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  •  Step into Florence’s timeless beauty with this unforgettable journey. Begin with fast-track access to the Uffizi Gallery, where masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael come to life under the guidance of an expert. Then, walk directly into the newly reopened Vasari Corridor — a secret passage once reserved for the Medici family. Soar above the Arno River, take in stunning views of Ponte Vecchio, and uncover hidden stories of Florence’s golden age. Towns of Italy invites you to live a rare and exclusive experience, blending art, history, and breathtaking beauty like nowhere else in the world. 
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  • Discover Florence like never before with Towns of Italy’s exclusive Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor Tour. Begin with a guided visit to the Uffizi, where licensed experts reveal masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci, tracing the evolution of Italian art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
  •  Then, step into history as you access the Vasari Corridor—reopening in 2025 after extensive restoration. Once a private passage of the Medici family, it offers rare views over the Ponte Vecchio and connects Palazzo Pitti to Palazzo Vecchio.
  •  Towns of Italy, the first to open this hidden gem to the public in 2007, invites you to be among the first to experience its return. Complete your journey with a scenic walk through the Boboli Gardens and take in Florence’s breathtaking skyline. Don’t miss this unique chance to walk in the footsteps of the Medici and relive the city’s rich artistic legacy.
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  • tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. please provide us with first name, last name, date of birth., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility., admission times to the corridor might vary , so the uffizi gallery visit might have a duration ranging from 1h30min to 2 hours.
  • tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. please provide us with first name, last name, date of birth., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility., admission times to the corridor might vary so the uffizi gallery visit might have a duration ranging from 1h30min to 2 hours.

Version 18 – April 01, 2025 12:42

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  • tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. please provide us with first name, last name, date of birth., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility., admission times to the corridor might vary so the uffizi gallery visit might have a duration ranging from 1h30min to 2 hours.
  • tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. please provide us with first name, last name, date of birth., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility., admission times to the corridor might slightly vary and, consequently, the uffizi gallery guided visit might have a duration ranging from 1h30min to 2 hours.

Version 17 – April 01, 2025 12:41

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  • tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. please provide us with first name, last name, date of birth., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility., admission times to the corridor might slightly vary and, consequently, the uffizi gallery guided visit might have a duration ranging from 1h30min to 2 hours.
  • tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. please provide us with first name, last name, date of birth., tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth, we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.

Version 16 – April 01, 2025 12:40

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  • tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. please provide us with first name, last name, date of birth., tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth, we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
  • tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth, tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.

Version 15 – April 01, 2025 12:39

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  • tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth, tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
  • tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.

Version 14 – April 01, 2025 12:39

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  • tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
  • tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth.

Version 13 – April 01, 2025 12:38

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  • big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums., even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the museum, please note that the uffizi gallery visit will be guided by a professional licensed guide, while the walk through the vasari corridor will be escorted by official museum staff.
  • big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums., even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the museum, please note that the uffizi gallery visit will be guided by a professional licensed guide, while the walk through the vasari corridor will be escorted by official museum staff., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.

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  • big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums., even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the museum, please note that the uffizi gallery visit will be guided by a professional licensed guide, while the walk through the vasari corridor will be escorted by official museum staff., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
  • due to the complicated nature of managing access to the vasari corridor, admission times to the corridor might slightly vary and, consequently, the uffizi gallery guided visit might have a duration ranging from 1h30min to 2 hours., please note that the uffizi gallery visit will be guided by a professional licensed guide, while the walk through the vasari corridor will be escorted by official museum staff., tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.

Version 11 – April 01, 2025 12:37

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  • tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth.

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Version 10 – April 01, 2025 12:37

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  • due to the complicated nature of managing access to the vasari corridor, admission times to the corridor might slightly vary and, consequently, the uffizi gallery guided visit might have a duration ranging from 1h30min to 2 hours., please note that the uffizi gallery visit will be guided by a professional licensed guide, while the walk through the vasari corridor will be escorted by official museum staff., tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
  • please note that the uffizi gallery visit will be guided by a professional licensed guide, while the walk through the vasari corridor will be escorted by official museum staff., tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.

