Things To Do

La Giostra

Some of our favorite things to order: Burrata Homemade Ravioli filled with pecorino cheese and pears (just trust me!) Fiorentina Steak (T-bone steak - extremely shareable)

4 Leoni

Some of our favorites: Fiocchetti alle pere (Fiochetti with pear - similar to pear ravioli) Fiorentina Steak

Gustapizza

Osteria Santo Spirito

Highlight of Osteria Santo Spirito: if you want to try multiple dishes they offer half portions!

Pino's Sandwiches - Salumeria Verdi

I Fratellini

Nicole’s favorite panini spot from when she studied abroad in Florence

Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze

Buy tickets in advance to avoid super long lines to see Michelangelo’s The David!

Uffizi Galleries

Boboli Gardens

Piazzale Michelangelo

Great place to enjoy a bottle of wine and watch sunset - but get there early! It gets crowded

Gelateria Edoardo Piazza Duomo

Vivoli Gelato

Leather market

Market filled with leather goods from bags to jackets to belts, etc.

Ponte Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio

Massimo Leather

Nicole’s favorite place to buy leather jackets - Massimo is an angel and will have your jacket altered and even ship your jacket home for you!

Roberta Firenze

Quality leather storefront

Mercato Centrale

Great place to visit if you want to try different things for lunch; also a great place to purchase Italian novelties such as dried pastas, olive oils, truffle oil, etc.

Piazza del Duomo

Gallery Hotel Art

Fattoria di Poggiopiano Winery

Small local, winery right outside downtown Florence. Great place for a little picnic in the vineyards

Firstglass

Unique wine tasting experience (sight, taste, and smell) while people watching by the Ponte Vecchio *if you are staying at Gallery Hotel Art, it is 100 feet away!

Villa Il Garofalo

Wedding Venue

Vivoli Gelato

Famous for their affogato

Piazza della Repubblica

Citrarium di Villa Le Fontanelle

Welcome Party location

Ditta Artigianale Via dei Neri Specialty Coffee Shop

If you are searching for iced coffee, this place is the best!

Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze

The David - Michelangelo