Meredith & Hamid
Things To Do
Helvetia & Bristol Firenze- Guest Pick Up and Drop Off for the Wedding
Buses will arrive at the hotel Helvetia & Bristol at 4pm (16.00) to pick up all guests who will need transport to the venue. A bus will then return on an hourly basis starting at 10pm (22.00) until 2am (02.00) to return guests to the center.
Welcome Aperitivo- Rooster Cafe Firenze
Fabulous American brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails! Say hello to Francesco Violi and tell him that Meredith sent you!
The Taylor Family Stays Here
For reference!
The Givehchi Family Stays Here
For reference!
Uffizi Gallery
Florence was the center of the Renaissance and the Uffizi Gallery is a collection of the finest examples of Pre-Renaissance, High-Renaissance, and Baroque Work. Here you will find work by artists including Rafael, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE! The Uffizi is a very popular museum so you will more than likely need to make a reservation in advance.
Accademia Gallery
Aside from Michelangelo's famous David, the Academia Gallery has an impressive collection of sculpture. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE.
Pitti Palace
Palazzo Pitti is another beautiful Florentine Palace home to an incredible collection of art and the famous Boboli Gardens!
The Boboli Gardens
Piazza della Signoria
Not to be missed! See the famous loggia of sculpture, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Neptune fountain!
Palazzo Vecchio
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The Duomo di Firenze is beautiful! You can purchase tickets to climb to the top. Highly recommended if you want to see incredible views of the city!
Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale Michelangelo is just across the Arno River and a short hike up, but the view are worth it! Take a bottle of wine or make a reservation at one of the restaurant terraces and watch the sunset over Florence!
Basilica di San Miniato
If you feel like a hike, the views from Abbazia di San Miniato cannot be missed! The church itself is beautiful and if you're luck you'll hear the choir singing!
Ponte Vecchio
Take a stroll over the Arno on this medieval bridge, but don't buy anything unless you want to pay twice the price!
Cappelle Medicee
Scuola del Cuoio S.r.l.
Looking for leather goods? The Florence Leather School is a great place to find handmade leather items at reasonable prices.
Benheart Firenze - Via Calzaiuoli
Fine, handcrafted Florentine leather!
Opera del Duomo Museum
See the REAL Doors of Paradise here!
Ditta Artigianale Piazza Ferrucci
Ditta Artigianale Neri
Two great locations for breakfast, brunch, and delicious coffee!
Osteria dell'Enoteca
Worth the trip to Port Romana! Fresh seasonal food and wine selections. Reservations highly encouraged!
Oltrarno Osteria
Fantastic Tuscan food and friendly people!
Osteria Cinghiale Bianco
Fabulous, homey tuscan food! Reservations encouraged.
L’antica pizzeria da Michele Firenze
Napolitan style pizza! It's fantastic and popular, but it doesn't take reservations!
Pizzeria Starita Firenze
Sicilian style pizza, calzones, and sumptuous desserts!
Golden View Firenze
Lunch, dinner, or apperitivo with beautiful views of the Arno! Reservations highly encouraged!
Tehran Restaurant
The only Persian restaurant in all of Florence!
La Giostra
Fabulous food and romantic atmosphere! But be sure to make your reservations early!
La Fettunta
A better sandwich experience than waiting in an hour long line at Antico Vinaio.
Ino
Artisan sandwiches! Many vegan and vegetarian options.
All’Antico Vinaio
For your Insta-worthy sandwiches, get in line!
Antico Vinaio del Pallottolino
Antico Vinaio's second location. Insta-worthy sandwiches, but less of a line!
Central Market
Downstairs has fresh, local groceries, AND FRESH PASTA prepared for you, while upstairs has a variety of delicious food and wine with seating!
Acqua Al 2
Trattoria dall'Oste Chianineria
Make your reservation for a variety of wonderful steaks including the famous Chianina, Wagu, and Kobe beef!
Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina
Procacci
Fantastic cocktails and bar food!
Locale Firenze
Reservations recommended. Incredible atmosphere, beautiful drinks, but tiny food.
Caffe San Firenze
Hookah, cocktails and Moroccan mint tea!
Bitter Bar
Persian owned cocktail bar!
Rasputin
Secret's out! Make a reservation at Florence's secret cocktail bar.
Enoteca Bellini
Giacosa1815 Firenze
Best place for the classic cocktail, The Negroni, which was first made in Florence!
Enoteca de'Giusti
A fantastic wine bar!
Gelateria dei Neri
Gelateria Della Passera
LA SORBETTIERA
