Let’s face it: Florence is crawling with tourists. During high season the streets and sites are packed, and tourist traps masquerading as authentic restaurants are on every corner. For the unprepared but curious traveler seeking the real deal, you might be wondering where do locals eat in Florence? With over 2,000 restaurants in Florence, there […]
Author: Verity Pryor-Harden
7 Luxurious Boutique Hotels in Florence
While there are plenty of excellent hotels and BnBs in Florence, there’s something special about staying in a boutique hotel. Perhaps it’s the attention to detail in the amenities, or the quick and helpful hotel staff. Whatever the joie de vivre, these boutique hotels in Florence make hospitality an art. Imagine it: you’ve finally blocked […]
Public Transportation in Florence: How to Get Around Like a Local
Get around like a local when you take advantage of the robust public transportation in Florence when you hop on a bus, train, tram, e-bike, or scooter! While the best way to explore Florence is on your own two feet, using one of the many options of Florence public transportation is preferred to see more […]
Our 7 Picks for the Best Italian Restaurants in Florence
We’ll just come right out and say it: it feels silly to be talking about the best Italian restaurants in Florence! It reminds us of a video by Italian TikTok creators lionfieldmusic: “Do Italians eat Italian food in Italy?” (If you’re on the app, look them up! They post hilariously wholesome content about Italian culture.) […]
5 Delicious Fiesole Restaurants (and How to Get There)
With over 2,000 restaurants in Florence, there’s no shortage of great places to eat in the heart of Tuscany! You can find just about every cuisine within the city center, but if you expand your horizons to the areas surrounding Florence, especially Fiesole, you’ll discover even more great eats. Here are our favorite Fiesole restaurants. […]
How to Plan the Ultimate Tuscany Road Trip
You’ve seen all the big tourist sites, you’ve enjoyed a walking tour with an expert local guide, and maybe you’ve even hopped on a train to enjoy some day trips around the gorgeous Tuscan countryside. But after all this, you still feel like you’re missing something during your visit to Tuscany. If you’re one of […]
Off the Beaten Path: 3 Towns in Tuscany for the Curious Traveler
The region of Tuscany is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. It’s not hard to see why! With the sea to the west, the rolling foothills of the Apennines to the east, and lakes and rivers and picturesque countryside in-between, Tuscany is a Mediterranean utopia. Along with its natural beauty, there […]
All About Leather Markets in Florence
Italian excellence ensnares all the senses when you visit Florence. The stunning sites to see, the delicious local cuisine to taste, and the warm smell and smooth feel of Italian leather at the leather markets in Florence are just a few sensations you can expect to enjoy during your visit. Not only do leather goods […]
Florence Travel Tips: Dos and Don’ts of Traveling to Florence
Visiting Florence is a dream come true in every sense. Walking along the cobblestoned streets, admiring the towering Duomo, hearing playful accordion music drifting through alleyways… It’s easy to be swept up in your own daydreams of what your trip to the Tuscan capital will be like. However, it’s important to keep some Florence travel […]
Florence in Fall: Plan Your Perfect Autumnal Visit
Florence is an amazing city to visit at any time of year. But the bitter chill and rain of winter and the sweltering, shoe-melting heat of summer in Florence might not be your cup of tea. There’s something pretty perfect about visiting Florence in fall. The weather is gentler, the peak of tourist season has […]