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Ponte Vecchio

Walk across Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest and most storied bridge, where glittering goldsmith shops meet centuries of Medici legacy. Admire sweeping views over the Arno river, and discover gems like the Vasari Corridor and Uffizi Gallery surrounding this iconic crossing.

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Ponte Vecchio
Vasari Corridor over Arno River with Uffizi Gallery entrance in Florence, Italy.
Visitors walking through the arcade of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
Tourists viewing sculptures and paintings in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy.
Vasari Corridor in Florence with people walking and cycling along the historic passage.
Vasari Corridor along the Arno River viewed from Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy.
Visitors walking through the statue-lined hallway of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Tourists viewing Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" at Uffizi Gallery, Florence.
Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River in Florence, Italy, with colorful buildings.
Florence tour bus crossing Ponte Vecchio bridge over the Arno River.
Tourists viewing Renaissance paintings at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy.
Art exhibits in a decorated room at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy.
2 hr 45 min
  • Begin your visit at the Uffizi Gallery and spend two hours exploring masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.

  • Then, walk through the Vasari Corridor, a 1km secret passage connecting the Pitti Palace and Palazzo Vecchio.

  • Discover the fascinating history of the corridor, originally constructed for the safety of the Medici family and adorned with frescoed walls and sculptures.

  • Experience a unique view of Florence from the Corridor’s windows, offering glimpses of the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, and iconic squares.

  • End your 45-minute exploration at the Buontalenti Grotto, where the corridor finishes, and exit through the Ammannati Courtyard.

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  • Begin your visit at the Uffizi Gallery and spend two hours exploring masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.

  • Then, walk through the Vasari Corridor, a 1km secret passage connecting the Pitti Palace and Palazzo Vecchio.

  • Discover the fascinating history of the corridor, originally constructed for the safety of the Medici family and adorned with frescoed walls and sculptures.

  • Experience a unique view of Florence from the Corridor’s windows, offering glimpses of the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, and iconic squares.

  • End your 45-minute exploration at the Buontalenti Grotto, where the corridor finishes, and exit through the Ammannati Courtyard.

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€59
Florence skyline featuring the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio on a walking tour.
Palazzo Vecchio in Florence during the Best of Florence walking tour.
Traveler admiring Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River on the Best of Florence Walking Tour.
Carousel in Republic Square, Florence, with historic arch and people walking nearby.
Baptistery and Florence Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo, Florence, with people walking and cycling.
Female tourist in front of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence during walking tour.
Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River in Florence during a walking tour.
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1 hr 30 min
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  • Stroll from Piazza della Signoria to Ponte Vecchio, tracing the footsteps of Medici rulers and Renaissance artists.
  • Hear untold tales from an expert guide while an art historian-led audio guide dives deeper into Florence’s past.
  • Visit iconic squares like Uffizi Gallery Square, Pitti Square, Republic Square, and Duomo Square—all with rich storytelling.
  • Go past the postcard views and discover the lesser-known secrets that make Florence truly unforgettable.

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  • Stroll from Piazza della Signoria to Ponte Vecchio, tracing the footsteps of Medici rulers and Renaissance artists.
  • Hear untold tales from an expert guide while an art historian-led audio guide dives deeper into Florence’s past.
  • Visit iconic squares like Uffizi Gallery Square, Pitti Square, Republic Square, and Duomo Square—all with rich storytelling.
  • Go past the postcard views and discover the lesser-known secrets that make Florence truly unforgettable.
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€39
Tour group listening to a guide in Florence, Italy, during an essential walking tour.
Florence Cathedral facade and Giotto's Campanile on the walking tour.
Tour guide in front of Florence Cathedral holding art prints during walking tour.
Ponte Vecchio bridge over the Arno River in Florence, Italy, with colorful buildings.
Neptune Fountain and Michelangelo's David in Piazza della Signoria, Florence, with Palazzo Vecchio.
Brunelleschi's dome and Giotto's Campanile in Florence, Italy.
Piazza della Signoria with Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy.
2 hr 15 min
  • Walk through Florence's beautiful streets with a guide and see famous places like the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo.

  • Choose your own ticket price and tip your expert guide as you like, depending on your budget.

  • Explore the exterior of the Uffizi Gallery, considered one of the most important art museums in the world and Ponte Vecchio, one of the oldest bridges in Florence.

  • Explore Florence like a local, learning its history through the eyes and stories of your guide.

  • Fun Fact: Ponte Vecchio has a secret passageway, the Vasari Corridor, built for the Medici family to move discreetly between their home and the government palace.

More details

  • Walk through Florence's beautiful streets with a guide and see famous places like the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo.

  • Choose your own ticket price and tip your expert guide as you like, depending on your budget.

  • Explore the exterior of the Uffizi Gallery, considered one of the most important art museums in the world and Ponte Vecchio, one of the oldest bridges in Florence.

  • Explore Florence like a local, learning its history through the eyes and stories of your guide.

  • Fun Fact: Ponte Vecchio has a secret passageway, the Vasari Corridor, built for the Medici family to move discreetly between their home and the government palace.

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€2.99
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