Version 9 – April 01, 2025 12:36

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Highlights
  • exclusive entry to the vasari corridor 2025, expert-guided tour through renaissance art, skip-the-line access to uffizi masterpieces, stunning views over ponte vecchio and arno, walk the medici's secret passageway
  • ample free time to explore florence at your leisure. , enjoy the panoramic views of florence from the elevated walkway . , listen to an insightful commentary from a knowledgeable guide . , venture through the enchanting boboli gardens . , skip-the-line to enter to the newly reopened vasari corridor .

Version 8 – April 01, 2025 12:26

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Version 7 – April 01, 2025 12:25

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Short Description
  • Discover Florence like never before with Towns of Italy’s exclusive Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor Tour. Begin with a guided visit to the Uffizi, where licensed experts reveal masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci, tracing the evolution of Italian art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
  •  Then, step into history as you access the Vasari Corridor—reopening in 2025 after extensive restoration. Once a private passage of the Medici family, it offers rare views over the Ponte Vecchio and connects Palazzo Pitti to Palazzo Vecchio.
  •  Towns of Italy, the first to open this hidden gem to the public in 2007, invites you to be among the first to experience its return. Complete your journey with a scenic walk through the Boboli Gardens and take in Florence’s breathtaking skyline. Don’t miss this unique chance to walk in the footsteps of the Medici and relive the city’s rich artistic legacy.
  •  
  • Discover Florence like never before with Towns of Italy’s exclusive Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor Tour. Begin with a guided visit to the Uffizi, where licensed experts reveal masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci, tracing the evolution of Italian art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
  • Then, step into history as you access the Vasari Corridor—reopening in 2025 after extensive restoration. Once a private passage of the Medici family, it offers rare views over the Ponte Vecchio and connects Palazzo Pitti to Palazzo Vecchio.
  • Towns of Italy, the first to open this hidden gem to the public in 2007, invites you to be among the first to experience its return. Complete your journey with a scenic walk through the Boboli Gardens and take in Florence’s breathtaking skyline. Don’t miss this unique chance to walk in the footsteps of the Medici and relive the city’s rich artistic legacy.

Highlights
  • ample free time to explore florence at your leisure. , enjoy the panoramic views of florence from the elevated walkway . , listen to an insightful commentary from a knowledgeable guide . , venture through the enchanting boboli gardens . , skip-the-line to enter to the newly reopened vasari corridor .
  • exclusive entry to the vasari corridor 2025, expert-guided tour through renaissance art, skip-the-line access to uffizi masterpieces, stunning views over ponte vecchio and arno, walk the medici's secret passageway

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  • extras, tips, transfer from to meeting points

Version 6 – April 01, 2025 12:24

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Know Before You Go
  • please note that the uffizi gallery visit will be guided by a professional licensed guide, while the walk through the vasari corridor will be escorted by official museum staff., tickets for the vasari corridor are nominative. when booking, please provide us with the following details of all participants: first name, last name, date of birth., we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.

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Version 5 – April 01, 2025 12:19

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Version 4 – April 01, 2025 12:18

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Highlights
  • exclusive entry to the vasari corridor 2025, expert-guided tour through renaissance art, skip-the-line access to uffizi masterpieces, stunning views over ponte vecchio and arno, walk the medici's secret passageway
  • ample free time to explore florence at your leisure. , enjoy the panoramic views of florence from the elevated walkway . , listen to an insightful commentary from a knowledgeable guide . , venture through the enchanting boboli gardens . , skip-the-line to enter to the newly reopened vasari corridor .

