
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.






Photos above are from our sample itineraries, excursions and activities – each trip is tailored to your group.
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Study Renaissance masters up close with visits to the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David. These iconic institutions showcase works by Botticelli, da Vinci and other Italian greats.

Explore the frescoes and religious art of the Museo di San Marco, followed by a hands-on visit to a Florentine leather workshop where students learn about artisan craft techniques.

Take a day trip to San Gimignano or Siena to experience medieval architecture, narrow streets and traditional artisan culture beyond the city centre.

Stroll across the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge and take in the lively atmosphere of Piazza della Signoria and Piazza del Duomo. These public spaces are open-air galleries of Renaissance sculpture and architecture — ideal for observation and sketching.
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.

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.
Duration: 9 days
Tour Type: Educational
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Tour Type: Educational

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