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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Population: Approximately 380,000
- Best Time to Visit: times to visit are spring and early autumn to avoid extreme heat and crowds.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia, and many other countries do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days. Schengen visa applies for non-exempt countries. Visa on arrival is generally not available. E-visa options are limited; travelers should apply for a Schengen visa in advance if required. Passport validity of at least six months beyond the stay is recommended.
About Florence
Florence, the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is a treasure trove of Renaissance art, architecture, and history. Renowned as the birthplace of the Renaissance, it boasts an unparalleled concentration of masterpieces by artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Botticelli. The city’s charming cobblestone streets, stunning piazzas, and the iconic Duomo with its terracotta-tiled dome designed by Brunelleschi captivate visitors. Florence’s rich cultural heritage is complemented by its vibrant culinary scene, artisan workshops, and lively markets. Visitors are drawn to its world-class museums, historic churches, and the romantic Arno River with the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. Florence offers a unique blend of artistic grandeur and intimate local experiences, making it a must-visit destination for lovers of art, history, and Italian culture.
Top Attractions
1. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) – Famous for its massive dome and stunning Gothic architecture, it dominates Florence’s skyline. 2. Uffizi Gallery – One of the most important art museums in the world, housing masterpieces from the Renaissance period. 3. Ponte Vecchio – A medieval stone bridge lined with jewelry shops, known for its unique charm and history. 4. Palazzo Vecchio – Florence’s town hall, a fortress-like palace with grand rooms and an art collection. 5. Boboli Gardens – Expansive Renaissance gardens behind the Pitti Palace, offering beautiful views and sculptures.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy guided art and history tours, wine tasting in nearby Tuscan vineyards, cooking classes featuring traditional Tuscan cuisine, and river cruises on the Arno. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore walking or cycling routes around the city and surrounding hills. Shopping for leather goods, handmade jewelry, and local crafts is popular. Seasonal festivals and live performances provide cultural entertainment.
Florence Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Tuscany
- Duration Range: Visitors can enjoy guided art and history tours, wine tasting in nearby Tuscan vineyards, cooking classes featuring traditional Tuscan cuisine, and river cruises on the Arno. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore walking or cycling routes around the city and surrounding hills. Shopping for leather goods, handmade jewelry, and local crafts is popular. Seasonal festivals and live performances provide cultural entertainment.
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best times to visit are spring and early autumn to avoid extreme heat and crowds. Pack comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket for evenings. Respect local customs such as dressing modestly when visiting churches. Keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is useful. Learn basic Italian greetings to enhance interactions.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $220
3004 Available Tour Excursions in Florence
Hi, my name is Matteo and thank you for being here! In my family business we make Tuscan pottery since generations, and after achieving the Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor we decided to open our knowledge to everyone that is curious to discover that very ancient tradition and wants to learn its secrets. In a full immersive two/three hours class we will experience together all the process in ceramic making. Our shop in town is like our house, it is open since twenty years and it will be a pleasure to share our passion with you. The factory is a bit outside the city (in case I will bring you there with my car) and is where we make the magic, and you will see how many hands handle one single ceramic from a piece of clay to a decorated majolica. Then I won't say more, it's a full-immersive experience that you have to feel with your eyes, your hands and your heart.
Price: $124.23
Duration: 2 hours
I have a real passion for quality food and I am impatient to share it with new people. Cooking and eating all together is such a good experience that I don't want to keep it just for me! I'm realy enthusiastic for the genuine italian cuisine since childhood and I look forward to meet new "lovers" every day!
Price: $124.23
Duration: 3 hours
Experience Italian art and culture through the centuries with a private tour at the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. Enjoy a priority access and learn about the must-see masterpieces hiding in the labyrinth. Learn the story of one the most expensive paintings in the world. See Botticelli’s “Primavera” and “Birth of Venus” and other famous masterpieces by the great Renaissance artist. Admire the only panel painting made by Michelangelo and learn why he preferred sculpture to all other arts. See Leonardo’s “Annunciation” and learn why his “Adoration of the Magi” was never finished. Enjoy the stories about the owners of this amazing collection - the Medici clan and live through the rise and the fall of one of the most powerful dynasties in the world.
Price: $180.20
Duration: 1 hours
This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a private and immersive Tuscan cooking class in a beautiful Florence home with a lovely retired Italian couple. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your hands-on cooking class takes place in a local home kitchen where Maria teaches you 2-3 traditional Tuscan dishes. You'll learn traditional Italian cooking techniques that are easily replicated at home. After cooking, enjoy your meal together with this lovely Italian family. If you choose to add-on a market tour, Maria gives you a guided tour of San Lorenzo market, the historic food market of Florence, perfect for food lovers. This experience includes round-trip transfers in Maria's car from downtown Florence to her beautifully designed countryside home. During your car ride, Maria regales you with stories of the city. Vegetarians and guests with dietary requests are welcome!
