Guidebook for Florence
Entertainment & Activities
Florence is great, but you should also get out of the city and explore the Tuscan countryside! :) Tuscany Cycle is just minutes from the apartment and they are the perfect hosts to take you on tour by Vespa or bike to explore the rolling tuscan hills!
40 locals recommend
Tuscany Vespa Cycle and Bike Tour
133/red Via GhibellinaFlorence is great, but you should also get out of the city and explore the Tuscan countryside! :) Tuscany Cycle is just minutes from the apartment and they are the perfect hosts to take you on tour by Vespa or bike to explore the rolling tuscan hills!
Food Scene
Great spot for aperitivo (Italian happy hour) or a luxurious dinner. And because they are located on the Arno river they have a stunning view of the Ponte Vecchio and the river! Ask for Fabiano at the bar when you go :)
156 locals recommend
Golden View Open Bar
58 Via de' BardiGreat spot for aperitivo (Italian happy hour) or a luxurious dinner. And because they are located on the Arno river they have a stunning view of the Ponte Vecchio and the river! Ask for Fabiano at the bar when you go :)
La Loggia degli Albizi
39 R Borgo degli AlbiziBest coffee and pastries around! 'Nough said :)
This place is the real deal! There is not even a sign outside you keep your eyes peeled or you might miss it!
Local couple baking their own delicious bread, florentine schiacciata, and pastries. Go for lunch and make your own sandwich and make sure to get it on the schiacciata!
Great for a quick pastry in the morning or a panino at lunch!
13 locals recommend
Panificio Brunori Salvatore
8 Borgo PintiThis place is the real deal! There is not even a sign outside you keep your eyes peeled or you might miss it!
Local couple baking their own delicious bread, florentine schiacciata, and pastries. Go for lunch and make your own sandwich and make sure to get it on the schiacciata!
Great for a quick pastry in the morning or a panino at lunch!
Sightseeing
Forte Belvedere is one of the lesser visited sites in Florence but I don't know why! The view is better than Piazzale Michelangelo and there is usually an artist's work displayed throughout the fort. Not to miss and a more off-the-beaten-path spot
204 locals recommend
Forte di Belvedere
1 Via di S. LeonardoForte Belvedere is one of the lesser visited sites in Florence but I don't know why! The view is better than Piazzale Michelangelo and there is usually an artist's work displayed throughout the fort. Not to miss and a more off-the-beaten-path spot
The Bargello is another less visited spot in Florence but it is just minutes from your doorstep and is well worth a visit. Houses famous works by Michelangelo, Donatello, and more. And it is an interesting place for a museum as it is a former prison!
462 locals recommend
Bargello National Museum
4 Via del ProconsoloThe Bargello is another less visited spot in Florence but it is just minutes from your doorstep and is well worth a visit. Houses famous works by Michelangelo, Donatello, and more. And it is an interesting place for a museum as it is a former prison!
Parks & Nature
There is not much green space in the city but the Cascine is the Central park of Florence!
644 locals recommend
Parco delle Cascine
Piazzale delle CascineThere is not much green space in the city but the Cascine is the Central park of Florence!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar that used to be an old wood working shop. There are wood carvings all over and there is even an old wood working bench turned dining table.
Great spot for a coffee or crepe during the day and aperitivo, people watching, and live music at night!
251 locals recommend
Volume
3 Piazza Santo SpiritoGreat bar that used to be an old wood working shop. There are wood carvings all over and there is even an old wood working bench turned dining table.
Great spot for a coffee or crepe during the day and aperitivo, people watching, and live music at night!
Shopping
Not everyone can afford Gucci and prada but this street is at least worth window shopping!
530 locals recommend
Via de' Tornabuoni
Via dè TornabuoniNot everyone can afford Gucci and prada but this street is at least worth window shopping!
This area is full of quality leather vendors at great prices! There are stalls all over the streets and you can bargain with the vendors for everything from bags, jackets and belts, to scarves and jewelry.
80 locals recommend
Piazza del Mercato Centrale
22R Piazza del Mercato CentraleThis area is full of quality leather vendors at great prices! There are stalls all over the streets and you can bargain with the vendors for everything from bags, jackets and belts, to scarves and jewelry.