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Best Things to Do in Florence

Featured Florence Travel Tips
  • Book a curated tasting at Le Volpi e l'uva wine bar for a local experience
  • Treat yourself to a carousel ride in Piazza della Repubblica
  • Wander through the grounds of the Uffizi Gallery and the outstanding art
  • Plan a morning at Piazzale Michelangelo to beat the crowds
  • Experience a pasta-making class in the heart of the city
  • Capture memories on a Flytographer photoshoot

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Melissa's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Ciro and sons!

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Duomo, carrossel, ponte Vecchio and Micky’s

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Florence?

Lots of gelato ;)

Visited Florence in July

Photo Shoot Location: Duomo & Ponte Vecchio

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Kiara's Travel Tips for Florence

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Florence?

Bring the grandparents! Keep the kids cool with rechargeable fans.

Visited Florence in July

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Emma in Florence for Flytographer

Christopher's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Our favorite place to eat with Aqua Al 2. We went after our proposal and it was the best food we had on our trip. They had a pasta sampler so we were able to try all the pasta they had to offer. We didn’t have reservations and they were still able to seat us. Great experience

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Our favorite activity in Florence was the Vespa tour we did through Tuscany

Visited Florence in June

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Ken in Florence for Flytographer

Jeffrey's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best things to do in Florence?

I can not urge you enough to wakeup for sunrise and experience a side of this city most people dont get to see. You can hit all of the tourist spots but getting to them before the city wakes wil give you a completely different perspective on this renaissance city

Visited Florence in July

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Stefano in Florence for Flytographer

Matt's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Trattoria Parione - the truffle gnocchi may be my favorite meal I’ve ever had

What are the best things to do in Florence?

The Cooking Touch market tour and cooking class!

Visited Florence in June

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Ken in Florence for Flytographer

Jennifer's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

We really loved Gelateria Artigianale La Sorbettiera near Piazza Santo Spirito for the best flavors and quality gelato. We also enjoyed La Bruchetta for florentine steak!

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Just wandering around and getting lost! Also the fireworks that we were lucky enough to catch on one of Italy’s holidays!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Florence?

Eat dinner/lunch in a square so the kids can play while the parents enjoy their meal!

Visited Florence in June

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Olga M. in Florence for Flytographer

Laura Lou's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

L’Osteria Giovanni’s was our favorite meal. We made a reservation in the wine cellar and it was such a cool and unique experience! Highly recommend!!! The best meal in Florence in a beautiful space with great service!

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Wandering around, getting lost, and exploring Oltrarno (the other side of the Arno River) to get out of some main tourist areas and enjoy beautiful side streets!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Florence?

The Leonardo Da Vinci interactive museum was excellent for both kids and adults! Plan for an afternoon visit to enjoy the cool air conditioning during the heat of the day.

Visited Florence in June

Photo Shoot Location: Must-See Florence

Camilla in Florence for Flytographer

Megan's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Climb to the top of the duomo if you can. It’s not easy but it’s worth it!

Visited Florence in June

Photo Shoot Location: Duomo & Ponte Vecchio

Emma in Florence for Flytographer

Claire's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

You must go to 4 leoni!! They have the most intricate and amazing dishes. You MUST try the pear pasta!!! P.S. Make a reservation online

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Do a Vespa tour! I highly recommend using walkabout Florence tours. We rode Vespas through Tuscany and enjoyed a wonderful lunch at a winery. We also stopped at many beautiful sights along the way and learned all about the history of Tuscany. 10/10 experience!

What is your best travel tip for Florence?

You need at LEAST 3 FULL days in the city!!!

Visited Florence in May

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Olga M. in Florence for Flytographer

Ashley's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Santa Elisabetta, a 2-star Michelin restaurant was out of this world amazing. If you want creative and fine dining taken to a whole new level you never knew existed, book a reservation here. A hidden gem with every dish being amazing. Book at least 3 months in advance!

