PRESS PLAY · SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS IN ITALY

Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy: the 15 to Press Play On

25 tours  ·  from $8 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 self-guided walking tours in Italy worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you book.

Florence: 2.5 hour Audio Guided Walking Tour led by Host - From the Duomo to Via dei Calzaiuoli
Audio Tours, Florence Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Florence, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

Florence: 2.5 hour Audio Guided Walking Tour led by Host

1.Florence: 2.5 hour Audio Guided Walking Tour led by Host

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 293 reviews · 2h 30m · from $17Our pick

Walk Florence from the Medici Chapel to the Mercato Nuovo with a live escort and multilingual audio tracks. Guides such as Ami, Leonardo, Barbara, and Yaniel add local detail while the narration keeps the tour moving. Optional schiacciata, lunch, or wine with Tuscan meats and cheeses may be available.

“Eine sehr schöne Tour. Teile der Tour wurden auf deutsch per Audioguide erklärt. Die anderen Informationen erhielten wir auf Englisch von Yaniel. 2,5 Stunden in einem angenehmen Tempo mit vielen Informationen.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Verona Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local - Castelvecchio Museum and the Scaliger setting
Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours, Verona Audio Tours

Verona Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

2.Verona Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $7Best value

Start and finish at Verona’s Arena with a digital guide by local host Matteo. Follow a mapped walking route past Roman ruins, medieval squares, bridges, churches, Juliet’s house, and Castelvecchio. Audio and written commentary come in five languages, with no fixed group schedule.

“Città splendida !!! Il walking tour con audio guida che ci ha accompagnati durante la nostra visita ha reso facilmente fruibile il patrimonio culturale del luogo. Lo consiglio vivamente”

Check availability →Read our full review

Renaissance & Medieval Florence Guided Walking Tour plus mobile App - The Duomo square and Florence’s unmistakable skyline
Audio Tours, Florence Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Florence, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Smartphone App Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Renaissance & Medieval Florence Guided Walking Tour plus mobile App

3.Renaissance & Medieval Florence Guided Walking Tour plus mobile App

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 140 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk through Florence’s Medici quarter, the Duomo complex, Piazza della Signoria, the Vasari Corridor route, Ponte Vecchio, and the medieval district with a local guide. The 90-minute tour includes the VOX CITY app for extra self-guided routes, but attraction entry and headphones are not included.

“We ended up in a small group (5) so we had a great chance to interact and our guide was outstanding. She was very knowledgeable about Florence it's history, architecture etc but was also happy to talk about lifestyles and current events. This made a great introduction to Florence. Recommend the tour highly.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide - Piazza del Nettuno, stories around the fountain
Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide

4.Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $7

Use Matteo’s Walking Cap guide to explore Bologna independently in English, with audio and written notes linked to Google Maps. The roughly four-hour route covers porticoes, Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio, Mercato di Mezzo, Santo Stefano, the Three Arrows, and the Two Towers. Bring internet access and headphones.

“Fantastic overview of the main attractions, plus a couple of hidden places. Great to have the flexibility to do it at our own pace”

Check availability →Read our full review

Trieste Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local - Roman Trieste appears at Arco di Riccardo
Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

Trieste Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

5.Trieste Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $7

Follow Matteo’s self-guided Trieste route from Piazza Unità d’Italia to Molo Audace using your phone, Google Maps, audio, and written notes. See Roman ruins, San Giusto Cathedral, the Grand Canal, and major churches at your own pace. English, Spanish, Italian, German, and French are available.

“Applicazione facile da usare e ricca di informazioni e curiosità. Un bel modo per prendere confidenza con la città, piaciuto anche al figlio adolescente! Piacevole all'ascolto, tocca alcuni dei luoghi più suggestivi di Trieste. Consigliata”

Check availability →Read our full review

Florence Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Medici Mystery Walking Tour - Following the clues through famous Florence
Audio Tours, Florence Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Scavenger Hunts and City Games, Scavenger Hunts in Italy, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Florence, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

Florence Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Medici Mystery Walking Tour

6.Florence Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Medici Mystery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17Top rated

Follow a Medici-inspired mystery from Via della Scala through Florence’s famous sights and quieter corners. You solve puzzles through WhatsApp at your own pace, pause for food or shopping, and finish with an included sweet treat. The activity is available in English or Italian for private groups.

“This was a great way to experience the city with kids! We were able to stop and take breaks, eat and shop along the way.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local - Piazza del Mercato and Piazza della Vittoria
Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

7.Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $7

Follow Matteo Colosio’s self-guided Brescia route from Piazza del Mercato to the hilltop castle. You get audio and written commentary in five languages, Google Maps directions, local food tips, and nearly five hours of city sights. Museum and Capitolium tickets cost extra.

“No details read very monotonous. Waste of money................... Very beautiful city it is a shame that no background about history of each area can't be told”

Check availability →Read our full review

Bologna: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone - Piazza Maggiore, Bologna’s grand meeting place
Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Smartphone App Tours, Tour Reviews

Bologna: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

8.Bologna: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $9

Walk Bologna at your own pace with a smartphone audio guide in seven languages. The 3.5-kilometer route covers 35 stories, including Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio, the Two Towers, and Palazzo del Podestà. GPS triggers commentary near each stop, while breaks and detours are easy to fit in.

