Holidays to Florence

Places to Visit in Florence

It's nice to just stroll around the streets in a new place, but sometimes it's a wise idea to form a plan. Grab your travel schedule — we have lots of fantastic ideas for your impending Florence holiday.

We assure you, there'll never be a moment where you're bored in Florence. From here you'll be near truly incredible attractions. Iconic and unforgettable, Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower are guaranteed to amaze.

If you're up for discovering the local highlights, swing by Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. These are within easy reach.

Try to envisage the terrific tales hiding within the walls of Pitti Palace as you look up at its superb facade. Travellers have an excellent range of things to do in this destination. Getting your art fix is as easy as heading outdoors. Saunter around the inspiring pieces while getting some sunshine and fresh air at Boboli Gardens. Still have some time on your hands? Public squares tell many tales. Stroll well-worn walkways and try to find some clues to the area's past at Piazzale Michelangelo.

Popular Activities for your Florence Holiday

Are you ready to make some amazing memories? A trip away is the ideal time to jump into a few cool new experiences.

This place has a range of things to do. Here are some ideas to kick start your trip to Florence:

• Pizza and Gelato Making - Cooking Class from Florence
• Secrets, Mysteries and legends of Florence Walking Tour
• Florence Segway Tour
• Florence: Morning Market Food Tasting at Sant’Ambrogio
• Private Full-Day Excursion to Florence
• Florence Day Trip by High-Speed Train from Rome

For more activities, go to our Florence things to do page.

Florence Accommodation

The secret to the ideal luxury getaway or cheap holiday is knowing you've got somewhere nice to retire to after a long day. You'll discover as many as 584 accommodation in Florence that can give you just that.

Looking for a decent room with an affordable price tag? Check out the Palazzo Magnani Feroni (Borgo San Frediano 5) or the Palazzo Guicciardini (via Santo Spirito 14). Both have great reviews, and they don't cost a fortune! Florence is not short of luxury accommodation either. If you prefer, kick back in style at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze (Borgo Pinti, 99) or The St. Regis Florence (Piazza Ognissanti 1).

Florence is a terrific area to stay in if you want to be in the vicinity of Ponte Vecchio. The J.K. Place Firenze and The Westin Excelsior, Florence are both just a walk away, so book your room today for a convenient place to rest your head.

Nearest Airports to Florence

Boarding a plane to Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA)? It's 45 miles (72 km) west of the heart of this neighbourhood. Time to collect your baggage and get your trip to Florence underway!

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.