{"id":24119,"date":"2022-07-13T16:07:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T16:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=24119"},"modified":"2025-05-30T08:02:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T08:02:31","slug":"florence-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/florence-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Florence Travel Tips: Dos &#038; Don\u2019ts of Traveling to Florence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Visiting Florence is a dream come true in every sense. Walking along the cobblestoned streets, admiring the towering Duomo, hearing playful accordion music drifting through alleyways&hellip; It&rsquo;s easy to be swept up in your own daydreams of what your trip to the Tuscan capital will be like. However, it&rsquo;s important to <strong>keep some Florence travel tips in mind<\/strong> to have the trip of your dreams.<figure id=\"attachment_24130\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Tuscany_olive_oil.jpg\" alt=\"Trying traditional dishes is one of the best things about traveling to Tuscany!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Tuscany_olive_oil.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Tuscany_olive_oil-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Tuscany_olive_oil-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Tuscany_olive_oil-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">To prepare you for your journey, we compiled this comprehensive list of Florence travel tips for visiting the birthplace of the Renaissance.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Our list of Florence travel tips covers everything from understanding Italian culture to teaching you how to ask for a sample of gelato like a local (because you should be able to try before you buy!). Keep reading for the Dos and Don&rsquo;ts of traveling to Florence. Hope you&rsquo;re taking notes!<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What&#039;s Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6901abb33b5fb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6901abb33b5fb\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/florence-travel-tips\/#Cultural_Tips_for_Florence\" >Cultural Tips for Florence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/florence-travel-tips\/#Italian_Language_Tips_for_Florence\" >Italian Language Tips for Florence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/florence-travel-tips\/#Sight-Seeing_Tips_for_Florence\" >Sight-Seeing Tips for Florence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/florence-travel-tips\/#Tips_for_Eating_in_Florence\" >Tips for Eating in Florence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/florence-travel-tips\/#Safety_Tips_for_Florence\" >Safety Tips for Florence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/florence-travel-tips\/#A_Final_Florence_Travel_Tip\" >A Final Florence Travel Tip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_Tips_for_Florence\"><\/span>Cultural Tips for Florence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3>Do get to know Italian culture<\/h3><p>Things move a little more slowly in Italy. Everything happens at its own pace, even if we want things to work faster or more efficiently. Italians are very family-oriented and love children, so don&rsquo;t be surprised to see strollers tableside at a bar! Overall, the quality of life is quite high, so you don&rsquo;t have to worry about <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/tipping-in-florence\/\">tipping<\/a> everyone.<\/p><h3>Do exercise patience<\/h3><p>Or as the Italians say, &ldquo;<em>piano piano<\/em>.&rdquo; As we mentioned, the pace of Italian life is a little slower than what you might be used to. Stay calm if your train runs late or you miss the bus. Expect to spend around two hours at a restaurant for lunch or dinner.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s another Italian phrase for you: &ldquo;<em>piano piano<\/em>.&rdquo; The idiom can mean many things, but overall it means no hurry, slowly but surely, and don&rsquo;t worry you will get there.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_24129\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day_ponte_vecchio.jpg\" alt=\"To prepare you for your journey, we compiled this comprehensive list of Florence travel tips for visiting the birthplace of the Renaissance.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day_ponte_vecchio.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day_ponte_vecchio-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day_ponte_vecchio-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day_ponte_vecchio-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day_ponte_vecchio-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Make sure to slow down and enjoy the beautiful sights that Florence offers at every turn.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3>Don&rsquo;t expect things to be the same as they are in your home country<\/h3><p>This should go without saying, but culture shock is very real and can be unnerving! It bears repeating that the pace of life in Italy is very different. Try not to get frustrated if certain conveniences you take for granted back home don&rsquo;t exist in Italy.