Vasari Corridor
The Medici's private elevated passage over Ponte Vecchio, linking the Uffizi to the Pitti Palace.
The call
Worth it if you're traveling as a couple and you're traveling solo.
Short answer
Is Vasari Corridor worth it?
Vasari Corridor deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Reopened in 2024 after long closure, this kilometre-long secret skyway lets you walk the Medici's private route above the city and across the bridge — a thrill for history buffs.
- 02
The catch: tickets are pricey and limited, the famous self-portrait collection has been removed, and it's now a fairly bare corridor sold on novelty and views.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Vasari Corridor is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Vasari Corridor is an easy yes.
History and culture matter to you
Vasari Corridor rewards a trip built around history & culture.
You want context, not just the photograph
Vasari Corridor rewards a trip built around depth & learning.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, skip Vasari Corridor.
You're watching the budget
Vasari Corridor can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You only have one day
Keep Vasari Corridor only when it outranks a half-day elsewhere.
You want something active
Vasari Corridor offers some adventure, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
Plan it well
- Cost
- ~€43 (timed, limited)
- Timing
- Book early — slots are timed and limited.
- Booking
- Reserve in advance through the Uffizi; ~€43, often best combined with the gallery.
- Allow
- 1 hour
- Accessibility
- Historic passage with steps and narrow stretches — limited accessibility.
Consider instead
Sources and method (2)
- Built by Vasari in 1565 for the Medici, the corridor reopened to the public on 21 December 2024 after more than eight years closed. uffizi.it ↗
- The historic self-portrait collection (~2,000 works) has been moved to a dedicated section in the Uffizi; access is via an Uffizi ticket with a supplement (about €43 total). uffizi.it ↗
- magentaflorence.com ↗