Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower: Self-Guided Audio Tours

This self-guided audio tour includes your ticket to Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum® and takes you through Florence's streets on a walking route. (!) Please note that while your ticket to the museum is included and available within the app, the audio tour inside the museum is not provided. Start at the Leonardo Interactive Museum, where wooden models from da Vinci's notebooks come alive. Then, unpause the tour and stroll through Florence's iconic landmarks like the soaring Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the elegant Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Palazzo Strozzi, Orsanmichele Church with its guild sculptures, Palazzo Vecchio, the replica of Michelangelo's David, Uffizi Gallery, Vasari Corridor, ending at the jewel-packed Ponte Vecchio. Travelers will handle working models of Leonardo's inventions like the Air Screw and Giant Tank, marvel at Brunelleschi's innovative dome, peer into historic wine holes, and trace Medici influence amid vivid frescoes and sturdy palaces.

Florence attracts visitors from around the globe to witness the masterpiece of Michelangelo, the David statue. This renowned sculpture is widely known as one of the most famous worldwide, representing the strength and beauty of youth in the Renaissance era. Visitors can obtain their tickets from the company representative before experiencing the Michelangelo Buonarotti museum.

There's more than one breathtaking dome in Florence! With its enormous green patina dome, the Great Synagogue of Florence is an architectural treasure and one of the most important synagogues in Italy. Constructed between 1874 and 1882, with the goal of going toe-to-toe with Florence's immaculate architecture, it remains one of the largest and impressive synagogues in Europe to this day. Take a wander around this beautiful corner of Jewish and Florentine history, and admire its remarkable marble floors, majestic mosaics, frescoed walls, and stained-glass windows. Then, explore the adjoining Jewish Museum. Here, you can delve deeper into the amazing stories surrounding the building's inception and the long, proud history history of Florence's Jewish community, and the challenges they have faced and overcome with grace and fortitude over the centuries.

Step right up and secure a golden ticket to Florence's dazzling Accademia Gallery - without the pesky queues! With priority access, stroll straight into a world of gothic and Renaissance masterpieces, drinking in the stunning artistry for as long as your heart desires. Nestled within the antique walls of the Hospital of Saint Matthew and the Convent of Saint Niccolo' of Cafaggio, the Accademia Gallery of Florence (or Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze) proudly stands as Italy's second most visited art gallery. Boasting an awe-inspiring collection, this cultural haven owes its grandeur to the generous contributions of various convents and monasteries over the years.

Your tickets to the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Florence will launch you on the way to discovering the history of the Ferragamo company, the life of its founder and his spectacular creations! Discover the history of the shoemaker who moved to California from a little village in the province of Naples and began a career designing and creating shoes for the movie industry. Ferragamo returned to Italy in 1927 and opened a workshop in Florence. His creations - like the famous cork wedge heels, metal-reinforced high heels and invisible sandals soon made him famous all over the world. See them all at the museum in the medieval Palazzo Spini Feroni - the historical headquarters of the company.

Experience the beauty of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence without having to wait in line. Save time and head straight into one of the world's finest collections of Renaissance art. Upon arrival use your pre-reserved ticket to skip the long lines and start exploring the Uffizi Gallery. Enjoy a hassle-free entry experience so you can use more time enjoying the fantastic works on display. Explore at your own pace as you experience some of the finest examples of Renaissance art – Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael and more!

Explore The Museum, located between Palazzo della Signoria and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. The first floor features original sculptures by renowned Florentine artists from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, adding historical charm to the building. But the art experience doesn't stop there! Head to the second floor for a breathtaking panoramic view of Florence that will leave a lasting impression. Continue your journey to discover the marble tabernacle of the Madonna delle Grazie in the in-house church—a place of worship where holy masses are held.

This tour is a treat for lovers of art, history, and architecture. Including your ticket to the Boboli Gardens, this self-guided adventure caters to those eager to delve into the heart of the Renaissance at their own pace. We'll embark on our adventure from the ticket office of the Pitti Palace (Piazza Pitti 1) where you will need to swap your smartphone voucher for a paper ticket. Then you'll reach the gardens through the main entrance. Due to safety regulations, this is currently the only entrance to the Boboli Gardens. While this tour provides only a brief audio guide inside the Boboli Gardens, the exterior journey through Florence's storied streets is detailed and captivating. After your visit to the gardens, you'll embark on a journey that leads you through Florence's most celebrated landscapes and timeless achievements. The tour format allows you to immerse yourself fully in the city's heritage, narrated in your ear at each fascinating stop. Your route will traverse grandeur and simplicity, from the regal Pitti Palace to the sacred Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Begin surrounded by the greenery and sculptures of the Boboli Gardens before venturing to the medieval stores on the Ponte Vecchio, and pass by the remarkable facade of the Uffizi Gallery. Along the way, marvel at the iconic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, crowned by its magnificent dome, and soak in the artistic splendor at stops like the Palazzo Vecchio and the Orsanmichele Church.

This self-guided audio walking tour explores Florence through the art, patrons, and places linked to Michelangelo and the Renaissance city that shaped him. It will especially appeal to first-time visitors who love art, history, sculpture, and the stories behind famous landmarks. The route begins at Basilica di Santa Trinita and leads through the historic center to the Bargello, Palazzo dell'Arte della Lana, and the Opera del Duomo Museum, where masterpieces by Michelangelo and Donatello deepen the story of Florentine art. From there, you continue to Piazza della Signoria and the celebrated David, then move on to Medici Riccardi Palace, San Marco Piazza, and the Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze. The tour ends at Casa Buonarroti, a fitting final stop connected directly to Michelangelo's family and legacy. Along the way, you will experience Gothic churches, powerful civic squares, Medici grandeur, and some of the most important Renaissance sculptures in Italy. The most memorable moments include standing before David, tracing Michelangelo's path across Florence, and feeling how art and city life still meet in its streets and piazzas.

Skip the line to five of Florence's hottest attractions! Take in one of the world's greatest collections of Renaissance art at the Uffizi Gallery, gawp at the sumptuous decor of the Palazzo Pitti, and explore the leafy Tuscan paradise of the massive Boboli Gardens.