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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Like most cities in Italy, Florence is a safe destination for travellers...
Last edited: 03 December 2008
Recommended Reading 
Florence is such a popular tourist destination there are literally hundreds of...
Last edited: 03 April 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Let’s face it: Most of us wouldn’t turn down a trip to Florence just because...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Introduction 
Thought of as a "Renaissance City" for its predominance of Renaissance art and...
Last edited: 13 November 2006
Money 
The Euro has become the standard currency through most of Europe but for an...
Last edited: 02 May 2008
Museum tickets if you are on a budget 
Florence lives off tourism and this being the case there are very few places...
Last edited: 20 October 2009
Museums 
The Uffizi Gallery: This is the big ticket, one of the world's greatest...
Last edited: 03 December 2008
Tuscany-Chianti 
One suggestion after visiting Florence is to take a driving tour through the...
Last edited: 29 July 2009
Useful Websites 
When it comes to information about Florence online, there is a lot available...
Last edited: 29 April 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Arriving by plane at FLR Amerigo Vespucci airport you can reach the city center...
Last edited: 17 November 2009
Getting Around 
The best way to visit Florence is on foot. Every single street in the center is...
Last edited: 08 May 2009
Public Transportation 
Florence has its own smaller airport called Amerigo Vespucci or simply...
Last edited: 04 February 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
In Florence and in Italy in general, you can't catch a taxi by raising your...
Last edited: 19 March 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
You can explore other towns in Tuscany by train quite easily. Siena is 1 1/2...
Last edited: 04 May 2008
Family Travel 
Lists of top family destinations don’t usually include Florence. Known for its...
Last edited: 07 July 2008
First-time Visitors 
If you have only one day, make sure you do the following (starting from the...
Last edited: 25 July 2009
Museums & Attractions 
Florence's Archaeological Museum - housed in a palace with great Egyptian and...
Last edited: 17 June 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
Visit the villa of Giovanni Spadolini, Liberal Italian politician and Prime...
Last edited: 18 March 2008
Shopping 
Florence is one of the most expensive cities in Italy. Most visitors are...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
The ride in a Vintage Fiat 500 at 500 Touring Club is Florence is a great way...
Last edited: 15 March 2008
A Very Special Place 
There is a little-seen location just south of Florence, on the way to Siena...
Last edited: 10 August 2007
Angela's wine tours  
Angela's wine tours are something very special. Her wineries are authentic and...
Last edited: 05 October 2009
Avoid the Lines 
When in Florence, one may be able to see the David at the Accademia with less...
Last edited: 28 September 2008
Best street vendor - souvernirs 
After visiting lots of the small shops that you find just everywhere in the...
Last edited: 06 October 2008
c77054 
  One neat thing to try is the Walking Tours. Even with kids, it's a good way...
Last edited: 03 May 2008
Caution about Italian Tour Companies 
When purchasing tourism services in Italy make sure you get a receipt and that...
Last edited: 23 December 2009
Cautions about Tuscan Tours 
  Tuscany and Florence Tour Fraud is a Serious Problem Thinking about booking a...
Last edited: 04 December 2009
Chianti Classico wine zone 
One suggestion after visiting Florence is to take a tour driving to the Chianti...
Last edited: 20 December 2009
Cool Activities 
  Florence can get overwhelming with all the walking there is to do. Check out...
Last edited: 12 July 2008
Day Trips 
If you have visited Florence at least once, or somehow got overloaded with all...
Last edited: 26 October 2009
Florence in two days 
Whether arriving in Tuscany via air to Pisa or Rome, chances are you will...
Last edited: 24 March 2008
Food Tours 
After you've seen David, or one of the many copies or want to get away from the...
Last edited: 17 October 2008
Franco Fadda's Wine Tours 
A vacation in Tuscany is a dream for nearly all, a memory for many, but a true...
Last edited: 05 March 2009
Hen Weekend 
The important thing about your accommodation in Florence is location, where is...
Last edited: 28 June 2009
Horse riding in Tuscany 
Looking for an alternative and authentic way to explore the Tuscan countryside...
Last edited: 12 December 2009
ITALY & WINE A MUST WHEN IN FLORENCE 
If you are into wine and discovering all of the regions around Florence and...
