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Palaces and Piazzas: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Florence

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Overview

Explore Florence at your pace with this self guided tour designed to tell you the stories of the cities key attractions while highlighting a few hidden gems along the way. The itinerary kicks off from the Duomo square and loops back to it at the end.  You'll explore both sides of the the riverbank and cross the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge while hearing how she survived over 1000 years of history, and then return to the right bank via the neighboring bridge Ponte Santa bridge to capture some wonderful photography opportunities.  

The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.  If you've got an hour and want to maximize your time in Florence, this is the perfect tour for you!

What's Included

  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to 'Palaces and Piazzas: The Highlights of Florence' tour
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/drinks
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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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Pass By)

Florence's most important church was built in 1296 over the course of 150 years. Hear the story of it's architecture and how it came to be.
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Ponte Vecchio (Pass By)

Only gold, silver, or precious stones can be sold on the "Old Bridge", whose fame saved it during the second world war. All the other bridges were destroyed.
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Palazzo Vecchio (Pass By)

The "Old Palace" serves as the town hall of Florence.
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Palazzo Pitti (Pass By)

At the foot of the Boboli hills, I'll tell you about the charming history of the Pitti Palace. Note if you want to go in it isn't open on Mondays!
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Via de' Tornabuoni (Pass By)

The gigantic Palazzo Tournabuoni occupies an entire block.
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Florence is a city filled with tourists, and locals can be hard to find. But this walk is with highly acclaimed tour guide Elisabetta Marchi, who grew up here and has guided people through the city for over a decade. Her intimate knowledge and exciting stories of the city will leave you with the insight of a local.This tour takes you on a wandering walk beginning at the Duomo and coming back there and includes world famous sites like the oldest bridge in Florence. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let your guide direct you through the streets. The total walking distance is approximately 3 km and takes about an hour without stopping, but you can take a break anytime! Most people will likely to stop for a gelato or a coffee or for photography opportunities along the way. The narration is crisply mastered by a professional audio engineering staff, and the tour integrates sound effects and music to create an engaging experience that is suitable for all ages that can wear ear buds.
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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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible; Nevertheless we advise to keep an eye on 1) wild drivers 2) narrow sidewalks 3) uneven cobble stones!!!

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: VoiceMap Application.Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.Lifetime access to 'Palaces and Piazzas: The Highlights of Florence' tour. The following is NOT included: Smartphone.Transportation.Food/drinks.Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-110804P3

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  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to 'Palaces and Piazzas: The Highlights of Florence' tour
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/drinks
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible; Nevertheless we advise to keep an eye on 1) wild drivers 2) narrow sidewalks 3) uneven cobble stones!!!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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