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Private Guided Tour to the Vasari Corridor and the Uffizi Gallery

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Overview

Exclusive news for 2025: the world-famous Vasari Corridor is reopening after 8 years, and now you can experience it in a private tour! Combine this extraordinary journey with a visit to one of Florence’s most iconic museums: the Uffizi Gallery.

This private tour offers an unparalleled experience, featuring breathtaking views and an immersive dive into history and art, ensuring your visit to Florence becomes truly unforgettable. Ideal for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and discerning travelers seeking a deeper and more personalized connection with the city, this exclusive experience is not to be missed. Embark on a unique adventure blending culture, art, and history most intimately and memorably!

What's Included

  • Reserved access and special opening of the Vasari Corridor
  • Reserved access to the Uffizi Gallery
  • Private tour lasting 3 hours
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities or personal expenses
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazzale degli Uffizi
209, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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End point

Piazza della Signoria
50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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Via Cavour Firenze (pass by)

Uncover Florence's hidden gem – the Vasari Corridor! Begin your journey at Via Cavour 12 black, where your knowledgeable, art-loving guide will greet you. From there, accompany your guide to the renowned Uffizi Gallery and the iconic Vasari Corridor.
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Gallerie Degli Uffizi

Founded in 1560 at the behest of Cosimo I de' Medici, from being the seat of the most important Florentine magistracies, the Uffizi did not become the marvelous art gallery it is today until 1769. Your private guide will skillfully lead you through the luminous halls of this fantastic museum, taking you on a journey to discover the greatest painters of the Italian art scene, from the Middle Ages to the Late Renaissance. Giotto, Botticelli, Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci are just some of the absolute geniuses whose priceless masterpieces you will have the privilege of admiring on display. These are immortal works of the magnitude of Botticelli's “The Birth of Venus” and “Primavera,” Michelangelo's “Tondo Doni” and Leonardo da Vinci's “Annunciation,” to name a few. The Uffizi is one of the largest museums in the world, but thanks to your private guide you will be sure to grasp its essence in just 2 hours.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Corridoio Vasariano

After a short break on the Uffizi terrace, from which you can admire Piazza Signoria and Florence from above, the much-anticipated moment will finally arrive: the museum staff will open the doors of the Vasari Corridor wide, revealing one of Florence’s best-kept secrets. Designed in 1565 by Giorgio Vasari for Cosimo I de' Medici, this elevated passage allowed grand dukes to move between their private residence at Palazzo Pitti and the seat of government at Palazzo Vecchio in total safety, avoiding the crowded streets of central Florence. During the visit, the corridor offers unique views of Florence, especially the Ponte Vecchio, and architectural highlights, such as the Mannelli tower, which Vasari had to incorporate into the passage. The guide won’t provide explanations inside but will point out the most beautiful views and ingenious architectural features created by Vasari throughout the 750-meter journey.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Corridoio Vasariano

The passage will last 30 minutes and will allow you to reach the Boboli Gardens away from the crowds, just as the Medici did centuries ago. The exit will be alongside the Buontalenti Fountain, a masterpiece of Mannerist sculpture that offers us a fascinating fusion of architecture, painting and sculpture. Once out, follow your private guide back to Piazza Signoria on a walk back along the Vasari Corridor, which will allow you to admire this work of art from the outside as well, making your experience even more complete.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Due to the complicated nature of access management at the Vasarian, admission times may vary slightly from those online. In any case, you will be notified immediately in writing about the time change
  • 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
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Tour to the Vasari Corridor and the Uffizi Gallery?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Reserved access and special opening of the Vasari Corridor
  • Reserved access to the Uffizi Gallery
  • Private tour lasting 3 hours
  • Earphones
  • Private professional guide at your disposal
  • Guided exterior walk along the Vasari Corridor
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities or personal expenses

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The experience will be private for your group: however, as per Museum rules, a maximum of 25 people are allowed to access to the Vasari Corridor, so there may be additional participants during the Vasari walk up to a maximum of 25 pax
  • During the Vasari Corridor walk (30 minutes), the guide will not be allowed to explain, but will follow you along the way, pointing out the sights and points of interest
  • Due to the complicated nature of access management at the Vasarian, admission times may vary slightly from those online. In any case, you will be notified immediately in writing about the time change
  • 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
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • Entrance ticket to the Uffizi Gallery + Vasari Corridor €47.00 per person
  • 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.

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