Florence
Florence was one of those places that instantly felt like a dream - where you can wander by Renaissance art, sip wine at golden hour, indulge in the world’s best carbonara, and fall head-over-heels for truffle everything. This guide shares the magic we discovered in beautiful Firenze, so you can experience it too!
Where to Eat:
All’antico Vinaio
Antica Porchetteria Granieri 1916
Boccadama
Cafe Agora
Cantina del Gelato
Ditta Artigianale 🏆
Has good breakfast and brunch options, especially the avocado toast!
Giotto Pizzeria Firenze
La Via Del Tè
Afternoon Tea at the Palazzo Frescobaldi, via di S. Spirito 50125 Florence location
Email firenze3@laviadelte.it to make a reservation
Marga Mexican pub
Paoli
Pino's Sandwiches 🏆
Shake Cafe
SimBIOsi Organic Pizza
Studio Gelato
Su Guan
Trattoria da Garibardi
Trattoria San Lorenzo 🏆
The best carbonara in the world!
Trattoria Zà Zà
A great place to try Florentine Steak
Vini e Vecchi Sapori
Things to Do:
Buchette del vino (Wine Window) at Babae
David of Michelangelo
Book Ticket Far in Advance: Florence: Timed Entrance Ticket to Michelangelo’s David
See the Duomo 🏆
Fotoautomatica 🏆
Tea Shop
Photoshoot
Piazzale Michelangelo 🏆
Scrivimi Firenze
Truffle Tour
Pickup Available from Florence: Hunt for truffles in the Tuscan woods
Day Trip from Florence:
Pisa
Approximately 1 Hour by Train - Book Train Tickets with Omio!
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Eat at Filter Coffee Lab
Where We Stayed:
Airbnb: Attico 19~Pvt Garage, Pvt Terrace, close tram stop
A 15-minute walk from the city center with a large gorgeous terrace. Has elevator!
Airbnb: SAN MARCO BALCONY - CATHEDRAL VIEW
Incredible View but has lots of stairs with no elevator. Very close to the Statue of David!
Airbnb: TOSCA romantic cathedral apt
Location was fabulous and walkable to everything in Florence. On the first floor!
Airbnb: Uffizi Paradiso
No elevator. Has two bedrooms!