Florence's highlights and hidden details

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1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Curious about the lesser-known stories of Florence? Starting with the very first steps of this playful walk, you’ll experience the thrill and beauty of discovery. Location-based riddles will show you the way to our favorite local places, including quiet courtyards, forgotten stories and cute hidden spots we’ll keep secret... for now! Fun fact: this trail was created by our local creator.

- Explore Florence's historic centre during this interactive and fun discovery walk
- Learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way
- Solve 13 location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop along the route
- See popular sights like Palazzo Pitti and the Duomo of Florence from a different angle and discover hidden local spots

This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building.

What's Included

A link to the web app game (received via email). The game is played in the browser of your phone
Food and Drinks
Mobile data

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start your activity at Piazza Santissima Annunziata. When you arrive, click on the link you’ve received from Secret City Trails and start the self-guided discovery game. You can start and pause the trail anytime you want, and pick-up later to finish.

End point
Piazza Santo Spirito

Finish your adventure at Piazza Santo Spirito. When you finish your trail, you will receive an online map with recommendations from our local creator for places to go to afterwards.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

    Find out the meaning of some of the most important statues on the Duomo of Florence

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Piazza della Signoria

    Once the administrative heart of the city, but why

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    One of Brunelleschi's masterpiece that has to be admired and understood.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Battistero Di San Giovanni

    A beautiful building and the impressive doors decorated by renaissance artists like Lorenzo Ghiberti and Andrea Pisano.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

    Home to the different artisans of Florence and decorated with impressive statues by some of Florence's most important artists.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Palazzo Pitti (Pass by)

    Admire this impressive palace.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Secret City Trails

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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