Italy Florence Tours

Florence's compact center puts the Duomo, the Uffizi and the Arno's bridges within easy walking distance of each other, which is part of why the city works so well as a base for exploring Tuscany.

Views Over the Rooftops

Piazzale Michelangelo, on the hill across the Arno, gives the classic postcard view of Florence's terracotta roofs and the Duomo's dome. The Boboli Gardens behind the Pitti Palace offer a quieter, greener version of the same elevation.

Tuscan Food in Florence

Local menus lean on simple, ingredient-led dishes: bistecca alla fiorentina grilled rare over coals, ribollita bread soup, and pappa al pomodoro. Central Market at San Lorenzo is a good place to try several at once from stalls rather than sit-down restaurants.

Day Trips Into Chianti

South of the city, the Chianti hills roll toward Siena in a patchwork of vineyards and stone hill towns like Greve and Radda. A single day is enough for a winery stop and a walk through one or two of the villages.