Is the Cradle of the Renaissance tour in Florence free?

Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Florence in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.

How long does the Cradle of the Renaissance tour take?

About 2 h 20 for 3 stops, including time at each stop.

Where does the Cradle of the Renaissance tour start and finish?

It starts at Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore) and finishes at Ponte Vecchio.

Which languages is the narration in?

English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.

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Cradle of the Renaissance: free self-guided audio tour of Florence

Cradle of the Renaissance is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Florence, Italy: 3 stops in about 2 h 20. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.

Stops	3
Duration	about 2 h 20, including time at each stop
Difficulty	Moderate
Distance	about 767 m in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot)
Start	Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)
Finish	Ponte Vecchio
Price	Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket)
Languages	English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

The Duomo, the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio, in the footsteps of the Medici and the great masters.

The stops, in order

Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)Welcome to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the eternal symbol of Florence. This masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture is renowned for its magnificent facade made of white, green, and pink marble. However, the true wonder is its monumental dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in the 15th century.
Uffizi Gallery↳ 591 m from the previous stop (straight line)The Uffizi Gallery is one of the world's most famous museums, housing the beating heart of Renaissance painting. Commissioned by Grand Duke Cosimo I de' Medici in 1560, this elegant U-shaped building was originally intended for the administrative offices of Florence—hence the name 'Uffizi'. Today, you can wander among absolute masterpieces such as Botticelli's 'The Birth of Venus', and works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.
Ponte Vecchio↳ 175 m from the previous stop (straight line)The Ponte Vecchio is the oldest and most picturesque bridge in Florence, the only one spared from bombings during World War II. Rebuilt in the 14th century, it is famous for its jewelry shops hanging over the Arno River. Although today the bridge is the exclusive domain of jewelers and goldsmiths, it once housed butchers and tanners.

How to take this tour

Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
Open Guided tours, choose Florence, then Cradle of the Renaissance.
Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore) and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Cradle of the Renaissance tour in Florence free?: Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Florence in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
How long does the Cradle of the Renaissance tour take?: About 2 h 20 for 3 stops, including time at each stop.
Where does the Cradle of the Renaissance tour start and finish?: It starts at Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore) and finishes at Ponte Vecchio.
Which languages is the narration in?: English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.