Self-Guided Walking Tours in Florence, Italy
Welcome to Florence – the "Cradle of Renaissance", boasting a wealth of unequaled artistic heritage and the world's most famous painting. If you are visiting for the first time, the Introduction Walk will take you to some of the most essential sights. Make sure to also explore the city's Duomo area, ideal to go shopping or just walking looking up. Weaving throughout the medieval lanes, you will get a feel of Dante's Florence and get a close look at Michelangelo's Masterpieces. Meanwhile, the Food Walk will enlighten you as to what makes Florence's food & café scene unique.
In all, we have prepared 9 self-guided walks for you to explore Florence, which cover everything from charming neighborhoods to the most prominent palaces, mesmerizing arts, delicious food, and great shopping. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point. These self-guided tours make tour bus obsolete!
In all, we have prepared 9 self-guided walks for you to explore Florence, which cover everything from charming neighborhoods to the most prominent palaces, mesmerizing arts, delicious food, and great shopping. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point. These self-guided tours make tour bus obsolete!
How it works: Download the app "911±¬ÁÏÍø: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. The app's navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
 
Custom Walk: Create Your Own Walking Tour
 
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Sightseeing Walk: Florence Introduction Walking Tour
 
Sightseeing Walk: Florence's Hidden Art Treasures
 
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Sightseeing Walk: Michelangelo's Masterpieces Walking Tour
 
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Sightseeing Walk: Arno South Bank Walking Tour
 
Sightseeing Walk: Medici Landmarks Walking Tour
 
Sightseeing Walk: Dante's Florence Walking Tour
 
Sightseeing Walk: Florence Food Tour
 
Sightseeing Walk: In Galileo's Footsteps
 
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Sightseeing Walk: Duomo Walking Tour
 
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Insider Tips: Finessing Florence
 
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Insider Tips: The Bronze Pig of Florence
 
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Insider Tips: Palazzo Pitti - A Snapshot of Florence
 
Insider Tips: A Lost Church and the Botanical Garden in Florence
 
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Insider Tips: A Morning Walk in Florence
 
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Insider Tips: A Walk Through Florence at Night
 
Insider Tips: Return to Florence
 
Insider Tips: Florentine Last Suppers
 
Insider Tips: Michelangelo’s Graffiti and a Peeing Lion
 
Insider Tips: Finding Dante in Florence: A Walking Tour
 
Insider Tips: Discover Florence’s Wine Windows
 
Insider Tips: Three Days in Florence: The Perfect Itinerary
 
Insider Tips: A Final Day in Florence
 
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Leaders in the Mayoral Race
With the 911±¬ÁÏÍø app, every attraction counts! Stamp your way through local sights as you explore the city, and you might just earn the title of Exploration Mayor.Below are the current leaders in the mayoral race. Think you can top the leaderboard? Download the app and join the race today!
* BB55 (stamped 68.48% of city sights)
* markohanke (stamped 66.30% of city sights)
* bedlamsquare (stamped 61.96% of city sights)
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