Art and Design School Trips to Florence

Inspire creativity and deepen your students’ understanding of Renaissance and contemporary art with our Art and Design School Trips to Florence — the heart of Italian culture.

Perfectly linked to GCSE and A-Level Art and Design curricula, our Art and Design School Trips to Florence can be tailored to your syllabus, focusing on critical analysis, visual communication, and historical context.

Our Art and Design School Trips to Florence provide a unique opportunity for students to see world-renowned masterpieces firsthand, gain fresh artistic inspiration, and develop a broader understanding of different artistic styles, techniques, and movements.

Highlights of Our Art and Design School Trips to Florence:

  • Discover Florence’s historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Explore Renaissance masterpieces at the Uffizi Gallery
  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery
  • Visit hidden gems like Museo di San Marco to study religious art and frescoes
  • Experience real-world connections to GCSE and A-Level assessment objectives
  • Optional excursions to Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano
  • Tailored itineraries designed to complement your specific Art & Design syllabus

Additional Visits and Activities:

  • Excursion to San Gimignano or Siena – explore medieval architecture and artisan craftsmanship
  • Leather workshop visit – study traditional Florentine artisan techniques
  • Visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Welcome to Florence immersive experience
  • And much more!

All our trips are tailored to your specific GCSE and A-Level curriculum needs — focusing on practical observations, critical studies, and contextual understanding, ensuring students return home artistically enriched and inspired.

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Art and Design School Trips to Florence

  • Duration: 4 Days
  • Board: Full board
  • Passengers: 40
  • Free Staff Places: 5

Accommodation

Hotel Cimabue – Florence
Housed in a historic building with 19th-century charm, Hotel Cimabue offers 22 elegant rooms with large windows overlooking the timeless beauty of Florence. From medieval stone palaces to Renaissance landmarks, guests are immersed in art and history from the moment they arrive. The hotel is ideally located just steps from the Accademia Gallery, Museum of San Marco, and within easy reach of Florence Cathedral and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Onsite facilities include a welcoming lounge bar, daily continental breakfast buffet, free WiFi, and an internet point — perfect for relaxing after a day of artistic exploration.

Excursions & Inclusions

Ponte Vecchio, Florence

Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and the iconic Uffizi Gallery. Optional excursion to San Gimignano or Siena & Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Where it’s held

Florence is a dream destination for an art and design trip, bursting with creative inspiration at every turn. As the birthplace of the Renaissance, it’s home to masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci, as well as stunning architecture like the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio. Students can explore world-class galleries, soak up centuries of artistic heritage and experience how history and innovation continue to shape design in this vibrant Italian city.

Sample Itinerary for Art and Design School Trips to Florence

Day 1: Arrival in Florence (D)

Arrive at Florence, Pisa, or Bologna Airport, where your private driver will meet you. If landing in Pisa, enjoy a brief visit to the Piazza dei Miracoli to view the famous Leaning Tower. Transfer to your hotel in Florence, check in, and relax before dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2: Discover Florence & the Uffizi (B, D)

After breakfast, explore Florence on a 2-hour guided walking tour, visiting key sites such as Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. In the afternoon, visit the iconic Uffizi Gallery, home to works by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Raphael — a crucial experience for any art student. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

Day 3: Meet the David (B, D)

This morning, discover the peaceful Museo di San Marco, featuring frescoes by Fra Angelico, ideal for students studying religious art and the Renaissance. In the afternoon, see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery — a chance to observe fine details and form up close, supporting key art analysis skills. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Departure (B)

After breakfast, visit the lively Mercato Centrale (time permitting), offering a final slice of Florentine culture. Then transfer to the airport for your journey home.

Art and Design School Trips to Florence

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