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Seeing The David statue was incredible. The photos do not due this statue justice at all. A must see while in Florence.

What is the best tip for celebrating your birthday in Florence?

Yes, make a note with all of your reservations (hotel and restaurants) that you are celebrating your birthday. Surprises at every booking!

Visited Florence in May

Photo Shoot Location: Duomo & Ponte Vecchio

Olga M. in Florence for Flytographer

Ashley's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Hands down, La Buchetta. My husband had "the best steak of [his] life," and the mozzarella tasting was definitely something I'll never forget. Really delicious food, and incredible service!

What are the best things to do in Florence?

We absolutely loved hiking to Piazzale Michelangelo. The view of Florence from the top was incredible, and it's the view of Florence everyone sees and wants to see. I also loved hiking down through the Giardino delle Rose (Rose Garden), which was full of over 100 varieties of stunning roses, still overlooking the city, and the cute neighborhood at the bottom of the hill across the Arno.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Florence?

Use a travel agent! Using a travel agent to plan everything for us made for an absolutely stress-free, preplanned vacation with plenty of room to still be spontaneous.

Visited Florence in May

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Emma in Florence for Flytographer

Jacqueline's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Our favorite restaurant was Ristorante del Fagioli in Florence. It’s cash only, but the service and flavor is out of this world. The affogato is worth it from Vivoli! And if you’re there grab some gelato as well. For a typical espresso, we enjoyed Gilli’s. We had a nicer cocktail on the rooftop of Hotel degli Orafi, which was a great way to escape the crowd and see the city from a higher point.

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Other than our photo shoot with Ellie, we loved making our way through the rose garden to the look out spot at the Michael Angelo plaza in order to see the city from a different perspective. We also did a cooking class with Giglio Cooking and our experience was incredibly memorable and the outcome was even better. The food anywhere is to die for, you really can’t go wrong!

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Florence?

Tell your hotel and restaurants you’re celebrating an occasion, we were created with champagne and what felt like special treatment for every meal and experience!

Visited Florence in May

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Ashley's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

We loved the cozy vibes, cute side street location, and amazing rigatoni at Trattoria 13 Gobbi! Our favorite gelato was from Perché no!, and we loved the fun energy of the staff at Mangia Pizza.

What are the best things to do in Florence?

We booked an evening walking tour with Florence Tours with Kids by Rachele, and our guide Ilaria was wonderful. She knew the perfect stories to share with an eight-year-old, and took us on a lovely Saturday evening loop around the main sites. We also stumbled upon a paper marbling workshop at Riccardo Luci Firenze which was incredible to watch, and the museum at the Officina Profumo Santa Maria Novella was another accidental find that we adored!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Florence?

Florence is such a wonderful city to visit with children. Everyone was warm and welcoming and seemed intent on making sure my daughter had the time of her life. We were only there for a quick girls' weekend, and because Florence is so easy and walkable, it's the perfect city if you're short on time. Having said that, neither one of us was ready to leave, and we're already dreaming of our next visit! My only tip is to bring comfy walking shoes and a sketchbook—my daughter loved sitting in the piazzas and doodling the city around her.

Visited Florence in May

Photo Shoot Location: Duomo & Ponte Vecchio

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Chris's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Trattoria Mario. Very authentic.

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Pastamania pasta making class. They made our kids feel so special. Our kids will never forget that experience.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Florence?

Pack light.

Visited Florence in March

Photo Shoot Location: Oltrarno Neighbourhood

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Maricel's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Osteria pastella

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Get all the gelato you see that’s covered up not fluffed up high

What is the best tip for going on your honeymoon to Florence?

Comfy shoes and bring spanx so you can eat and still look cute in your pictures

Visited Florence in April

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Nicole's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Due G. We randomly found it and the food was other worldly!

Visited Florence in April

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Julia's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Gusta pizza is always a fav - Eduardo’s is also a fav.

