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Florence Self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt

New To The Site! Florence, Italy

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Are you looking for things to do in Florence? Try our 3-hour self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt to discover this city.

Walk from the Piazza de Santa Maria Novella to Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River, then on to the Uffizi Gallery, the Piazza della Signoria, and Dante’s House Museum. Return seeing many other museums, churches, and palaces. Solve challenges at every stop to learn your next destination. You’ll also learn some local history and fun facts.

The Florence Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.1 km / 2.5 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.

A fun learning experience
See the sights! 35 locations
Learn some local history
Challenge your knowledge: 32 varied challenges
Fun for all ages, kids included
Pet-friendly throughout
Wheelchair & stroller-friendly throughout
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt

What's Included

  • 32 varied challenges
  • 24/7 customer service
  • 35 locations seen
  • Internet access on your smartphone is required
  • Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
50123 Firenze FI, Italy

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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

A large open space called the Piazza di Santa Maria Novella is facing the basilica. Within you’ll find a few monuments and park benches. Solve a few challenges while you're here
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (Pass By)

Seen from a distance, learn its history and solve a challenge based on its exterior mosaics. Spend 5 min with the challenge here
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Museo Novecento (Pass By)

Learn about this museum and solve a challenge based on the numerous carvings on the façade. Spend 5 min crossing the piazza.
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Piazza di San Pancrazio

Walk 5 min from the previous destination and spend a few minutes here learning about the Church's history and the Museo Marino Marini Firenze. Solve a challenge while you are here.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Santa Trinita

Take 10 minutes to get here. Solve a few challenges along the way. While here, learn about the Column of Justice and the Basilica di Santa trinita and solve a few more challenges.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Santa Trinita (Pass By)

Learn about the basilica's history and solve a challenge before moving to your next destination.
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Ponte Santa Trinita

Walk 5 minutes to reach this bridge and learn about its history and that of the River Arno. Learn also about Ferdinandi III and his significance to this location while you solve a challenge. Then proceed towards the Ponte Vecchio and solve a few challenges along the way - 5 minutes.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte Vecchio

Take a few minutes to admire this beautiful bridge and learn about its history. Then walk 2-3 minutes to your next destination.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cattedrale dell'Immagine (Pass By)

Learn a little history, solve a challenge, and walk 3-4 minutes to the next destination.
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Accademia dei Georgofili (Pass By)

Walk 5min from your previous destination. Admire a beautiful sculpture and learn about this academy while solving a challenge (5min).
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Gallerie Degli Uffizi (Pass By)

Walk 2 minutes from the previous destination to admire the outdoor sculpture exhibit of this beautiful museum. Learn all about it and solve a challenge while you're here - 5-10 minutes
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Piazza della Signoria

Walk 2 minutes to get here and learn about the Loggia dei Lanzi, see the numerous sculptures, including a copy of Michelangelo's David, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Neptune Fountain. While you are here, solve several challenges.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza di San Firenze

Walk 3-4 minutes from the Piazza della Signoria to get here. Learn about the Church of San Firenze, and Saint-Florence himself, who gave his name to this beautiful city. Solve a challenge while you are here.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museo Casa di Dante (Pass By)

Walk 5min from your previous destination. Learn about Dante Alighieri, one of Italy's most celebrated poets. Solve a challenge while you're here - 5 minutes
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Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Pass By)

Walk 5 minutes from the previous destination. Spend at least 20 minutes here admiring and learning about the Grand Cathedral, and the Giotto Tower while also solving challenges.
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Baptistery of St. John (Pass By)

Spend 10 minutes walking around the large and ornate Baptistery, admiring its bronze sculpted doors. Solve a challenge while you're here.
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Museo Leonardo Da Vinci (Pass By)

Walk 7-8 minutes from the previous destination. Learn a little about this museum Also learn about the Medici Museum and solve a challenge while here - 5 minutes
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Pucci Palace (Pass By)

Admire this beautiful palace, 3 minutes from the previous destination. Solve a challenge here based on your observation, then proceed to the next destination.
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Chiesa di San Giovannino degli Scolopi (Pass By)

Walk 2-3 minutes from the previous destination. Learn about this small yet very beautiful church, commissioned by the Medici, and solve a challenge.
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Palazzo Medici Riccardi (Pass By)

3 minutes from the previous destination Solve a challenge here as you learn about this beautiful building - 5 minutes
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Basilica di San Lorenzo (Pass By)

3 minutes from the previous destination. Learn about the monument and large church here, mostly built buy the Medici family, including sections designed by Michaelangelo and Donatello. Spend 10 minute as you walk around this church.
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Palazzo Martelli (Pass By)

Walk 3-4 minutes from the previous destination. Solve a challenge about this house museum, about the Martelli family.
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Santa Maria Maggiore (Pass By)

Walk 5 minutes from the previous destination. Learn about this church whose interior is so much more beautiful than its exterior. Solve a challenge while here, Spend 5 minutes.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Florence Self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt?

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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What's Included

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  • 32 varied challenges
  • 24/7 customer service
  • 35 locations seen
  • Scavenger Hunt on smartphone (mobile site)
  • Internet access on your smartphone is required
  • Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are 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
  • The remaining time of 1 hour & 45 minutes is spent walking from one location to the next, solving the challenges and take pictures.

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Cancellation Policy

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Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

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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