Overview
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
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
32 varied challenges
24/7 customer service
35 locations seen
Scavenger Hunt on smartphone (mobile site)
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.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Once you're standing in the Piazzaa di Santa Maria Novella, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
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.
What to expect
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Santa Maria Novella
15 min
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 -
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
15 min
Seen from a distance, learn its history and solve a challenge based on its exterior mosaics.
Spend 5 min with the challenge here -
Museo Novecento
15 min
Learn about this museum and solve a challenge based on the numerous carvings on the façade.
Spend 5 min crossing the piazza. -
Piazza di San Pancrazio
5 min
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.
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Piazza Santa Trinita
10 min
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. -
Basilica di Santa Trinita
10 min
Learn about the basilica's history and solve a challenge before moving to your next destination.
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Ponte Santa Trinita
10 min
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. -
Ponte Vecchio
5 min
Take a few minutes to admire this beautiful bridge and learn about its history.
Then walk 2-3 minutes to your next destination. -
Cattedrale dell'Immagine
5 min
Learn a little history, solve a challenge, and walk 3-4 minutes to the next destination.
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Accademia dei Georgofili
5 min
Walk 5min from your previous destination.
Admire a beautiful sculpture and learn about this academy while solving a challenge (5min). -
Gallerie Degli Uffizi
5 min
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
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Piazza della Signoria
20 min
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. -
Piazza di San Firenze
10 min
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. -
Museo Casa di Dante
10 min
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 -
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
10 min
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. -
Baptistery of St. John
10 min
Spend 10 minutes walking around the large and ornate Baptistery, admiring its bronze sculpted doors. Solve a challenge while you're here.
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Museo Leonardo Da Vinci
10 min
Walk 7-8 minutes from the previous destination.
Learn a little about this museum
Also learn about the Medici Museum and solve a challenge while here - 5 minutes -
Pucci Palace
10 min
Admire this beautiful palace, 3 minutes from the previous destination.
Solve a challenge here based on your observation, then proceed to the next destination. -
Chiesa di San Giovannino degli Scolopi
10 min
Walk 2-3 minutes from the previous destination.
Learn about this small yet very beautiful church, commissioned by the Medici, and solve a challenge. -
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
10 min
3 minutes from the previous destination
Solve a challenge here as you learn about this beautiful building - 5 minutes -
Basilica di San Lorenzo
10 min
3 minutes from the previous destination.
Learn about the monument and large church here, mostly built buy the Medici family, including sections designed by Michaelangelo and Donatello.
Spend 10 minute as you walk around this church. -
Palazzo Martelli
10 min
Walk 3-4 minutes from the previous destination.
Solve a challenge about this house museum, about the Martelli family. -
Santa Maria Maggiore
10 min
Walk 5 minutes from the previous destination.
Learn about this church whose interior is so much more beautiful than its exterior.
Solve a challenge while here,
Spend 5 minutes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- The remaining time of 1 hour & 45 minutes is spent walking from one location to the next, solving the challenges and take pictures.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Florence Self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
Can I cancel Florence Self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–3 hours.
Where does it start?
Once you're standing in the Piazzaa di Santa Maria Novella, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click…
What's included?
- 32 varied challenges
- 24/7 customer service
- 35 locations seen
- Scavenger Hunt on smartphone (mobile site)
What's 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.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Santa Maria Novella, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Museo Novecento, Piazza di San Pancrazio, Piazza Santa Trinita, Basilica di Santa Trinita, Ponte Santa Trinita, Ponte Vecchio.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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