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Vasari Corridor Tickets
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With special access to Uffizi, walk along the secret Medici Passage up to the Boboli Gardens.
- Start your journey at the Uffizi Gallery and spend a couple of hours exploring masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and da Vinci.
- After visiting the Uffizi, step into the Vasari Corridor, a 1km passageway between Pitti Palace and Palazzo Vecchio, built for the Medici family’s safety.
- Along the route, discover ancient sculptures and a collection of Greek and Roman inscriptions, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.
- Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Florence, with windows overlooking the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, and historic squares.
- End your 45-minute visit at the Buontalenti Grotto in the Boboli Gardens and exit through the Ammannati Courtyard.
With special access to Uffizi, walk along the secret Medici Passage up to the Boboli Gardens.
- Start your journey at the Uffizi Gallery and spend a couple of hours exploring masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and da Vinci.
- After visiting the Uffizi, step into the Vasari Corridor, a 1km passageway between Pitti Palace and Palazzo Vecchio, built for the Medici family’s safety.
- Along the route, discover ancient sculptures and a collection of Greek and Roman inscriptions, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.
- Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Florence, with windows overlooking the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, and historic squares.
- End your 45-minute visit at the Buontalenti Grotto in the Boboli Gardens and exit through the Ammannati Courtyard.
Inclusions
- Access to the Vasari Corridor
- Entry to Uffizi Gallery
Exclusions
- Guided tour of Ufizzi Gallery and the Vasari Corridor
- Your tickets are nominative and cannot be transferred. The name and date of birth on the ticket must match the ID of the visitor.
- Note: The time selected while booking is for access to the Vasari Corridor. You may enter the Uffizi gallery only up to 2 hours before your scheduled entry to the Vasari Corridor which has been given on the ticket.
- Your ticket grants access to the Uffizi Gallery’s Statues and Paintings section, but visit it before your Vasari Corridor entry time, as it is a one-way route.
- Once you exit the Corridor at the Buontalenti Grotto, you cannot return to the Corridor.
- This experience is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Keep in mind large bags and suitcases are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Ulrike
Mar 2025Verified booking
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!
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May 2025Verified booking
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Alessio
Apr 2025Verified booking
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.
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Andrea
Apr 2025Verified booking
Patricia
Apr 2025Verified booking
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
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Hanaa
Feb 2025Verified booking
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Jan 2025Verified booking
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Vosseler
Feb 2025Verified booking
The reservation was there, but the barcode and QR code were missing on the ticket, so there were problems getting in
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Daniel
Jan 2025Verified booking
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.
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Roy
Jan 2025Verified booking
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.
Heulwen
Feb 2025Verified booking
We were not properly notified about the arrangements of the tour and missed the tour. Not seeing until too late that we were meant to start 2 hours early to the allotted time.
Mauro
Jan 2025Verified booking
At 1 p.m. I purchased the museum + Vasarian Corridor ticket online indicating 1:35 p.m. as the time, which was the first available time. I went as suggested 15 minutes earlier to the museum entrance. At that point I was told that 1:35 p.m. was the time I should report to the entrance of the Vasarian Corridor. I was told that since it was far from the entrance I would have to run there otherwise I would lose the opportunity to access the Vasarian corridor as it is only accessed at the appointed time. Finally I was told that once I left the corridor I would no longer be able to visit the Uffizi. So frantic running in search of door D19 (imagine how complicated it was to find it) corridor visited and Uffizi never seen despite ticket paid and no refund received despite complaints to the bilglietteria who rightly threw the blame at the poor service provided by Headout. Very bad experience
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Combos
Combo (Save 10%): Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor Ticket + Pitti Palace, Boboli & Bardini Gardens Skip-the-Line Ticket
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All-in-one Florence experience with Uffizi, Vasari Corridor, Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens.
- Save on time and money with this combo ticket that includes the Uffizi Gallery, Vasari Corridor, Pitti Palace, and Boboli Gardens.
- Discover iconic Renaissance art at the Uffizi and explore the Medici family’s secret passageway in the Vasari Corridor.
- Experience the grandeur of the Pitti Palace’s Royal Apartments with skip-the-line tickets before moving on to the Palatine Gallery and Porcelain Museum.
- Unwind at the Boboli and Bardini Gardens, admiring fountains, grottoes, and centuries-old artifacts.
All-in-one Florence experience with Uffizi, Vasari Corridor, Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens.
- Save on time and money with this combo ticket that includes the Uffizi Gallery, Vasari Corridor, Pitti Palace, and Boboli Gardens.
- Discover iconic Renaissance art at the Uffizi and explore the Medici family’s secret passageway in the Vasari Corridor.
- Experience the grandeur of the Pitti Palace’s Royal Apartments with skip-the-line tickets before moving on to the Palatine Gallery and Porcelain Museum.
