Top Things To Do in Florence

The Renaissance capital of the world is also the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region is a delight for many reasons, including a rich legacy of art and eye-catching medieval architecture. Florence boasts of iconic landmarks like the Pitti Palace, the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio Bridge. In addition, the city has unending treasures hiding in its cobbled streets and expansive squares of its UNESCO-heritage tagged historic centre. All the best city tours can be covered conveniently with a hop on hop off bus. It is recommended to book attraction tickets online in advance to beat the queues, especially at the museums. 

For a slower pace, one can stroll in the expansive Boboli Gardens or walk along the Arno river at night to see the reflection of glittering lights on the water’s surface. Those who seek the offbeat can explore the hills, gardens and churches in the southern part of Florence. One of the top things to do in Florence is to hike up the San Miniato hill to find a Romanesque basilica and marvel over incredible views. 

Food lovers should not miss the opportunity of booking a guided tour to sample Tuscan cuisine, fine wines and the universally loved gelato. The city is an ideal destination for shopping, especially designer goods and leather craft. 

Some of the most popular day trips in/out of Florence are to the wine-region of Chianti. One can opt for sightseeing tours to the ancient towns of Siena and San Gimignano to get a taste of Tuscan hilltop settlements.