
In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour worth booking?
In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour is a 1.5-hour experience in Florence, Italy, from $6 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $6 per person
A monk seizes power and burns art in a bonfire. A goldsmith cracks an egg to win the commission of a lifetime. A powerful family controls a city for centuries through patronage, plotting, and art. Welcome to Florence — and this is how the Renaissance really happened. In just under 2 hours, you’ll uncover the city’s most iconic landmarks — including the Duomo, Uffizi courtyard, Piazza della Signoria, and the Ponte Vecchio — all while hearing the fascinating stories of the Medici family and artists like Giotto, Michelangelo, and Brunelleschi. But this isn’t a dry history lesson — it’s a lively, story-filled experience packed with fun facts, art secrets, and power plays that shaped the modern world. Available in 9 languages, this tour is perfect for first time visitors to Florence who want to unpack the stories behind the Renaissance at their own pace. Over 20,000 travelers have explored with our audio walking tours, and a full refund guarantee means you can book with confidence.
What you get
About this experience
A monk seizes power and burns art in a bonfire. A goldsmith cracks an egg to win the commission of a lifetime. A powerful family controls a city for centuries through patronage, plotting, and art. Welcome to Florence — and this is how the Renaissance really happened. In just under 2 hours, you’ll uncover the city’s most iconic landmarks — including the Duomo, Uffizi courtyard, Piazza della Signoria, and the Ponte Vecchio — all while hearing the fascinating stories of the Medici family and artists like Giotto, Michelangelo, and Brunelleschi. But this isn’t a dry history lesson — it’s a lively, story-filled experience packed with fun facts, art secrets, and power plays that shaped the modern world. Available in 9 languages, this tour is perfect for first time visitors to Florence who want to unpack the stories behind the Renaissance at their own pace. Over 20,000 travelers have explored with our audio walking tours, and a full refund guarantee means you can book with confidence.
What's included
Included
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” for tour access instructions.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Audio and written guide included
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Not included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Hear about the "impossible" dome and it's construction as well as the bell tower and facade of the most famous structure in Florence and look up at a dome that stood roofless for decades because no one alive knew how to build it
15 minutes here
Piazza Del Duomo
Notice why this bell tower stands apart from its cathedral — a design choice that reveals something about Italian tradition and hear about how Giotto's work kicked off the Renaissance
10 minutes here
Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
Search the niches of a former grain market where rival guilds waged a quiet war through sculpture.
5 minutes here
Mercato Nuovo
Rub a boar's snout for luck, then find the marble circle where bankrupt merchants suffered a very public punishment
10 minutes here
Piazza della Signoria
Hear about a monk who seized power, a fountain that was ridiculed, admire the large open air gallery of sculptures and pay homage at the copy of Michelangelo's David.
20 minutes here
Uffizi
Take in the courtyard which lined with statues of Florence’s legends and hear how the Uffizi eveolved
Pass by without stopping
Ponte Vecchio
Cross the only bridge Hitler's forces refused to destroy — and ask why butchers were banished to make way for goldsmiths
10 minutes here
Pause at the doors Michelangelo supposedly compared to the entrance of Paradise — then spot the trick that made them revolutionary.
Pass by without stopping
Palazzo Vecchio
Enter a courtyard decorated entirely to impress a foreign bride, then spot the fountain by Leonardo's own teacher.
Pass by without stopping
Palazzo Pitti
End in front of the palace built to outdo the Medici that the Medici themselves eventually claimed as home
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Florence
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends in front of the Ponte Vecchio
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, pt, en, it, pl, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tourific
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Really recommend
Very interesting experience, and practical. It allows you to enjoy the beauty of the city in a detailed, convenient and clear way. It is also possible to listen to the explanations and look at the photos before and after the trip to prepare and / or assimilate what has been learned
Response from the operator: Grazie mille! Siamo felici che abbiate apprezzato la praticità e la possibilità di preparare e rivivere l’esperienza anche dopo il viaggio. Speriamo di accompagnarvi presto in un altro tour!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Tourific, who run 78 experiences we rank across 70 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.1.
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In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Florence.
How much does In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour cost?
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Prices start at $6 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Florence usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Florence is not rushed.
Is In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Florence, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Florence can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Florence and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Florence within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Florence?
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On Outty we rank every Florence experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici -by a storyteller, Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner, Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Florence?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour?
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Included: Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” for tour access instructions; 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund; Audio and written guide included; Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded; and Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation. Not included: Any physical devices or headphones; Human tour guide at location; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour?
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This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Florence. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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