“do-it-yourself FLORENCE”: Your ultimate florence guide
“Do-It-Yourself FLORENCE” is your insider’s guide to experiencing Florence like a local. It includes a detailed guided tour with historical insights, hidden gems beyond the usual sights, and strategic tips for visiting the city’s top museums without the crowds. Discover authentic Florentine cuisine with food recommendations and curated trattorias, and explore fully planned day trips to Lucca, Pisa, and Siena—each with its own guided tour. Perfect for travelers who want depth, flexibility, and a truly local experience.
FLORENCE GUIDE: Take a look inside the paperback format
In my FLORENCE guide you will find:
- The TOUR in the pages with the BLUE bookmark, and a QR CODE to see the itinerary on your Google Maps;
- the MUSEUMS in the pages with the RED bookmark;
- MORE THINGS TO SEE with the GREEN bookmark;
- the LOCAL CULTURE (like schiacciata and gelato) with the PINK bookmark;
- the CATERING with the ORANGE bookmark;
- three day TRIPS out of town, to Lucca, Pisa and Siena and a detailled tour in each town with the LILAC bookmark.
FLORENCE GUIDE: the Kindle format
With the Kindle version, the index is interactive: simply tap any title to jump directly to that section—no need to follow the order of topics. Alongside each stop, restaurant, museum, or point of interest, you’ll see a handy link: [Guide me to this stop] or [Guide me here]. Clicking it will open Google Maps, providing instant directions from your current location to your chosen destination.
Your tour, in my voice.
Experience the city as if we’re walking side by side. With my voice as your guide, every street, secret, and story unfolds in vivid detail—just as I’d share them in person. My audioguide is an immersive audio companion, so you can explore at your own pace, with me whispering the city’s hidden tales directly into your ears. Listen to a sample here below:
FLORENCE GUIDE with audioguide
Now you have the option to enrich your experience by selecting our guidebook complete with an immersive audioguide. All it takes is a quick scan of the QR code, a pair of headphones, and you’re ready to embark on a journey filled with captivating stories and insights—where every step becomes part of the adventure.
FLORENCE GUIDE auidoguide-only
Or, if you prefer, enjoy the audioguide directly on your device.