Guided Tour of the Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy, Florence, Italy

Guided Tour of the Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor

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Overview

Duration

2h 30min

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Experience Florence’s Art and History with the Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor guided tour.Discover Florence’s rich art and history with a guided tour combining the Uffizi Gallery and the exclusive Vasari Corridor. Start with fast-track access to the Uffizi to admire masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and more. Guided by experts, trace the evolution of Italian art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.At the end of your Uffizi visit, you’ll seamlessly transition to the Vasari Corridor directly from the gallery. Designed in 1564 by Giorgio Vasari for the Medici family, this hidden gem connects Palazzo Pitti to Palazzo Vecchio, crossing the Arno River via Ponte Vecchio. Escorted (not by a tourist guide), you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Florence and the iconic Ponte Vecchio.Closed to the public in 2016 for major restorations, the Vasari Corridor reopens in 2025 after extensive enhancements to its safety and architectural beauty. This rare opportunity allows visitors to rediscover its historical and artistic significance.In 2007, Towns of Italy became the first tour operator to open this treasure to the public. Now, with its much-anticipated reopening, this tour invites you to walk in the footsteps of the Medici, uncovering their legacy while enjoying unique views of Florence. Don’t miss this exclusive chance to experience the city from a rarely seen perspective.

What to remember

Important info

Not allowed:

Big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums

Know in advance:

Even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the museum
The Uffizi tour is guided by a licensed professional, while the Vasari Corridor walk is escorted by museum staff
Admission times to the Corridor may vary, with the Uffizi tour lasting between 1.5 and 2 hours
Tickets for the Vasari Corridor are nominative. When booking, please provide the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth
This tour does not include access to the Boboli Gardens or Palazzo Pitti
At the end of the visit, any items left in the cloakroom of the Uffizi Gallery can only be retrieved via an external route outside the museum
Please note that this tour is not refundable

Remember to bring:

Please bring an original ID card at the entrance, since the ticket is personal and requires the presentation of the document

What's included

Entrance fees. Guided tour. Headsets (to hear the guide). Skip-the-line ticket

What's not included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Know Before You Go

Highlights

You'll enjoy fast-track access to the renowned Uffizi Gallery. There's a unique opportunity to walk through the exclusive Vasari Corridor. You'll explore the iconic Uffizi Gallery, home to masterpieces of Renaissance art. The tour includes works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci

Cancellation Policy

Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.

Provider

TOWNS OF ITALY

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of the Towns of Italy Kiosk, located in Piazza della Repubblica, Florence under the arches to the left when facing the Apple Store.