F L O R E N C E
Florence: the epitome of timeless class.
The city's elegance is evident in everything from churches and cuisine to couture.
Largely unchanged since Renaissance times, the muted ochre and taupe palazzi flanking the Arno River emit an other-worldly kind of nostalgia. Then there are the iconic museums rich with treasures... not to mention the eye-popping architecture.
But where to stay?
Where to eat?
What to do (if you only have twenty-four hours)?
We've got you covered.
We've put together a three-hour private guided walking tour of Florence's top sights, followed by a group dinner (just us!) at one of Florence's most charming trattorias. It's a set menu -- so no complicated decisions or worry about translations and includes water and wine.
For the rest, see below for our top reckies!
T I P S
Stay Central
Make sure your hotel or Airbnb is located in the 'historical city center' of Florence so you can walk everywhere easily. (And bring comfy shoes for those cobblestones!)
Book in Advance
Whether it's booking your hotel or your tickets to The Uffizi, book in advance. Florence is a very popular tourist destination and things book up quickly!
Shopping
Florence is full of fantastic boutiques and to-die-for markets. Be sure to save room in your suitcase for all your purchases. Or better yet, just carry-on and bring an extra bag with you to check on your way back.
S T A Y
3 STARS
4 STARS
5 STARS
E A T & D R I N K
RESTAURANTS
Quattro Leoni
Torcicoda
Il Parione
La Giostra
Cammillo
Golden View
Tre Panche
Belguardo
Cantinetta Antinori
Garga
PIZZA
Il Pizzaiuolo
Da Michele
'O Munaciello
La Vetreria
Caffe Italiano
ROOFTOP BARS
Hotel Calimala
Grand Hotel Cavour
Hotel Westin
Hotel Medici
COCKTAIL BARS
Locale
Colle Bereto
Manifattura
Gosh
Rasputin
Odeon Bistrot
COFFEE
Ditta Artigianale
Gilli
La Menagere
24 HOURS IN FLORENCE
MUSEUMS
If it's your first time in the city, just walking around and enjoying the beauty and liveliness of the city itself is more than enough. But if you want to visit a museum be sure to book your tickets well in advance.
UFFIZI
L'ACCADEMIA
MUSEO GALILEO GALLILEI
IL BARGELLO
PALAZZO STROZZI
MARKETS
Mercato di San Lorenzo
Mercato Coperto near Via Ognissanti
DESIGNER WINDOWS TO DROOL OVER
Via Tornabuoni
Ponte Vecchio
MUST-SEE SHOPS
Antica Farmacia Santa Maria Novella