Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
This tour distills the very best of Florence into one unforgettable route. From Brunelleschi’s soaring dome and Ghiberti’s golden doors to Medici palaces, lively markets, and frescoes that changed painting forever, you’ll walk the greatest hits of our three full tours. Each stop holds layers of history—power, art, faith, and survival—that shaped the Renaissance city. Perfect if you have limited time, this ‘best of’ sampler connects you with Florence’s icons while leaving you eager to dive deeper.
Highlights
Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore) — Brunelleschi’s dome lifted Renaissance ambition skyward; uncover the genius that made it possible.
Baptistery of San Giovanni — mosaics glowing with heaven’s drama and Ghiberti’s gilded doors; hear how a contest sparked a new age of art.
Santa Croce Basilica — tombs of Galileo, Michelangelo, and Machiavelli; find out why this Franciscan church became Italy’s ‘Temple of Glories.’
Palazzo Vecchio — fortress-palace of the Medici and Florence’s republic; step into its stories of plots, councils, and hidden passages.
Uffizi Gallery (exterior & courtyard) — Vasari’s urban stage of order and proportion; discover how ‘offices’ became a museum for the world.
Ponte Vecchio — jewelers’ bridge that survived the bombs of war; learn its secrets of survival and commerce across centuries.
Palazzo Pitti — Medici palace of dynastic power and daily splendor; hear tales of intrigue behind its massive stone walls.
Boboli Gardens — sculpted terraces and grottoes that set the model for Europe’s courts; see how leisure became a form of power.
Piazza della Signoria — Florence’s civic theater lined with statues; learn of assemblies, conspiracies, and a preacher’s bonfire of the vanities.
Mercato Centrale — market hall of 19th-century iron and glass; discover where Florence’s food culture still fills baskets and bellies.
Basilica di Santo Spirito — Brunelleschi’s last church, plain outside but luminous within; hear how neighborhood life still gathers at its steps.
Brancacci Chapel — Masaccio’s frescoes that taught the Renaissance how to see; find the drama of Peter’s life painted in revolutionary style.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Distance: ~2.5 miles (4 km) • Time: 2.5 hours • Stops: 12+ • Terrain: Mostly flat, cobblestones, some church steps
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone. On the map, tap the compass to center on your current location (one-time locate). If you’d like the map center to follow you as you walk, turn on GPS Auto-Location in Settings (optional). Now knowing where YOU are, visit any stop you like, in any order, at any pace — you’re in complete control.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
Screenshots from an actual tour. (Key West example)
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
