Florence: A Self-Guided Tour through Art and History

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 9 more

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

Self-guided tour with audio guide app
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)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Piazza del Duomo is easily accessible on foot: it is located in the historic centre, close to Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio. From Santa Maria Novella station, it takes around 10 minutes on foot along Via Santa Maria Novella to reach Piazza del Duomo.

End point

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Palazzo Pitti

    Palazzo Pitti, imposing and austere, dominates the Oltrarno district with its vast pietraforte façade and the stern appearance of a Renaissance fortress.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

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

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