Secrets of the Uffizi: Renaissance Art and Vasari Corridor
Skip the line and explore a secret Medici passage to the Boboli Gardens on a tour through iconic art and history!
Begin your tour at the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most renowned museums in the world. You'll skip the long ticket lines and follow your guide through a curated route of iconic masterpieces. From Botticelli's "Birth of Venus" to works by Michelangelo and Da Vinci, your guide will share the stories behind the art - and how Florence became a center of creativity during the Renaissance.
After a short break, you'll reconvene to enter the Vasari Corridor, built in 1565 for the Medici family. This secret walkway crosses the Arno River, connecting the seat of Florence's Renaissance government with Palazzo Pitti, the Medici palace. As you walk, hear stories of power, privacy, and political strategy that once played out along this very path.
Your final destination is the Buontalenti Grotto, tucked into the Boboli Gardens. With its surreal blend of sculpture, dripping stone, and fantastical creatures, it's an unforgettable finale to your tour.
Duration: 3 hours
Meet at the tail of the bronze equestrian statue of Cosimo I in Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy