Photos: Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Ingo Mehling, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 George M. Groutas, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Photo credits
Photos: Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Ingo Mehling, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 George M. Groutas, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
The Uffizi's courtyard of statues
Your local guide
Francesco Rizzo
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Highlights
- A courtyard lined with Florentine statues
- Figures explained one by one
- Context on a major collection, from outside
- An arcade built for exactly this purpose
- History read through who gets a statue
About this tour
This session stays in the Uffizi's outdoor courtyard rather than the galleries inside, since filming there is not possible. You see the long arcade lined with statues of notable Florentines, and one figure explained in detail. The camera moves slowly through the courtyard as it would on an actual visit.
We pause properly at a few statues rather than walking the whole courtyard quickly, since each figure has its own story. I describe specific works from the collection by name as we go, even without showing them directly, and take questions throughout.
It suits anyone who wants context on the Uffizi's collection before or instead of a museum visit. It also works well as a shorter session on its own.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Florence before heading out.
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Courtyard arcade 21 min
The camera moves along the Uffizi's long courtyard, statues of famous Florentines lining both sides under the arcade.
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Individual statue 21 min
Stopping at one statue, I explain who the figure was and why they were considered significant enough to stand here.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Florence: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Crostini di fegatini and San Lorenzo, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Rome time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Florence, showing you Courtyard arcade and Individual statue live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Florence live with my phone.
Times shown in Rome time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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