Guidebook for Firenze
Food Scene
Osteria Il Cantinone
6r Via Santo SpiritoTypical Tuscan fare in a charming environment.
Delicious gelateria right on the banks of the Arno. Perfect place to grab a gelato for a riverfront stroll.
16 locals recommend
Cantina del Gelato
31 Via de' BardiDelicious gelateria right on the banks of the Arno. Perfect place to grab a gelato for a riverfront stroll.
A real Florentine osteria where the food is authentic and honest and the staff entertaining. A decent price for a steak "fiorentina".
27 locals recommend
Osteria dei Pazzi
3 Via dei LavatoiA real Florentine osteria where the food is authentic and honest and the staff entertaining. A decent price for a steak "fiorentina".
A very special Tuscan dining experience inside an incredible building in the center of Florence, owned and curated by the Antinori Family of the famed wine empire. Especially nice for a romantic evening.
34 locals recommend
Cantinetta Antinori
3 Piazza degli AntinoriA very special Tuscan dining experience inside an incredible building in the center of Florence, owned and curated by the Antinori Family of the famed wine empire. Especially nice for a romantic evening.
On the upper floor of the Mercato Centrale there is a wide selection of specialty food areas where breakfast, lunch or dinner can be sourced, or you can choose the sit-down restaurant. You can even take part in cooking course upstairs, buy wine or grab an aperitivo and people watch.
963 locals recommend
Mercato Centrale
Via dell'ArientoOn the upper floor of the Mercato Centrale there is a wide selection of specialty food areas where breakfast, lunch or dinner can be sourced, or you can choose the sit-down restaurant. You can even take part in cooking course upstairs, buy wine or grab an aperitivo and people watch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hipster bar with creative and inventive cocktails tucked away in Piazza di San Pancrazio. Great place for a little nibble or a pre or post dinner drink.
22 locals recommend
Manifattura
1 Piazza di S. PancrazioHipster bar with creative and inventive cocktails tucked away in Piazza di San Pancrazio. Great place for a little nibble or a pre or post dinner drink.
Diorama e' un ristopub 100% fiorentino con una selezione ottima di birre italiane, europee e internazionali insieme ad un menu super creativa. E' un posto perfetto per relax, qualcosa da bere e mangiare fuori la folla turistica del centro di Firenze.
17 locals recommend
Diorama
78r Via PisanaDiorama e' un ristopub 100% fiorentino con una selezione ottima di birre italiane, europee e internazionali insieme ad un menu super creativa. E' un posto perfetto per relax, qualcosa da bere e mangiare fuori la folla turistica del centro di Firenze.
Sightseeing
Breathtaking view of Florence from above. Enjoy the sunset, or visit the Garden of the Roses nearby to compliment your trip up to the piazza.
Also not to miss nearby is the 11th century church San Miniato al Monte located just a bit further up the hill.
1543 locals recommend
Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale MichelangeloBreathtaking view of Florence from above. Enjoy the sunset, or visit the Garden of the Roses nearby to compliment your trip up to the piazza.
Also not to miss nearby is the 11th century church San Miniato al Monte located just a bit further up the hill.
The piazza of Santa Croce is in a little neighborhood of its own in the center of Florence worth a visit. The basilica of Santa Croce is an important spot to visit as the burial place of many famous historic Florentine figures like Michelangelo and Galileo Galilei.
252 locals recommend
Piazza Santa Croce
The piazza of Santa Croce is in a little neighborhood of its own in the center of Florence worth a visit. The basilica of Santa Croce is an important spot to visit as the burial place of many famous historic Florentine figures like Michelangelo and Galileo Galilei.
The most emblematic structure of Florence- the Duomo. Complete your visit to the Duomo by climbing the bell tower, the Campanile di Giotto. The nearby Duomo history museum (Museo dell'Opera del Duomo) is a great way to supplement your visit by offering restored and original pieces as well as a very complete history and visual story-telling of how the Duomo came to be.
