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Discover the hidden treasure of Florence, the Vasari Corridor, on a private tour. Enjoy a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery together with an expert guide at your complete disposal.

Highlights

• Discover the hidden treasure of Florence, the Vasari Corridor, on a private tour
• Enjoy a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery and see masterpieces by Botticelli
• Admire the views of the city from the terrace of the Uffizi Gallery
• Walk through the Vasari Corridor, a secret passageway used by the Medici family
• Learn about the history of the Vasari Corridor and the Uffizi Gallery from a guide

Description

Embark on a private tour of the Vasari Corridor and the Uffizi Gallery with a professional local guide. Enjoy an exclusive experience with skip-the-line entry. Start your tour with a visit to the Uffizi Gallery. Established in 1560 by Cosimo I de’ Medici, the Uffizi didn’t become the celebrated art gallery we know today until 1769. Your expert guide will lead you through the museum's elegant halls, offering a deeper understanding of masterpieces by celebrated artists like Giotto, Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci. Admire iconic works such as Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus and Primavera, Michelangelo’s Tondo Doni, and da Vinci’s Annunciation. Thanks to your guide’s insight, you’ll experience the essence of the Uffizi in just two hours. After a short break on the Uffizi terrace, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Piazza della Signoria and Florence's skyline, the long-awaited moment arrives. The museum staff will open the doors to the Vasari Corridor, revealing one of the city’s best-kept secrets. Designed in 1565 by Vasari at the request of Cosimo I de’ Medici, the corridor was built to offer the Medici family a safe and private route between their residence at Palazzo Pitti and the government headquarters at Palazzo Vecchio, avoiding the busy streets below. As you walk through the 750-meter corridor, your guide will tell you about the history of the passageway, which connects Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti, weaving through medieval towers, churches, and even crossing the famous Ponte Vecchio.

Includes

Skip-the-line entry to the Uffizi Gallery Exclusive access to the Vasari Corridor Private Expert local guide Private tour Earphones Guided exterior walk along the Vasari Corridor

Important Information

• The Vasari Corridor is accessed through the Uffizi Gallery The corridor was designed for the Medici family's safe passage

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable