Arts & Creativity in Florence

Meeting point You will meet a tour guide and photographer at E-DWAY for formalities and vehicle rental. What will the itinerary be? On board the electric Vespas you will leave the historic center to reach the panoramic points par excellence of Florence, where photographic services will take place both on board and without. The first one will be held at Piazzale Michelangelo, after which you can relax in the Rose Garden and have the second shooting. For the last one you will walk up the staircase of Forte San Miniato to the Abbey of San Miniato a Monte. After the shooting you will finish your tour by vespa returning in town at E-DWAY with the photographer and the tour leader. When and how will the photos be sent? The photos will be sent in 48h by WeTransfer or Google Drive. The photo format will be high quality jpg only.

Meeting point You will meet with the tour leader and the photographer in Piazza Del Duomo where the first half an hour shooting takes place. The beautiful Renaissance religious buildings will be the scenery of rare beauty for your shots.   What will the itinerary be? You will continue on foot, crossing the fashion and shopping streets of Florence, until reaching Piazza Della Signoria, the beating heart of the city. Here the second photoshoot takes place, you will be spoiled for choice between Palazzo Vecchio, the reproduction of Michelangelo's David, and the suggestive palace that contains one of the most famous museums in the world: the Uffizi. We will be then a few steps away from the Lungarno, where we could admire the Ponte Vecchio from more than one perspective. The third shooting will be divided into three spots: the first one from Lungarno Degli Archibustieri, the second one on the bridge while admiring at the glittering jewelers' windows, the third one from Ponte Santa Trinità to have a view of the entire Ponte Vecchio in its charm. The tour will end there and it will be very easy to return to the starting point along Via Tornabuoni.   When and how will the photos be sent? You will recieve the shooting material in 48h via WeTransfer or Google Drive. The photo format will be high quality jpg only.  

Go on a charming journey through Florence aboard a classic "barchetto," one of only four remaining traditional boats. Drift along the Arno River guided by a skilled "barcaiolo," who shares local folklore, providing a unique alternative to walking or cycling tours. Take in the twilight beauty of Florence, with views of grand palaces, iconic landmarks like the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio, and a special peek at the hidden gem of the Vasari Corridor. Sip on a crisp glass of wine during the "aperitivo" as you enjoy the view.

Prepare to be amazed by some of the world's most beautiful and unique works of art and sculpture. Explore the rich history of Florence's main Franciscan church on a 1.5-hour guided tour.Learn about the church's founding in the 13th century, the secrets of its masterpieces, and hidden burial places within its walls.The expert tour guide reveals the architectural features of the Gothic style. Admire the frescoes by Giotto, the Bardi Chapel, the Medici Chapel, the Pazzi Chapel, and other masterpieces by Donatello, Brunelleschi, and many other important Renaissance painters and sculptors.Santa Croce Church is the "hall of fame" of Italian culture and the final resting place of Italian luminaries like Michelangelo and Galileo.

The Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens Pass will take your Florence experience to the next level!Among the attractions at Florence's Renaissance-era Boboli Gardens are the Egyptian obelisk and the Fountain of Neptune. Tickets for the Porcelain Museum and Bardini Gardens are also included. Next, explore the magnificent Palazzo Pitti. Take in the luxurious rooms of the grand royal palace and see masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, and Rubens in the Palatine Gallery. Using the two included audio guides, you can easily self-guide your adventures through Florence. Explore the city and Palazzo Pitti independently using the interactive map and audio commentary and find out local insider tips on where to eat and take the best photos!

While everyone else is in line for the Duomo, you can get tickets for a truly unique Florentine experience: a gondola ride down the Arno River. With only four original wooden "barchettos" left in Florence, you can turn up the romance in this beautiful Renaissance city with a "barcaiolo" as your guide.Enjoy a refreshing apertivo as you sail through the heart of Florence – in front of the Uffizi Gallery, under the Ponte Vecchio bridge, among other bustling piazzas, towering cathedrals, and extensive palazzos.

Get access to the Accademia and see, among many other cultural treasures, Michelangelo's _David_, considered to be one of the greatest masterpieces in the history of art. Marvel at 15th-century paintings by the likes of Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and Uccello in the ultimate celebration of Renaissance art.

A trip to Florence's renowned Uffizi Gallery is much like revisiting the Renaissance. With works by Raphael, Michelangelo, Dürer, Rembrandt, and Titian, you're going to find artistic genius around every corner. This is especially true in the eight rooms dedicated to Caravaggio, which showcase the temperamental artist's vividly emotional approach to art.

Got a thirst for culture? Up your museum game with this special Florence package, which guarantees your spot in the two most popular museums in Italy. Get priority entrance to the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery – no queues for you! Then fill your ears with Florence facts thanks to the Vox City Tour of Florence Audio Guide App. It's travel made easy, educational and fun.

Explore Florence's City Hall with a two-hour tour of the Palazzo Vecchio Museum. The history of this palace is marked by political intrigue and captivating stories, as well as that of the family that inhabited it for centuries and ruled Florence from 1434 to 1737, the Medici. Visit their private apartments and enjoy the historical atmosphere given by the artworks adorning the walls that will make you travel directly to Renaissance Florence.Admire the impressive frescoes decorating the walls of the Salone dei Cinquecento, which, at 54 meters long, 23 meters wide and 18 meters high, is believed to be the largest room built for the administration of civil power in Italy.Hear the incredible story of how Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci were once commissioned to paint two large frescoes for the Hall of Five Hundred, and the astonishing reasons why it didn't work out!