- Unwind at the Boboli and Bardini Gardens, admiring fountains, grottoes, and centuries-old artifacts.
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
- Guided tour of Ufizzi Gallery and the Vasari Corridor
Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens
- Guide
- Transfers
- Access to the Grotta del Buontalenti at Boboli Gardens
Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor
- Keep in mind large bags and suitcases are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
- This experience is accessible for people with reduced mobility.
- Your tickets are nominative and cannot be transferred. The name and date of birth on the ticket must match the ID of the visitor.
- Note: The time slot you select is for the Uffizi Gallery. You must arrive at the Vasari Corridor two hours later. Please note that re-entry to the Uffizi Gallery is not permitted once you proceed to the corridor.
- Your ticket grants access to the Uffizi Gallery’s Statues and Paintings section, but visit it before your Vasari Corridor entry time, as it is a one-way route.
- Once you exit the Corridor at the Buontalenti Grotto, you cannot return to the Corridor.
Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens
- Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed in the exhibition areas.
- Mobile phones must be turned off or at least placed in silent mode.
- It is forbidden to run or walk barefoot in the museum premises.
- Shutterbugs, take note: Photography with any professional equipment including the use of flash and drones is a no-go inside the venue.
- Pets cannot tag along for this experience, with the exception of guide dogs and service animals, properly leashed and with a public medical certificate.
- From the square, the slope to the entrance of the Pitti Palace is rather steep (with a maximum gradient of 20%), so a companion is recommended for wheelchair users.
- From the courtyard, you can take the stairs or lifts to access the Palatine Gallery (1st floor). The lifts are located on the right side near the cloakroom.
- The entire Boboli Gardens area is pedestrianized, and is not accessible by vehicle; if you have a disability badge, you can park nearby.
- Facilities: free cloakroom storage.
- Backpacks, bags, umbrellas and other large objects must be stored in the cloakroom prior to entry.
- Guests under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Antonio
Apr 2025Verified booking
The works of art in the Palace
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MR
May 2025Verified booking
We spent a glorious day visiting the Pitti Palace, Boboli & Bardini gardens. The palace was spectacular - especially for its Art & exquisite ceilings. We enjoyed the costume & treasures museums too. We finished our day walking through the gardens with a final cocktail on the Bardini terrace overlooking the whole city of Florence.
Vasilachi
May 2025Verified booking
There are no skip the line tickets. You have to go to the office to get your physical tickets anyway and then you have to wait in line.
Ulrike
Mar 2025Verified booking
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!
Daniela
May 2025Verified booking
Easy tickets check in. Took advantage of the luggage store inside the palace before departure from the city.
Maria
May 2025Verified booking
well-kept environments, friendly and knowledgeable staff
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Pamela
May 2025Verified booking
Everything was beautiful. So much history & well kept
Nicolae
Apr 2025Verified booking
Wonderful place and complete with everything. Perfect even for non-art enthusiasts.
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Chrsitne
Apr 2025Verified booking
Great organization by the agency. Quick admission. Palazzo and gardens are an EXPERIENCE!
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- Discover Florence’s artistic legacy with a 3-hour private guided tour of the Vasari Corridor and Uffizi Gallery. With priority access, get hassle-free entry.
- Don't let language get in the way! Choose from Spanish, Italian, English, or French, and enjoy spirited conversations with your guide.
- See Italian Renaissance art at the Uffizi Gallery. Admire works by Botticelli, Correggio, Da Vinci, Raffaello, Michelangelo, Filippo Lippi, Mantegna and more.
- Walk through the Vasari Corridor, built in 1565 as a private passageway for the Medici family to move between their offices in the Uffizi and Pitti Palace.
- Enjoy unique views of the Florentine cityscape, including the Arno River, and Ponte before concluding your tour at Boboli Gardens.
- Discover Florence’s artistic legacy with a 3-hour private guided tour of the Vasari Corridor and Uffizi Gallery. With priority access, get hassle-free entry.
- Don't let language get in the way! Choose from Spanish, Italian, English, or French, and enjoy spirited conversations with your guide.
- See Italian Renaissance art at the Uffizi Gallery. Admire works by Botticelli, Correggio, Da Vinci, Raffaello, Michelangelo, Filippo Lippi, Mantegna and more.
- Walk through the Vasari Corridor, built in 1565 as a private passageway for the Medici family to move between their offices in the Uffizi and Pitti Palace.
- Enjoy unique views of the Florentine cityscape, including the Arno River, and Ponte before concluding your tour at Boboli Gardens.
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
- Hotel transfers
- Tip: The Uffizi gift shop is stocked with art reproductions, postcards, gadgets, and an excellent selection of art books.
- The following are not allowed at Uffizi: flash photography, outside food and drink, drones, and pets (with the exception of service animals with advance notice).
- The experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Why visit the Vasari Corridor?
