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On 21 December 2024, the Vasari Corridor, Florence’s iconic elevated passage, reopened after eight years of meticulous restoration. Built in 1565 by Giorgio Vasari, this 700-meter-long "air tunnel" was once a private walkway for the Medici family. Connecting the Uffizi Gallery to the Pitti Palace, it offers rare views of Florence and a unique window into Renaissance history.
Built in 1565 as a private passage for Florence’s ruling family, the Vasari Corridor was designed to protect the Medici from public eyes. Walking through it is like stepping into their shoes and uncovering the intriguing layers of Renaissance power and politics.
Peer through hidden windows to see Florence as the Medici once did—from the Arno River glistening below to the city’s timeless rooftops. These unique vantage points are unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere.
A marvel of Renaissance design, this 700-meter-long corridor seamlessly connects landmarks like the Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, and Pitti Palace. Its understated elegance speaks volumes about Vasari’s mastery.
Unlike the city’s bustling landmarks, the Vasari Corridor provides a quiet and exclusive way to explore Florence’s history, perfect for those craving something truly unique.
Discover rare sculptures and artworks, peek through hidden windows, and take in panoramic views of the Florence skyline and Arno River as you walk along the iconic Medici passage.
Step into a 700-meter-long passage that exemplifies minimalist Renaissance design. With its restored terracotta floors and elegant arched ceilings, the Vasari Corridor once served as the Medici family’s private walkway. Today, it offers visitors a tranquil and immersive journey through Florence’s rich history.
No, the Vasari Corridor is included with a special ticket for the Uffizi Gallery. Separate tickets for the corridor alone are not available.
You must purchase separate tickets to access the Boboli Gardens and the Pitti Palace. Those holding valid tickets for these attractions may continue their visit from the Ammannati Courtyard.
The Vasari Corridor was closed to the public in 2016 to address safety concerns, perform restoration work, and meet modern accessibility and preservation standards. It reopens in December 2024, following renovations to enhance visitor experience.
Access slots for the Vasari Corridor are scheduled at intervals of every 20 minutes, with visitors admitted in small groups of up to 25 people.
No, the staff accompanying the group during the visit are not guides. Their role is to ensure safety and smooth operations while you explore the Vasari Corridor.
No, the self-portraits that were once displayed in the corridor have been relocated to dedicated rooms in the Uffizi Gallery. The corridor now features ancient sculptures, inscriptions, and frescoes.
The corridor’s windows provide stunning panoramic views of Florence, including the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, and the city’s historic rooftops. These views were once reserved exclusively for the Medici family.
WE LIKED: UFFIZI GALLERY WE DIDN'T LIKE: VASARI CORIDOR - after reconstruction only empty white wall space (overpass) with no arts at the time. Sculptures/busta in Coridor wraped in plastic - prepared for upcoming exhibition been said. PITTI PALACE - inside exhibitions - other disappointment - presentation of art stucked in the past - all of beautiful crystal chandeliers and statues covered by visible layer of dust/dirt... We have to say that we like art - we visited many museums and palaces around the Europe but never saw anything like that... It is pity that we cannot upload any photos to our review :(
Very interesting to use the corridor the Medici created above the Ponte Vecchio
The corridor has been beautifully restored but wasn't quite complete when I visited in May.
Unfortunately, it wasn't clear that you go into the Uffizi before the Caspari Corridor and not into the gardens first. We were therefore unfortunately not allowed back into the museum. That was a pity and stupid, especially for the price.
Museum was fine but tour of the corridor was a waste of time. Felt like the Guide would have preferred to be somewhere else. Did as little as possible to complete the tour. She did nothing to explain the significance of the corridor or the Medici family's influence on Florence. Walls of the corridor were fresh drywall which left us with a sterile, new construction feeling tour. Guide could have filled in the gaps by explaining the history.
The burocracy surrounding getting a ticket for that Vasari corridor! Which turned out to contain no art works, the girls tasked with taking us looked bored to tears, told us nothing except what we were NOT allowed to do. The whole experience could have been completed in ten minutes rather than 45!
The much-vaunted restoration of the Vasari Corridor is an immense disappointment. Except for the exterior views observable from windows and small windows, the interior of the corridor looks more like a hospital ward than a museum. Aseptic white walls and ceiling, no paintings as they were before restoration. Yes, the right word is "hospital corridor"...but no description will ever match standing in front of it. Money badly spent...mitigated only by a visit to the Uffizi. Those are worth a visit...the Corridor leave it alone for the time being.
It was impossible to buy 2 tickets at the same time: we had to make 2 reservations. On site, very crowded, no one visible, difficult to understand where to queue.... The ticket is very poorly explained, we don't understand where and at what time it starts, and we weren't the only ones..... We spent over 3 hours in the gallery: it was crowded, but there was a wealth of works (we could even stay longer). When we arrived for the corridor, we were told that it wasn't the right time and that we were late due to the wrong explanations on the tickets. Like others, we were refused access even though our names were on the list and hardly anyone was on site. A refund for this part seems to me the least we could do, and clearer explanations for your future customers. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely
The reservation was there, but the barcode and QR code were missing on the ticket, so there were problems getting in
I "only" received a PDF ticket, a so-called B-ticket. This was not valid at the entrance. So I had to queue and go through 2-3 counters to gain correct entry. Due to this loss of time, I missed the slot for the Corridoio Vasariano and paid for something I didn't get.