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Italian_Language_Tips_for_Florence\"><\/span>Italian Language Tips for Florence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3>Do learn a few Italian phrases<\/h3><p>Many shopkeepers and restaurant workers in Florence will speak English, but curry favor for yourself when you use some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/travel-tips\/basic-italian-words-phrases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">simple phrases in Italian<\/a>. A few of our favorites:<\/p><ul>\n<li><em>Buongiorno <\/em>and <em>buonasera<\/em> are universal greetings.<\/li>\n<li><em>Grazie<\/em> means thank you and can never be said enough!<\/li>\n<li><em>Posso&hellip;?<\/em> (May I?) Is great to use when gesturing to an empty table at a restaurant or an empty seat on the train to ask permission to sit down and occupy the space.<\/li>\n<li>When you&rsquo;re finished with a meal, ask your waiter for the bill, &ldquo;<em>il conto<\/em>,&rdquo; because they won&rsquo;t bring it out right away!<\/li>\n<li>To ask for a sample of gelato, say, &ldquo;<em>Un assaggio di &mdash;&mdash;<\/em>&nbsp;<em>per favore?<\/em>&rdquo; Thank us later.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_24131\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/walks_florence-bridges.jpg\" alt=\"We hope you&rsquo;ll take some of our Florence travel tips to heart when planning your visit.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/walks_florence-bridges.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/walks_florence-bridges-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/walks_florence-bridges-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/walks_florence-bridges-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Learning even just a few words of Italian will really enhance your time in Florence.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sight-Seeing_Tips_for_Florence\"><\/span>Sight-Seeing Tips for Florence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3>Do buy museum tickets in advance<\/h3><p>Who likes waiting in a long line under the heat of the Tuscan sun? Absolutely no one. If you know for certain that you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/uffizi-gallery-guide\/\">visit the Uffizi Galleries<\/a> or other sites during your visit to Florence, do yourself a favor and buy your tickets online before you go. In the same vein, if there&rsquo;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/trendy-restaurants-florence\/\">restaurant in Florence<\/a> you&rsquo;ve been dreaming of visiting since you read about it here on our lovely blog, make a table reservation so you don&rsquo;t get turned away.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_24134\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day_David_photography.jpg\" alt=\"Buy tickets in advance to ensure seeing masterpieces like Michelangelo's statue of David!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day_David_photography.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day_David_photography-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day_David_photography-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day_David_photography-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence-in-a-Day_David_photography-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Book your tickets in advance to ensure seeing masterpieces like Michelangelo&rsquo;s David!<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3>Do ask for recommendations<\/h3><p>While we recommend planning ahead for the bigger activities of your trip, leave some open space to go with the (Arno) flow! Ask your hotel concierge for recommendations of things to do or places to visit. Ask your waiter for meal recommendations, as seasonal ingredients can vary from week to week. You might be surprised what the locals recommend.<\/p><h3>Don&rsquo;t schedule every single minute of every day<\/h3><p>We love a fully booked itinerary, but the beauty of Florence is found in the unexpected. Try to leave at least one day of your visit open and wander the city. Take a walk along the river and see where Florence leads you.<\/p><h3>Do get outside the city center<\/h3><p>To really understand Tuscan culture, getting outside the city center of Florence is a must. Free apps like Moovit can help you navigate the bus lines for a trip up the hill to take in the stunning city views from Piazzale Michelangelo. Trenitalia will help you when planning that <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/florence-siena-day-trip\/\">day trip from Florence to Siena<\/a> &ndash; or any other destination &ndash; by train.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_24133\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Pisa-with-Lucca.jpg\" alt=\"Lucca is one of many stunning Tuscan towns that can easily be reached from Florence.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Pisa-with-Lucca.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Pisa-with-Lucca-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Pisa-with-Lucca-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Pisa-with-Lucca-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Lucca is one of many charming Tuscan towns that can easily be reached from Florence.