Birthplace of the Renaissance, told one piazza at a time
Explore Florence with Wexplo, an AI audio guide that narrates Brunelleschi's impossible dome, the Medici family's rise to power, and the artistic revolution that changed the world — all triggered by GPS as you walk past the Duomo, cross the Ponte Vecchio, and climb to Piazzale Michelangelo.
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Free on iOS and Android. No sign-up needed.
Stories play automatically when you reach a place. No route to follow.
Hands-free narration about every place you pass. Ask questions, go deeper, skip ahead.
Highlights
Why it works here
Florence packs more art and architecture per square meter than almost any city on earth. A GPS-triggered audio guide means you don't need to choose between the Duomo and Santa Croce — you hear about both, plus the dozens of lesser-known churches and palazzi you pass between them.
March to May or September to October for comfortable walking temperatures and fewer tour groups.
Italian, English
Compact center — everything on foot
Walk across the Ponte Vecchio early in the morning, then continue south through the Oltrarno neighborhood. The artisan workshops here — leather, gold, paper — have operated for centuries, and Wexplo narrates their craft traditions as you browse.
FAQ
Yes. Download the app, open it in Florence, and start listening. No account required. A premium plan adds offline mode and deeper content layers.
Yes. Save stories before your trip and listen without internet. Useful if you're on roaming or in areas with spotty coverage.
14 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more. Switch anytime in the app.
No group, no schedule, no fixed route. Wexplo plays stories when you reach a place — you walk wherever you want, at whatever pace you want. Completely hands-free.
Free app. Works offline. Stories in 14 languages.