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A Tourist’s Guide to Florence Italy
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Traveling to Florence? Here is a guide of activities,food, and travel recommendations to keep you busy!!
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Breakfast / Coffee Spots
 
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Gelato 🍨
 
Traveling Outside of Florence

Activities

 
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Take a hike up to the top of Piazzale Michelangelo for sunset to see a panoramic view of the city and then enjoy a nice dinner up there! There are vendors and a shopping area around here
Panoramic View from Piazzale Michelangelo,Florence ...
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A MUST SEE…the Uffizi Gallery has gorgeous artworks and sculptures made by Florentine artists
Uffizi Galleries
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DEFINITELY stop here to see the famous David sculpture by Michelangelo.
Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
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Take a walk to the Duomo or attend mass to get a look inside without waiting in that long line!
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
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Buy tickets early and climb to the top of Giotto’s Bell Tower for another gorgeous view of the city
Giotto's Bell Tower
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Take an Italian cooking class here! Super fun to learn tips and tricks and you get to eat what you create at the end.
Cooking Art Brunelleschi
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Take a look at the BEAUTIFUL palace of one of the most powerful families of Florence history
Medici Riccardi Palace
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STOP HERE FOR CUSTOM JEWELRY! The sweetest owner runs this business and they have charms to customize bracelets and necklaces
Giuliano Ricchi Jewelry (@giulianoricchijewelry) · Florence
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Stop at the Boboli Gardens and Pitti Palace inside to see works of the early and high renaissance painters
Boboli Gardens
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This museum has many works inside and shows you how the Dome to the Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral) was built!
Opera del Duomo Museum
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This isn’t the one I personally went to but there are many options and each one provides a gorgeous view of Florence
La Terrazza - Rooftop Bar Florence, Italy
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Dinner Spots

 
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This is a GORGEOUS spot for dinner! They have a gift shop at one side and a restaurant on the other. Food is amazing!
La Ménagère
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This was one of my favorites and a repeat! Great pasta and steak options, wonderful service.
Lo Scudo Ristorante toscano
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MUST TRY. Delicious truffle pasta and a warm cozy environment that won’t break the bank!
Trattoria Zà Zà
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Great outdoor eating area! Friendly workers and delicious options!
Trattoria 13 Gobbi
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Breakfast / Coffee Spots

 
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This is a restaurant and the bakery is connected on the corner! Great savory and sweet pastry options
I Ghibellini
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I had this almost every day! Delicious breakfast options from pastries to sandwiches. Amazing iced coffee and smoothies as well!
La Milkeria
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Another great spot! Friendly workers with delicious coffee and sweets. Students studying there get a 10% discount ;)
I Dolci Di Patrizio Cosi
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Located in several spots in Florence. They provide healthier breakfast/lunch options. I suggest their avocado toast 😋
Shake Cafe
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Bars/Clubs

 
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Florence’s college bar! Inside are flags of many colleges that you can sign. Always lively at night.
The Lion's Fountain Irish Pub
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A casual bar with delicious cocktails! I recommend the salted caramel espresso martini or satori spritz!
Green Street Bar
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Super fun club! €15 Cover charge
Space Club
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An outdoor bar! No cover charge. Super fun and something different. This was my favorite.
Villa Vittoria Firenze
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SUCH A FUN ENVIRONMENT. This was another one of my favorites. Small cover charge but you get a drink with your ticket!
XO CLUB & LOUNGE - DISCOTECA IN CENTRO A FIRENZE
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Another fun spot! So many drinks and a fun environment.
Reverse Firenze
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A fun karaoke bar with a sitting area and restaurant food!
Red Garter
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Gelato 🍨

 
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Delicious and creamy flavors!
RivaReno Gelato Firenze
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Go early or mid afternoon, the line fills up FAST! Amazing affogato and delicious flavors!
Vivoli
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Gelato topped with a macron! 😋😋
Amorino Gelato - Firenze Via del Corso
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You’ll see these everywhere in florence! Lots of chocolates and unique flavors.
Venchi Cioccolato e Gelato
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Traveling Outside of Florence

Places I went to that are easy to get to and not super far away!
 
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FIRST, but your tickets here. The cheapest option that I have found and easy to navigate. Download the app!
Trenitalia
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Only a 3hr train ride! Book a hotel and check out their famous landmarks such as the Travis Fountain, Pantheon, Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and St. Peter’s Basilica
Rome, Italy: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025)
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MY FAVORITE TRIP EVER! Book through Bus2Alps or Smarttrips. They provide transportation which makes it a lot easier. We went to Capri, Positano, and Pompeii, and stayed the nights in Sorrento
The Most Beautiful Place in Italy | Amalfi Coast
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Another short trip to several private beaches and shopping areas!
Viareggio, Italy: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025)
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Another gorgeous spot to visit and explore for a day trip!
Venice, Italy: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025)
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A hidden gem! A gorgeous town with private beaches and shops! Book a boat tour and swim in the beautiful blue water!
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A fun day trip or weekend trip with multiple towns close to each other to explore! Fun water to swim in as well
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