Self-guided walking tours in Florence
There are 14 self-guided walking tours in Florence on FreeGuides Tours. They run from about 2 h to about 8 h, and a typical route covers 3.2 km on foot. 9 have audio you can listen to as you walk. Each costs a one-off €2 to unlock. Every tour runs in your phone’s browser with a live map and local stories at each stop, so you can start whenever you like.
Tours in Florence
- Florence self-guided tour
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A Day in Florence
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History and Culture of Florence
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Leonardo's Florence
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Food Tour of Florence
Florence walking tours at a glance
- Tours
- 14
- Shortest
- About 2 hWine Windows' Catching
- Longest
- About 8 hA Day in Florence
- Typical length
- About 4 h 30 min
- Typical route
- 3.2 km
- With audio
- 9
- Last updated
- 15 August 2026
| Theme | Tours | Length | Free | With audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and drink tours | 4 | 2 h to 7 h | 2 | |
| History tours | 3 | 4 h to 6 h | 2 | |
| Audio tours | 9 | 2 h to 8 h | 9 |
Where tours start
- Hotel Indigo Florence 3 tours
- YellowSquare Florence 3 tours
Places the tours visit most
- Ponte Vecchio 6 tours
- Palazzo Vecchio 5 tours
- Mercato Centrale 4 tours
- Piazza della Signoria 4 tours
- Basilica di San Lorenzo 3 tours
- Piazza del Duomo 3 tours
- Piazzale Michelangelo 3 tours
What’s on in Florence
Things to do, places to go and walks around Florence, from What’s On by FreeGuides.
How to tour Florence with FreeGuides
- 1
Pick a tour
Browse tours by city, theme and length. Every tour is written by a local guide, tourism board or hotel that knows the area.
- 2
Unlock on your phone
One small payment, or free for tours funded by a council or tourism board. Apple Pay and Google Pay work. No app, no account.
- 3
Explore at your own pace
A live map guides you from stop to stop, with stories and photos at each one (and audio narration on many tours). Start when you like, pause for coffee, finish tomorrow.
Florence walking tours: questions
Are there self-guided walking tours in Florence?
Yes. FreeGuides Tours has 14 self-guided tours in Florence, including food tours, history tours and audio tours. Each one runs on your phone with a live map and local stories at every stop.
How much does a self-guided tour in Florence cost?
Each tour in Florence costs a one-off €2 to unlock. No subscription, no account.
How long are the walking tours in Florence?
They run from about 2 h (Wine Windows' Catching) to about 8 h (A Day in Florence). A typical tour takes about 4 h 30 min and covers 3.2 km on foot. You can pause and pick up again whenever you like.
Are there audio tours in Florence?
9 of the 14 tours in Florence have audio, so you can listen as you walk instead of reading.
Where do the tours in Florence start?
Every tour has its own start point, shown on its page with a map link. Popular starting points include Hotel Indigo Florence and YellowSquare Florence.
Which places do the tours in Florence visit most?
Ponte Vecchio (6 tours), Palazzo Vecchio (5 tours), Mercato Centrale (4 tours) and Piazza della Signoria (4 tours).
Do I need an app for a tour in Florence?
No. The tour opens in your phone’s browser. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card and start straight away.
Tours in Florence last updated 15 August 2026.