Discover Florence Scavenger Hunt

Florence kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Florentine backdrop (a Renaissance facade, a leather workshop, a vespa) and take a group photo with everyone striking a Renaissance noble pose.

Checkpoint: Duomo

Navigate to Florence Cathedral (the Duomo) and check in once Brunelleschi's dome looms overhead.

Duomo dome pose

In front of the Duomo: take a group photo where everyone gazes up at the dome with mock disbelief, hands on cheeks.

Trivia: Duomo dome architect

The Duomo's famous red-tiled dome was designed by which Renaissance architect (last name accepted)?

Answers: Brunelleschi / brunelleschi / Filippo Brunelleschi

Checkpoint: Piazza della Signoria

Navigate to Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence, and check in.

David imitation

On Piazza della Signoria stands a copy of Michelangelo's David. Take a group photo where one team member imitates David's contrapposto stance while the rest pose as adoring fans.

Checkpoint: Uffizi

Navigate to the Uffizi Gallery courtyard and check in.

Uffizi statue pose

In the Uffizi courtyard: take a group photo where each team member imitates the pose of one of the famous statues lining the colonnade.

Trivia: Uffizi paintings

The Uffizi Gallery houses Botticelli's most famous painting. What is its English name (three or four words)?

Answers: Birth of Venus / The Birth of Venus / birth of venus

Checkpoint: Ponte Vecchio

Navigate to the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno and check in.

Ponte Vecchio jewelry pose

On the Ponte Vecchio (lined with goldsmith shops): take a group photo with everyone admiring an imaginary or real piece of jewelry through a shop window.

Trivia: Ponte Vecchio shops

The Ponte Vecchio is famous for its shops. What is the most common type of shop on the bridge today?

Answers: jewelry / jewellery / goldsmith / jewelers / jewellers

Gelato moment Florence

Find a gelateria (real Italian, look for natural colors). Buy gelato for the team and take a group photo of everyone licking at the same time.

Leather market pose

Florence is famous for leather. Find the San Lorenzo leather market (or any leather shop) and take a team photo trying on jackets, bags or belts.

Piazzale Michelangelo view

Climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for the city panorama. Take a group photo with all of Florence behind you.

Trivia: Florence symbol

Florence's heraldic symbol is a specific flower. Which one?

Answers: lily / fleur-de-lis / iris / giglio

Local Fiorentino tip

Convince a Florentine to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

Skyline cheers Florence

Find a rooftop terrace or hilltop spot, raise a glass of Chianti (or anything) and take a group toast photo.

Florence finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Florentine spot (a piazza, a riverbank, a sunset terrace) and take an amazing group photo.