Secrets of the Uffizi: Renaissance Art & Vasari Corridor Tour

Walk in the footsteps of the Medici through Florence

Experience Renaissance Florence on this Vasari Corridor tour, complete with skip-the-line access to the Uffizi Gallery and the Medici’s once-secret passageway. Along the way, discover iconic works by Botticelli and Michelangelo, uncover stories of power and art, and end in the surreal beauty of the Buontalenti Grotto—all in the company of an expert guide.

Your Uffizi Secret Passages tour begins at the Uffizi Gallery, the beating heart of Renaissance art. With skip-the-line access, you’ll bypass the long waits and step straight into a treasure trove of works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Da Vinci. As your expert guide shares the historical and artistic context behind each masterpiece, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Florence’s place in the world of art.

Cross a secret corridor once hidden from the public eye

After a short break, you’ll reconvene for your Vasari Corridor tour. This elevated passageway built in 1565 for the Medici family to move unseen between their residence and government offices takes you over the Ponte Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti, the former Medici palace. Closed to the public for over eight years, entrance to this secret passage is highly sought after. Not only does it offer rare perspectives over the Arno River and the city beyond, but a glimpse into life as the most powerful family in Florence. Along the way, your guide will share stories that bring the space—and the family who built it—to life.

End your experience in a palace fit for a dynasty

Your Vasari Corridor tour leads you straight to Palazzo Pitti, where opulence and power go hand in hand. This was the Medici family’s private home, and its scale still impresses. But you're here to see the Buontalenti Grotto. Tucked into the Boboli Gardens, this surreal cave of sculpture and stone was designed for pure fantasy—a secret indulgence from a family who shaped the city.

From Renaissance masterpieces to once-forbidden hallways, this Uffizi secret passage tour brings you into the very soul of Florence’s golden age.

Important: This tour is non-refundable. You must provide the following details for every guests in your party at the time of booking: first name, last name, date of birth. All guests must bring ID on the day of their tour.