Why choose this Florence tour ?
Are you looking for things to do in Florence? Try our 3-hour self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt to discover this city.
Walk from the Piazza de Santa Maria Novella to Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River, then on to the Uffizi Gallery, the Piazza della Signoria, and Dante’s House Museum. Return seeing many other museums, churches, and palaces. Solve challenges at every stop to learn your next destination. You’ll also learn some local history and fun facts.
The Florence Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.1 km / 2.5 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.
A fun learning experience
See the sights! 35 locations
Learn some local history
Challenge your knowledge: 32 varied challenges
Fun for all ages, kids included
Pet-friendly throughout
Wheelchair & stroller-friendly throughout
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
Make the most of your Florence adventure
What makes Florence Self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt a unique experience ?
A large open space called the Piazza di Santa Maria Novella is facing the basilica. Within you’ll find a few monuments and park benches.
Solve a few challenges while you’re here
Seen from a distance, learn its history and solve a challenge based on its exterior mosaics.
Spend 5 min with the challenge here
Learn about this museum and solve a challenge based on the numerous carvings on the façade.
Spend 5 min crossing the piazza.
Walk 5 min from the previous destination and spend a few minutes here learning about the Church’s history and the Museo Marino Marini Firenze. Solve a challenge while you are here.
Take 10 minutes to get here. Solve a few challenges along the way.
While here, learn about the Column of Justice and the Basilica di Santa trinita and solve a few more challenges.
Learn about the basilica’s history and solve a challenge before moving to your next destination.
Walk 5 minutes to reach this bridge and learn about its history and that of the River Arno.
Learn also about Ferdinandi III and his significance to this location while you solve a challenge.
Then proceed towards the Ponte Vecchio and solve a few challenges along the way – 5 minutes.
Take a few minutes to admire this beautiful bridge and learn about its history.
Then walk 2-3 minutes to your next destination.
Learn a little history, solve a challenge, and walk 3-4 minutes to the next destination.
Walk 5min from your previous destination.
Admire a beautiful sculpture and learn about this academy while solving a challenge (5min).
Walk 2 minutes from the previous destination to admire the outdoor sculpture exhibit of this beautiful museum. Learn all about it and solve a challenge while you’re here – 5-10 minutes
Walk 2 minutes to get here and learn about the Loggia dei Lanzi, see the numerous sculptures, including a copy of Michelangelo’s David, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Neptune Fountain.
While you are here, solve several challenges.
Walk 3-4 minutes from the Piazza della Signoria to get here.
Learn about the Church of San Firenze, and Saint-Florence himself, who gave his name to this beautiful city.
Solve a challenge while you are here.
Walk 5min from your previous destination.
Learn about Dante Alighieri, one of Italy’s most celebrated poets. Solve a challenge while you’re here – 5 minutes
Walk 5 minutes from the previous destination.
Spend at least 20 minutes here admiring and learning about the Grand Cathedral, and the Giotto Tower while also solving challenges.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The remaining time of 1 hour & 45 minutes is spent walking from one location to the next, solving the challenges and take pictures.
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Florence Self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 32 varied challenges
- 24/7 customer service
- 35 locations seen
- Scavenger Hunt on smartphone (mobile site)
Not Included
- Internet access on your smartphone is required
- Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Tourist Scavenger Hunt.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
You must convert your voucher on our website before beginning the activity.
To do so, your TripAdvisor/Viator account Must Have your Real Email as we will email instructions to them. These will tell you how to convert your purchase on our website to complete the activity.
