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Closed in 2016 to adapt it to safety regulations, the Corridor was fully restored and reopened in December 2024. Today, the museum writes, «you enter from the Uffizi, walk over Ponte Vecchio and exit from the Boboli Gardens».
The visit has strict rules: named ticket and non-refundable, Uffizi entry 2 hours before, punctuality to the minute. We report them from the official regulations.
The answer in brief
The Uffizi + Corridor ticket costs €43 on the day and €47 in advance, with entry to the Uffizi 2 hours before the Corridor. The meeting point is room D19 on the first floor; the visit lasts about 45 minutes, accompanied by museum staff, and ends at Boboli with no return.
What is the Vasari Corridor?
An elevated passage about 750 metres long, built by Giorgio Vasari in 1565.
It was commissioned by Cosimo I de' Medici. The sovereigns, the museum writes, used it to go from the Pitti residence to Palazzo Vecchio undisturbed and without risk. The Corridor crosses the Arno over Ponte Vecchio.
According to Wikipedia, it goes around the Torre dei Mannelli on stone corbels, because the owning family opposed demolition, and passes above the loggia of the church of Santa Felicita, where a balcony allowed the grand dukes to follow the services.
What is the history of the Vasari Corridor?
In the 17th century it became a gallery of self-portraits, was closed in 2016 and reopened in December 2024.
In the mid-17th century, Wikipedia reports, Cardinal Leopoldo de' Medici turned it into a gallery of artists' self-portraits. It was damaged by the 1943 bombings and the 1966 flood, and the part near the Uffizi by the via dei Georgofili bomb on 27 May 1993.
During the last restoration, Wikipedia reports, the self-portraits were moved to rooms on the first floor of the Uffizi, and part of the ancient sculptures and inscriptions were placed along the passage. The reopening was on 21 December 2024.
How much does the Vasari Corridor ticket cost?
€43 on the day, €47 in advance; reduced €2; and includes entry to the Uffizi.
It is named, with mandatory booking for everyone, including children, non-transferable and non-refundable. The booking cannot be changed after purchase, and in one transaction you can buy a maximum of 5 tickets. Updated prices on the Corridor page.
| Ticket | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Uffizi + Corridor, on the day | €43 | Named, non-refundable |
| Uffizi + Corridor, in advance | €47 | Named, non-refundable |
| Reduced | €2 | For those entitled to concessions |
| PassePartout 5 Days + Corridor | €58 | Corridor on the same day as the Uffizi |
| Supplement for those with a ticket or PassePartout | €20 | To be booked, within the limits of the slots |
| Friday evening, Corridor only | €20 or €24 | From 3 July to 20 November 2026 |
How does the Vasari Corridor visit work?
You enter the Uffizi 2 hours before, reach room D19 on the first floor and present yourself 5 minutes before the time.
The museum estimates at least 45 minutes to get from the entrance to the meeting point, room D19, also known as the Cappellina Veneziana. There they recheck the ticket and ID. The regulation is clear: if you arrive late, you miss the visit, because you cannot catch up with a group that has already left.
The groups are of 25 people plus 2 museum staff, and the visit lasts about 45 minutes. The Galleries offer, in their own words, an «accompaniment service and not a guided tour»: a private guide can explain, with headsets, after the staff's instructions.
Uffizi with a guide in groups of up to 9 and, in the option, the Corridor to walk alone about 2 hours after the start.
Check dates for the Uffizi with the Vasari CorridorWhat are the Vasari Corridor hours?
From Tuesday to Sunday: the first group enters at 10:15, the last slot is at 16:45.
The same closing days as the Uffizi apply: Monday, 1 January and 25 December. On free Sundays, the Corridor is open with online booking, within the limits of the places. Since entry to the Uffizi must be 2 hours before, for a 10:15 slot you enter the Gallery around 8:15, at opening time.
Where do you exit the Vasari Corridor?
At the Buontalenti Grotto in the Boboli Gardens, from where the group is accompanied to the courtyard of Palazzo Pitti.
The route is one-way and you do not return to the Uffizi. In the Cortile dell'Ammannati, those with a ticket for Boboli or Pitti continue, others exit; there are a café and restrooms. No suitcases, backpacks or large umbrellas are allowed, and the museum's audio guides must be returned before departure.
If you have left something at the cloakroom, you return to the Uffizi on foot: Piazza Pitti, Via Guicciardini, Ponte Vecchio, Lungarno degli Archibusieri. Bring your coat, because you exit outdoors.
Does the Vasari Corridor open on Friday evenings?
Yes: from 3 July to 20 November 2026, 21 Fridays, from 19:00 to 23:00, with last access at 21:50.
You need the «Vasari Corridor - Extraordinary Openings» ticket: €20 on the day, €24 in advance, €2 reduced. Valid only for the Corridor: you pass through some rooms but do not visit the Gallery. The meeting point is at the entrance of Piazzale degli Uffizi, next to the Loggia dei Lanzi; you exit from Boboli in Piazza Pitti. Dates and time slots are on the event page. We have also collected the details in the article on Friday evening.
Which tours include the Vasari Corridor?
On GetYourGuide, the Uffizi guided tour with the Corridor option, to walk without a guide.
The listing for the Uffizi with the Vasari Corridor is clear: first 1.5 hours of guided tour of the Uffizi, in groups of up to 9, then the Corridor about 2 hours after the start, one-way and on your own. Among the excluded items are the guided tour in the Corridor and entry to Pitti and Boboli. The listing recommends keeping 3.5-4 hours free.
One difference to know: the official Corridor ticket is non-refundable, while the tour can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before.
Guided tour of the Uffizi for a maximum of 9 people and, in the option, the Vasari Corridor one-way to Boboli.
Discover the Uffizi with the Vasari Corridor Tour detailsFrequently asked questions
What does Uffizi mean?
It means «offices»: Vasari built the palace for Cosimo I de' Medici to bring together Florence's administrative offices.
How do you pronounce Uffizi?
Uf-fìt-tsi: stress on the second syllable, double f and z pronounced hard. Wikipedia transcribes it as [ufˈfittsi].
Is there a museum guide in the Corridor?
No. The museum offers an accompaniment service, not a guided tour: two staff members follow the group for safety and logistics.
Can you take photos in the Corridor?
Yes, for personal use and without professional equipment. Videos are not allowed.
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Uffizi Small-Group Tour and Vasari Corridor
Guided tour for up to 9 people, Corridor alone in the option
Uffizi: Small-Group Guided Tour
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