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Florence Uffizi & Vasari Corridor

Experience the heart of Renaissance Florence on a skip-the-line small-group tour that connects the Uffizi Gallery, the newly reopened Vasari Corridor, and the Medici’s Buontalenti Grotto. Led by an expert guide, you’ll explore iconic masterpieces, walk a once-secret passage above the Arno River, and uncover the art, power, and intrigue that shaped the city.

Step into the heart of Renaissance Florence on this immersive small-group tour that links three of the city’s most iconic landmarks in one seamless, skip-the-line experience. Begin at the world-famous Uffizi Gallery, where you’ll bypass the crowds and follow your expert guide through a handpicked collection of masterpieces. Marvel at Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, and iconic works by Michelangelo and Da Vinci, brought to life through rich storytelling that reveals Florence’s rise as a cradle of creativity.

After a short break, journey into one of Florence’s most exclusive spaces: the newly reopened Vasari Corridor. Closed to the public for over eight years, this hidden elevated passageway was built in 1565 for the powerful Medici family to move unseen across the city. As you walk above the Arno River and through the walls of historic buildings, your guide shares stories of power, secrecy, and political strategy woven into its stone.

Your final stop is the enchanting Buontalenti Grotto in the Boboli Gardens—a whimsical masterpiece of sculpture and stone built for the Medici. With its surreal forms and mythological themes, it’s a dramatic end to a tour that goes far beyond the surface. Designed for curious travellers, this experience offers a rare glimpse into the art, architecture, and ambition that shaped Florence.

Experience Includes

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Skip-the-line tickets for the Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor
  • Small group of max 9 people
  • Experience Excludes

  • Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
    • Gratuities

    Departs

    Daily

    Departure location

    Equestrian statue of Cosimo I, P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    Duration

    Approx 3 hours

    Terms & Conditions

  • 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.
  • All guests 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.
  • All guests must pass through security. No weapons or large items are allowed inside.
  • It is absolutely forbidden to introduce any kind of liquid in the Uffizi Gallery (except baby bottles and medicinal product)
  • Due to the complicated nature of managing access to the Vasari Corridor, admission times may vary
    • *Cancellation Policy: This tour is non-refundable