Vasari Corridor
The Medici's private elevated passage over Ponte Vecchio, linking the Uffizi to the Pitti Palace.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling as a couple and you are traveling solo.
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.
Our read - 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.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Vasari Corridor works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Vasari Corridor works.
History and culture matter to you
For history & culture, Vasari Corridor delivers.
You want context, not just the photograph
For depth & learning, Vasari Corridor delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give Vasari Corridor a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Vasari Corridor isn't cheap for what it is.
You only have one day
Vasari Corridor is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You want something active
For adventure, Vasari Corridor is hit or miss.
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 ↗