Self-guided tours of the Gallery Uffizi

This self-guided journey through Galleria dell'Accademia's highlights and the historic center of Florence takes you through the birth of Renaissance art and into the living city that shaped it. Before entering the Accademia, you may notice a long queue. With your priority ticket, you will skip it—simply exchange it for your paper voucher at the meeting point specified in your mobile voucher. Inside the museum, you will follow the evolution of art across centuries, from medieval gold-ground paintings to the revolutionary realism of the Renaissance. You will encounter works by Giotto, Sandro Botticelli, and Filippino Lippi, culminating in Michelangelo’s unfinished Prisoners and the world-famous David. Here you will also take time to scrutinise David up close, discover the story behind his biblical heroism, and understand why his head and hand appear disproportionately large. After the museum visit, Florence itself becomes your next gallery. Switch to GPS mode and continue on foot through the historic streets, where art, politics, religion, and daily life shaped the city during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The route leads you to key landmarks, including the majestic Florence Cathedral, the House of Dante Alighieri, Palazzo Vecchio—where you will see the original site of Michelangelo's David—and finally the iconic Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River. Note: This tour is not affiliated with the Galleria dell’Accademia but is created by an independent creator.

This tour will introduce you to one of the highlights of the city – Piazza della Signoria. Located in front of the Palazzo Vecchio – Florence’s emblematic city hall, this iconic landmark definitely is a must-visit place and a great start for your journey through the streets of the City of Lilies. Admire the Loggia dei Lanzi and the famous Fountain of Neptune and get a glimpse of Florence’s rich and fascinating history. The free mini tour is a chance for you to see our app in work and to make sure that everything functions properly. Get to know the format of self-guided audio tours – travel at your own pace and enjoy your trip while learning interesting facts about the city. Spark your interest with this free mini tour!

The tour is a personalized path into the enchanting rooms of the main gallery of the Pitti Palace - the Palatine Gallery. Here the history of architecture and art is merged with a Baroque illusion. Note! This audio tour DOES NOT include an entrance ticket to the palace! We provide you with an election of masterpieces because few hours are not enough to understand the development of three centuries captured on the walls of the Pictorial gallery. There are some paintings and statues selected to describe the movement of art through history, crossing different styles. You'll see art masterpieces by Botticelli, Raphael, Andrea del Sarto, Caravaggio, Tizian, Canova, Pietro da Cortona, painters of the Dutch and Flemish schools, and many more! The psychological intensity of the portraits is enough to provoke a Stendhal syndrome. Inside each canvas there are a lot of stories, landscapes, feelings called humanity. The narration of the wonder of the Palatine Gallery is a walk through history starting from the Late Renaissance.

This tour is for those who want to learn more about Florence and experience the taste of Tuscany. You will find out where the best gelaterias are hidden, where to get the best Florentine steak, what is the best olive oil and Chianti to choose from, and much more! Begin your tour at Piazza Santa Maria Novella where you will find one of the city's earliest landmarks – an incredible Dominican church. There you will learn who created the life's elixir and how you can purchase it now. Then experience local trippa and lampredotto street food as you stroll around the historic San Lorenzo Market. You will see the fabulous courtyard of Medicci-Ricardi palace, where Catherina lived. It is there where you will discover the fascinating stories about her food habits and how she stole Florentine recipes for the French court. Discover why Florentines eat pastries according to the season and why the only off-season dessert is a holy treat on your walk through Piazza Della Signoria – a home to the magnificent Neptune Fountain. Then from the Ponto Vecchio you will enjoy the best view of Florence and learn how it became the mecca of jewelers from the nasty butchy market. As opposed to other excursions, this tour will not give you boring lectures about those places, but rather tell you about who and what ate there. Remember: it is essential to try the local cuisine in order to truly understand the city!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Skip the line and explore Palazzo Vecchio, the symbol of civic power in Florence for centuries, on a audio-guided tour. Climb the Tower of Palazzo Vecchio for fantastic views over Florence, and visit the museum that's still the seat of the local city government.

Welcome to the self-guided audio tour of Florence, Italy, where you will delve into the city's rich art, architecture, and cultural heritage. This tour is perfect for anyone interested in history, art, and the Renaissance period. Your journey begins at the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's famous statue of David. The ticket to the Accademia Gallery is included, but please note that an audio tour inside the gallery is not provided. From here, you will make your way through various iconic sites such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery of St. John, the Medici Chapels, and many more. The tour will conclude at the Boboli Gardens, a grandiose Renaissance garden designed for the Medici family. Along the way, you will discover the imposing red-tiled dome of the Duomo, the intricate bronze doors of the Baptistery, and the elegant architecture of the Medici Chapels. You will also explore the Uffizi Galleries, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Pitti, each offering a unique glimpse into Florence's historical and cultural significance. This tour promises to be an immersive experience, blending art, history, and culture, leaving you with a profound appreciation for the city of Florence. As you conclude your tour, you will have experienced some of the most memorable landmarks and artistic treasures of Florence, creating lasting memories of your time in this magnificent city.