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.
Step into Florence’s palatial stage, where Medici fortunes rose on stone façades and frescoed ceilings. Learn of secret corridors above bustling streets, stand in gardens designed for awe, and discover how rival families built monuments to power. From Vasari’s orderly arcades to Donatello’s daring sculptures and frescoes of kings on horseback, each stop reveals stories of rivalry, prestige, and splendor. With narration, GPS guidance, and insider tips, you’ll trace the dynasty’s path through palaces, chapels, and civic pride.
Highlights
Palazzo Vecchio — fortress-like town hall with chambers of power; hear whispers of plots and rulers who shaped Florence from its heart.
Uffizi Gallery (exterior & courtyard) — Vasari’s ordered arcade for magistrates; learn how offices evolved into the world’s first public museum.
Vasari Corridor — the Medici’s secret passage above the streets; find out how it let them walk unseen from palace to palace.
Bargello Museum — medieval barracks turned sculpture treasury; meet Donatello’s bronze David and stories carved in marble.
Palazzo Medici Riccardi — the dynasty’s first residence; step into the setting where Renaissance power architecture began.
Cappella dei Magi — frescoed cavalcade of princes and wise men; discover how art celebrated both piety and Medici prestige.
Palazzo Pitti — vast stone façade for Medici grandeur; peek into how a rival family palace became their royal seat.
Boboli Gardens — terraced greens of fountains and grottos; see how nature was staged to impress guests and citizens alike.
Giardino Bardini — hillside views of domes and towers; wander where Florence is framed like a Renaissance painting.
Palazzo Strozzi — rival merchants’ colossal palace; hear how competition in stone rivaled Medici ambitions.
Museo Galileo (exterior) — riverside tribute to science; glimpse instruments and maps that charted new worlds.
Santa Trinita Church — Gothic nave with Sassetti frescoes; uncover how faith, art, and patronage intertwined here.
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!
Tour area: Florence – Medici Palaces, Secrets & Splendor
Distance: ~2.4 miles (3.9 km) • Time: 2.5 hours • Stops: 12+ • Terrain: Mostly flat, cobblestones, some gardens
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.
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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.
