Piazza del Duomo: Where the Renaissance Began
90 min · 1.1 km · easy
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Florence. Every one is free to start, so you can preview roughly the first 30% before you pay. They run from about 90 to 90 minutes and 1.1 to 2.4 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Florence
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piazza del Duomo: Where the Renaissance Began | 90 min | 1.1 km | 6 |
| San Lorenzo and the Medici Quarter: Medici Money | 90 min | 2.4 km | 6 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Ponte Vecchio: The Bridge That Survived
- Piazza del Duomo: Where the Renaissance Began: A walk through the few streets between the cathedral and the town hall where a banking town taught the modern world to see. Follow the dome, the door, and the public square that engineered the Renaissance.
- San Lorenzo and the Medici Quarter: Medici Money: Six stones in the Medici quarter, read as financial documents: the story of how a bank bought influence, legitimacy, and a place in heaven, and left the receipts in stone.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history 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 history walking tours in Florence?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Florence: Piazza del Duomo: Where the Renaissance Began and San Lorenzo and the Medici Quarter: Medici Money. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history 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 history tours?
- About 90 to 90 minutes, covering 1.1 to 2.4 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Piazza del Duomo: Where the Renaissance Began
90 min · 1.1 km · easy
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