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Do a Vespa tour!! And make sure to visit the Pitti Palace

What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in Florence?

Book an airbnb with a rooftop - the whole city is so romantic, you can’t go wrong.

Visited Florence in April

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Lori's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Daddy’s Burgers. Our family was longing for a taste of home. Daddy’s Burgers was a Southern Italian twist on burgers. Great flavors and true to Italian ingredients.

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Vespa tour and lunch in a castle with Tuscany Bike Tours

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Florence?

Definitely a photo shoot!

Visited Florence in April

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Olga M. in Florence for Flytographer

Matthew's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

RIVOIRE FIRENZE near Piazza Della Signoria for coffee and pastries. Trattoria dell’Orto for dinner Via dell'Orto 35/A 50124 Florence The best florentine steak and every pasta dish was amazing

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Eating!

Visited Florence in December

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

MINDY's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Trattoria Zaza for dinner was excellent! La Strega Nocciola for gelato (the BEST we had in Italy)! Loggia Roof top bar for drinks/food at sunset All'Antico Vinaio for amazing paninis

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Brunelleschi’s Dome had an awesome view (it was raining the day we went but still amazing) Leonardi DaVinci hands on museum was fun for kids. The Boboli Garden were beautiful, and we wish we had more time to spend there.

Visited Florence in April

Photo Shoot Location: Must-See Florence

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Lauren's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Trattoria Zaza & Buca San Giovani were our favorite restaurants in Florence! They both provided the authentic Italian experience, had amazing staff & food, and were pretty affordable as well!

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Accademia Gallery, Full Tour of the Duomo(including the Dome Tour!), Walking Food & Chianti Wine Tours

What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in Florence?

Build days into your itinerary where you have nothing planned in Florence and use that time to explore! The city is so beautiful and has so many hidden gems that we would not have found unless we wandered and explored outside of the typical recommended activities!

Visited Florence in March

Photo Shoot Location: Duomo & Ponte Vecchio

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Kacey's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Vivaldi! This cafe had easily the BEST gelato we experienced. The back is cozy and comfortable to lounge in. We thoroughly enjoyed the adffogato with crema gelato. There's also a full bar and the staff is so kind to provide recommendations or pairings.

What are the best things to do in Florence?

Aside from our family photoshoot, which was such a highlight to our Florence experience, we really enjoyed our pasta making class! This was group class where we learned how to make fettuccine, ravioli, and tortellini. It was not only fun but incredibly delicious and we enjoyed this experience as a family!

Visited Florence in March

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Sarah's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Osteria Santo Spirito -- amazing food, fun location in Oltrano, lots of locals eating there too :) The Babae wine window was also a fun/unique experience.

What are the best things to do in Florence?

The Gucci Garden Cafe & Museum, Rinascente Rooftop terrace (for views + apertivo), Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy (Florence's oldest pharmacy with a fun, interactive perfume experience), Scuola del Cuoio for leather shopping.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Florence?

Yes! Our kids loved the Leonardi DaVinci Hands on Museum, running around the Boboli Gardens (while making "rock soup"), and going on our very own Gelato Tour of Florence. Also you can't ride that carousel too many times!

Visited Florence in February

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Bekah's Travel Tips for Florence

What are the best places to eat and drink in Florence?

Osteria Pastella had amazing pasta served in a cheese wheel with fresh truffles. It was a bit fancy and very busy, so make sure to make a reservation in advance! We also had the best bistecca fiorentina (Florentine stead) at Pandemonio! It was DELICIOUS and a highlight for both my husband and I. It was tucked away and not very crowded when we arrived at 7:30/8pm.

Visited Florence in February

Photo Shoot Location: Oltrarno Neighbourhood

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Hillary's Travel Tips for Florence

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Florence?

Lots of gelato and when you find a park take advantage! We also found that restaurants, even the fancy ones LOVE kids!!

Visited Florence in November

Photo Shoot Location: Duomo & Ponte Vecchio

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

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