What to do in Florence

Activities, attractions and tours
Uffizi Gallery featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Florence Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Florence has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Florence is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Florence to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Florence Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Florence.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Florence attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Top places to visit

1. Historic Center - Downtown

Decorated with Renaissance and Florentine Gothic landmarks, the UNESCO-protected Historic Center of Florence is one of the world’s most charming old quarters. It’s where great masters left their mark on the city that gave birth to the Renaissance era in the 14th century. Explore their work at the galleries, museums and monumental buildings when you visit the Historic Center. Discover boutiques, markets and time-honored cafés while wandering atmospheric streets.
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Lose yourself in the Renaissance charm of Florence’s old town, where masterpieces by Brunelleschi and Giotto line up alongside cafés, gelato shops and trattorias.

2. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is also known as the Duomo, which is an Italian term for cathedral. Dominating the Florence skyline is the Duomo’s magnificent dome, considered by many to be the most important architectural achievement of the Renaissance. Inside the cathedral, you’ll find stained-glass windows and frescoes by Italian masters, and one of the oldest examples of an hora italica clock in the world. For many, the most impressive part of a visit is a close-up view of the building itself.
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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore featuring religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

3. Uffizi Gallery

Names of the masters exhibited within the U-shaped Uffizi building read like a who’s who of Renaissance art. Find seminal works by Botticelli, da Vinci, Raphael and Rembrandt in a collection that spans six centuries. The Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi) is unique in that it contains only masterpieces. It’s considered by many to have the most important collection of Western art in the world.
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Art lovers will be in their element in this famous museum, home to the most extensive and important collection of masterpieces in the world.

4. Ponte Vecchio

As you make your way over the Ponte Vecchio, peer into the windows of the goldsmith stores that have been here since the 16th century. Enjoy a sweeping view down the banks of the Arno from the viewing balconies in the center of the bridge. Street performers, artists and tourists create a lively atmosphere during the day. When the shutters come down over the shops in the evenings, the bridge takes on a romantic ambiance, perfect for a romantic stroll.
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Take a trip over Florence’s iconic bridge, spared by the Nazis for its beauty and home to jewelers for more than four centuries.

5. Piazza del Duomo

Join the bustling crowds, vendors and street performers in the cultural and geographical heart of Florence, the Piazza del Duomo. The cathedral for which the square is named is a spectacular centerpiece. In its shadow you will find several other historical, artistic and architectural treasures.
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Piazza del Duomo which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and night scenes

6. Piazza della Signoria

Take a seat at an outside table in one of the Piazza della Signoria’s many cafés and restaurants. Watch the crowds jostle as they have for over seven centuries in the town’s political and civic center. Flamboyant street performers, milling tourists and busy locals move about this L-shaped town square in front of some of Florence’s most famous buildings.
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Duomo featuring heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Duomo

5/5(339 area reviews)

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Duomo. Travelers also love the fascinating museums, stunning cathedral, and popular shops.

Duomo
Santa Maria Novella which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and street scenes

Santa Maria Novella

4.5/5(225 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Santa Maria Novella. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Porta al Prato - Leopolda Tram Stop or Fratelli Rosselli Tram Stop to see more of Porta al Prato.

Santa Maria Novella
Arcetri which includes a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge

Oltrarno

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Oltrarno is a destination visitors seek out for is fascinating museums, picturesque gardens, and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Historic Center - Downtown or Pitti Palace while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Oltrarno
Piazza Santa Croce which includes a city and street scenes

Santa Croce

4.5/5(42 area reviews)

Travelers come to Santa Croce for its interesting museums, and you can see top attractions like Historic Center - Downtown and Basilica of Santa Croce while you're in town.

Santa Croce
Arcetri featuring food

San Lorenzo

4.5/5(161 area reviews)

Visitors to San Lorenzo love its popular shops, and you can check out Historic Center - Downtown and San Marco Convent and Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop.

San Lorenzo
Uffizi Gallery which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people

San Giovanni

If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are top sights worth seeing.

San Giovanni

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