Firenze : what to see, what to do and tips for visiting the capital of the Renaissance

Plan a restorative day around Florence combining breath, movement and green spaces. Start with sunrise yoga at Piazzale Michelangelo, stroll the Boboli and Rose Gardens, enjoy a light Oltrarno lunch and explore nearby viewpoints and Fiesole hills. This guide includes session formats, walking routes, addresses, prices and local tips to craft a mindful, recharging city escape.

This hour-by-hour Florence itinerary guides architecture lovers through the city’s essentials in a single day. Start at the Duomo to study Brunelleschi’s dome and Giotto’s campanile, visit the Accademia for Michelangelo’s David, then explore medieval bridges, palazzi façades, private courtyards and Renaissance gardens. Practical addresses, opening times, prices and twenty local tips help you avoid queues and capture the city’s details.

Explore Volterra on a compact one-day route from Florence, delving into its Etruscan roots at the Guarnacci Museum, wandering the Piazza dei Priori, and visiting the Roman theatre. Enjoy local alabaster workshops, rustic Tuscan food, time-saving combo tickets and photo-friendly viewpoints. Expect uphill cobbled streets—wear comfortable shoes—and plan arrivals to avoid crowds and get the best light for photography.

Wander Florence’s Mercato Centrale, cozy artisan cheese shops and the rolling hills of Chianti for tastings of Pecorino, ricotta and cured meats. This guide offers addresses, opening hours, sample prices and practical tips for half- or full-day routes, plus advice on bookings, transport and how to request tastings in Italian to make the most of every stop.

Use Florence as a base for a full day of climbing on nearby limestone and sandstone crags. This guide outlines a morning sector on Monte Morello, afternoon options in the Valdarno, practical addresses, access notes, gear and rental tips, and lunch suggestions. Ideal for sport climbers, technical trad lovers and beginners with guide options, it includes parking, seasonal precautions and local services to plan an efficient, scenic climbing day.

Siena makes a perfect day trip from Florence: a compact medieval city of cobbled streets, the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the Duomo’s ornate marble and the Torre del Mangia views. This express guide gives a practical timeline from Firenze SMN, transit options, opening hours, prices, and local food and craft tips so you can savor key sights, skip queues and enjoy a relaxed full-day visit.

Just a short drive from Florence, this guided day itinerary leads through Chianti’s rolling hills to historic estates and modern cellars. Visit signature wineries like Castello di Verrazzano and Antinori, enjoy guided tastings, panoramic views and local cuisine in medieval villages. Practical tips on booking, timing, transport and lunch options make this plan ideal for a full, relaxed wine-focused day without rushing.