Florence Oltrarno Self-Guided Audio Walk: Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, Santo Spirito and San Frediano

What to bring

• Phone and earphones: Bring a charged phone and your own earphones to listen to the audio tour.
• Connectivity: Use mobile data, or open the tour on Wi-Fi before you set off if you do not have data.

What's not allowed

• Church photography: Do not take photographs inside Santo Spirito during your visit.
• Church steps: Do not picnic or sit eating on the steps of the churches on this route.

Additional information

• Tour format: This is a self-guided audio walk, so there is no live guide and you set your own pace.
• Route details: The route covers 11 stops over 1.9 km and typically takes about 1 hour.
• Access and tickets: Entry to Palazzo Pitti, the Boboli garden, the Vasari Corridor, and the Brancacci Chapel is not included.
• When to start: The best time to start is Thursday, Friday, or Saturday around 9:30 or 10:00 in the morning.
• Church hours: Santo Spirito closes on Wednesdays and Santa Felicita closes on Sundays.
• Dress code: Dress suitably for visiting working churches and avoid visiting during services.
• Behavior in churches: Keep your voice low in churches and avoid entering while services are in progress.
• Street conditions: Expect narrow sidewalks on several streets, including Borgo San Jacopo and the streets around Palazzo Pitti.
• Paving note: Take care on stone paving, as it can be slippery when wet.
• Safety tip: Keep your bag closed and in front of you at the foot of the Ponte Vecchio.
• Transport: You can reach the starting area easily, as there is public transportation nearby.
• Validity: You get lifetime access to the tour so you can start any day, at any hour, and replay it whenever you like.

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.