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Private Skip-the-Line Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor Tour

7 Reviews 4.86 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Florence, Italy
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Step into the world of Renaissance Florence on this expertly guided private tour of the Uffizi and its secret passageway with your own personal guide and no other guests in your group. You’ll enjoy skip-the-line access to the Uffizi Gallery, where your guide brings works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Da Vinci vividly to life. After a short break, walk the newly reopened Vasari Corridor alongside your dedicated guide—an exclusive Medici-built passageway offering rare views of the Arno River and fascinating stories. End your journey at the Buontalenti Grotto in the Boboli Gardens built by the Medici family. Designed to be both an intimate and stress-free way of visiting Florence’s most popular sites, this private experience is perfect for travelers who want to go deeper into the art, architecture, and power that shaped the city with a personal guide focused entirely on them.

What's Included

  • Timed entry tickets for the Uffizi Gallery
  • Private tour
  • Buontalenti Grotto
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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Piazza della Signoria
50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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Piazza de' Pitti
1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

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Uffizi Gallery

Skip the long lines and dive into the world of Renaissance art. With your own personal guide, explore a curated selection of iconic works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci. Learn how the Medici family helped shape Florence into a cultural powerhouse. Without any other guests in you'll group, you'll be able to ask all your questions and linger where you're most interested.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Corridoio Vasariano

Enter Florence’s once-secret passageway, built by the Medici in 1565. Reopened to the public in 2024, this elevated corridor crosses the Arno and links the Uffizi with Boboli Gardens. Discover stunning views and stories that have remained hidden for centuries.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Grotta del Buontalenti

Walk through the Medici’s grand palace before ending in the whimsical Buontalenti Grotto, a surreal sculpture and another Renaissance hidden gem.
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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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • We ask all guests bring ID on the day of their tour.
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Skip-the-Line Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor Tour?

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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Activity code: C-15693P243

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Timed entry tickets for the Uffizi Gallery
  • Private tour
  • Buontalenti Grotto
  • Timed entry tickets for Vasari Corridor
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • We ask all guests bring ID on the day of their tour.
  • 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.
  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

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