Things To Do
Golf Cart Tour of Florence
A fantastic way to see the city, especially if you’re short on time or want a more relaxed experience. Golf cart tours cover major landmarks, hidden streets, and great viewpoints — and are perfect for first-time visitors. You can book this on TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide, Viator, etc.
To-do in Florence
Outdoors - Boboli Gardens - Visit the Duomo (you can purchase tickets if you'd like to go inside) - Palazzo Vecchio / Piazza della Signoria (walk up to San Miniato) - Truffle hunting - Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo (picnic spot) - La Torre Di Arnolfo (climb 233 steps for an amazing view of the city, buy tickets online) - Villa Medici di Lilliano Museums - Uffizi Gallery - Ferragamo Mansion - Gucci Museum - Palazzo Strozzi - Baptistry - Academia (David) - Pitti Palace
Lunch Spots
- All’antico Vinaio (famous focaccia paninis, long line) - Panini Toscani (sample cheeses/meats for your panini, next to Duomo) - ‘Ino (fancier, amazing sandwiches) - Floret Artisan Kitchen (inside of retail store Luisaviaroma, take stairs to find) - Antinori - Obika Mozzarella Bar - La bussola - Gusta Pizza - I Fratellini (hole in the wall sandwiches to-go) - Camillo - Buca dell’Orafo in - Antico Noe (to-go sandwiches) - Proacci - La Prosciutteria (can get to-go charcuterie) - Il Giova - Pino’s sandwiches - Vecchio Forno (right near PLUS & grab-n-go sandwiches) - La Bonta (sandwiches are so good and owner is so sweet) - Il Fiorino D’Oro (by the carousel, best tortellini)
Trip to Rome
Distance: 1 hour and 40 minute train ride (one way) Top Restaurants - Cucina del Teatro (Authentic Italian restaurant… staff love truffle pasta) - Osteria da Fortunata (make pasta in front of you) - Il Chianti - Tonnarello (located in Trastevere) - Dar Poeta (famous pizza spot) Top Sights - Vatican - Roman Forum - Colosseum - Pantheon - Trevi Fountain
Trip to Siena
Distance: 1 hour 30 minute train ride (one way) Top Restaurants - Zest restaurant (tables line the hilly street) - Ostaria da Divo (dine inside caves) - Gino Cavino del Angelo OR Te Ke Voi (panini shops/to-go spots) - Fiaschetteria (Authentic Tuscan cuisine) - La Piana Pizzeria (Pizza) - Vivace (amazing terrace in back with views) Top Sights - Piazza del Campo (Siena's main square is the site of the famous Palio horse races) - Duomo di Siena: The magnificent complex of the Cathedral of Siena, its Duomo, houses a series of some of the most important monuments of the European artistic panorama. - Torre del Mangia - Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico: Siena's City Hall
Trip to Pisa
Distance: 50 minute train ride (one way) Top Restaurants - Il Peperoncinio - La Pergoletta - Ristorante La Buca - Centro Storico Top Sights - Leaning Tower of Pisa (can walk around it or buy tickets to go inside) - Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) - Pisa Cathedral (Duomo) - Baptistery of Pisa - Palazzo della Carovana