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Florence self-guided walking tour

Egos, Eggs, and Empty Tombs

Walk through the heart of Florence to discover how a city of bankers and merchants accidentally invented the Renaissance while arguing over architecture. This tour explores the world’s most famous dome, a bridge that survived a world war, and the opulent tombs of the family that paid for it all. You will see the city's iconic landmarks through a lens of local rivalries, architectural mishaps, and the sheer persistence of Florentine ego.

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60minutes
1.6 kmdistance
7stops
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Egos, Eggs, and Empty Tombs
Francesco Bini / CC BY-SA 4.0

Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Florence without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Florence walking tour

Map for Florence walking tour with 7 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza del Duomo, and 3 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Loggia del Mercato Nuovo in Florence
    Gunnar Klack / CC BY-SA 4.0

    1Loggia del Mercato NuovoMarket

    Welcome to the 16th-century Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, a space built by Giovanni Battista del Tasso under the orders of Cosimo I de' Medici to house the city's luxury silk trade

    Built: 1551 · Architect: Giovanni Battista del Tasso · Style: Renaissance architecture · Wikidata

  2. Ponte Vecchio in Florence
    Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0

    2Ponte VecchioBridge

    The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence that survived the retreating German army in 1944, allegedly because the German consul Gerhard Wolf interceded to save it

    Built: 1335 · Architect: Neri di Fioravante · Heritage status: World Heritage Site · Wikidata

  3. Piazza della Signoria in Florence
    Samuli Lintula / CC BY 2.5

    3Piazza della SignoriaSquare

    Piazza della Signoria has been the political boxing ring of Florence for over seven centuries

    Named after: Signoria of Florence · Wikidata

  4. Piazza del Duomo in Florence
    Francesco Bini / CC BY-SA 4.0

    4Piazza del DuomoSquare

    Standing in Piazza del Duomo feels like being inside a giant jewelry box made of white, green, and pink marble

    Named after: Florence Cathedral · Wikidata

  5. Battistero di San Giovanni in Florence
    Andrea Pisano (um 1290 - um 1348); photographed by Hermetiker / CC BY-SA 3.0 de

    5Battistero di San GiovanniChurch

    The Baptistery of St. John is one of the oldest buildings in the city, likely dating back to the 11th century, though local legends once claimed it was a repurposed Roman temple to Mars. Its octagonal shape represents th…

    Built: 1059 · Style: Romanesque architecture · Named after: John the Baptist · Wikidata

  6. Basilica di San Lorenzo in Florence
    John Samuel / CC BY-SA 4.0

    6Basilica di San LorenzoChurch

    The Basilica di San Lorenzo was the parish church of the Medici family, and it looks exactly like a project that ran out of money

    Built: 1421 · Architect: Filippo Brunelleschi · Style: Renaissance architecture · Named after: Lawrence of Rome · Wikidata

  7. Cappelle Medicee in Florence
    C1815 / CC0

    7Cappelle MediceeMuseum

    The Medici Chapel is the ultimate architectural 'flex.' This is the final resting place of the Medici Grand Dukes, and they clearly wanted to make sure everyone knew they were the wealthiest family in the room. The main…

    Built: 1869 · Architect: Michelangelo · Named after: House of Medici · Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Florence — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza del Duomo, Battistero di San Giovanni, Basilica di San Lorenzo and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Loggia del Mercato Nuovo and ends at Cappelle Medicee. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 60 minutes for 7 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 8 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $3.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 6 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.

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