A short guide to some of our favourite ways to enjoy Florence and the surrounding Tuscan countryside.
01 / MAIN SITES TO VISIT
If you only have a short time in Florence, we recommend wandering through the city centre and passing by some of the main sights.
Uffizi Gallery
Boboli Gardens
Palazzo Pitti
Ponte Vecchio
The Duomo
Piazzale Michelangelo
02 / WHERE TO EAT
For classic Florentine food, think simple trattorias, bistecca alla Fiorentina, handmade pasta and long lunches.
For bistecca Trattoria Sostanza, Camillo, I 13 Gobbi
For local classics Alla Vecchia Bettola, Trattoria del Carmine, Angiolino
For something more polished Cantinetta Antinori, Atelier de Nerli, Le 3 Panche
For quick lunch All’Antico Vinaio, I’ Girone de’ Ghiotti, Schiacciateria de’ Neri, Pino’s Sandwiches
03 / APERITIVO & DRINKS
Piazza Santo Spirito is a lovely area for a more local aperitivo. For something more comfortable, Piazza Strozzi and Piazza della Repubblica have elegant classic cafés and bars.
Local favourites Il Santino, Santo Bevitore, Spiritum, Bar d’Angolo, Bulli & Balene
Classic drinks Colle Bereto, Caffè Gilli, Caffè Paszkowski, Odeon
Fancy drinks Harry’s Bar, Four Seasons, Villa San Michele, rooftop at Hotel Excelsior
04 / DAY TRIPS FROM FLORENCE
If you are extending your stay, Tuscany has beautiful towns, vineyards and countryside within easy reach of Florence.
Siena
San Gimignano
Lucca
Pisa
Bolgheri
Antinori nel Chianti Classico