Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor Small-Group Guided Tour

About this experience

Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor Small-Group Guided Tour This exclusive small-group tour takes you through Florence's most treasured artistic venues with skip-the-line access to the world-famous Uffizi Gallery and the recently reopened Vasari Corridor. Limited to just 10 participants, you'll explore over a thousand masterpieces with an expert guide who brings centuries of Florentine art and history to life. Your tour begins at the Uffizi Gallery, home to Leonardo da Vinci's "Adoration of the Magi", Botticelli's Venus, Caravaggio's "Medusa", and works by Rembrandt. From there, you'll walk the historic 750-metre Vasari Corridor, built in 1565 to connect the Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Pitti. This elevated passage offers exclusive panoramic views over the Arno River and Florence's Oltrarno district that most visitors never see. The corridor itself tells the fascinating story of the powerful Medici family, who used this secret passage for safe transit across the city. Your guide will share stories of its construction, closure for restoration, and recent reopening as you marvel at the unique engineering that bypasses the ancient Mannelli Tower. What is Included Skip-the-line entry to Uffizi Gallery Skip-the-line entry to Vasari Corridor Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide Small-group tour limited to 10 participants Personal audio earphones for larger groups Guided commentary throughout both venues Good to Know The tour covers significant walking distance across both venues and includes stairs, making it unsuitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. You'll need to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled start time with valid photo identification. Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas are not permitted inside either venue. Photography without flash is allowed in most areas, but professional equipment and tripods are prohibited. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The tour concludes near the Buontalenti Grotto in the Boboli Gardens, where you can reflect on your journey through Renaissance Florence. While exploring Florence's artistic treasures, consider complementing your visit with Boboli Gardens skip-the-line tickets to continue your Renaissance experience. For those interested in Florence's broader cultural heritage, the Palazzo Vecchio guided tour offers additional insights into Medici power and Florentine politics that shaped the very corridors you'll walk through on this remarkable tour.

Highlights

• Enjoy skip-the-line access to Uffizi Gallery, home to works of famous artists like Venus of Urbino by Titian, Pomona by Marino, and more
• This 3-hour tour with just 10 people offers insight into the history, art, and culture of Florence, with the help of an English or Spanish-speaking guide
• Enjoy exclusive views of Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Arno River as you walk along the hidden Medici corridor
• Marvel at Renaissance engineering and design as you explore the Vasari Corridor, especially the passage around Mannelli Tower
• Fun fact: The Vasari Corridor was built as a private walkway for the Medici family to ensure their safety amidst the chaotic streets of Florence.

What is included

• Guided tour of Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor with skip-the-line entry Small-group tour of 10 people Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide Earphones for groups larger than 6 people

Not included

• Hotel transfers

Before you go

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time Bring a valid photo ID for entry Large bags and umbrellas are not permitted inside the venues Comfortable walking shoes recommended as the tour covers significant distance This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users

Cancellation terms

Cannot be canceled or rescheduled