CityTour AI

Florence self-guided walking tour

Florence: Marble Wonders and Medici Power

Experience the highlights of Florence on a relaxed walking tour that bridges medieval tradition and Renaissance splendor. Discover world-famous landmarks like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio while uncovering curious stories behind hidden palace details. This walk takes you into the heart of the city to feel the legacy of the powerful Medici family.

Audio tourSelf-guidediOS & Android
100minutes
2.9 kmdistance
11stops
Audio guideFormat
Florence: Marble Wonders and Medici Power
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 11 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Chiesa di Orsanmichele, and 7 more stops.

Stops along the route

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

  1. Basilica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence
    Commonists / CC BY-SA 4.0

    1Basilica di Santa Maria NovellaChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1278 · Architect: Fra' Ristoro da Campi, Leon Battista Alberti … · Style: Renaissance architecture … · Named after: Mary · Wikidata

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

    2Ponte VecchioBridge

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    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

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Named after: Signoria of Florence · Wikidata

  4. Chiesa di Orsanmichele in Florence
    Jordiferrer / CC BY-SA 4.0

    4Chiesa di OrsanmicheleChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1337 · Architect: http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/b83ea8b09c6877e73760258b7883a569, http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/8797c0a8c11b42f2c867073dc17f1704 … · Style: Gothic architecture · Named after: Michael · Wikidata

  5. Piazza della Repubblica in Florence
    Sailko / CC BY 3.0

    5Piazza della RepubblicaSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Named after: republic · Wikidata

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

    6Battistero di San GiovanniChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

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

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

    7Piazza del DuomoSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Named after: Florence Cathedral · Wikidata

  8. Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence
    Francesco Bini / CC BY-SA 4.0

    8Palazzo Medici RiccardiBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1500 · Architect: Michelozzo · Style: Renaissance architecture · Wikidata

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

    9Basilica di San LorenzoChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

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

  10. Cappelle Medicee in Florence
    C1815 / CC0

    10Cappelle MediceeMuseum

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

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

  11. Piazza del Mercato Centrale in Florence
    sailko / CC BY 2.5

    11Piazza del Mercato CentraleSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1869 · Architect: Giuseppe Mengoni · Wikidata

Unlock the full tour

This public page shows a preview. The full route, all content, and navigation are available in CityTour AI.

Go to tour

Cities nearby

Discover self-guided tours in nearby cities.

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, Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Chiesa di Orsanmichele, Piazza della Repubblica, Battistero di San Giovanni and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Basilica di Santa Maria Novella and ends at Piazza del Mercato Centrale. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 100 minutes for 11 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

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 7 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.