Self-Guided Florence Walking Tours Make Bus Tours Obsolete!
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 11 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 11 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 "GPSmyCity: 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
Sightseeing Walk: Florence Introduction Walking Tour
Sightseeing Walk: Florence's Hidden Art Treasures
Sightseeing Walk: Michelangelo's Masterpieces Walking Tour
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: Duomo Walking Tour
Discovery Walk: Santa Croce Walking Tour
Discovery Walk: Indipendenza Walking Tour
Discovery Walk: Santa Maria Novella Walking Tour
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