In Stendhal’s Wake
For centuries, travelers have visited Florence with the intention of encountering firsthand the iconic paintings and statues created by the Old Masters that were endlessly inspired by this city, its light, and its natural beauty.
Following in the footsteps of those travelers, we curated In Stendhal’s Wake: Encountering the Old Masters for lovers of art that would like to pursue a deep connection with Florence’s immense artistic patrimony.
Encountering the Old Masters
“It was a sort of ecstasy, from the idea of being in Florence, close to the great men whose tombs I had seen. Absorbed in the contemplation of sublime beauty… I reached a point where one encounters celestial sensations… Everything spoke so vividly to my soul. ”
There is just something about Florence. A sort of magical, yet elusive enchantment that permeates the air and excites the imagination of natives and travelers alike. Some, such as the 19th century French author Stendhal, have even been moved to an overwhelming sense of ecstasy when immersing themselves in an exploration of the natural and artistic beauty that have characterized the fabric of this city for centuries.
Perhaps it’s the air; maybe it’s the water… Whatever the answer to this great mystery, there certainly is something that has inspired history’s “Old Masters” of painting and sculpture to produce their best work while in Florence.
“In Stendhal’s Wake: Encountering the Old Masters” is a privately guided tour that explores what the answer to that mystery might be.
Curated expressly for art lovers, this full day excursion connects the dots between Florence’s most renowned museums to explore an expansive constellation of artistic masterpieces that are tangible testaments to Florence’s “sublime beauty.”
From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance; from Donatello to Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael, this is an in-depth rendezvous with history’s greatest masterpieces like you’ve never encountered them before.
Further details…
Duration: about 7 hours
Starting price: $1525 for couples; $350 for each additional guest.
Minimum booking: 2 people; maximum: 8 people
This tour includes a private tour guide and a traditional Tuscan lunch.
Guests will enjoy a privately guided tour of Florence’s three most renowned museums: the Uffizi Gallery, the Bargello Museum, and the Galleria dell’Accademia.
This excursion provides ample opportunities to discover Florence’s city center as guests are guided from one museum to another.
Notes:
This tour is recommended for guests that are passionate about art history.
Experiences must be booked at least 1 month in advance.
Fill out the form below to book this tour, or to schedule a custom tour consultation.
While we are pleased to answer any questions related to our suggested tours free of charge, we require a $400 non-refundable deposit* for custom tour consultations.
*Non-refundable deposits will be invoiced in advance of the scheduled consultation.