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  • 72.2222222222222222

Version 3 – April 01, 2025 12:17

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Short Description
  • Discover Florence like never before with Towns of Italys exclusive Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor Tour. Begin with a guided visit to the Uffizi, where licensed experts reveal masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci, tracing the evolution of Italian art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
  • Then, step into history as you access the Vasari Corridorreopening in 2025 after extensive restoration. Once a private passage of the Medici family, it offers rare views over the Ponte Vecchio and connects Palazzo Pitti to Palazzo Vecchio.
  • Towns of Italy, the first to open this hidden gem to the public in 2007, invites you to be among the first to experience its return. Complete your journey with a scenic walk through the Boboli Gardens and take in Florence’s breathtaking skyline. Don’t miss this unique chance to walk in the footsteps of the Medici and relive the city’s rich artistic legacy.
  • Experience the pinnacle of quality and authenticity with Towns of Italy's exclusive Vasari Corridor and Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour. Our professional licensed guides lead you through the iconic Uffizi Gallery, where you’ll encounter masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci. Uncover Florence's artistic evolution from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance in a journey crafted with innovation.
  • Your adventure seamlessly transitions into the historic Vasari Corridor, set to reopen in 2025 after an eight-year restoration. Once a secret passageway for the powerful Medici family, it now offers breathtaking views of the Ponte Vecchio and Florence’s skyline, connecting Palazzo Pitti to Palazzo Vecchio.
  • Be among the first to rediscover this architectural wonder, a gem first unlocked to regular public access by Towns of Italy in 2007. Complement your exploration with a stroll through the enchanting Boboli Gardens and enjoy the panoramic beauty of Florence, while insightful commentary enriches your tour. Secure your place on this exclusive Florence art and history experience and walk in the footsteps of history!

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Version 2 – April 01, 2025 12:15

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Short Description
  • Experience the pinnacle of quality and authenticity with Towns of Italy's exclusive Vasari Corridor and Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour. Our professional licensed guides lead you through the iconic Uffizi Gallery, where you’ll encounter masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci. Uncover Florence's artistic evolution from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance in a journey crafted with innovation.
  • Your adventure seamlessly transitions into the historic Vasari Corridor, set to reopen in 2025 after an eight-year restoration. Once a secret passageway for the powerful Medici family, it now offers breathtaking views of the Ponte Vecchio and Florence’s skyline, connecting Palazzo Pitti to Palazzo Vecchio.
  • Be among the first to rediscover this architectural wonder, a gem first unlocked to regular public access by Towns of Italy in 2007. Complement your exploration with a stroll through the enchanting Boboli Gardens and enjoy the panoramic beauty of Florence, while insightful commentary enriches your tour. Secure your place on this exclusive Florence art and history experience and walk in the footsteps of history!
  • Discover the art and history of Florence with a guided tour that blends the iconic Uffizi Gallery with the exclusive Vasari Corridor. Begin your journey with fast-track access to the Uffizi, where you’ll explore masterpieces by legendary artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and many more. Guided by experts, immerse yourself in the evolution of Italian art, tracing its development from the Middle Ages to the pinnacle of the Renaissance.
  • At the end of your guided tour of the Uffizi, you will transition seamlessly into the Vasari Corridor directly from the gallery, ensuring a smooth continuation of your experience. The highlight of the visit, the Vasari Corridor, is a hidden gem designed in 1564 by Giorgio Vasari for the Medici family. This elevated passageway connects Palazzo Pitti to Palazzo Vecchio, crossing the Arno River via the iconic Ponte Vecchio. During the walk through the Corridor, guests will be escorted (but not by a tourist guide) and will be amazed by the stunning views and breathtaking glimpses of Ponte Vecchio and the center of Florence.
  • Closed to the public in 2016 for major restoration works, the corridor has undergone extensive refurbishment to enhance its architectural features and improve safety. Now, after an eight-year closure, this world-renowned marvel is reopening in 2025, offering visitors a rare opportunity to rediscover its historical significance and architectural ingenuity.
  • In 2007, Towns of Italy became the first tour operator to regularly open this hidden treasure to the public, making it accessible to visitors worldwide. Now, with its much-anticipated reopening, this visit offers an unparalleled chance to walk in the footsteps of the Medici, enjoying unique views of Florence and uncovering stories of the powerful family that shaped the city’s history. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to experience Florence from a perspective few have witnessed.
  • Please note that the Uffizi Gallery visit will be guided by a professional licensed guide, while the walk through the Vasari Corridor will be accompanied (but not with a tourist guide). Due to the complicated nature of managing access to the Vasari Corridor, admission times to the corridor might slightly vary and, consequently, the Uffizi Gallery guided visit might have a duration ranging from 1h30min to 2 hours.itnessed.