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History and Culture of Florence

Florence, Toscana, Italy

  • Self-guided
  • Works in your browser
  • By YellowSquare Florence
€2One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Opens instantly on your phone
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace

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Stops
9
Route
6.7 km
Starts at
YellowSquare Florence
Audio
Spoken narration
Price
€2, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture of Florence” is a self-guided walking tour in Florence, Italy, made by YellowSquare Florence. It goes at your own pace, costs a one-off €2 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

The History and Culture of Florence tour highlights Florence’s evolution from a Roman settlement to the heart of the Renaissance. You’ll explore key landmarks like the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, and Ponte Vecchio while uncovering stories of the Medici family, renowned artists, and the city's pivotal role in shaping Western art and thought.

Where it starts

The tour starts at YellowSquare Florence and covers about 6.7 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

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What you’ll see

  • Basilica di San Lorenzo
  • Cappelle Medicee
  • Palazzo Pitti
  • Palazzo Vecchio
  • Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
  • Trattoria I Fratellini Brace e Spiriti dal 1958
  • Museo Nazionale del Bargello

And 1 more stop along the way.

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by YellowSquare Florence
  • Spoken narration to listen to as you walk
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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