Florence City Walking Tour with Audioguide App

Explore the best of Florence with the Florence City Walking tour with an audio guide
Admire the Renaissance treasures and the world's largest brick dome
Hear stories about the famous artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci
Learn about the Medici family's powerful rule and their rivalry with the Strozzi family
Mobile Vouchers are accepted, no need to take the printed tickets!

The Florence City Walking Tour with an audio guide allows you to explore both the most famous and hidden gems of Florence. As you walk through the city, you will discover different Renaissance treasures. See the world's largest brick dome, visit the renowned David, and make a wish at the Porcellino fountain. Hear some interesting stories about Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Dive into the powerful rivalry between the Medici and Strozzi families. Discover the rich culinary heritage of Florence. With the audio guide, you can explore the city at your own pace. Experience the majestic churches, picturesque streets, and 29 audio recordings that immerse you in the rich history of medieval Florence, all narrated by a professional historian. You can take breaks at a café whenever you like. The Florence City Walking Tour offers a unique experience for anyone who wants to enjoy history, art, and local secrets with ease.

Embark on a fascinating self-guided Florence City Walking Tour using the TouringBee audio guide app, available for both iPhone and Android. Designed to be explored at your own pace over a small period of time, this Florence City Walking Tour brings to life the most iconic attractions and hidden gems of the Renaissance capital. As you stroll through the city’s majestic churches and picturesque streets, the offline map with GPS navigation ensures you stay on track while enjoying total flexibility. You can pause anytime to take a break at a cozy café or wander down charming side alleys before rejoining the main route. Begin your journey at the heart of Florence, where the Duomo Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the San Giovanni Baptistery rise in grandeur. Here, you’ll discover fascinating stories, including the one about a crime that happened beneath the world’s largest brick dome. Continue to Palazzo Vecchio, home to the iconic Statue of David, and then stop by Porcellino to make a wish, as is tradition.

As you walk, enjoy 29 captivating audio recordings narrated by a professional historian, enriched with illustrations of recognizable landmarks included with the Florence City Walking Tour. These stories reveal intriguing facts about Florence’s most influential citizens, including Michelangelo, whose personality was captured by Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci, who accidentally destroyed his own fresco. Learn about the powerful Medici family and their rivals, the Strozzi, whose legacy shaped much of the city’s medieval history and politics. Visit the elegant Palazzo Medici and Palazzo Strozzi, marvel at the architecture of Orsanmichele Church and the Basilica of Santa Croce, and then make your way across the ancient Ponte Vecchio bridge, soaking in views that have inspired artists for centuries. Stroll along the Vasari Corridor and pause outside the world-famous Uffizi Gallery, before concluding at the splendid Palazzo Pitti and the tranquil Boboli Gardens.

Throughout the Florence City Walking Tour, you’ll also get a taste of Florence’s culinary artistry, with commentary on the local food culture that has become an essential part of the city’s identity. And as a special bonus, enjoy access to a complimentary observation deck, where you can take in panoramic views of this magnificent city. Whether you're drawn to the grand architecture, curious about the lives of legendary Florentines, or simply want to soak in the culture, this Florence City Walking Tour with the TouringBee app offers a seamless and enriching experience of Florence, full of both famous landmarks and delightful secrets known only to locals.

Self Guided Tour
Audioguide App
Offline Map featuring Routes for Effortless GPS Navigation
29 Audio Recordings Narrated by a Professional Historian (English, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, French)
Landmark Illustrations
One Year Access to the tour in the language of your choice

In-person Tour Guide
Headphones
Food and Beverages

How does it work?

-You will receive an email with activation instructions within 3-5 minutes after purchase.

-Follow the instructions to activate your purchase before the tour.

-If you haven't received an email, you can find the activation instructions by entering your booking reference at TouringBee Activate

-Launch the TouringBee app, start the selected tour and follow the designated route. The tour starts at: Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, 18, 50123 Florence FI, Italy.

-After redeeming the voucher, it will no longer be valid.

-In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.

Important: Activate and download the tour in advance. WiFi is unavailable and mobile signal may be weak at the attraction.

Once the tour data is downloaded, the app works without an internet connection.
Please note that the Entry tickets to the attractions are not included, guests need to purchase them separately in advance.
The audio guide is available at any time; the date and time provided during checkout are approximate.
The tour starts at the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. You can take tram line 2 to Unità station, or bus lines 13, 36, 37 to Stazione Santa Caterina.
Wheelchair or stroller accessible: No.
Voucher Information: Mobile and Printed Vouchers, both are accepted!
The tour is recommended for 14+ years.
Guests are advised to carry their ID card/passport on their travel day.
Everyone joining the tour is encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and clothing since there will be considerable walking involved.
Please note that the audio guide is available through a mobile app for iOS and Android.
Please note that this a self-guided tour - guests will have to download audio guide mobile app, activate their purchase and follow the route on the mobile app map (with no human guide).The audio guide can be accessed at any time.
Activate and download the tour in advance; there may be no WiFi and weak mobile signal at the meeting point.
Please ensure that your smartphone is charged to at least 80%.
This is a self-guided tour; there will be no guide at the meeting point.
Disclaimer: The tour operator reserves the right to close or cancel certain shows, attractions, entertainments, restaurants, shops or ancillary facilities without any notice. There will be no refund provided in that case.

You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.