Florence Outer Ring Self-Guided Walking Tour

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesNorwegian, German, Hindi, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Greek, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Czech, Ukrainian, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Danish, Romanian, Dutch, Turkish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Florence's outer ring is where scholars, readers, and bridge-crossers outnumber the tour groups.

This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Florence on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.

• Stand before the Università degli Studi di Firenze and the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale — two pillars of Italian learning and culture
• Move at your own pace through quieter streets that reveal a Florence beyond the usual highlights
• Great for any group — families, couples, friends, or solo adventurers

Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app.
Around 2 hours - any group size.

Less queue, more city.

What's included

Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.

Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience

What to expect

Starting at Piazza delle Belle Arti, 1, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy, open the Explorial app and enter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message. The riddles begin immediately — no need to wait for anyone.

Your first landmark is the Università degli Studi di Firenze, a sprawling academic institution whose neoclassical buildings carry centuries of Italian intellectual history.

From there the app guides you to the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze, one of Europe's great libraries, where millions of volumes rest beneath a handsome historic facade.

The route then leads to the Ponte alle Grazie, a graceful bridge spanning the Arno with views that have captivated Florentines for centuries.

Allow around 2 hours for the full route. Comfortable shoes recommended — and if plans change, the game saves your progress so you can continue another day.

Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale
Ponte alle Grazie

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

→ Book 1 ticket for each participant
→ You get one game code per booking by text or Viator message
→ Download the Explorial App from the website or your app store
→ Open the app and enter provided game code (6 digits)
→ All particpants join the game with same game code

End point

→ Book 1 ticket for each participant
→ You get one game code per booking by text or Viator message
→ Download the Explorial App from the website or your app store
→ Open the app and enter provided game code (6 digits)
→ All particpants join the game with same game code

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.