What to do in Florence?
Cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is an open-air museum where every façade tells of the Medici, Michelangelo and Botticelli. From the dome-crowned Duomo to the Ponte Vecchio, book skip-the-line tickets for the Uffizi and the Accademia to experience the Tuscan capital fully.
Florence highlights
The places and experiences not to miss under any circumstances.
Cathedral & Brunelleschi’s dome
A flagship experience in Florence, worth booking ahead to avoid the queues.
Uffizi Gallery
A flagship experience in Florence, worth booking ahead to avoid the queues.
Michelangelo's David
A flagship experience in Florence, worth booking ahead to avoid the queues.
Plan your visit to Florence
Our practical tips for a great stay: when to go, how to get around, where to stay.
When to visit Florence?
Spring and autumn are perfect; summer is hot and packed with visitors. As the city is tiny, it's pleasant to visit in any season, outside the peaks.
Getting around Florence
Everything is done on foot: the historic centre is pedestrian and crossed in minutes. No need to rent a car — it's even banned in the central zone (ZTL).
Where to stay in Florence
The centre, around the Duomo, to have everything at your feet; the Oltrarno, across the Arno, for a more authentic, quiet atmosphere.
Activities & tickets to book in Florence
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Florence by theme
The places and experiences not to miss under any circumstances.
Guided tours
To grasp the soul of Florence, nothing beats a guided tour. Follow a local guide through the great monuments and hidden lanes, and discover the stories that paper guides leave out.
Book →Museums & skip-the-line tickets
Florence is packed with must-see museums and monuments. Book your skip-the-line tickets in Florence and enjoy the finest collections without losing an hour in the queue.
Book →Cruises & boat trips
Seeing Florence from the water means rediscovering it. Hop aboard a cruise or boat ride and admire the finest views of Florence on the water, by day or at sunset.
Book →Food tours & gastronomy
Food is part of the journey. Treat yourself to a food tour in Florence: local markets, regional specialties and tastings to savour Florence like a true local.
Book →Outdoors & activities
Feel like moving? Florence lends itself to bike rides, hikes and outdoor activities to explore the city and its surroundings from a different angle.
Book →Day trips
The most beautiful treasures sometimes hide at the gates of Florence. Book a day trip to discover the villages, castles and landscapes nearby.
Book →Plan Florence day by day
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