Lesser known corners
Rejoice, Florence, seeing you are so great that over sea and land you flap your wings, and your name is widely known in Hell!
― Dante Alighieri
A GARDEN OF TRANSFORMATION
Florence is not just stone and marble. It grows, shifts, and breathes in its gardens. At Giardino Bardini, wisteria drapes over ancient terraces, fountains murmur, and every plant tells a story.
As we walk, the garden reveals its hidden layers, a place of art, nature, and quiet transformation, mirroring the city itself.
This is Florence seen through leaves and light, where history is rooted in the earth.
Duration 2 hours
Cost 150 EUR
F*CK THE ACADEMY
Before Paris had Impressionism, Florence had its own revolution. In the mid-1800s, a group of young, rebellious painters rejected the rigid Academy and captured light, color, and life in raw, bold strokes: the Macchiaioli.
In the Gallery of Modern Art at Palazzo Pitti, we’ll explore works by Fattori, Boldini, and others, where defiance meets innovation.
After the visit, your ticket grants access to the entire Palazzo Pitti, including the Palatine Gallery.
Duration 2 hours
Cost 150 EUR
SAN NICCOLÒ AND ITS TRESURES
The Bardini Museum is a hidden sanctuary, where masterpieces by Donatello, Ghiberti, Tintoretto, and others sit alongside ancient relics and forgotten wonders.
In the artisan district of San Niccolò, history lingers in the air, where each handcrafted object tells a story. The Rose Garden offers a peaceful escape, with Folon’s sculptures weaving silent poetry through the landscape. Ascend to the tranquil San Salvatore al Monte, and end at the timeless Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, a place where art, history, and panoramic beauty converge.
Duration 4 hours
Cost 300 EUR
ART HISTORY IN OLTRARNO
In the Oltrarno, Florence breathes a quieter, deeper life. The Basilica of Santo Spirito holds Michelangelo’s early Crucifix, a subtle reflection of his young genius. Hidden piazzas, artisan workshops, and cafés pulse with the city’s authentic spirit.
In a tucked-away chapel, Masaccio’s frescoes in the Brancacci Chapel revolutionized Western art. Just a short walk away, Pontormo’s visionary paintings in Santa Felicita, charged with emotional intensity, reveal the turmoil of a tormented artist on the eve of Florence’s Republican collapse.
Duration 3 hours
Cost 225 EUR
Practical Information
These journeys are private and designed for small groups or individuals These journeys are personal, made for individuals or small groups who want to move slowly and see deeply.
I take care of the guiding and help with the practical side when needed.
Included: my guidance and support with logistics.
Not included: tickets, meals, and transport.
I don’t provide transportation, but I can help arrange a driver, taxi, or bus/train connections if useful.
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