Ellie & Mike
Things To Do (Italy)
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Places in Florence and Tuscany that we liked, loved or heard we should love.
Toscana by Bike di Chellini Massimo
If you're in the Tuscany area before/after the wedding weekend or would like to book a trip on Sunday in lieu of brunch, please feel free to reach out to Massimo directly via phone or email to schedule a guided e-bike tour! info@toscanaebike.com Example bike ride details w/lunch break: Villages and Castles of the Florentine Chianti This tour is an ideal trip for those who wish to discover authentic Tuscany and all that which is Tuscan. We will see the splendid Tuscan hills, some churches, farmhouses, villa-farms and castles of noble Florentine families who once reigned in vast areas of Tuscany and they transformed the landscape into what we still see today. The tour may include a stop for a light lunch in an authentic local delicatessen, or in a typical restaurant. Distance: 35km or 25km Duration: approximately 5:00 hours including lunch break Meeting point: Borgo Divino Starting time: 9.30am meeting, 10.00am departure Return time: approximately 4.30pm Bike type: e-bike
Tuscan Countryside Family-Style Cooking Class in Chianti with Wine
Ellie was recommended this cooking class and lunch in the countryside by a fellow traveler. This is a great site we've used previously for booking experiences!
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
You just have to. There are leather shops around the piazza where tourists and locals alike buy jackets, belts and purses. The top floor of the "Move On" record store/pub off the piazza has great views if you want to take a seat for a while too.
Uffizi Galleries
You'll need a lot of time here! Great rainy-day afternoon activity. The original All'Antico Vinaio location is nearby on Via dei Neri, and is a great spot to hit if you'd like a famous Florentine sandwich.
Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze
The status of David by Michelangelo is located here and is spectacular. You really don't know how detailed - and big - it is until you go. Highly recommend and get tickets in advance if you can!
Piazzale Michelangelo
Gorgeous views on a nice day!
Boboli Gardens
Gorgeous gardens in Renaissance style
Mercato Centrale
A great place to eat inside, pick up food souvenirs, or shop for leather goods from the street vendors outside
Mercato del Porcellino
A leather market by day. Rub the "Little Piggy's" snout for good luck!
Ponte Vecchio
Historic trading site in Florence that's worth a window shop to see all the beautiful gold jewelry and antiques.
Via dè Tornabuoni
All things expensive and designer.
Gucci Garden
A museum of all things Gucci
Museo Salvatore Ferragamo
A museum of all things Ferragamo. If you love shoes and bags, this is a fun indoor activity!