Price: $269.00
Duration: 4 hours
For a day you will get away from the crowds, heat, noise and queues. Enjoy a day of nature, incredible views, friendly people, great food and wine! Our experience starts in Florence Santa Maria Novella Central Station where you will meet and we will help you buy the train tickets to San Miniato. The train ride to San Miniato will take 40 minutes. The name of our farm is Agriturismo Tenuta Chiudendone. Upon arrival, we'll walk around the estate so you can see our vineyard and olive grown. We'll visit the gardens to gather ingredients for our lunch, which we'll prepare together. You'll find out how traditional Tuscan cuisine is simple, fresh, and delicious. Depending on the season, we might pick grapes, olives, wild asparagus, wild herbs, or even hunt for prized white truffles in autumn.
Price: $149.07
Duration: 7 hours
We are new on Viator with no reviews but we have a lot of 5 stars reviews on Tripadvisor or Google , name Lovexfood. We will make pasta in a very friendly way exactly how we have learned from our grandmas on Sunday when we were kids, at home, in the most authentic way outside from the hustle and bustle of the city but at the same time just 20 minutes from Florence Our groups are small, max 12 people Part of the ingredients are from our land and we will use our fresh eggs You will taste our extra virgin olive oil You will taste 2 kinds of wine and traditional Italian snacks After the class, we will send you the recipes by email
Price: $177.47
Duration: 6 hours
Maximize your time in Florence with a combo tour to visit Florence’s must-see attractions, including the Accademia with Michelangelo's David, and the Uffizi Gallery. This 5.5 hour semi-private (8 guest maximum) guided museum & walking tour will explore the Tuscan capital and all of its most important marvels.
Price: $282.18
Duration: 5 hours
This is not your typical Italian cooking class. This is a chance to immerse yourself in a private cooking class with a delightful man passionate about regional Italian cuisine and share an authentic meal with a couple that has been married for 30 years and are still crazy in love! Fabio lives on a hill in the countryside surrounded by olive trees. Fabio and Christiane (when she is home) welcome you into their colorful home with a refreshing drink. Fabio will explain how they pick olives and how olive oil is made. Next, join Fabio in his kitchen for a 2.5 hour hands-on cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta, sauce, a main and dessert. Depending on the season, you might help Fabio make tagliatelle con ragù or squid risotto with wild fennel and orange peel, and cod with leeks and purple cabbage or pork chop with almonds. For dessert, enjoy castagnaccio, chestnut flour cake, a regional favorite or panna cotta with strawberry coulis in the summer over a pot of freshly brewed coffee.
Price: $275.00
Duration: 3 hours
No previous riding experience is required. The guests will have the chance to escape from the city crowd and experience the authentic Florence life style held on the worldwide known Chianti region A one-of-a-kind approach to our horses will allow even the novice riders to naturally enjoy the rolling hills near Florence and after the ride the wine and gourmet tour at the historic winery will make the fully relax while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of our landscape.
Price: $349.02
Duration: 5 hours
It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Florence through the Renaissance. Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book. Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Piazza della Signoria, Medici Palace and the Vasari Corridor. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Florence. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time! Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Price: $195.22
Duration: 3 hours
We have selected 4 local chefs. Those are the best choice for guests who want to enjoy and learn how to cook tasty dishes from the Mugello Valley and from Tuscany. Besides their unquestionable cooking pedigree we have chosen those chefs as they shares its mission of giving guests the most authentic sustainable cooking experience without overlooking quality and comfort. Location: We have chosen an organic agritourism both for its beauty and for the passion of its owner, Laura, who will make you feel at home.
Price: $538.32
Duration: 5 hours
Learn how to master the preparation of pizza and gelato from scratch in Florence, Italy using fresh ingredients through a culinary experience with a local Italian chef. Join us in our kitchen to discover secrets of Italian cuisine through this hands-on experience and then enjoy your creations with a glass of wine and good company.
Price: $81.64
Duration: 2 hours
Featured in the Florentine newspaper as a "one-of-a-kind" experience, recommended by social media influencer Girlinflorence! Unleash your creativity and capture memories in a bottle with our perfume making workshop at Feel Toscana. Learn about the history of perfumes, the most important ingredients and the basics of the fragrance pyramid with the help of a professional perfumer. We use professional perfume making ingredients and raw materials. You will have the opportunity to try many ingredients popular in luxury perfumes, such as oud, orange blossom or sandalwood and much more. During the workshop our perfumer will personally help you create your unique personal scent that you will be able to take home with you at the end of the session.