The meeting time was 11.15 at the entrance to the corridor, but the directions wouldn't open and no-one was very helpful about where to find it. We did find it at the end, but didn't have time to see any art. The guide spoke Italian and a translated into to English after I asked her, butI was disappointed mainly because we didn't see any art. The directions should be clearer and explaining to get there when the gallery opens . Up until now I have found Headout very good. We have a tour tomorrow hoping it goes well.
With special access to Uffizi, walk along the secret Medici Passage up to the Boboli Gardens.
Inclusions
Access to the Vasari Corridor
Entry to Uffizi Gallery
Exclusions
Inclusions
3-hour private tour
Skip-the-line access to Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor
English/Spanish/French/Italian-speaking guide (as per the option selected)
Exclusions
Join a small-group guided tour and skip long queues, to access Uffizi and the Vasari Corridor.
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Inclusions
Guided tour of Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor with skip-the-line entry
Small-group tour of 10 people
Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide
Earphones for groups larger than 6 people
Exclusions
Artworks were overwhelming Rooms were opulent Spent several hours roaming The gardens were fresh and blooming
Me ha gustado todo lo visitado y no tener que hacer colas porque ya había adquirido la entrada con anterioridad. Muy bien que los menores de 18 años tengan la entrada gratuita.
The gardens and palace were absolutely beautiful. We loved the peacefulness of the gardens — a perfect place to stroll and take in the atmosphere. The art throughout the palace was magnificent, with the ceilings being a highlight. Every staff member we spoke to was incredibly informative and eager to share the history and stories behind the place. We absolutely loved our visit!
Easy to book tickets on line, taxi from Florence main station was only 13 euros as I did not want to walk as I am 70. Same return re taxi. Easy exchange of on line tickets to actual tickets at pitti palace, breathtaking rooms in PP. A bit hot in gardens and could be better sign posted. Overall would highly recommend booking this way.
Buying tickets through Headout was very easy and convenient. We did the joint palace and gardens ticket and it was amazing!
It was easy to purchase skip the line tickets through Headout and to exchange them for paper tickets at Pitti Palace. We were surprised once we got inside to find out we needed timed tickets to visit the royal flats and that we needed to return to the ticket office outside the palace. Not the fault of Headout. Just frustrating.
It was easy with ticketing. And it was not overcrowded. The collection is awesome. What was impressed me both times when I visited the Gallery, was astounding quality and quantity of Bernini! And so on (Rafael...)
The instructions were clear and easy to pick up the tickets and we were able to get about the place without any hold ups or delays.
When I picked up my ticket, I was not warned at any point that it was not valid for the visit to the royal apartments. To see this, we had to return to the ticket office to pick up a ticket specifically for it (despite it being free access). Very poorly specified.
No issues at ticket office redeeming our voucher and transaction was easy. The pitti place and Gardens are both amazing and well worth the visit
WE LIKED: UFFIZI GALLERY WE DIDN'T LIKE: VASARI CORIDOR - after reconstruction only empty white wall space (overpass) with no arts at the time. Sculptures/busta in Coridor wraped in plastic - prepared for upcoming exhibition been said. PITTI PALACE - inside exhibitions - other disappointment - presentation of art stucked in the past - all of beautiful crystal chandeliers and statues covered by visible layer of dust/dirt... We have to say that we like art - we visited many museums and palaces around the Europe but never saw anything like that... It is pity that we cannot upload any photos to our review :(
Smooth e perience and easy purchasing process. The only drawback is a requirement to exchange booking reference for tickets at the ticket office.
A spectacular palace. Enormous gardens
Stunning. Started early and less busy.
Pitti palace was well preserved and it wasn't too crowded. Easy to move through the rooms.
Combining the two pitti and boboli on site no problem
It was easy to use digital tickets
Very interesting to use the corridor the Medici created above the Ponte Vecchio
Everything went very well, the tickets arrived promptly.
Super fast entry, easy to use app, clear information. Overall great experience :)
Egyptian Obelisk Very helpful staff
They did not have WiFi at Pitti so I had to turn on my own internet which costs extra so I was annoyed about that
A visit to the Palazzo Piti and the Palatine Gallery is a pure marvel. As for the garden, disappointingly uninteresting.
Thought the palace and gardens were fantastic. Tour with students added a special touch!
The corridor has been beautifully restored but wasn't quite complete when I visited in May.
All-in-one Florence experience with Uffizi, Vasari Corridor, Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens.
Inclusions Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor
Access to the Vasari Corridor
Entry to Uffizi Gallery
Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens
Skip-the-line entry to Pitti Palace
Skip-the-line entry to Boboli Gardens
Access to Palatine Gallery
Access to Bardini Gardens
Access to Porcelain Museum
Exclusions Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor
Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens
Guide
Transfers
Access to the Grotta del Buontalenti at Boboli Gardens
Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor
Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens
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