Self Guided Audio Tour of Florence Medieval Sights

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About this activity

Are you looking for a way to explore Florence at your own pace? On this self-guided walking tour through the city‘s green quarters, we‘ll peel back its diverse layers of history as we ascend from Ponte Alle Grazie (one of the many bridges crossing the river Arno) to Basilica di San Miniato.

This Florence tour takes you through the historical and hip San Niccolò neighborhood, where you‘ll find plenty of bars and trattorias to whet your appetite. We‘ll then venture uphill through the picturesque rose garden, Giardino delle Roseto, to Piazzale Michelangelo, which boasts breathtaking panoramic city views. You‘ll walk across cobblestone lanes, through medieval doors like Porta San Miniato, and pass beautiful churches including Chiesa di San Niccolò Oltrarno and Chiesa di San Salvatore al Monte. You‘ll see beautiful artwork, hear about the artists and find out where you can purchase some for yourself, like at Clet Studio.

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At a glance

Duration: 50 min – 1 h 10 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones

Itinerary

Ponte alle Grazie

Passing by

As we start our walking tour, we'll pass by Ponte alle Grazie, one of the many bridges crossing the Arno.
Stop 2

Passing by

We'll walk through Piazza de' Mozzi, a charming square in the San Niccolò neighborhood, but please note that entry to specific buildings or attractions in the square is not included in this tour.
Museo Stefano Bardini

Passing by

You'll catch a glimpse of the Stefano Bardini Museum, known for its collection of artworks from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, but please remember that admission to the museum is not included in this tour.
Stop 4

Passing by

Passing by CLET Studio, you may spot unusual artworks, but please be advised that entry to the studio or gallery is not included in this walking tour.
Chiesa Di San Niccolo Oltrarno

Passing by

As we stroll through the San Niccolò neighbourhood, you'll see Chiesa di San Niccolò Oltrarno, a historic church. Please note that entry to the church may require separate arrangements, as it is not included in this tour.
Stop 6

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We'll also pass by the San Niccolò Church, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood. However, entry to the church itself is not included in this tour.
Porta San Miniato

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Walking through the medieval streets, you'll come across Porta San Miniato, one of Florence's ancient gates. Please note that entry to the gate is not included in this tour.
Giardino delle rose

Passing by

Passing through the picturesque rose garden, Giardino delle Rose, you'll discover unique artworks. However, please be aware that entry to the garden may require separate arrangements, as it is not included in this tour.
Piazzale Michelangelo

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Arriving at Piazzale Michelangelo, you'll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city, but please note that admission to specific viewpoints or attractions at the piazza is not included in this tour.
Piazzale Michelangelo

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From Michelangelo Terrace, you'll have another opportunity to admire the cityscape, but please remember that entry to specific areas or attractions at the terrace is not included in this tour.
Stop 11

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Revel in the vista panoramica di Firenze, taking in the beauty of Florence from this elevated vantage point.
Stop 12

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Passing by the Church of San Salvatore al Monte, you'll witness another architectural gem of Florence. Please note that entry to the church is not included in this tour.
Stop 13

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Another view of the Chiesa di San Salvatore al Monte adds to the richness of our tour, but please remember that entry to the church is not included in this tour.
Cimitero delle Porte Sante

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Our journey ends at Cimitero delle Porte Sante, a monumental cemetery, but please be advised that entry to the cemetery may require separate arrangements as it is not included in this tour.
Stop 15

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The tour ends at Basilica e Monastero di San Miniato. Please note that admission to specific areas or attractions within the Basilica complex may require separate arrangements as this tour does not include them.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour starts in the middle of Ponte alle Grazie bridge, Lungarno delle Grazie, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

It is the next bridge to the east of Ponte Vecchio.

End point

The tour ends at San Miniato al Monte Abbey and Basilica.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

3. Create an account

4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

5. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]