Small group guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery and the Vasari Corridor with skip the line entrance
About This Tour
Step into the heart of Florence’s Renaissance on a small-group guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, followed by access to the remarkable Vasari Corridor. With ski...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Florence · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: This tour is non-refundable; Tickets for the Vasariano 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 you that this tour is not accessible to people with mobility disabilities or wheelchairs.; According to the Museum's rules, access to the Vasari Corridor is allowed for a maximum of 25 people, so there may be other participants during the visit up to a maximum of 25 people; During the tour of the Vasari Corridor (30 minutes), the guide will not be able to explain, but will follow you along the way, pointing out the sights and points of interest; During the busiest tourist days there may be delays in entering museums; Due to the complicated nature of managing access to the Vasari Corridor, admission times may vary slightly from those online. In any case, you will be informed immediately in writing about the time change; Please note: To enter the Uffizi Gallery and the Vasari Corridor, all participants are required to carry a valid ID. Non-EU visitors are required to bring their passport. Museum staff may refuse entry if a valid ID is not presented.
About Florence
Florence
The stomping ground of Michelangelo and Botticelli, and the grand Uffizi, romantic Florence rarely fails to impress. Check out its Renaissance charms with the help of a local tour guide in Florence
What's Included
- Professional guidance at your disposal
- 3-hour small group tour
- Priority access to the Uffizi Gallery
- Priority access and extraordinary opening of the Vasari Corridor
- Earphones for bigger groups
- Guided outdoor walk along the Vasari Corridor
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Ciao Florence Sales Office - Via Cavour, 12 black Discover the heart of Florence's Renaissance - the Uffizi Gallery! First, head to Via Cavour 36 Red, where your local, art-loving guide will be waiting for you. Then, follow your guide to the nearby Uffizi Gallery (about a 15 minute walk), and skip-the-line upon entry. Uffizi Gallery The best way to discover the glory of the Renaissance era is in a captivating tour of the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most glamorous and comprehensive art galleries in the world! Your guide will lead you through the luxurious halls and rooms in chronological order, from the thirteenth to the eighteenth century - making sure you spend the most time at the most famous works, out of the nearly 2,000 masterpieces showcased in the Uffizi. Between halls, you can admire ancient Roman and Greece sculptures, as well as the frescoed ceilings and lovely views from the large windows. Your journey through time will begin in the 13th century, the birth of the Renaissance era. Discover fascinating artwork covered in gold, depicting images of Madonna and the child. However, the breakthrough began with Giotto, who used three-dimensional elements in his masterpiece, forevering changing artistic style. Next, you will visit some International Gothic masterpieces, most notably, “Adoration of the Magi,” by Gentile da Fabriano. This was another turning point, when art began to tell a story, instead of simply depicting characters. Your guide will explain this exciting time in history in a vivid, storytelling manner. You will continue through the centuries into the 1400s, when artists began experimenting with three-dimensional space. The best example of this progression in art can be found in “Battle of San Romano,” by Paolo Uccello. Your tour will continue to two of the most famous works of art in the Uffizi, “Madonna with Child and Two Angels,” by Filippo Lippi; then, “Dukes of Urbino,” by Piero della Francesca. These artists began to idealize the features of men and women in paintings, which greatly influenced later artists including the magnificent da Vinci, as well as Raphael. It is impossible to visit the Uffizi without seeing the extensive and fascinating collection of Botticelli works of art, with their mystic and marvelous nature. Your guide will go into detail about each of his masterpieces and the artist’s tie to the powerful Medici family. Spend plenty of time admiring the lovely paintings, “The Birth of Venus,” and “Primavera.” Continue to the heart of the Renaissance, with works of art by da Vinci and Michelangelo. Although the paintings in the Uffizi are not their most famed works, it is still emotional to be so close to masterpieces by men of their honor. Enjoy learning all about the artists and the works, “Tondo Doni” by Michelangelo; and “Baptism of Christ” and “The Annunciation” by Leonardo da Vinci. The rest of your tour will lead you to three giant halls containing vast numbers of works by Raphael, Titan, and Caravaggio. Each artist has varied styles and mysterious backgrounds... As your guide dives into the lives of these men and their progressive art, feel free to ask any questions! The Uffizi Gallery will truly open your eyes to historic art, and you will undoubtedly finish this tour with a new appreciation for Renaissance art and the heritage of Florentine locals. Feel free to remain inside the Uffizi for as long as you would like after your tour has finished! Vasari Corridor After eight years of closure and a complex renovation process, the doors of the Vasari Corridor reopen. This stunning aerial passageway, suspended above the city streets and connecting Palazzo Pitti to Palazzo Vecchio, is a must-visit destination. Originally commissioned in 1565 by Cosimo I de’ Medici and designed by Giorgio Vasari, the corridor was built to provide a private and secure route for the ruling family to move between their residence and the seat of government. Spanning approximately one kilometer, the corridor offers breathtaking views of Florence, crossing the Arno River via the iconic Ponte Vecchio and housing a remarkable collection of artworks. Don’t miss the chance to explore one of Florence’s most unique and historic treasures!
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Florence, IT · Tour start: Florence, IT — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
