Michelangelo & Donatello: 2-Hour Bargello Museum Tour
Adults €35
6-12 years €21
0-5 years FREE
What You'll Do Admire masterpieces by Michelangelo and Donatello Explore the art in the Bargello Museum with an official English‐speaking guide See the original sculptures from Piazza della Signoria Overview Not many visitors to Florence know that the Bargello Museum houses some of the most important works by Donatello and Michelangelo, the geniuses of the Florentine Renaissance. Explore this palace and discover its treasures on a 2‐hour guided tour. What to Expect On this 2‐hour guided tour an English‐speaking guide will take you through the exciting world of the Bargello Museum, an impressive medieval palace that has also served as a prison and a place of torture. The palace itself is worth an in‐depth visit, as are the gems you’ll discover inside. Visit a room dedicated to the famous sculptor Donatello, with stunning originals of his David. The layout of the Museum makes it possible to get up close to and admire the work in great detail. Another of the Museum’s important rooms is dedicated to Michelangelo, where you’ll see some of his greatest works. Admire the Bacco‐Bacchus (representing intoxication), the Pitti Tondo, (in which some experts see signs of the help of Leonardo), and the David‐Apollo. You’ll also have a chance to admire the original sculptures from Piazza della Signoria, as only copies are to be found in the square today. The originals were brought to the Bargello to protect them from the weather. What's Included Admission ticket Official specialized guide (English‐speaking) Guided tour of the Museum Headphones for large groups Meeting Point: In front of the main entrance to the Museum (Via del Proconsolo, 4, 50122 Firenze) Please be at the meeting point at 10:40 am. Florence: LGTB-Friendly Tour
Adults €42
6-12 years €27
0-5 years FREE
What You'll Do Experience the first LGTB tour of Florence Discover the real meaning of the David Get to know the main sights of the Accademia Gallery Have an official gay‐friendly local guide Enjoy a city tour around the Duomo square Overview Was the David a real model? How was it like being gay in the 500s? Be ready to listen to what no one has told you yet. Hear the hidden story of the homosexual capital by joining this LGTB 90‐minute guided tour around the city center and Accademia Gallery. What to Expect Did you know that Michelangelo was a homosexual? Don't be surprised if you didn't. Unfortunately and for so many centuries, power wanted to eliminate this information from the biography of one of the most important geniuses in history. As a result, this has prevented individuals to read and correctly understand his work and legacy by stripping him of such an important element of his identity. Your official gay‐friendly local guide will tell you about the stories of the Medici family and gay life during the Renaissance. Already in these times, Florence was an active center of gay relationships. Be ready to get back in time and discover at what point the Church and other institutions decided to burn alive at the stake the ones who practised "sodomy". You will discover if the David was a model of the time, if at that time they already knew about his homosexual condition and about his true relationship with the popes in Rome of the 1500s, full of dark intrigues and corruptions. Have shared with you what centuries of censorship have hidden and despised. In addition, you will also take a look at the Accademia Gallery and its most outstanding artists such as Botticelli, Giotto or an original Stradivarius made for a well‐known homosexual great prince of the Medici family with lots of history and legends behind it. To ensure that your experience is of the highest quality and intimate, the group will never exceed 15 participants and you will have priority entry to the museum with your gay‐friendly guide who, after the tour, will happily give you good advice on LGBT life in Florence. What's Included Priority entrance ticket Official gay‐friendly local guide Walking tour of the city Guided tour of the Accademia Gallery and the David Earphones for groups larger than 10 What's Not Included Transportation Meeting Point: Keys of Florence office at 3.30 pm. Accademia Gallery: David and Stradivarius tour
Adults €39
6-12 years €25
0-5 years FREE
What You'll Do Enjoy skip‐the‐line access to the Accademia Gallery See Michaelangelo's David, the symbol of Florence Marvel at an original Stradivarius from 1690 Overview On this guided tour with skip‐the‐line access, see the Accademia's most famous exhibit, Michaelangelo's David, plus an original Stradivarius violin from 1690 and the first modern piano, which was invented in Florence. What to Expect The Accademia Gallery is one of the most exciting museums in the world. Smaller than the Uffizi Gallery, it offers a collection of unique treasures that make a visit a must during your stay in Florence. This tour offers you skip‐
the‐line entrance and a 1.5 hour small‐group tour with an English‐speaking guide. The tour has been developed with the help of specialists in art history. As a result, you will be able to see one of the museum’s jewels, overlooked by many: the collection of musical instruments in the Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini. This section includes an original Stradivarius violin from 1690, made by Antoni Stradivari for the Great Prince, and the first modern piano, which was invented in Florence. The tour then moves on to the museum’s other treasures, including a room filled with Michaelangelo's works. Discover the artistic pinnacle of Michelangelo’s magnificent David, the symbol of the city of Florence. Your guide will delight you with secrets and entertaining anecdotes. What's Included Admission ticket with skip‐the‐line entrance Professional art historian guide Cancellation Policy: Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund Meeting Point: Our meeting point will be at 15.40 pm in front of the main entrance to the Accademia Gallery. *** Exclusive and Innovative Tours in Florence! Email us at info@hotel‐demidoff.it or book your tour directly at the reception! Demidoff Country Resort Via della Lupaia, 1556 ‐ 50036 Pratolino Firenze T. +39 055 505641 ‐ F. +39 055 409780