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- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
Step back into the golden age of Florence with this self-guided audio walking tour through the birthplace of the Renaissance.
In just under 2 hours, you’ll uncover the city’s most iconic landmarks — including the Duomo, Uffizi courtyard, Piazza della Signoria, and the Ponte Vecchio — all while hearing the fascinating stories of the Medici family and artists like Giotto, Michelangelo, and Brunelleschi. But this isn’t a dry history lesson — it’s a lively, story-filled experience packed with fun facts, art secrets, and power plays that shaped the modern world. The tour is perfect for first time visitors to Florence who want to unpack the stories behind the Renaissance
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
The tour ends in front of the Ponte Vecchio
Itinerary
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1
Hear about the "impossible" dome and it's construction as well as the bell tower, facade and other features of the most famous structure in Florence
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Piazza del Duomo
Admire the famous doors of Paradise and hear about how Giotto's work kicked off the Renaissance
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
Admire a hidden gem that displays stunning art
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Mercato Nuovo
Hear about the tradition with "Il Porcellino" and the "Stone of Shame". See how this contrasts with the old market area
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Piazza della Signoria
Hear about a monk who seized power, a fountain that was ridiculed, admire the large open air gallery of sculptures and pay homage at the copy of Michelangelo's David. Finally step into the courtyard of the Palazzo Vecchio
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Take in the courtyard which lined with statues of Florence’s legends and hear how the Uffizi eveolved
Admission ticket free -
6
End at the iconic bridge of goldsmiths and spot the Medici’s private path above the city
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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