HomeEuropeItalyTuscanyFlorence 15 Places to Visit in Florence and Tuscany + Things To Do By Marcos Detourista. Updated on October 1, 2022. Where to go in Florence and Tuscany? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, things to do, best places to visit, Florence tourist spots, attractions & more. Florance is located in central Italy on the Arno River. Florence along with the Tuscany region is home to one of the highest concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. If you ask me what me to name my favorite destination in Italy, I’d easily tell you it’s Florence! This city in Northern Italy is famous for being the birthplace of the Renaissance and one of the most beautiful historical centers in Europe. It is rich in old architecture, history, and art — among them Michelangelo’s David and Botticelli’s Birth of Venus. Florence is well-worth visiting on its own but what made me put it at the top of my bucketlist in Italy was its position as an excellent base to explore other travel goals nearby including the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa; wineries and well-preserved medieval towns in Tuscany; and the colorful seaside villages of Cinque Terre. To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip! Florence travel essentials Click below to compare rates & read reviews: Florence HotelsTours + discountsFlights See also: Florence Itinerary + Travel Guide. Popular tours & discounts booked by other travelers: Private Guided Walking Tour Florence Pisa Half Day Tour from Florence Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence Private Guided Walking Tour Florence Pisa Half Day Tour from Florence Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence View all travel tips on: Florence. Where to stay in Florence: Best Luxury Hotels in Florence Splurge at the best 5-star and 4-star hotels in Florence. Check all rates & reviews Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Historical Center Book here Horto Convento Historical Center Book here EUR 200 / USD 234 / PHP 12,314 or less 4-Star & 5-Star hotel promo rates — Grab massive discounts on luxury rooms available for booking today. Check all rates & reviews EUR 120 / USD 140 / PHP 7,388 or less Recommended 3-Star & budget hotels — Great-value rooms for travelers seeking comfort at affordable rates. Perfect for those traveling with family & friends. Check all rates & reviews Hotel del Corso Historical Center Book here Hotel Jolì Historical Center Book here EUR 80 / USD 94 / PHP 4,926 or less Best budget hotels in Florence — For travelers looking for decent yet affordable accommodations. Check all rates & reviews Hotel Miceli Historical Center Book here Hotel Dali Historical Center Book here EUR 40 / USD 47 / PHP 2,463 or less Best hostels & budget hotels — Cheap hotels & places to stay for backpackers/solo travelers on a tight budget. Check all rates & reviews My Friends Historical Center Book here Plus Florence Hostel Historical Center Book here EUR 20 / USD 23 / PHP 1,231 or less. Cheapest places to stay in Florence. Check all rates & reviews 1. Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Location: Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy. North bank of the Arno River.. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Florence Cathedral-Duomo Tour with Fast Track Entry + the Secret Terraces Florence Duomo Express Guided Tour Florence Walking Tour Florence Cathedral – Brunelleschi’s Dome Brunelleschi’s Dome at the Florence Cathedral (Duomo), Italy Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Florence Cathedral (Duomo), Italy Florence Cathedral (Duomo) – Northern Terrace Marcos at the Northern Terrace (reserved access area) of the Florence Cathedral (Duomo), in Italy Inside the Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Inside the Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Crypts Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Crypts For more travel inspiration, follow Detourista on: InstagramFacebooktiktokPinterest 2. Piazzale Michelangelo Location: South bank of the Arno River. East of Florence historical centre.. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Florence City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Tour (Open Top) and Leonardo da Vinci Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket Piazzale Michelangelo view Piazzale Michelangelo view in Florence, Italy Piazzale Michelangelo view Marcos at Piazzale Michelangelo, in Florence, Italy 3. Pitti Palace Location: Piazza de’ Pitti. South bank of the Arno River.. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Florence Pitti Palace Tour Pitti Palace Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy Pitti Palace Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy Pitti Palace Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy Pitti Palace Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy Pitti Palace Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy 4. Boboli Gardens Location: Piazza de’ Pitti. Beside Pitti Palace.. Save on Google Maps. Boboli Gardens Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy Boboli Gardens Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy 5. Palazzo Vecchio Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy Location: Piazza della Signoria. Save on Google Maps. 6. Uffizi Gallery Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy Location: Piazzale degli Uffizi. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Uffizi Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket in Florence Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour with Fast Track Entry 7. Arno River Arno River in Florence, Italy Save on Google Maps. 8. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella Santa Maria Novella Church, Florence, Italy Location: Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Save on Google Maps. 9. Florence Historical Centre See rates & book online Private Guided Walking Tour Florence Piazza della Repubblica Piazza della Repubblica in Florence, Italy Florence Historical Centre Florence Historical Centre view from Florence Cathedral in Tuscany, Italy Florence Historical Centre Florence Historical Centre view from Florence Cathedral in Tuscany, Italy Florence Historical Centre Florence Historical Centre view from Florence Cathedral in Tuscany, Italy Florence Historical Centre Florence Historical Centre view from Florence Cathedral in Tuscany, Italy Where to go near Florence 10. Leaning Tower of Pisa & Pisa Cathedral Location: Piazza del Duomo. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Pisa and Cinque Terre Guided Day Trip from Florence or Pisa Pisa Half Day Tour from Florence Tuscany Day Tour with Lunch from Florence Leaning Tower of Pisa Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy Pisa Cathedral Pisa Cathedral, Italy 11. Siena Historical Centre Location: Siena province, Tuscany region. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Tuscany Guided Day Tour – Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Chianti (from Florence) Tuscany Day Tour with Lunch from Florence Siena – Piazza del Campo Piazza del Campo in Siena, Tuscany, Italy Siena Historical Centre Siena Historical Centre in Tuscany, Italy Siena Historical Centre Siena Historical Centre in Tuscany, Italy Siena Historical Centre Siena Historical Centre in Tuscany, Italy Siena Cathedral Siena Cathedral in Tuscany, Italy 12. San Gimignano Historical Centre Location: Siena province, Tuscany region. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Tuscany Guided Day Tour – Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Chianti (from Florence) Tuscany Day Tour with Lunch from Florence San Gimignano Historical Centre San Gimignano Historical Centre in Tuscany, Italy San Gimignano Countryside San Gimignano in Tuscany, Italy San Gimignano Historical Centre San Gimignano Historical Centre in Tuscany, Italy San Gimignano Historical Centre San Gimignano Historical Centre in Tuscany, Italy 13. Monteriggioni Castle Monteriggioni Castle in Tuscany, Italy Monteriggioni Castle in Tuscany, Italy Location: Siena province, Tuscany region. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Tuscany Guided Day Tour – Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Chianti (from Florence) 14. Chianti Wine Tasting & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Wine tasting in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy Chianti Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Tuscany, Italy Chianti Traditional Cantucci in Tuscany, Italy Location: Chianti Hills, Central Tuscany. Spans Florence, Siena and Arezzo provinces.. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Tuscany Guided Day Tour – Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Chianti (from Florence) Where to go near Tuscany 15. Cinque Terre Location: La Spezia province. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Cinque Terre – All 5 Villages Hiking Day from Florence Pisa and Cinque Terre Guided Day Trip from Florence or Pisa Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence Vernazza, Cinque Terre Vernazza in Cinque Terre, Italy Vernazza, Cinque Terre Vernazza in Cinque Terre, Italy What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Florence that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts! Places to visit in Florence Florence tourist spots, things to do in Florence, where to go in Florence & more. 1. Florence Cathedral (Duomo) 2. Piazzale Michelangelo 3. Pitti Palace 4. Boboli Gardens 5. Palazzo Vecchio 6. Uffizi Gallery 7. Arno River 8. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella 9. Florence Historical Centre 10. Leaning Tower of Pisa & Pisa Cathedral 11. Siena Historical Centre 12. San Gimignano Historical Centre 13. Monteriggioni Castle 14. Chianti Wine Tasting & Extra Virgin Olive Oil 15. Cinque Terre Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Where to Stay in Florence Most accommodations in Florence are conveniently located in the historical center, within easy walking distance to the main tourist spots. If you're looking for an affordable room, consider booking a budget hotel or hostel located in the area of Santa Maria Novella train station, but not too far from the Florence Cathedral (Duomo). If you're set on a splurge, book your stay in the area between the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Santa Croce. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Splurge / Historical Center See discounts Horto Convento Splurge / Historical Center See discounts Hotel del Corso Mid-Range / Historical Center See discounts Hotel Jolì Mid-Range / Historical Center See discounts Hotel Dali Budget / Historical Center See discounts Hotel Miceli Budget / Historical Center See discounts My Friends Budget Backpacker / Historical Center See discounts Plus Florence Hostel Budget Backpacker / Historical Center See discounts Best Luxury Hotels in Florence Splurge at the best 5-star and 4-star hotels in Florence. Check all rates & reviews Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Historical Center Book here Horto Convento Historical Center Book here EUR 200 / USD 234 / PHP 12,314 or less 4-Star & 5-Star hotel promo rates — Grab massive discounts on luxury rooms available for booking today. Check all rates & reviews EUR 120 / USD 140 / PHP 7,388 or less Recommended 3-Star & budget hotels — Great-value rooms for travelers seeking comfort at affordable rates. Perfect for those traveling with family & friends. Check all rates & reviews Hotel del Corso Historical Center Book here Hotel Jolì Historical Center Book here EUR 80 / USD 94 / PHP 4,926 or less Best budget hotels in Florence — For travelers looking for decent yet affordable accommodations. Check all rates & reviews Hotel Miceli Historical Center Book here Hotel Dali Historical Center Book here EUR 40 / USD 47 / PHP 2,463 or less Best hostels & budget hotels — Cheap hotels & places to stay for backpackers/solo travelers on a tight budget. Check all rates & reviews My Friends Historical Center Book here Plus Florence Hostel Historical Center Book here EUR 20 / USD 23 / PHP 1,231 or less. Cheapest places to stay in Florence. Check all rates & reviews Where to book Click below & search recommended Florence hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. Remember to set your min/max price, travel dates, and sort by review ratings. I often book online with these trusted booking sites below for rock-bottom prices & convenient bookings. AgodaBooking.com Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons. Don’t Stop Here Click below for more travel inspiration: Florence Itinerary + Travel Guide Don’t leave yet. 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