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Walking Tour of Vasari Corridor and Uffizi Gallery

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Where: Florence, Italy

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Duration: 3 hours

Price per person

$111.79

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Walk down the hidden passageway built specially for the former Grand Duke of Florence
Skip the long queues at the Uffizi Gallery

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Discover the best kept of Florence on this memorable tour.

The Ponte Vecchio, the landmark of Florence, houses a private passageway, dating back to the 1564, when the Grand Duke of Florence ordered his favourite architect, Giorgio Vasari, to built a path that would allow him and the Royal family to move freely from their residence to the government palace.

Hidden between city houses and even passing through a church, the Vasari Corridor has evolved as one of the most astounding architectural masterpieces of the Renaissance. The corridor is rarely open to the public, so take advantage of this unique opportunity to view Florence and its artistic pleasures on this exclusive walking tour.

Enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Uffizi gallery, skipping the usual long lines. Admire superb paintings by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Giotto, Cimabue and Masaccio.

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Our guide had a great knowledge of all the treasures of the Uffizi and certainly was able to put the art into a well-defined chronological and historical context. Having been to...

Mr David R Gladwin Australia

Itinerary

There is no pick-up for this Walking Tour of Vasari Corridor and Uffizi Gallery. Make your way to the local activity operator’s office on Via de’ Lamberti, 1 (corner with via Calzaiuoli) First Floor 50122 Firenze. An English-speaking guide will accompany you on this tour.

Your first stop for the day is the world-famous Uffizi Gallery, which houses masterpieces of renowned artists such as Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Giotto, Cimabue and Masaccio. You will spend about 1.5 hours here.

Next, proceed towards the Vasari Corridor for an exclusive and private tour of this acclaimed secret passageway. Doors from within the Uffizi Gallery lead to this private passage. Built above the Ponte Vecchio, the passageway dates back to 1564 and stretches almost a mile between Palazzo Pitti, over the Arno to Palazzo della Signoria. It was architect Giorgio Vasari who was commissioned by Cosimo I to build such a path for the royal family.

The tour ends at Palazzo Pitti.

Please note

Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.

Inclusions

English-speaking guide
Entrance fee

Exclusions

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What happens after I book?

A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
Print all pages of the voucher
Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance

Activity schedule

When does it run?
01 Mar - 30 Apr: Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays
01 May - 31 Oct: Daily except Monday
01 Nov - 28 Feb: Tuesday & Friday

Duration
3 hours

Start time
1530h (3:30pm)

Meeting point
The tour starts from the local activity operator’s office on Via de’ Lamberti, 1 (corner with via Calzaiuoli) First Floor 50122 Firenze.
Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.

Ending point
The tour ends at Palazzo Pitti

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$123.23

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Additional information

Earphones will be provided if there are more than 10 people
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have

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Wear comfortable shoes. Don’t forget your camera

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