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La Dolce Vita- Florence
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items After 4 trips to this wonderful Tuscan city that I absolutely adore here are my favorites. I adore this city its amore! And life in tuscany truly feels like la dolce vita when traveling
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Must see places
There is an abundance of art, history and food all flowing from this cultural center don't miss any of it
The Uffizi is an art lovers dream you could spend days here. Amazing art and incredible views of the city.
Florence: Uffizi Skip-the-Line Ticket & Digital Audio Guide
There is nothing quite like Michaelango's David in person knowing that this was hand carved and the marble was originally not wanted. Standing beneath this statue makes you feel small in only a way Michaelango can do in all his great art
Florence: Accademia Gallery Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Sone of the history comes alive when you look through the books and relics that Medicis owned. Amazing artifacts.
Florence: Guided Tour of Medici Family Secrets and Chapels
Climb the Dome and the bell tower for the best views of the city and when you are done eat ALL the gelato.
Florence Duomo Express Tour with Optional Dome Climb Upgrade
Boboli gardens are amazing, I just cant imagine walking around those hills in anything but gym shoes but the Medicis rocked it in their time. Take a good amount of time and thoroughly enjoy the views and the garden.
Pitti Palace and Boboli Garden Timed Entry Ticket with Audio Tour
Amazing architecture and art and famous tombs as well. You can usually find artists in the streets drawing right outside as well.
Santa Maria Novella Museum Entrance Tickets
Take a hike up here for great views of the city
Piazzale Michelangelo (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
Restaurants
Food in Florenceis an experience and a culture. Avoiding the right places makes all the difference
Gusta Pizza is about the best pizza we had in all of tuscany my husband still talks about it 6 years later.
GUSTAPIZZA, Florence - Centro Storico - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
Great authentic non tourist spot for dinner you cannot go before 7:30 but every bite they brought us was worth it and even let us sample other dishes that we didn't order.
L'OSTERIA DI GIOVANNI, Florence - Centro Storico - Menu, Prices, Restaurant Reviews & Reservations - Tripadvisor
Great snack or lunch during a long day of walking and site seeing. Fantastic sandwiches cheeses.
I FRATELLINI, Florence - Centro Storico - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
Tours
Fun tours can add some sparkle to your trip.
Small group wine tours to tuscany are the best whether or not you are a drinker anyone can appreciate the countryside and slow lifestyle of the tuscan cities and towns and the food is top par too.
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
Eating Europe does a fantastic job on this tour from wine to food selection and history tidbits they have it all! Check it out in Florence.
2025 Winner 2025 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe - with Trusted Reviews
I love a walking tour when getting aquainted with a city. This hits all the big spots!
2025 Florence Private Walking Tour - with Trusted Reviews
All your other needs
This is a quaint B&B in the oltroarno its about a 10 minute walk from the cathedral but you pass by gorgeous sites, quaint cafes, and lovely bakeries on your way.
Home in Florence - Florence, Italy | Hotels.com
This is the easiest way to get to Florence by railway as driving in Italy can be a nightmare and the airport is tiny.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella railway station (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)