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Eating_in_Florence\"><\/span>Tips for Eating in Florence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3>Do learn tipping etiquette<\/h3><p>How much should you tip? And when should you tip? Can you leave a tip when paying by card? Make sure to brush up on tipping etiquette with our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/tipping-in-florence\/\">tipping in Florence<\/a>!<\/p><h3>Do try the local cuisine<\/h3><p>When you learn what <em>lampredotto<\/em> or <em>crostini neri<\/em> are made out of or see a whole roasted pig in the window of a <em>porchetta<\/em> shop, those dishes might not seem so appetizing anymore! But they wouldn&rsquo;t be classic Tuscan dishes if they didn&rsquo;t taste good, so take a risk and try the local cuisine and local flavors when you visit Florence.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_24138\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Pisa-with-Lucca_food.jpg\" alt=\"Take our word for it - sampling traditional dishes is one of the best things about traveling to Florence.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Pisa-with-Lucca_food.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Pisa-with-Lucca_food-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Pisa-with-Lucca_food-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Pisa-with-Lucca_food-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Take our word for it &ndash; sampling traditional dishes is one of the best things about traveling to Florence.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_Tips_for_Florence\"><\/span>Safety Tips for Florence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3>Don&rsquo;t make yourself a target<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/is-florence-safe\/\">Florence is a very safe city<\/a>, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you should let your guard down completely. Pickpockets and scammers benefit from the many distractions in high-traffic tourist areas like Piazza del Duomo, so stay aware of your surroundings. Leave the designer bags at home, keep jewelry and accessories to a minimum, and always have an eye on your belongings.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_24132\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Best-of-with-Duomo_ponte_vechcio_safety.jpg\" alt=\"Stay aware of your surroundings in busier places like the Ponte Vecchio.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Best-of-with-Duomo_ponte_vechcio_safety.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Best-of-with-Duomo_ponte_vechcio_safety-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Best-of-with-Duomo_ponte_vechcio_safety-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Walks_Florence_Best-of-with-Duomo_ponte_vechcio_safety-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Stay aware of your surroundings in busier places like the Ponte Vecchio.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Final_Florence_Travel_Tip\"><\/span>A Final Florence Travel Tip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3>Do set reasonable expectations<\/h3><p>We encourage daydreaming and planning ahead, but in the end Florence isn&rsquo;t actually perfect. You might come across people that are having a bad day, or find yourself in a disappointing tourist trap because you were starving. Try to remain neutral and just enjoy the new experiences for what they are.<\/p><p>Even for the seasoned traveler, a first-time visit to Florence might be overwhelming. Don&rsquo;t worry though! People in Florence are generally patient and friendly, and if you know the things to avoid and manage your own expectations, you&rsquo;ll set yourself up for the trip of a lifetime.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_24135\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/walks_florence-from-above-duomo.jpg\" alt=\"The Duomo is an unforgettable sight in the very center of Florence.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/walks_florence-from-above-duomo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/walks_florence-from-above-duomo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/walks_florence-from-above-duomo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/walks_florence-from-above-duomo-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">We hope you&rsquo;ll take some of our Florence travel tips to heart when planning your visit.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>There&rsquo;s so much more we could say, but we think this list of Florence travel tips sum up our main points on how to have a great trip. Florence is a wonderful city, and we can&rsquo;t wait for you to fall in love with it just as we have.<\/p><p><em>Update notice: This article was updated on May 30, 2025.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Want to upgrade your experience by exploring Florence alongside an expert guide? Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/tours\/florence-authentic-evening-food-wine-experience\/\">&nbsp;Florence food and wine tour<\/a><\/strong><strong> to <\/strong><strong>discover local secrets and sample more of the city&rsquo;s best bites!<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visiting Florence is a dream come true in every sense. Walking along the cobblestoned streets, admiring the towering Duomo, hearing playful accordion music drifting through alleyways&hellip; It&rsquo;s easy to be swept up in your own daydreams of what your trip to the Tuscan capital will be like. 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