Florence Travel Stories

Jul 25, 2025 • 7 min read

The historic center of Florence is easy to navigate on foot. From bus to tram, here are our other tips for seeing more of the compact Italian city.

Jun 10, 2025 • 9 min read

Experience some of Florence's treasures for nothing with this guide to the city's best things to do for free.

Jun 10, 2025 • 12 min read

Whether it’s your first trip to Italy or you're coming back for more, we have the right itinerary for you.

Jun 4, 2025 • 7 min read

Plan your time in Florence's best museums and galleries with this guide.

Apr 22, 2025 • 12 min read

Our local gives an historical overview of tourism in Florence, plus top tips on how to visit without contributing to notion of "overtourism".

Mar 29, 2025 • 7 min read

Seeing all the incredible architecture and museums around Florence works up an appetite. Treat your tastebuds at one of these sensational restaurants.

Mar 14, 2025 • 8 min read

How does anyone decide between Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance, and Venice, a city of marble palaces floating on a lagoon? Our writers can help.

Jan 31, 2025 • 7 min read

Choose the perfect neighborhood for your visit to Florence with our guide its top 6 districts.

Apr 29, 2024 • 5 min read

Plan your meals in Florence with this local's guide to tried and trusted places to eat and drink.

Feb 21, 2024 • 4 min read

From the Romanelli family's studio to the contemporary designs of Bottega Pendolare, Florence balances its rich history with vibrant, contemporary design.

Oct 31, 2023 • 7 min read

Three days of amazing art, Aperol spritzes and even a wedding proposal in Florence. All for under €500.

Mar 30, 2023 • 8 min read

No sporting event can truly prepare you for the spectacle of calcio storico in Florence. Get into the details with our local expert, Angelo Zinna.

Feb 8, 2022 • 7 min read

The delights of both Rome and Florence are reason enough for a trip to Italy. But if you only have time for one, which should you pick?

Oct 14, 2021 • 6 min read

Florence may be overflowing with art and beauty, but its secret green spaces are harder to find. Here's how to find the city's best gardens and parks.

Aug 12, 2020 • 6 min read

Italy was hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak early, but the country flattened the curve and travel restrictions are beginning to lift. Here’s the latest.

Jul 25, 2019 • 5 min read

Taking your baby away for the first time is a big milestone and choosing the right destination is key to making the trip a success. Unless you are super…

Mar 19, 2018 • 4 min read

When Lonely Planet Local Nardia Plumridge first laid eyes on Florence as a teenager, it was love at first sight. Today, the Renaissance capital’s classic…

Nov 7, 2016 • 6 min read

Everyone knows Italy – Rome’s iconic ruins, Tuscany’s vine-clad hills, Venice’s romantic waterways. These have all been on traveller's radars for centuries…

Mar 30, 2016 • 5 min read

If Italy can claim Europe’s most tempting cuisine, Tuscany is both its larder and its inspiration. This sun-drenched, vine-lined region is rich in slices…

Nov 16, 2015 • 6 min read

After spending time in Florence, you’re likely to want to take home more than your memories. This is one of the world’s great shopping destinations, with…

Nov 10, 2015 • 5 min read

Art and architecture in Florence are world-class and timeless. The city hit the jackpot in medieval and Renaissance times when painters, sculptors and…