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
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  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.
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

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.

Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Santa Maria Novella 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

Duration:  15 minutes

2
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella Seen from a distance, learn its history and solve a challenge based on its exterior mosaics. Spend 5 min with the challenge here
3
Learn about this museum and solve a challenge based on the numerous carvings on the façade. Spend 5 min crossing the piazza.
4
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.

Duration:  5 minutes

5
Piazza Santa Trinita 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.

Duration:  10 minutes

6
Basilica di Santa Trinita Learn about the basilica's history and solve a challenge before moving to your next destination.
7
Ponte Santa Trinita 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.

Duration:  10 minutes

8
Ponte Vecchio Take a few minutes to admire this beautiful bridge and learn about its history. Then walk 2-3 minutes to your next destination.

Duration:  5 minutes

9
Learn a little history, solve a challenge, and walk 3-4 minutes to the next destination.
10
Walk 5min from your previous destination. Admire a beautiful sculpture and learn about this academy while solving a challenge (5min).
11
Gallerie Degli Uffizi 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
12
Piazza della Signoria 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.

Duration:  20 minutes

13
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.

Duration:  10 minutes

14
Museo Casa di Dante 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
15
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore 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.
16
Spend 10 minutes walking around the large and ornate Baptistery, admiring its bronze sculpted doors. Solve a challenge while you're here.
17
Museo Leonardo Da Vinci 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
18
Pucci Palace Admire this beautiful palace, 3 minutes from the previous destination. Solve a challenge here based on your observation, then proceed to the next destination.
19
Chiesa di San Giovannino degli Scolopi Walk 2-3 minutes from the previous destination. Learn about this small yet very beautiful church, commissioned by the Medici, and solve a challenge.
20
Palazzo Medici Riccardi 3 minutes from the previous destination Solve a challenge here as you learn about this beautiful building - 5 minutes
21
Basilica di San Lorenzo 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.
22
Walk 3-4 minutes from the previous destination. Solve a challenge about this house museum, about the Martelli family.
23
Santa Maria Maggiore 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.
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.
Free cancellation
 0
Price:
From $40.8
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
3 hours
Guide in:
English   
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.