Price: $140.79
Duration: 1 hours
Get a crash course in Florence with a local host to get you comfortable in Italy’s sun-soaked Cradle of the Renaissance. See six of Florence’s most exciting central areas, and landmarks like Florence Cathedral, Piazza Santa Felicità, and Via dei Girolami – a vaulted medieval road. Learn stories about the city’s history, like Via dei Calzaioli, the shoemaker’s street where the painter Bronzino got headaches from the noise, and ask your local insider any questions you have – perhaps over an espresso and a crunchy biscotti at Vivoli or Robiglio. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Price: $76.45
Duration: 2-8 hours
Private (up to 8 people) Cinque Terre and Pisa leaning tower tour in a Black Mercedes Minivan. Visit the Cinque Terre and experience all the true magic of this enchanted coastline.
Price: $2,265.69
Duration: 12 hours
This boutique cooking studio is set on the family estate surrounded by 20 acres of land, cultivated with vines and 600 olive trees; we produce Trebbiano and San Giovese wine, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This property is drenched in history; it was purchased in the 1960s by the Chef's father, the abstract painter Francesco Clemente. The cottage, that used to be his painting studio, was turned into a cooking studio about 10 years ago, and still today, art and food blend together to create a magic atmosphere. After all, food is art, and your host will be happy to help you create your culinary masterpiece with extreme love and passion. La Quercia Estate has been nominated by Forbes as the top 5 cooking schools and foodie vacations in Italy!
Price: $295.78
Duration: 5 hours
Do you want to experience the Renaissance beyond the famous paintings? This unique tour illuminates Florence's rich history through the lens of its two greatest artistic titans, whose competitive spirit drove them to create some of the world's most renowned masterpieces. You'll hear stories of their contrasting personalities and personal techniques, discovering the political and cultural backdrop of Renaissance Florence, providing deeper insights into the era's innovation and artistic fervor. We’ll also visit the beatiful Basilico di Santo Spirto to admire one of the most incredible, and surprisingly lesser known, masterpieces of a very Young Michelangelo, “Il Crocifisso Ligneo". It was created to thank the Prior for allowing him to study anatomy which paved the path to his advanced understanding of the human form. Immerse yourself in the authentic culture of the city through art, engaging storytelling, and a few special recommendations of your guide’s favorite local spots.
Price: $31.94
Duration: 3 hours
Our private Brunello di Montalcino wine tour from Florence will take you to a wine area in Tuscany, famous for Italy's top red wines! Spend a full day visiting 3 boutique wineries and tasting their wines. Get the best of Montalcino wine and cuisine! Discover the unparalleled charm and exquisite flavors of Tuscany with our exclusive Brunello di Montalcino wine tour. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the rolling hills and historic vineyards of Montalcino, where the world-renowned Brunello wine is crafted with passion and precision, with a local type of Sangiovese grape, referred to as Brunello or Sangiovese Grosso, possessing Italy’s highest DOCG classification. Book your exclusive Brunello di Montalcino wine tour today! Embark on a journey that will delight your senses and enrich your appreciation for fine wine. Our Brunello di Montalcino wine tour promises an exceptional experience, combining luxury, education, and the beauty of Tuscany.
Price: $708.69
Duration: 11 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Florence’s cuisine is rooted in simple, high-quality ingredients. Signature dishes include Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine steak), ribollita (Tuscan vegetable soup), and pappa al pomodoro (tomato and bread soup). Olive oil, fresh herbs, and local wines like Chianti are staples. Dining customs emphasize leisurely meals with family or friends. Noteworthy restaurants include Trattoria Mario for traditional fare and Enoteca Pinchiorri for fine dining.
Getting Around
Florence is accessible by train from major Italian cities and has an international airport nearby. Within the city, walking is the best way to explore the historic center. Public buses and taxis are available for longer distances. Bicycle rentals are common. Parking in the city center is limited and expensive, so using public transport or walking is recommended. Taxi fares and public transport tickets are moderately priced.
Travel Tips
The best times to visit are spring and early autumn to avoid extreme heat and crowds. Pack comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket for evenings. Respect local customs such as dressing modestly when visiting churches. Keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is useful. Learn basic Italian greetings to enhance interactions.
Culture & Customs
Florentines value art, history, and tradition deeply. Social etiquette includes polite greetings, punctuality for appointments, and modest dress in religious sites. Major festivals include the Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart) at Easter and the Calcio Storico, a historic football game in June. Dining is a social event, often lasting hours. Visitors should show respect for local customs and heritage.
