Florence Palaces and Piazzas: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Cathedral of 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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Palazzo Vecchio

   Pass by

   The "Old Palace" serves as the town hall of Florence.

4. 4

   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!

5. 5

   Via de' Tornabuoni

   Pass by

   The gigantic Palazzo Tournabuoni occupies an entire block.

6. 6

   Tuscany Tour Guides Private Day Tours

   1h

   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.

Before you go

Location