Skip-the-Line Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor Tour
ID: GYG990012-1535426
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Experience the Uffizi & its secret passageway connecting the museum to the Boboli Gardens on a skip-the-line tour that reveal the hidden world of the Medici through Florence’s most iconic masterpieces
This Vasari Corridor tour connects three of Florence’s treasured landmarks in one seamless, skip-the-line experience—perfect for curious travelers eager to explore the city beyond the surface.
Begin your tour at the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most renowned museums in the world. You’ll skip the long ticket lines and follow your expert guide through a curated route of iconic masterpieces. From Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” to works by Michelangelo and Da Vinci, your guide will share the stories behind the art—and how Florence became a center of creativity during the Renaissance.
After a short break, you’ll reconvene to enter the Vasari Corridor, which only recently reopened after being closed to the public for over eight years. Built in 1565 for the Medici family, this secret walkway crosses the Arno River, connecting the seat of Florence's Renaissance government with Palazzo Pitti, the Medici palace. As you walk, you’ll hear stories of power, privacy, and political strategy that once played out along this very path.
Your final destination is the Buontalenti Grotto, tucked into the Boboli Gardens. With its surreal blend of sculpture, dripping stone, and fantastical creatures, it’s an unforgettable finale to your tour. This is more than an Uffizi gallery guided tour—it’s an immersive journey through hidden corridors, political intrigue, and artistic brilliance.
Highlights
- Skip the line at the Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor
- See iconic Renaissance masterpieces with an expert
- Walk the Medici’s once-private passageway over the Arno
- Discover the surreal Buontalenti Grotto in Boboli Gardens
- Hear stories of the Medici family from your expert guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-This tour is in English
-Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers
-This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
- The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted. Failure to provide this information may result in the cancellation of your reservation.
- This tour is NOT-refundable
- ALL guests including children MUST bring ID on the day of their tour
- In accordance with the Museum's guidelines, only 25 people are permitted to access the Vasari Corridor at a time. Your visit may include other participants, up to this maximum number.
- 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 arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets in at the tail of the bronze equestrian statue of Cosimo I in Piazza della Signoria.
INCLUDED
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Skip-the-line tickets for the Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor
- Small group of max 9 people
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
