4.8(12 reviews)
Secrets of the Uffizi: Private Renaissance Art & Vasari Corridor Tour
3 hours
Max 9 people
Florence, Italy
About this activity
Step inside Renaissance Florence on a tour of the Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor, the newly reopened Medici secret passage, with a private guide.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry at the Uffizi Gallery to admire masterpieces by Botticelli, Da Vinci, and Michelangelo.
- Access to the newly reopened Vasari Corridor, a once-private Medici passage closed for nearly a decade.
- Visit the surreal Buontalenti Grotto, tucked into the Boboli Gardens and often missed by visitors.
- Explore Florence with an expert guide whose stories bring the Renaissance, and its rivalries, to life.
- Flexible pacing and 1-on-1 time with your guide ideal for families or travelers who want a personal experience.
Full description
Behind the iconic art and postcard-perfect piazzas lies a secret city—one shaped by the Medici, painted by the masters, and stitched together by a corridor the public wasn’t even allowed to walk—until now. You'll explore the Renaissance masterpieces at the the Uffizi Gallery and journey to Boboli Gardens to admire the stunning Buontalenti Grotto. Accompanied by an expert guide exclusively for you and your friends and family, this is your pass to Renaissance Florence.
Experience Florence through the eyes of the Medici on this expertly guided private Vasari Corridor tour that connects three of the city’s fascinating sites—all without the hassle of lines or planning and no other guests in your tour group.
Start at the Uffizi Gallery, home to one of the world’s most celebrated collections of Renaissance art. With skip-the-line access and flexibility to move at your own pace, you’ll get up close to masterpieces by Botticelli, Da Vinci, and Michelangelo, while your guide helps decode their history and what made Florence the cradle of creativity.
From there, step into a space most travelers never see: the Vasari Corridor. Recently reopened after being closed for over 8 years, this elevated walkway was built to give the Medici family safe passage across the city. Today, it gives visitors a unique and peaceful route over the Arno River—plus views and stories that simply aren’t found in guidebooks.
The corridor leads to the Boboli Gardens at Palazzo Pitti, once the Medici family’s lavish home. Your tour ends at the whimsical Buontalenti Grotto. With its sculpted stone and surreal details, it’s the perfect finishing touch to a tour that brings together art, architecture, and history in one unforgettable and personal experience.
Start at the Uffizi Gallery, home to one of the world’s most celebrated collections of Renaissance art. With skip-the-line access and flexibility to move at your own pace, you’ll get up close to masterpieces by Botticelli, Da Vinci, and Michelangelo, while your guide helps decode their history and what made Florence the cradle of creativity.
From there, step into a space most travelers never see: the Vasari Corridor. Recently reopened after being closed for over 8 years, this elevated walkway was built to give the Medici family safe passage across the city. Today, it gives visitors a unique and peaceful route over the Arno River—plus views and stories that simply aren’t found in guidebooks.
The corridor leads to the Boboli Gardens at Palazzo Pitti, once the Medici family’s lavish home. Your tour ends at the whimsical Buontalenti Grotto. With its sculpted stone and surreal details, it’s the perfect finishing touch to a tour that brings together art, architecture, and history in one unforgettable and personal experience.
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Skip-the-line tickets for the Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Requirements
Items to bring
- Valid ID
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
4.8(12 reviews)
Théo
Sep 20264.0
Chutes mythiques et impressionnantes mais les explications de la visite sont parfois inutiles et servent à combler le temps.
Amélie
Sep 20264.0
Activité tout compris avec bateau et vue des chutes des tunnels, la guide était très sympathique et apporte des anecdotes à la visite , merci 🙏🏻
Robert
Sep 20265.0
If you’re gonna see Niagara Falls, this is the tour to do it on!
Additional information
Ticket age ranges:
- Adult (18+)
- Adult (18+)