Last edited: 04 December 2009
Shopping in Florence 
In the center of the town you can find thousands of shops. in particular is via...
Last edited: 23 March 2007
Soccer 
For a fantastic time and a chance to take in the local "color," consider an...
Last edited: 12 May 2008
Tennis anyone? 
For tourists visiting Florence wanting to play a game or two of the noblest of...
Last edited: 05 October 2009
What to buy 
You must buy a bottle of perfume from the Santa Maria Novella Farmacia, Della...
Last edited: 02 March 2007
Wine Roads by Classic Car 
Renting a classic car is a great way to explore Tuscany's countryside and...
Last edited: 01 October 2009
Wine Shopping and Tasting 
Looking for a place to taste and talk about wines? Try Le Volpe e L'uva (Piazza...
Last edited: 21 October 2008
www.tuscan-wine-tours.com 
Rebecca Christophersen offers several different wine tours from her website...
Last edited: 04 December 2009
500 Touring Club 
Experience Italy like a local with an authentic tour that is so original and so...
Last edited: 22 November 2009
Duomo Museum (Museo dell'Opera del Duomo) 
The difference between the Duomo and this modern, well-designed museum is...
Last edited: 13 October 2009
I Bike Florence 
Fantastic !!!! A great experience, my girlfriend and I really  enjoyed it. The...
Last edited: 14 September 2009
I Bike Italy 
I Bike Italy is the first and original company to run tours in the Tuscany...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Italy Segway Tours 
GREAT TOUR!  Shame for not being able to remember tour guides name, but she was...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
The Best of Tuscany Tour 
4 Must-Experience Activities in Tuscany, Italy Enjoy a glass of vino while...
Last edited: 31 December 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Often the proportion of tourists in a city corresponds inversely with the...
Last edited: 21 August 2009
Cheap Eats 
PUGI - If you are looking for a great pick me up after viewing David in the...
Last edited: 17 April 2009
Dining for Large Groups 
Trattoria IL LATINI, besides being a wonderful, genuine Florentine inn, has...
Last edited: 25 April 2008
Dining with a View 
For a great lunch with a view of the city, head to Piazza della Repubblica, and...
Last edited: 18 February 2009
People-watching 
A popular spot for people-watching is Caffè Gilli, P.zza Repubblica, Caffè...
Last edited: 02 March 2009
Alfredo 
a family owned restaurant near Piazza de la Liberte. As it is a bit off...
Last edited: 22 June 2008
Oliviero 
Oliviero has been a staple in Florence for over 30 years. When you've had your...
Last edited: 31 March 2009
Trattoria Bondi 
best place in the florence . good food and great staff
Last edited: 22 October 2009
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Inside Italy: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
In Italy, as in most of  Western Europe, the official currency is the Euro...
Last edited: 28 May 2009
Crossing the Border 
Under a new law passed in May 2007, all non-EU foreign tourists in Italy are...
Last edited: 28 August 2009
Emergencies 
Emergency Telephone Numbers (all toll free) 112 for the 'Carabinieri' (one of...
Last edited: 04 June 2008
Important Phrases 
 Parla Inglese?   Do you speak English?  Grazie  Thank You Prego You are...
Last edited: 18 December 2008
Telephones 
In Italy you must always dial the area code AND the telephone number, even if...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Italy service is normally included in the restaurant or bar bill, and...
Last edited: 06 October 2009
Happy Hours 
Happy Hours in Italy is very common and in Florence as well. The concept is a...
Last edited: 09 September 2008
How to Avoid Upsetting the Locals 
When you are out and about shopping, museum or church touring and suddenly, you...
Last edited: 22 April 2009
Information to make travelling easier 
A little pre-planning can make your trip go a lot smoother. At least a week or...
Last edited: 02 May 2007
SIM card purchase in Italy 
If you have an unlocked GSM cell phone that supports the GSM 900 and GSM 1800...
Last edited: 03 July 2009
Train Travel Terminology 
This is a few key railway phrases in english & italian.: aisle = corridoio...
Last edited: 26 February 2007
Tuscany siestas! 
Some international car hire companies in downtown Pisa close at 13.00 until...
Last edited: 26 October 2006
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