Vasari Corridor Reservations
This information was updated on January 16, 2012
New dates for visiting the Vasari Corridor have just been announced - it is now scheduled to be open from January 17th to April 27th, 2012.
There are currently two ways to see the Corridor - do it yourself as described here, most likely with an Italian speaking guide (except on Fridays as mentioned in the comments below), or booking with a tour company. The first option is cheaper - but will take some diligence in calling Italy, the second is more expensive, but much easier.
The official website of the "Corridoio Vasariano" is here: http://www.uffizi.firenze.it/en/musei/index.php?m=vasariano.
If you want to try to make a reservation, call immediately - the Italian country code is 39, and the number to call is 055 294883. The best part - tickets are only €10.50 plus a €4 reservation fee.
Since we are Friends of the Uffizi (I will post about this soon) our entrance is actually free, and we will only have to pay the 4 euro reservation fee on the day we visit. Good luck!
Alternatively, if the tour sells out, or you can not get through, there is a tour company selling guided tours in English. This is a more expensive option, but it may be your last and best chance to see the corridor for years if it closes for renovations (as planned - but not done yet for a lack of funding).
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On this page, go back to Museums, then click the link to Pictures of Vasari Corridor, on this page, comment 1 has a link to the official site that comes up (mostly) in English. Alternate, here is the same link, http://bit.ly/8f6nvz but if you do the former there are some nice pictures.
Called this number from USA (011 39 055 294883) at 01:30 MST this morning, and after 10 mins on hold managed to book a 14:00 tour next week on Wed 9/29. Total should be E14 each. This tour is in Italian, we don't speak Italian, should be fun!! It appears English tours are provided by the Museum on Fridays.
Must say price of €14 seams much better than lining a tour operators pocket at €95 per person - also this independent route adds a bit of excitement to the trip.
PS: When you get through the girl on the other end spoke good English.
Yes Marshall - I have the same link in the article above. Glad to hear you had success. I definitely agree that this is a great way to do this (the way you did it), but - the tour operators do have a legitimate product to sell and you do get an English speaking guide if you want.
I am going to update the above to reflect the new dates on the Polo Museale website.
The corridor is open for winter/spring 2012 - it was just announced and opens tomorrow. The above entry should now be correct and valid until the end of April 2012.