Beatrice’s guidebook for Florence
Food scene
Trattoria La Casalinga
9R Via dei MichelozziSimple authentic Tuscan food and genuine atmosphere.
Small restaurant, open only for lunch, serves few dishes and sandwiches. Best to go early check if you can book. Cozy atmosphere.
12 locals recommend
Osteria Buongustai
15 Via dei CerchiSmall restaurant, open only for lunch, serves few dishes and sandwiches. Best to go early check if you can book. Cozy atmosphere.
Trattoria CocoLezzone
26 Via ParioncinoGreat steak, off the beaten track, geniune Tuscan food.
Real ice-cream, not the fake fluffy stuff along the main high streets.
101 locals recommend
Gelateria dei Neri
9 Via dei NeriReal ice-cream, not the fake fluffy stuff along the main high streets.
Whether you are looking for an activity for the whole family, a quick meal, a hunt for typical local ingredients or find a souvenir to bring home, a day at the market is the place for you. The market is actually comprised of two separate markets, an indoor one called Mercato Centrale, home to all things food-related, and the outdoor market has stalls selling leather products and souvenirs
380 locals recommend
Mercato Centrale Firenze
Via dell'Ariento
Whether you are looking for an activity for the whole family, a quick meal, a hunt for typical local ingredients or find a souvenir to bring home, a day at the market is the place for you. The market is actually comprised of two separate markets, an indoor one called Mercato Centrale, home to all things food-related, and the outdoor market has stalls selling leather products and souvenirs
Florence’s less touristic market which has fresh produce, every morning from 07:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday to Saturday.
405 locals recommend
Sant'Ambrogio Market
Piazza Lorenzo GhibertiFlorence’s less touristic market which has fresh produce, every morning from 07:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday to Saturday.
Il Santo Bevitore
64r Via Santo SpiritoVery popular amongst locals, nice atmosphere and great food
A very popular little spot with great ragù but needs to be booked with a few days advance.
182 locals recommend
Trattoria Mario
2r Via RosinaA very popular little spot with great ragù but needs to be booked with a few days advance.
Hairdresser
Mauro’s hairdresser is a small shop on the side of the Ponte Vecchio Old Bridge.
Parrucchiere Mauro
80 Via de' BardiNeighbourhoods
Parco delle Cascine
The town of Fiesole is on a hill just a few kilometres north of Florence, yet retains its own personality and charm and has several interesting monuments, Etruscan and Roman ruins, as well as lovely views across Florence making it a very popular day trip with visitors to that city. In the hot summer months it is a nice break from the city heat. To reach Fiesole you take bus number 7 from Stazione Nazionale (outside the train station).
372 locals recommend
Fiesole
The town of Fiesole is on a hill just a few kilometres north of Florence, yet retains its own personality and charm and has several interesting monuments, Etruscan and Roman ruins, as well as lovely views across Florence making it a very popular day trip with visitors to that city. In the hot summer months it is a nice break from the city heat. To reach Fiesole you take bus number 7 from Stazione Nazionale (outside the train station).
Leave the crowds behind at the Duomo and wander over to Oltrarno, a vibrant neighbourhood across the Ponte Vecchio, where you can find artisanal boutiques, art galleries and trendy eateries. The Santo Spirito Square has lovely cafes to have an aperitivo, away from the bustling crowds.
37 locals recommend
Oltrarno
Leave the crowds behind at the Duomo and wander over to Oltrarno, a vibrant neighbourhood across the Ponte Vecchio, where you can find artisanal boutiques, art galleries and trendy eateries. The Santo Spirito Square has lovely cafes to have an aperitivo, away from the bustling crowds.
Sightseeing
Piazzale Michelangelo is the most famous observation point of the city’s skyline, reproduced in countless postcards and a must for tourists visiting the city.
1543 locals recommend
Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale MichelangeloPiazzale Michelangelo is the most famous observation point of the city’s skyline, reproduced in countless postcards and a must for tourists visiting the city.
Shopping
Florence is also a shopping experience, from high end fashion brand like Gucci to more higher street brands, there also a designer outlet experience if you are after something different.the shuttle bus to Barberini Deisgner outlet leaves from the Sightseeing Experience Visitor Centre in the main ticket hall of Florence's Santa Maria Novella train station.
An intense shopping day out of the city center if you are after designer brands at more affordable prices.
6 locals recommend
Barberino Designer Outlet
Via Antonio MeucciAn intense shopping day out of the city center if you are after designer brands at more affordable prices.
Outdoor sports/walks
Nice walk along the Arno river and great for jogging as it extends quite a bit.
644 locals recommend
Parco delle Cascine
Piazzale delle CascineNice walk along the Arno river and great for jogging as it extends quite a bit.