Pitti Palace: Self-Guided Audio Tours

Discover one of the most famous art galleries in the world by learning about 20 of its most outstanding and popular artworks with this in-app audio tour! Your Renaissance odyssey in the Uffizi begins with earlier Byzantine artists like Cimabue and Giotto, through exemplars like Da Vinci and Raphael, and builds towards the Baroque movement with masterpieces by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and more. As you go deeper, you'll notice a sea change in styles; from the masculine Madonna of Giotto to Filippo Lippi's more delicate version. Lippi's presence extends to other artworks, too. He taught Botticelli – whose Birth of Venus and Primavera are among the globally famous highlights at the Uffizi. Other coveted works include Leonardo da Vinci's incomplete but riveting Adoration of the Magi, Michelangelo's Doni Tondo (the Florentines loved circular paintings), and Raphael's intimate portrait of two Medici men, Pope Leo X and his cousin who would become Pope Clement VII. Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Uffizi Gallery but is provided by an independent creator.

The tour will take you to the enchanted world of Florence, passing through the most significant museums and focusing on Renaissance masterpieces by Michaelangelo, Botticelli, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and many other celebrated artists. The visit is a journey through the history of art and architecture. The Accademia and the Uffizi Gallery are, in fact, located along an urban route designed by the historical events that defined the fate of the city. Start the journey from the Accademia Gallery, home to Michaelangelo’s David. Then the guide will lead you to the Uffizi Museum through the monumental squares of the city. Like a dance backward in history, the tour retraces the road that the Colossus of David traveled when it had to be moved from Piazza Signoria to its current location — the Accademia Gallery. Explore Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, named after Palazzo della Signoria, an iconic symbol of civic political power. Enjoy the legendary view of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the religious center of historic Florence, and learn a captivating story of the Florentine Republic while admiring Palazzo della Signoria.

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 ticket and audio tour will provide a personalized path into the enchanting rooms of the main gallery of the Pitti Palace - the Palatine Gallery. Here, history, architecture, and art are merged with a Baroque illusion. In this self-guided audio tour, we provide you with a selection 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.

Visit the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence with a ticket that includes access to Brunelleschi's Dome. Climb 463 steps to the top to see Vasari's Last Judgment fresco and enjoy amazing views of Florence. Explore the Baptistery, Cathedral, Opera del Duomo Museum, and Giotto’s Bell Tower with this three-day pass. Valid for 72 hours, the ticket allows ample time to visit each site without rushing.

Discover the story of Michelangelo's David guided by this engaging in-app audio tour! This tour takes you on a journey around the center of Florence through the story of its greatest treasure – David of Michelangelo! Our adventure begins in a beautiful square with a medieval church, Piazza Trinita. This spot takes you to the origins of David as a Biblical hero. When you reach the stunning Piazza del Duomo, you'll discover the story of the Opera del Duomo Museum and learn how the young Michelangelo was honored with the mission of carving David out of capricious marble. Standing on Piazza della Signoria, you will have all the time in the world to marvel at the hero guarding the Palazzo Vecchio, and to listen to why this particular artwork is so unique. Our route will then lead us to the Medici Riccardi Palace, which was visited by Michelangelo when he was 16 – and can be visited by you anytime, as a museum. Through Piazza San Marco, you will reach the Galleria dell'Accademia, where the original David of Michelangelo is housed. Our tour ends at the Casa Buonarotti Museum located in the family home acquired by Michelangelo himself. On your way to this last spot, you will listen to the stories about the genius' life and reveal the secrets of his enigmatic personality. Let's begin the adventure if you can't wait to know Michelangelo and David better!

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.

Explore one of the most special churches in Florence at your own pace and guided by an in-app audio tour created by a local guide! Note! This tour DOES NOT include an entrance ticket but may be used anytime during the church's opening hours: Mo-Sa 09.30 am - 5.30 pm., Sun: 12.30 - 5.45 pm. Buy the ticket (€9) at the office counter next to the entrance on the left side of the church. The tour starts on the square in front of the church and ends in an amazing monks' dining room. As you walk through the church, you will uncover the stories of amazing Renaissance art, Franciscan faith, and spirituality. You'll see wonderful things like the Church with a typical floorplan, a devout Sacristy, richly decorated family chapels, and a Refter. Most of them contain fresco cycles, amazing paintings, and Renaissance sculptures. Discover a perfect-sized Pazzi chapel, the Cimabue Cross, and the Franciscan monks' dining room which is truly one of a kind. Last but not least: At the big nave are all kinds of monumental tombs of Italy's greatest characters like Dante, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilei, and Michelangelo! Note! Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09.30 am - 5.30 pm, no admission after 5 pm. Sunday and religious holidays: Epiphany (6-jan), Assumption (15 aug), All Saints (1-nov), Immaculate Conception (8-dec): from 12.30 - 5.45 pm.

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.