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Florence: A Self-Guided Tour through Art and History

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Overview

Discover Florence at your own pace with an interactive audio guide, exploring the city’s most iconic squares and monuments.

Stroll through the wonders of the historic center and let yourself be guided by an engaging narrative that takes you back in time, following in the footsteps of Dante, Michelangelo, and the Medici.

The guide is available in 34 languages, with three different itineraries to choose from: one designed for adults, one for children, and one focused on the landmarks of Medici power.

Why book this tour?

Explore Florence whenever you like, with no schedules or groups to follow.

Experience the city freely, using just your smartphone.

Enjoy curated, accessible, and immersive content for the whole family.

All you need is your smartphone and an internet connection.

Admire the artistic masterpieces of the historic center (please note that some sites may require an entrance ticket) and soak in the true essence of Florence.
No need to rush after a guide—set your own pace and enjoy the journey your way.

What's Included

  • Anecdotes, curiosities, and historical insights
  • Itinerary linked to Google Maps
  • Customisable audio guide tailored to your audience (adults, children, medieval history enthusiasts)
  • Headphones (listen via your phone’s speaker or your own headphones)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza del Duomo
50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza di Santa Croce
50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Piazza di Santa Croce is the final stop of the audio guide and is situated in the historic centre of Florence, just a few minutes’ walk from Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio. It is easily reached by strolling along Via de’ Benci or Borgo dei Greci.

What To Expect

Piazza del Duomo

The beating heart of Florence is undoubtedly Piazza del Duomo, one of the most iconic and photographed places in the world. Here stand three masterpieces of religious architecture: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, and Giotto’s Bell Tower. This entire complex offers a perfect synthesis of the city’s artistic and spiritual development from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Repubblica

In the heart of Florence’s historic centre, just a few steps from the Duomo, lies Piazza della Repubblica, a broad and airy space that perhaps more than any other reflects the city’s transformation over the centuries. Today an elegant urban salon, the square was for a long time the hub of Florence’s social, political, and economic life in ancient times.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Signoria

Piazza della Signoria is without doubt the centre of political power and public life in Florence. This vast monumental square is a true open-air museum, where every building and sculpture tells the story of Florentine history, from medieval times to the heights of the Renaissance.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte Vecchio

No other place in Florence embodies the city’s romantic charm and mercantile identity quite like the Ponte Vecchio. Crossing this bridge is like stepping into a timeless corner of the city, where historic shops, medieval arches, and views over the River Arno come together in an unmistakable setting.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Pitti

Palazzo Pitti, imposing and austere, dominates the Oltrarno district with its vast pietraforte façade and the stern appearance of a Renaissance fortress.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Santa Trinita

At the heart of elegant Florence lies Piazza Santa Trinita, a refined square that introduces visitors to the sumptuous Via de’ Tornabuoni—Florence’s luxury shopping street, but also a route rich in history, art, and Renaissance architecture. This part of the city is often associated with opulence and high society, yet behind the shop windows of major fashion houses lies a deep and layered historical and cultural heritage.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Santa Croce

Piazza Santa Croce, solemn and majestic, is one of the city’s most meaningful places, a symbol of spirituality, art, and civic memory. Dominated by the grand Basilica of Santa Croce, the square was for centuries the vibrant centre of Florence’s religious, political, and cultural life, hosting markets, public sermons, and solemn celebrations.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence: A Self-Guided Tour through Art and History?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence: A Self-Guided Tour through Art and History?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Anecdotes, curiosities, and historical insights.
  • Itinerary linked to Google Maps.
  • Customisable audio guide tailored to your audience (adults, children, medieval history enthusiasts).
  • Self-guided tour with audio guide app.
The following is NOT included:
  • Headphones (listen via your phone’s speaker or your own headphones).
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Accessibility information for the Florence: A Self-Guided Tour through Art and History is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What's Included

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  • Anecdotes, curiosities, and historical insights
  • Itinerary linked to Google Maps
  • Customisable audio guide tailored to your audience (adults, children, medieval history enthusiasts)
  • Self-guided tour with audio guide app
  • Headphones (listen via your phone’s speaker or your own headphones)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers

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