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Unlock the Uffizi: Guided Tour + Secret Vasari Access Option

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Overview

Step straight into the Uffizi—Florence’s crown jewel of Renaissance art. With a small group and a passionate guide, you won’t just see the masterpieces… you’ll feel them.

From Botticelli to da Vinci, Michelangelo to Caravaggio—these aren’t paintings. They’re portals. Your guide brings them to life with secrets, stories, and drama that textbooks leave out.

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⚡ Express Blast
Move Fast. No detours. Core rooms only. Four icons. In & out. No mercy

⭐ Uffizi Masterworks
Slow down. Go deeper. Stories stack. Meanings unlock.

‼️ Uffizi + Vasari Corridor
Upgrade to the ultra-rare Vasari Corridor—the Medici’s private skybridge above the Ponte Vecchio, sealed for decades and still off-limits to the general public. It’s just reopened… and almost nobody gets in.

This isn’t a museum visit. It’s a backstage pass to the heart of Florence.

⚠️ Corridor access is extremely limited. Group sizes are small. Once it’s full—it’s gone.
Book now. Regret nothing.

What's Included

  • Small group (max 9 guests)
  • Optional: Entry to the Vasari Corridor (if selected)
  • Official timed-entry tickets
  • Gratuities (optional)
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Gallerie Degli Uffizi

Uffizi Gallery Tour (all options) Enter the Uffizi using a timed entry access and explore two floors of Renaissance masterpieces. Your guide leads you through Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, da Vinci’s Annunciation, Caravaggio’s drama (only with 2h option), and more—unpacking the stories that shaped Western art.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Corridoio Vasariano

Vasari Corridor (if selected) Upgrade to walk the Medici’s private skyway—Florence’s most exclusive passageway, reopened after decades. Elevated views, secret windows, and centuries of political intrigue. Only available with the 3-hour option. Corridor tickets are nominative, non-refundable, and limited.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entry is through the official timed-access system of the Uffizi Gallery.
  • Tickets are nominative and issued by an authorized reseller (Coopculture network).
  • Walks in Town is an independent authorized reseller and tour operator, not affiliated with Le Gallerie degli Uffizi.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Unlock the Uffizi: Guided Tour + Secret Vasari Access Option?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Small group (max 9 guests)
  • Optional: Entry to the Vasari Corridor (if selected)
  • Official timed-entry tickets
  • Licensed, English-speaking local guide
  • Personal headsets to hear your guide clearly
  • Gratuities (optional)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The Vasari Corridor is available only with Tyne “‼️Uffizi + Vasari Corridor” 3-hour option.
  • Corridor access is nominative, non-refundable, and cannot be modified after booking.
  • Due to strict ticketing and operational logistics, tours including the Vasari Corridor may occasionally be rescheduled. In such cases, we will notify you in advance and offer the closest available alternative.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Entry is through the official timed-access system of the Uffizi Gallery.
  • Tickets are nominative and issued by an authorized reseller (Coopculture network).
  • Walks in Town is an independent authorized reseller and tour operator, not affiliated with Le Gallerie degli Uffizi.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Uffizi Gallery or Vasari Corridor.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • Entrance ticket to the Uffizi Gallery €29.00 per person
  • Entrance ticket to the Uffizi Gallery + Vasari Corridor €47.00 per person
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
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