Wander through piazzas and cathedrals on this Florentine adventure
Palaces and Piazzas: The Highlights of Florence Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap
Summary Description
Highlights
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
- Ponte Vecchio
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Uffizi Gallery
Description
Explore Florence at your pace with this self guided tour designed to tell you the stories of the cities key attractions while highlighting a few hidden gems along the way. The itinerary kicks off from the Duomo square and loops back to it at the end. You'll explore both sides of the the riverbank and cross the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge while hearing how she survived over 1000 years of history, and then return to the right bank via the neighboring bridge Ponte Santa bridge to capture some wonderful photography opportunities.
The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. If you've got an hour and want to maximize your time in Florence, this is the perfect tour for you!
Florence is a city filled with tourists, and locals can be hard to find. But this walk is with highly acclaimed tour guide Elisabetta Marchi, who grew up here and has guided people through the city for over a decade. Her intimate knowledge and exciting stories of the city will leave you with the insight of a local.
The tour takes you on a wandering walk beginning at the Duomo and coming back there and includes world famous sites like the oldest bridge in Florence. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let your guide direct you through the streets. The total walking distance is approximately 3 km and takes about an hour without stopping, but you can take a break anytime! Most people will likely to stop for a gelato or a coffee or for photography opportunities along the way. The narration is crisply mastered by a professional audio engineering staff, and the tour integrates sound effects and music to create an engaging experience that is suitable for all ages that can wear ear buds.
Key landmarks include:
• The Duomo / Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore
• The Town Hall known as Palazzo Vecchio
• Ponte Vecchio
• Pitti Palace
• Via Tornabuoni
The exact route can be seen upon downloading the tour, or alternatively can be viewed at https://voicemap.me/tour/florence/palaces-and-piazzas-the-highlights-of-florence Audio from the tour can also be previewed at this site.
Included / Excluded
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/drinks
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Piazza del Duomo, Piazza del Duomo, Firenze
Start Location Directions: The route starts in front of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, on Piazza del Duomo.
Commentary
Audio : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This is a self-guided audio tour.
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned on the tour are excluded from the price.
- Install the VoiceMap app beforehand and use the code included with your ticket to download the tour.
- Remember your headphones, unless you've booked a driving tour.
- Charge your phone's battery. The way VoiceMap uses GPS to play audio automatically can be battery intensive.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| Tour Download Voucher | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Voucher Access Code (6 - 99 years) | $4.99 |
Additional Information
<div>Not wheelchair accessible, The tour is wheelchair accessible; Nevertheless we advise to keep an eye on 1) wild drivers 2) narrow sidewalks 3) uneven cobble stones!!!</div>
About operator:
VoiceMap makes audio tours easy and accessible. It has a beautifully simple tour app, a straightforward publishing tool, and a team of helpful editors.
Basic Information
- Duration: 40 minutes - 60 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
