All our Top Travel Resources for You to Have a Great Trip to Florence 

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By Elyssa Bernard

January 21, 2025

Getting ready to book your trip to Florence?

Make sure to take a look at all our top travel resources and suggestions for an amazing trip!

view from palazzo vecchio riverOur top travel resources are here to help you have a fantastic trip to Florence

Planning your Florence trip

When you're starting to plan your Italy travels, whether they're focused on Florence or on a wider exploration of this amazing country, there's a lot to think about.

The last thing you want is to find your hotel is far away from all the main sights, you've packed the wrong footwear or end up booking a sub-par tour (all of which I've done over the years!)

Take advantage of our favorite travel resources for booking an incredible trip, including:

Choosing the right accommodation for you

The first step is deciding where in Florence you want to stay.

Do you want to be in the heart of things or in a quieter neighborhood?

Prefer to walk everywhere or happy to use public transport or taxis?

Once you've used our definitive guide to the different Florence neighborhoods you can stay in, the next step is searching for accommodation in your chosen area.


empty street in historic centerGetting away from the immediate center will reward you with empty, quiet streets but you'll have a slightly longer journey for the main sights


You can use the in-depth search tools available here to filter by facilities, type of property, reviews and much more to find the accommodation that's right for you.

Or use this handy map to look for apartments, B&B's and hotels in Florence:


Booking your flights

We use Skyscanner to book flights, which gives you lots of potential flight options which can be filtered by timings, prices and more.

Search with specific dates or use their helpful tool which shows you when the cheapest options are available for your chosen route.

Getting around Florence and Italy

I would recommend organizing your airport transfers ahead of time for a smooth journey to and from your accommodation.

You can take a regular taxi into the city, but the lines can be long and if you're in a large group you will need to take multiple cars.

Using the public transportation in Florence is straightforward, whether you're using the buses or trams.

You can also use regular white taxis or apps such as FreeNow or ItTaxi.


taxi rank outside smn train stationThere are taxi ranks all over the city, including at the central train station, which are simple to use for visitors


If you have time in your itinerary, take advantage of Italy's excellent railways to travel further afield with Trainline.

This app gives you access to timetables and live departure times, you can book online well in advance or last minute and all the tickets are stored digitally on your phone, making day trips to places like Rome simple.

Trainline has routes served by both Italo and Trenitalia, the two train companies in Italy, so you can compare timetables and pricing.

Trainline also covers multiple European countries and the UK, so is a very useful app if you're a regular Europe traveler.


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What to pack for Florence any time of year

Check out all our essential packing recommendations here, broken down by season and including what not to bring with you.

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No matter what season you visit Florence, here are 4 essential things we recommend never leaving home without:

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The number one travel accessory I always pack?

A universal travel adapter that is suitable for use in countries all over the world, with multiple USB ports and a built-in voltage converter.

Arranging your tours and activities

There's so much in Florence to explore that it can sometimes be overwhelming to do it by yourself.

My view has always been that taking a tour with a top-quality provider is a great way to make the most of your trip.

I recommend booking your Florence tours with one of our approved partners, all of which have expert guides, great booking options and availability:

Liv Tours

Liv Tours are a family owned business born out of love for Italy, who offer small group tours that are designed to give you a special experience.

With tours run by local expert guides that offer something a little different to the average Florence tour, Liv Tours provide exclusive access to sites and follow sustainable and responsible tourism practices.

Specializing in experiences with a difference, Liv Tours are our preferred company when it comes to private tours.

Take Walks

A long-time Florencewise partner, Take Walks specialize in offering unusual and exclusive tours that allow you access to places that would otherwise be difficult to get into.

Devour Tours, part of the Take Walks group, are our favorite food tour provider, running top quality food tours which give you a chance to really get hands on with the Florentine cuisine and food culture.


devour tour wine tasting group with elyssaI loved joining one of Devour Tours' Florentine cuisine experiences, it's such a great way to learn more about the local food and drink

Other tours and experiences

GetYourGuide, Tiqets and Viator all offer a huge range of tours and experiences, ranging from simple entry tickets to in-depth tours.

Bringing together tours from multiple providers, these sites allow you to compare different options, track all bookings in one place and keep all tickets together in one account.

Getting the right travel insurance

One thing you should absolutely not forget to arrange for a trip to Florence (or anywhere really) is travel insurance!

Having peace of mind just in case something happens is priceless.

Managing your travel spending

One of the most common things I get asked about is money.

How much cash to bring, what cards are accepted in Italy, foreign transaction fees and much more are all popular topics of discussion.

I've found that the simplest way to avoid any problems when you're in Florence is to set up a Wise account with a debit card before you travel.

This card allows you to hold multiple currencies in one account, charges minimal ATM fees for withdrawing cash and can be used in countries all over the world without incurring large fees or currency exchange fees.

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