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The cultural and historical impact of Florence is overwhelming. Cradle of the Renaissance and home of Machiavelli, Michelangelo and the Medici, the city seems unfairly over-blessed with art, culture and history.
Its striking buildings, formidable galleries and treasure-crammed churches attest to the Florentine love of display. Even long after it had set on the political and economic horizon, Florence upheld its elegant appearance: its skyline, all russet rooftops and lofty domes, is indeed picturesque.
Best of Florence: Things To Do
3 Days in Florence
Florence Nightingale was named after Florence, the city where she was born to upper-class British parents. The list of other famous residents is longer than a length of spaghetti - Giotto, Michelangelo, the Medicis, Donatello, Raphael, da Vinci, Galileo, and later Gucci are but some of the Florentine glitterati. The city's famous for its Renaissance art and architecture - home to Michelangelo's David and Botticelli's Birth of Venus - but there's more to see than the Uffizi and Duomo. Read a summary of our suggested Florence itineraries below, or click here for our complete Florence Itineraries.
'Art is the queen of all sciences' said Leonardo da Vinci and art lovers must enjoy a revealing look at Florence's living art scene. A delightful walk begins at Amerigo Vespucci's bridge and takes you past numerous art and craft stores to Cappella Brancacci's museum.
Grab some lunch at the very stylish Cafe Concerto Paszkowski on Piazza della Republicca. Then check out the Italian Renaissance masters on the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour, which will take you through two of the world's most important art galleries.
Tuscany is famous for its cuisine so when it's time for dinner front up for the Tuscan Cooking Course and Dinner in Florence in a historic Florentine home. Learn how to cook traditional Tuscan dishes and how to match suitable wines.
Join the Private Discovering Florence Walking Tour for an intimate stroll through some of Florence's finest architecture. Piazza Santa Maria Novella and its magnificent Dominican church containing Brunellechi's famous crucifix and Masaccio's Trinity, Palazzo Davanzati, Ponte Vecchio and Dante's house.
In the afternoon enjoy a leisurely drive along the Arno River on the Pisa and the Leaning Tower Tour. No trip to Florence is complete without a visit to this iconic Italian landmark.
You too can dress like the Florentine fashionistas. Get on board the Florence Shopping Tour to the Gucci and Prada Outlets that visits all the most prestigious fashion companies where you can get discounts from 30% to 50%.
In the afternoon enjoy a 40-minute double-decker bus excursion to one of Tuscany's most beautiful areas on the Chianti Region with Wine Tasting Afternoon Tuscany Tour. The tour visits Romanesque churches, villas and castles, and historic farmhouses set amongst the region's famous vineyards and olive groves.
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What to do in Florence? From Florence tours to day trips, Viator has things to do in Florence to suit every budget and tour interest.
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