Florence Things to Do : Tours, Top Attractions & Local Recommendations

12 Things You Didn’t Know About Florence

You may know that Florence is the capital of Tuscany, and that it’s considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. But this ancient city has plenty of odd bits of trivia up its sleeve that both make for interesting reading and serve as travel tips, too. Here are just a few of the things you probably [...]

May 22, 2013 by Jessica Spiegel
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Cooking Classes in Florence

One of the best things to do while you travel in Italy is to enjoy the food – eating is very much an “attraction” here. Sampling local specialties gives you a peek into the regional differences from one part of the country to the next. So why not bring some of that Italian flavor home with you by learning to make some of the dishes you loved eating while you were on vacation?

May 15, 2013 by Jessica Spiegel
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Val d’Orcia, the Farmlands of Tuscany

When we think of Tuscany we picture lovely green rolling hills, festooned with grapevines, and small winding roads dotted by elegant villas. Well, that vision is met by Val d’Orcia, a well-preserved region of open farmland in southern Tuscany that has managed to remain untouched by industry, freeways, urban sprawl.

May 13, 2013 by Viator
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Duomo di Prato (Prato Cathedral)

Prato is the second largest city in Tuscany after Florence, and the two are so close together, these days they are almost merging. Prato dates back to Roman times and has been a major textile city relying on the local wool industry for many centuries.

May 10, 2013 by Viator
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Great Day Trips from Florence

There’s so much to see and do in Florence that you would be forgiven if you never left the city, especially on a short trip. There are, however, so many great options for day trips from Florence that it might be hard to stay put.

May 8, 2013 by Jessica Spiegel
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May 8, 2013 by Viator
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Segway Tours in Florence

Guided tours are excellent ways to get acquainted with a new destination when you first arrive. There are hop on/hop off bus tours, walking tours, and bicycle tours. Cities on water often have boat tours. But some cities lend themselves well to yet another kind of transportation – the Segway. Florence is just such a city, with a compact and flat enough historic center to make a Segway tour a good option for getting to know the city.

May 1, 2013 by Jessica Spiegel
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Visiting Florence with Kids

Parents who love to travel know the value in exposing their kids to the world’s wonders – but sometimes making Renaissance art interesting to children isn’t an easy task. Italy is a very child-friendly country in which to travel, however, and bringing your kids to Florence can be as much of an education for you as it is for them.

April 24, 2013 by Jessica Spiegel
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The Santa Croce Church in Florence

If you’re familiar with any of the churches in Florence, it’s likely that you’ve seen the Duomo – that famous facade with its layers of multi-colored marble is pretty easy to remember. It’s a completely different church, however, in which you’ll find the tombs of many of Florence’s famous sons – the Basilica of Santa Croce.

April 17, 2013 by Jessica Spiegel
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Mercato delle Pulci: Florence’s Flea Market

So, you see something called the “Mercato delle Pulci” on your Florence shopping must-see list, right? “Mercato” is easy to figure out – that’s market. As for the rest, it’s unclear – is it a location? Someone’s name? Actually, it’s neither – “pulci” is the Italian word for “fleas.” That’s right – the “Mercato delle Pulci” is Florence’s flea market.

April 10, 2013 by Jessica Spiegel
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