Private Uffizi Gallery and Exclusive Vasari Corridor Tour
Be immersed in the art of Botticelli & Leonardo da Vinci then uncover the Medici’s secret passage
Reopened after years of restoration, the Vasari Corridor offers one of Florence's most exclusive cultural experiences. This secret passageway, once reserved for the Medici family, was built so rulers could travel unseen above the public. On this private tour pair the legendary Vasari Corridor with a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery. Inspect masterworks by Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci before entering the Medici’s private overhead passage. See Florence in a way few ever will.
What You Get With This Tour
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Move unseen through hidden royal passages
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Uffizi Gallery timed-entry tickets
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Vasari Corridor timed-entry tickets
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Guided Uffizi Gallery tour
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Guided Vasari Corridor tour
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Private group experience
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Hotel pick up
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide in Piazza della Signoria
Your tour begins in Piazza della Signoria, the historic political center of Florence. Meet your guide near the Neptune Fountain surrounded by open-air sculptures and receive an introduction to the powerful Medici family dynasty and their immense cultural influence on the city. -
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Explore Renaissance art inside the Uffizi Gallery
Step inside the world-famous Uffizi Gallery using timed-entry tickets. Admire early Italian masterpieces by Giotto and Filippo Lippi while learning how these groundbreaking painters revolutionized perspective, form, and religious visual storytelling in western art during the 14th century. -
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View Botticelli's iconic Birth of Venus
Walk into the museum's most celebrated room to see Botticelli’s masterpiece, The Birth of Venus, alongside his Primavera. Listen as your guide explains the complex mythological symbolism, delicate brushwork, and political motives commissioned by the Medici rulers who funded the project. -
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Admire Michelangelo's Holy Family and Leonardo's works
Continue through the gallery halls to inspect Michelangelo's Doni Tondo, his only completed panel painting, celebrated for its dynamic composition. Nearby, examine early masterworks by Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael that define the absolute peak of High Renaissance painting mastery. -
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Take in views from the Uffizi terrace
Pause briefly on the open-air gallery terrace to enjoy sweeping views of the Arno River and surrounding hills. This elevated vantage point provides a relaxing moment to take photos before stepping off the standard public route into the secret Medici passageway. -
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Walk through the historic Vasari Corridor
Enter the exclusive one-kilometer elevated walkway built by Giorgio Vasari in 1565 for Duke Cosimo I. Designed so the Medici rulers could travel securely between government offices and their private residence without needing bodyguards or mixing with commoners on street level, this passage leads you directly over the bridge, Ponte Vecchio. -
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Your tour ends at Pitti Palace
Your tour finishes at Pitti Palace, the massive Renaissance palace that served as the primary Medici residence. Stand before the monumental stone facade having just walked the path of royalty. After your tour, feel free to explore the sprawling Boboli Gardens nearby at your leisure.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what’s included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be accommodated to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please contact us, after making the booking, to make the proper arrangements.
Please Note: The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits for your party. We would be happy to check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
Participant Names & ID: You must provide the correct full name for every participant when booking and bring a valid government-issued ID on the day of your visit. The name on your ticket must exactly match your ID or entry to the Uffizi Gallery may be denied.
Bag Policy: Please avoid bringing large bags and backpacks, as the Uffizi requires you to check them in.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Uffizi Gallery timed-entry tickets valued at €29
Vasari Corridor timed-entry tickets
Introduction at Piazza della Signoria
Guided Uffizi Gallery tour
Guided Vasari Corridor tour
Private group experience
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle
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Customer Reviews
Guido was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable and helpful! Highly recommend
Learning stayed central and well explained. The walk avoided unnecessary pauses. Views added interest without distraction.
Access to this corridor felt significant and amazing! We love walking down it and experiencing the history. The tour was well managed from start to finish. Clear explanations from Stefano helped explain its role while keeping the visit structured. Seeing Florence from above added impact and made the experience feel distinct memorable and worth time invested.
Each step felt intentional and productive. Learning stayed sharp and clear. The experience respected time and delivered value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be accommodated to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please contact us, after making the booking, to make the proper arrangements.
Can I take photos?
Non-flash photography is allowed in most areas but restricted in the Vasari Corridor.
What if I don't see a start time that fits my schedule?
The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits for your party. We would be happy to check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, this private tour is family friendly as your personal guide can adapt the commentary and pace to keep visitors of all ages engaged throughout the visit.
