Visit Florence, Italy

Planning to visit Florence, Italy? Then you are in luck! I have all the info you need for the best trip evaaaaa. Florence is straight up GORGEOUS. It is probably one of my favorite places in the world. Top five for sure. The food, the people, the food, the architecture, the food and the wine is ALL fantastic. My best friend studied abroad in Florence and I had her keep track of everywhere she went so I could provide the BEST list for you all.

I have all the recs you need for when you visit Florence! If you need Rome recs, I got those too! But for now, check out Florence below!

Where to Eat in Florence, Italy

It’s hard to have a bad meal in Florence. In all of Italy actually. Yes some places are better than others but most is fresh AF and tasty AF. Here are a few of my favorites!

Breakfast/ Cafes in Florence, Italy

• Ditta Artigianale– Breakfast/ Cafe
• Rimani– Cafe
• Pasticceria Nencioni– Cafe

Lunch in Florence, Italy

• La Via Del Te 3– Gorg tea room
• Panini Toscani– Best paninis in Florence. Line is usually looooong.
• Paninopoli– Sandwiches for €3
• All’Antico Vinaio– more great paninis
• Pino’s– Paninis
• Gustarium– DELICIOUS PIZZA
• La Buchetta– Great for lunch or dinner. Bomb ass gnocchi!
• Gusta– Amazing Pizza

Dinner in Florence, Italy

• La Giostra– try the truffle pasta or pear ravioli. The interior is GORG
• il Gatto e la Volpe– I had pesto gnocchi and it WAS DELSIH
• Buca Mario– A lot of people recommended
• Osteria Il Gato– One of the bessst meals I’ve ever had. Order the house wine! It was like €5, and I got the pasta a la vodka. I could have bathed in it. I should have bathed in it…
• Zeb– Dinner, relish food but the owners are a leeetle rude
• Natalino– Cute dinner place
• Osteria Santo Spirito – Get the truffle gnocchi, zucchini risotto or the cacio pepe.
• Il Profeta – All i will say is… John Travolta
• La Buchetta Food & Wine restaurant – So GOOD. Make a res. Try to angle and demon gnocci or the truffle pici!
• Yellow Bar – Again, gnocchi
• Osteria dell’Enoteca – If you want the best wine and dine experience. Bistecca alla Fiorentina is what they are known for.
• Trattoria 4 Leoni – If you are in the mood for more amazing pear ravioli
• Trattoria Za Za – Cute interior and authentic food

Dessert in Florence, Italy

• La Carraia– Delishhh gelato. Near Santa Croce area.
• Edorado–  My fav gelato. Near the Duomo.

• Gelateria dei Neri– Gelato/ Dessert
• Venchi– Gelato/ Dessert
• Milkeria– Crepes

Where to Stay in Florence, Italy

I believe that anywhere in city center of Florence would be a great place to stay. Every street is breathtaking and there are places to eat around every corner. Florence is very small and very safe. HERE is a site with information on each neighborhood. When I went to Florence I was a poor student so it was the hostel life for me. Not to be confused with a pirates life for me.

• Backpackers Florence– We originally booked here, but something happened with our reservation and they moved us to their “sister” hostel down the street. I’m still going to recommend this place solely based on customer service. They were so sorry and put my friend and I in what I would call a “honeymoon suite”. It was great!
• Riverbank’s Hostel– Where we spent our “honeymoon” lol. Great hostel. Such cute, boutique rooms.

What to Do in Florence, Italy

• Santa Maria del Fiore/ Duomo– The coolest cathedral I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot. You can climb the Duomo and the bell tower for about about €18. We bought our tickets here. The climb to the top of the Duomo is tight and steep. But worth it! I also recommend watching the video below about the Duomo’s dome and how it was built. We studied it in architecture and I found it fascinating.

• Santa Croce– to see the tomb of Michelangelo and Galileo. 
• The coolest thing we did is get a bottle of wine and climb the stairs to the top of Piazzale Michelangelo to watch the sunset. It was so magical. I recommend this to everyone.

• Accademia Gallery– You want to see Michelangelo’s David, right
• Piazza Della Signoria– You want to see a copy of Michelangelo’s David, right?
• Mercato Centrale– You know I LOVEEEE markets!
• Ponte Vecchio– Another must do. Beautiful, historic bridge with shops along it.
• Giardino Bardini– When you get tired of breathtaking buildings and want to look at plants
• Uffizi Galleries– Get your museum on. It’s not Beyonce and Jay-Z in the Lourve, but close enough.

Tips for Florence, Italy

• Watch out for pickpockets and people on the streets shoving selfie sticks in your face. 
• We didn’t use any public transportation except coming/going on the train. You can walk pretty much anywhere.
• If you are interested in fineeeee leather goods this is the place for you! If you are interested in buying cheap, leather knock offs cause you have no idea what real leather looks like… this is also the place for you!
• Don’t bring heels, it’s all cobblestone. Unless you are really good at walking on uneven surfaces in heels.
• Eat everything. Eat. That. Pasta. Girl.

That concludes my Visit Florence, Italy list!! The city is huge and there is plenty to eat, see and do! If you are visiting Florence, check out my Rome Destination Blog as well. Make sure to check out my Travel Diary about my time in Italy, HERE! I have tons more blogs on other destinations around Europe as well! Enjoy your visit to Florence!

Ciao!