Small group guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery and the Vasari Corridor with skip the line entrance
Overview
Big news for 2025: the iconic Vasari Corridor is set to welcome visitors once again after an eight-year closure! Make sure to include this unmissable highlight in your Florence itinerary.
Originally commissioned by Cosimo I de’ Medici and designed by Giorgio Vasari in 1565, this elevated passage stretches over 750 meters, linking Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Pitti. Conceived as a private walkway for the Medici family, it provided a secure route above the bustling streets of Florence.
Now, with its much-anticipated reopening, the corridor offers a unique opportunity to experience Florence from an entirely new angle. Your visit will begin at the world-renowned Uffizi Gallery, home to a spectacular collection of Renaissance masterpieces. Guided by an expert, you’ll explore works by legendary artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Giotto, delving into the stories behind the art that defined an era.
Next, you’ll enter the Vasari Corridor, where history comes alive as you walk through this once-exclusive passage. Although guiding inside the corridor isn’t permitted, the journey itself is nothing short of magical. Along the way, you’ll be treated to remarkable views of Florence, including the Arno River, the historic Ponte Vecchio, and the vibrant Oltrarno neighborhood. This extraordinary vantage point will transport you back in time to the grandeur of Medici rule.
The experience concludes near the enchanting Buontalenti Grotto in the stunning Boboli Gardens. From here, you’ll step outside to admire the corridor’s architecture, including the ingenious design that allows it to bypass the Mannelli Tower, showcasing the brilliance of Renaissance engineering.
This tour isn’t just about stunning views—it’s a deep dive into the history and culture of Florence, blending art, architecture, and storytelling into an unforgettable adventure. Don’t miss this chance to discover one of the city’s most remarkable treasures!
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Ciao Florence Sales Office - Via Cavour, 12 black
Via Camillo Cavour 12, 50122 FirenzeUffizi Gallery
Piazzale Degli Uffizi 6, 50122 FlorenceVasari Corridor
50125 FirenzeProfessional guidance at your disposal
3-hour small group tour
Priority access to the Uffizi Gallery
Priority access and extraordinary opening of the Vasari Corridor
Earphones for bigger groups
Guided outdoor walk along the Vasari Corridor
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Ciao Florence office in Via Cavour, 18 black
Via Camillo Cavour 18
This tour is non-refundable
Tickets for the Vasariano are nominative. When booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth
We regret to inform you that this tour is not accessible to people with mobility disabilities or wheelchairs.
According to the Museum's rules, access to the Vasari Corridor is allowed for a maximum of 25 people, so there may be other participants during the visit up to a maximum of 25 people
During the tour of the Vasari Corridor (30 minutes), the guide will not be able to explain, but will follow you along the way, pointing out the sights and points of interest
During the busiest tourist days there may be delays in entering museums
Due to the complicated nature of managing access to the Vasari Corridor, admission times may vary slightly from those online. In any case, you will be informed immediately in writing about the time change
Please note: To enter the Uffizi Gallery and the Vasari Corridor, all participants are required to carry a valid ID. Non-EU visitors are required to bring their passport. Museum staff may refuse entry if a valid ID is not presented.
€170.50
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