Audiotours in Firenze — Explore at your own pace

Florence, in the heart of Tuscany, is the cradle of the Renaissance and a city where centuries of art and power are layered into every piazza and stone façade. Around the Duomo’s soaring dome, medieval streets still follow their original lines, opening suddenly onto squares filled with sculptures, grand churches, and the outlines of former markets and guild houses. Yet just a few steps away, café terraces, designer boutiques, and buzzing aperitivo spots keep Florence firmly rooted in modern Italian life. What makes Florence unique is how much history is concentrated in such a small area—and how different each quarter feels. You can move from the formal grandeur of the civic center, with its imposing palaces and outdoor sculpture galleries, to narrow medieval lanes linked to Dante and the city’s early poets. Cross the Arno and you’re in the Oltrarno, where artisan workshops, local markets, and quiet cloisters sit alongside wine bars, gelaterie, and neighborhood squares that fill with residents in the evening. Riverside promenades and hillside viewpoints like Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato add sweeping panoramas to the close-up details. These audio tours are designed to help you navigate all of that variety with ease. Some routes focus on Florence’s great religious and artistic landmarks—cathedral complexes, major basilicas, and museum courtyards—while others trace the rise of Medici power through their palaces, chapels, and political spaces. You can follow medieval streets tied to guilds and civic life, seek out Dante-related sites, or dive into food culture in historic markets, wine doors, and street food hubs. On the other side of the river, dedicated paths lead you through artisan districts, quieter churches, and riverbank walks that reveal a more local Florence. With GPS-guided routes and professional narration, you’ll always know where you are and what you’re looking at without needing to follow a group or keep to a fixed timetable. The audio stories are triggered as you move, so you can stop for a coffee, a glass of Chianti, or a closer look at a fresco, then simply continue when you’re ready. Whether you’re tracing Medici footsteps, savoring street food, or watching the sunset over the Arno, these self-guided tours let you experience Florence’s history, art, and everyday life at exactly your own pace.