Walk the Medici’s secret path
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.
What to see along the Vasari Corridor
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.
Uffizi Gallery entrance
Begin your journey in the prestigious Uffizi Gallery, home to some of the world’s greatest Renaissance masterpieces. The corridor starts at Room D19, seamlessly transitioning from the gallery’s ornate interiors into the elevated walkway.
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The Lungarno Passage
The corridor moves along the Lungarno degli Archibugieri, running parallel to the Arno River. Here, you’ll catch your first glimpses of Florence’s historic skyline, framed by small, discreet windows.
Crossing the Ponte Vecchio
A highlight of the route, the corridor traverses Florence’s most famous bridge, the Ponte Vecchio. Elevated above the bustling goldsmith shops below, this section offers breathtaking views of the Arno River and the surrounding cityscape through its iconic square windows.
Over the Santo Stefano Church
The corridor passes above the Church of Santo Stefano al Ponte, an often-overlooked gem in Florence. Its strategic placement highlights the Medici’s influence in seamlessly blending civic and religious landmarks.
The Oltrarno District
Once across the river, the corridor winds through Florence’s quieter Oltrarno neighborhood, known for its artisans and historic charm. This section reveals the Medici’s mastery of integrating their private passageway into the urban fabric.
Exit at the Boboli Gardens
The corridor concludes at the Buontalenti Grotto in the Boboli Gardens, a Renaissance masterpiece of landscaping and artistic design. Visitors exit near the gardens and are guided to the Ammannati Courtyard of the Pitti Palace, the grand former residence of the Medici family.
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Unique facts about the Vasari Corridor
- The Vasari Corridor was commissioned in 1565 by Cosimo I de’ Medici to commemorate the marriage of his son, Francesco I, to Joanna of Austria. Its rapid construction in just five months showcases Vasari’s architectural prowess.
- The corridor includes a private balcony inside the Church of Santa Felicita, allowing the Medici family to attend mass without mingling with the public. This unique feature emphasizes their need for both privacy and influence in religious spaces.
- While the corridor enabled the Medici to traverse Florence unnoticed, it also allowed them to observe the daily lives of the city's citizens from above. The windows gave them a strategic view of the bustling streets and markets.
- In 1938, Benito Mussolini ordered the enlargement of certain windows in the corridor to impress Adolf Hitler during his visit to Florence. These modifications remain, providing panoramic views of the city.
- When the corridor was built in 1565, the Ponte Vecchio was lined with butchers and tanners, whose businesses created unpleasant odors. To improve the route for the Medici family, Cosimo I ordered these shops to be replaced with goldsmiths and jewelers, giving the bridge its elegant reputation today.
Know before you visit the Vasari Corridor
Timings
Location
Facilities
Accessibility
Tips
- Opening days: Tuesday to Sunday.
- First group: 10:15am | Last group: 4:35pm
- Visits last approximately 45 minutes and are strictly by reservation.
- Closed on: The corridor is closed on Mondays and follows the same closing schedule as the Uffizi Gallery. Special open days are available if they don’t coincide with a Monday.
- Start point: Entry to the corridor begins at Room D19 on the first floor of the Uffizi Gallery.
- End point: Boboli Gardens near the Buontalenti Grotto and Pitti Palace.
- Toilets: Available along the corridor route.
- Lighting: Energy-efficient LED systems illuminate the passage.
- Safety features: Includes new emergency exits and video surveillance for a secure visit.
- Cloakroom: While there is a cloakroom at the Uffizi, bulky items (like suitcases, backpacks, and large umbrellas) are not permitted inside the corridor.
- Restrooms and café: Restrooms and a café are available at the Ammannati Courtyard in the Pitti Palace, where the tour ends.
- Fully accessible for visitors with mobility challenges.
- Equipped with ramps, lifts, and platforms for ease of navigation.
- Arrive at least 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time to check in and avoid missing your entry slot.
- The tour ends at the Pitti Palace. To make the most of your experience, purchase tickets for the Boboli Gardens or Pitti Palace museums in advance.
- With a length of over 1 kilometer and sections involving stairs, wear comfortable walking shoes to enhance your experience.
- Large bags, umbrellas, and tripods are not permitted inside. Use storage facilities at the Uffizi to keep your belongings safe during the tour.
Frequently asked questions about Vasari Corridor tickets
Can I purchase a separate ticket for the Vasari Corridor?
No, the Vasari Corridor is included with a special ticket for the Uffizi Gallery. Separate tickets for the corridor alone are not available.
Can I visit Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens along with the Vasari Corridor?
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.
Why was the Vasari Corridor closed for 8 years?
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.
How often are access slots for the Vasari Corridor available?
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.
Will the staff act as guides during the visit?
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.
Does the Vasari Corridor still have its famous self-portrait collection?
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.
What are the best views from the Vasari Corridor?
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.
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