Best Florence Day Trips & Things to Do

Take a Scenic Florence Sightseeing Tour

Going sightseeing in Florence is a marvelous idea and there are so many ways to do it! Walk, ride a bike or cruise through town on a Segway. Whichever way you choose to go, there are options that include stops to linger at different attractions, wine tasting to whet your palate, or a chance to sample fine Italian cheeses, olive oil, herbs and spices.

The streets of Florence are lined with magnificent examples of Renaissance and Middle Ages architecture.

• Visit the Ponte Vecchio – a medieval stone bridge over the Arno River

• Stop by Duomo – Florence's main cathedral done in fine neo-gothic architectural style

• Take a leisurely stroll through the Accademia Gallery – one of the finest art galleries in Florence and home to Michelangelo's "David" since 1873

Of course, you'll have to feed a good luck coin to the bronze boar fountain, il Porcellino, and give his nose a rub to guarantee you a return visit to this spectacular city.

Visit the World Renowned Uffizi Gallery

Uffizi Gallery tickets grant you access to one of the oldest and most famous galleries anywhere in the world. That is why it is a permanent fixture on most Florence, Italy tours. It houses works of art by Michelangelo, da Vinci, Giotto, Botticelli, Perugino and Raphael.

The grandeur and impact of the Renaissance come to life as you stroll through the gallery's halls. There is much to see and learn here, so an expert guide accompanies you, sharing the most interesting facts and stories that surround each item on display.

Travel into Tuscany on an Amazing Wine Tour

Tuscany is known not just for the art and architecture found in its capital, Florence, but also for the remarkable beauty of its countryside, the excellent cuisine and incredible wines found in many of its towns and cities. Not to be outdone, of course, is the welcoming nature of its residents!

Many visitors join Florence tours to Tuscany to discover the world famous wineries that thrive here. A Florence wine tour can take you into the Val D'Orcia region to visit lush vineyards set among rolling hills.

Enjoy samples of the finest red Italian wine – Brunello di Montalcino, as well as delicious authentic dishes of the Tuscany region. You might even get the chance to stop by the Sant'Antimo Abbey to hear age-old Georgian chanting flow melodiously through the Abbey walls.

Enjoy a Few Nights in Florence with a Rewarding Italy Vacation Package

You could consider beginning your incredible Florence, Italy tour in Rome then joining one of the many Florence tours from Rome to see that lovely part of the country. Rome is certainly a favorite place to start out from when you book one of the fantastic Italy vacation packages. In one awesome package you could get to explore many great locations in Italy:

• exciting Milan and its famous La Scala Opera House

• enchanting Venice for a romantic gondola ride

• bustling Turin where commerce and history are beautifully intertwined

• beloved Rome, known as the "Eternal City" and one of the most visited places in the world