Category: Florence
Our local guides share the Florence behind the postcards: how to visit the Uffizi and the Accademia without losing half a day in queues, where to eat proper Tuscan food in Oltrarno, the best viewpoints over the Duomo, and easy day trips to Siena, San Gimignano and the Chianti hills. Practical, local, no clichés. Ready to see it with us? Explore our Florence tours.
Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia: What to Look For
Michelangelo's David at the Accademia: why the hands look too big, the block nobody wanted, and how to see it in Florence…
Florence From Above: 6 Viewpoints Beyond Piazzale Michelangelo
Six places to see Florence from above that are emptier, cheaper or closer to a glass of wine than Piazzale Michelangelo: from…
Piazzale Michelangelo: The Best Sunset in Florence and How to Get There
The best sunset in Florence happens on the south bank of the Arno, on a 19th-century terrace called Piazzale Michelangelo. How to…
Beyond the Uffizi: Florence’s 5 Most Overlooked Museums
Once the Uffizi is done, Florence has dozens of small museums most travelers never see. Five that are quieter, deeper and more…
Day Trips from Florence: Siena, Pisa, Chianti and San Gimignano in Four Days
Four perfect day trips from Florence: Siena and the Palio, San Gimignano towers, the Chianti wine route and Pisa with Lucca. How…
Bistecca alla Fiorentina: The Tuscan Steak That Made Florence Famous
A thick T-bone over wood charcoal, served rare with lemon and Tuscan olive oil. The story, the rules, and where to eat…
FUNNY THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT FLORENCE
Florence, Italy, is a city known for its rich history, stunning art, and beautiful architecture. However, like any place, it also has…
Do you really know how to order a coffee?
Coffee, the most popular drink in the world that can generate big doubts when is the moment to order. This can be…
ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY IF YOU TRAVEL TO ITALY 🤌🏻
Italian gesticulation, or the use of hand gestures while speaking, is a cultural phenomenon deeply ingrained in Italian communication. It’s an integral…
Gucci Garden
It comes with no surprise that the huge luxury conglomerates have been spending the last year under the hypnotic power of rebranding…
