Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato: The Capital's Terrace
75 min · 1.8 km · moderate
Roamer has 2 self-guided architecture walking tours in Florence. Every one is free to start: the introduction and first stop play in full, and every later stop plays a short preview before you pay. They run from about 60 to 75 minutes and 1.8 to 1.9 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
Architecture walking tours in Florence
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Novella: Merchant Palaces and the Arno | 60 min | 1.9 km | 10 |
| Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato: The Capital's Terrace | 75 min | 1.8 km | 9 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
San Miniato al Monte: Marble, Monks and Vespers
- Santa Maria Novella: Merchant Palaces and the Arno: From Santa Maria Novella station past the church's marble front, the friars' pharmacy, Ognissanti and the Ponte alla Carraia to the Rucellai and Strozzi palaces, Piazza Santa Trinita and the Ponte Santa Trinita.
- Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato: The Capital's Terrace: From the Ponte alle Grazie past San Niccolò's flood marks and the gate tower the city says was never cut down, up Poggi's ramps to the Rose Garden, Piazzale Michelangelo's view and the marble front of San Miniato al Monte.
How much do these tours cost?
Every architecture tour in Florence is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best architecture walking tours in Florence?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided architecture walking tours in Florence: Santa Maria Novella: Merchant Palaces and the Arno and Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato: The Capital's Terrace. Each is free to start.
- How much does a architecture walking tour in Florence cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Florence architecture tours?
- About 60 to 75 minutes, covering 1.8 to 1.9 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato: The Capital's Terrace
75 min · 1.8 km · moderate
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