“Excellent experience. The audio guide is activated, during the route indicated by the map, at each point of interest marked with a flag. Very good explanation.Auto-translated”

Check availability →Read our full review

The Best of Florence Walking Tour with Audio Guide and Guide - Piazza del Duomo: a four-minute view of Florence’s great symbols
Audio Tours, Florence Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Florence, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

The Best of Florence Walking Tour with Audio Guide and Guide

9.The Best of Florence Walking Tour with Audio Guide and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $17

Walk Florence’s historic center for about two and a half hours with an English or Italian tour leader, headsets, and a multilingual audio app made by an art historian. You’ll see San Lorenzo, the Duomo, Santo Spirito, Palazzo Pitti, and Ponte Vecchio. Museum entry is not included.

“Our tour guide seemed like a nice person, but he was not very effective in telling us about Florence. He wasn’t very constable speaking in English. He missed a lot of opportunity to tell stories about the details of the places we were walking through. There were sections with recorded audio that we listened to. We got the details but would’ve been better to hear them from a live guide.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Medici Secrets & Mysteries: Interactive Walking Tour Game - What the app-led format really gives you
Florence Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Florence, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

Medici Secrets & Mysteries: Interactive Walking Tour Game

10.Medici Secrets & Mysteries: Interactive Walking Tour Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7

Follow a self-guided English-language treasure hunt through central Florence. Your phone delivers 11 Medici-themed puzzles, clues, and stories as you walk from the city center to Piazza de' Pitti. There is no physical guide, so you control the pace, pauses, and group.

“Was a lot of fun, could have been even better if they had cheat map/ pics to know that we were going in the right direction. With 3 kids, stroller, traffic, it was getting a bit hectic for my husband and I.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Ferrara Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide - Starting along Via delle Volte
Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

Ferrara Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide

11.Ferrara Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $7

Walk Ferrara independently with audio and written commentary in five languages. The route covers Via delle Volte, the Jewish ghetto, cathedral, Este Castle, Rotonda Foschini, and Palazzo dei Diamanti. Plan 2 to 3 hours, bring a smartphone and internet, and budget €12 if you enter the castle.

“It was a nice activity and I learned a lot. You can listen to the explanations or read it which I liked.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Genova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local - Spianata Castelletto gives you the view Genoa hides
Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

Genova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

12.Genova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $7

Follow Matteo’s self-guided Genoa route from Brignole Station to the Porto Antico, using audio, written notes, and Google Maps links. The 3 to 4-hour walk covers 12 major sights in English, with Italian, Spanish, German, and French options, plus restaurant tips and optional entry to Columbus House.

“This is a good option when you aren't looking to be on someone else's schedule. The tour was easy to download, easy to follow.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Bari Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local - Start at Basilica San Nicola
Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bari Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

13.Bari Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $7

Use Matteo’s self-guided audio and written tour to explore Bari’s Basilica San Nicola, old town lanes, cathedral, Swabian Castle, orecchiette street, and seafront forts. The guide works on your smartphone in five languages and includes food tips, map links, and local history.

“It’s not my first time with Walking Cap guides and, even this time, I had a great time! The itinerary is quite complete with a nice balance between info and curiosities. I also loved food tips! Well done!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Catania Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local - A’ Piscaria shows Catania at work
Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

Catania Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

14.Catania Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $7

Use your phone to follow a self-guided route from Ursino Castle to the Benedictine Monastery, passing Catania’s fish market, cathedral, Roman amphitheater, and Baroque streets. Audio and text are available in five languages, with restaurant tips and Google Maps links included.

“We did the tour of Catania and enjoyed a lot! It’s really well done, good content. We totally recommend it.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Florence: Luxury Duomo Cathedral Private Walking Tour - What the guide adds to the visit
Florence Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Florence, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

Florence: Luxury Duomo Cathedral Private Walking Tour

15.Florence: Luxury Duomo Cathedral Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $172

Explore Florence’s Duomo with a private licensed guide, audio headset, skip-the-line entry, and a climb up Giotto’s Bell Tower. The 90-minute English tour covers the cathedral, its artists, and the city views. Confirm the meeting point carefully before you go.

“This tour was disappointing because of the tour guide. She was disorganized, seemed confused. She talked but not about the big picture. She had a lot of facts but none seemed relevant. I found it challenging to understand her English.”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy

★ 4.5Florence Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your SmartphoneFrom $79 reviews
★ 4.5Florence Highlights Self guided scavenger hunt and Walking Tour3 reviews
★ 4.5Cefalù Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a LocalFrom $710 reviews
★ 3.0Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in BergamoFrom $93 reviews

Keep browsing

Self-Guided Walking Tours252Museum Audio Guides165Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide259Scavenger Hunts and City Games271Smartphone App Tours259Self-Guided Driving Tours122
Scroll to Top

Explore by format

Pick a walk, a drive, a ticket or a game.

On foot

Self-Guided WalksOld Town WalksCity HighlightsHidden GemsGhost Walks

On wheels

Driving RoutesBike RoutesHop-On Bus AudioNational ParksSelf-Drive Boats

Tickets and galleries

Skip-the-Line TicketsMuseum Audio GuidesCastles and PalacesThe ColosseumThe Vatican

Games and apps

Scavenger HuntsMurder MysteriesApp ToursEvery Audio TourBoat Tours with Audio