Private Skip-the-Line Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor Tour
- This experience is non-refundable.
- Languages: English
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- Private tour
- Skip-the-line tickets for the Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Languages: English
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- Private tour
- Skip-the-line tickets for the Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
This Vasari Corridor tour connects three of Florence’s treasured landmarks in one seamless, skip-the-line experience—perfect for curious travelers eager to explore the city beyond the surface.
Begin your private tour at the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most renowned museums in the world. You’ll skip the long ticket lines and follow your expert guide through a curated route of iconic masterpieces. A private tour of the Uffizi means you'll walk through the galleries with your own personal guide and just your friends or family. From Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” to works by Michelangelo and Da Vinci, your guide will share the stories behind the art—and how Florence became a center of creativity during the Renaissance. Without any other guests in you'll group, you'll be able to ask all your questions and linger where you're most interested.
After a short break, you’ll reconvene to enter the Vasari Corridor, which only recently reopened after being closed to the public for over eight years. Built in 1565 for the Medici family, this secret walkway crosses the Arno River, connecting the seat of Florence's Renaissance government with Palazzo Pitti, the Medici palace. As you walk with your expert guide, you’ll hear stories of power, privacy, and political strategy that once played out along this very path.
Your final destination is the Buontalenti Grotto, tucked into the Boboli Gardens. With its surreal blend of sculpture, dripping stone, and fantastical creatures, it’s an unforgettable finale to your tour. This is more than an Uffizi gallery guided tour—it’s an immersive and personalized journey through hidden corridors, political intrigue, and artistic brilliance.
- Discover the surreal Buontalenti Grotto in Boboli Gardens
- Hear stories of the Medici family from your expert guide
- See iconic Renaissance masterpieces with an expert
- Walk the Medici’s once-private passageway over the Arno
- Your own personal guide and no other guests in your group
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Passport or ID card for children
- Passport or ID card, copy accepted
Not allowed
- Baby strollers
Know before you go
- ALL guests including children MUST bring ID on the day of their tour.
- The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted. Failure to provide this information may result in the cancellation of your reservation.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