1085 locals recommend
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza del DuomoThe most emblematic structure of Florence- the Duomo. Complete your visit to the Duomo by climbing the bell tower, the Campanile di Giotto. The nearby Duomo history museum (Museo dell'Opera del Duomo) is a great way to supplement your visit by offering restored and original pieces as well as a very complete history and visual story-telling of how the Duomo came to be.
Parks & Nature
The Giardino di Boboli is a beautiful and expansive park to visit housing historical sculptures, fountains and structures within. There is an entrance fee to pay, but it is well worth the visit. Located behind the Pitti Palace, one can comfortably visit both in the same day.
1539 locals recommend
The Boboli Gardens
1 Piazza de' PittiThe Giardino di Boboli is a beautiful and expansive park to visit housing historical sculptures, fountains and structures within. There is an entrance fee to pay, but it is well worth the visit. Located behind the Pitti Palace, one can comfortably visit both in the same day.
Le Cascine park has various paths for runners or walkers- where the locals go for a run.
43 locals recommend
Le Cascine station
Le Cascine park has various paths for runners or walkers- where the locals go for a run.
Arts & Culture
Offering rotating art exhibits the Palazzo Strozzi is a must-see spot for art in Florence. Relax in the caffe' in the beautiful courtyard downstairs during your visit.
205 locals recommend
Strozzi Palace
Piazza degli StrozziOffering rotating art exhibits the Palazzo Strozzi is a must-see spot for art in Florence. Relax in the caffe' in the beautiful courtyard downstairs during your visit.
One of Florence's best free museum spaces, starting with the church of Orsanmichele, and continuing upstairs with the amazing historic bronze and stone statues, concluding with a great view of the city from the top floor.
69 locals recommend
Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
Via dell'Arte della LanaOne of Florence's best free museum spaces, starting with the church of Orsanmichele, and continuing upstairs with the amazing historic bronze and stone statues, concluding with a great view of the city from the top floor.
Visit the David statue by Michelangelo at the Galleria d'Accademia for an important piece of not only Florentine but Italian history.
Academia
10 Via GuelfaVisit the David statue by Michelangelo at the Galleria d'Accademia for an important piece of not only Florentine but Italian history.
Home of the original and historic parliament of Florence, a special museum to visit in the historic center right next door to the Uffizi museum
710 locals recommend
Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della SignoriaHome of the original and historic parliament of Florence, a special museum to visit in the historic center right next door to the Uffizi museum
Uffizi museum to marvel at incredible works of art alongside the Arno River.
1671 locals recommend
Uffizi Gallery
6 Piazzale degli UffiziUffizi museum to marvel at incredible works of art alongside the Arno River.
Shopping
One of the main shopping avenues in Florence; a great place not only for serious shoppers but also those more interested in window shopping or who simply want to stroll with gelato in hand and take in the scene. Please note: it can be very crowded during most times of the year, but especially in high tourist season.
126 locals recommend
Via dei Calzaiuoli
Via dei CalzaiuoliOne of the main shopping avenues in Florence; a great place not only for serious shoppers but also those more interested in window shopping or who simply want to stroll with gelato in hand and take in the scene. Please note: it can be very crowded during most times of the year, but especially in high tourist season.
Via de' Tournabouni has a never-ending collection of important shops and brands to visit.
530 locals recommend
Via de' Tornabuoni
Via dè TornabuoniVia de' Tournabouni has a never-ending collection of important shops and brands to visit.
Essentials
Pam Local
13 - 15 Via Pietro FrancavillaSmall supermarket located near the apartment
Express wash
147 A Via del Ponte alle MosseLaundromat nearby with a washer and speedy dryer.
Parking garage located right underneath the house- please note that they close at 20.30 in the evening and are closed on Sundays and holidays. Other parking garages located nearby on via Nazionale and via San Zanobi.
13 locals recommend
Autorimessa Luna di Auciello Mario e C. S. N. C.
41 rosso Via PanicaleParking garage located right underneath the house- please note that they close at 20.30 in the evening and are closed on Sundays and holidays. Other parking garages located nearby on via Nazionale and via San Zanobi.