We haven't left Italy yet but this was phenomenal, number one. Capstone. This is a must do! This…read moreis a game changer. We were here for 2.5 hours and could have been here longer. This is my favorite part of my Florence trip. Simply amazing. So many amazing trials. Uphill , downhill filled with amazing art. Sculpted statues of magic! Church bells going on off while you enjoy this beautiful garden. Truly amazing And beautiful. From kashmere gardens In houston Texas to boboli gardens of Florence Italy. Blessed and highly favored. This is a must stop. Not sure how this doesn't have many reviews. Only 10 dollars to get in. I would have paid 50.00 Google has close to 29k reviews. Don't miss it. This place is a charm. Once in a lifetime experience.

Perfect place for some tranquility in the middle of the city…read more This was not on my list to visit the first time I was in the city. It happened to be just about 5 mins away by foot from where we were staying. We didn't book tickets ahead of time, but it was no problem as there was no line when we got there. There weren't that many flowers in bloom which was a bummer, but everything was trimmed that it reminded me of gardens in France. You can get a ton of steps in if you decide to walk every corner. I went up every stairs I saw. You get a great view of the city from the top. It was so nice to not hear the honks of cars and traffic noise. I was a little jealous of the folks who brought in their lunches. A ton of people were having themselves a little picnic situation in the corners that had shade. The property is kept super clean. I didn't see any staff on the actual grounds, but everything was orderly.

Great place to visit. You can do the whole shebang and go inside and spend pretty much all day…read morehere. You can walk by and marvel at how pretty the building and surrounding areas are. You can even sunbathe, yes I witnessed this with my own eyes, on the front slope. It's not grass, not even close, but there were quite a few people doing this when we came by.

This place is pretty huge and has a bit of everything for you to explore. There are artifacts, art,…read moresculptures and an outdoor garden terrace which you can wonder around. You can end up spending half a day here easily depending on your pace and how much energy you got.

I went here with my boyfriend and two good friends our ours. We actually had a groupon deal…read morepurchased some time ago and wanted to put it to good use before it expired. Hidden up in the hills around Fiesole, this is a great family or friend day out and I would recommend it to those of all ages. We did the "tree experience" where you basically choose out of three courses to do in the Forrest. Someone who worked there helped us with the harnesses and showed us what we would be doing using a "practice track" which was very helpful. After that we could choose which level we wanted to do. Three of us ended up going the intermediate ( about 7 meters from the ground) while one of us did the easy course ( 5 meters up). We walked on shaky logs, rope, netting, and even zip-lined a few times. We felt very safe and comfortable and yet it was really good exercise and really fun. It's basically up to you to challenge your fears. The only downside is that I wish we would have had gloves as the ropes can be tough on your hands. Next time I will ask. We also brought our own picnic to eat at the table they have around the course. The courses themselves take about 40 min to an hour depending on whichever you choose. The hard one ( 9 meters off the ground ) is a lot shorter than the other options. Prices are about 18 euros for an adult for the first course and half off any additional trips. Kids are 10 euros for 4 hours. Our groupon allowed us two of us to go for the price of one. I had never done anything like it before and everyone enjoyed it, even the one person scared of heights. Also being that it was 35+ degrees (celsius) outside we felt perfectly fine in the woods. Make sure to wear proper shoes & jeans or exercise pants. Ask for gloves if you don't want your hands to be rubbed slightly raw, most of all have FUN and face your fears.

We had a great experience renting bikes here. We came right before closing the night we got to town…read moreand the lady at the desk gave us a discount for two days. We got two bikes, helmets, locks and a basket for 60 E. The bikes worked well and we rode them all over Firenze. I tipped my bike over the next day and my basket came off. She promptly fixed my basket with a smile. Really easy and pleasant experience!

We had such a great experience with Giramondo! Great prices and excellent customer service by Anna…read more:) Renting a bike completely changed our experience in Florence, we got around so much faster! Definitely recommend!!

The view of Florence from here is one of my favorite parts of my recent trip there. My sister in…read morelaw mentioned this overlook, and I decided to seek it out. I'm glad that I did! Walking up is a trek, but the path winds you through some quaint neighborhoods and the rose garden and Japanese garden. After a steep hill at the top, we were rewarded with a sweeping view of the city below. Breathtaking is the word I would use to describe the view of the city below with the Duomo as the jewel in Florence's crown. Worth the sweat equity (and you could drive if you were really feeling like taking it easy), do r skip the Piazzale Michelangelo on your trip to Firenze!

An alright plaza a the top of the hill. The way to get here was a bit of a hike, but it wasn't…read moreworth doing all that for this plaza. I would not recommend to come here for it unless there is something else in addition to visit. That way can kill multiple birds with one stone...

In comparison to the city, the duomo is massive! Out of all the duomos I've seen in Italy, the…read moreFlorence Cathedral takes the cake. Not sure if it's in the background or the forefront, but this masterpiece is visually stunning no matter which angle you're seeing it at. Up close, you'll find white, green, and pink marbling along with ornate details, which just takes your breath away. Online, you'll find recs to climb up the dome, but expect to break a sweat! I was fortunate to stay just steps from the Florence Cathedral and got to see it both early in the morning and late at night--easily THE best times to experience this vision in all its glory. If you go late morning or in the afternoon, you'll spend more time pushing through crowds than actually appreciating the architecture.

Entering the cathedral is FREE. You just have to stand in a long line! I'd recommend getting there…read moreright when it opens to beat the massive crowds. Secure your tickets to see the Duomo in advance ONLINE and print out your tickets. Once you print out the tickets in advance you can bypass the lines like super quickly!!!! There's still a lot of people ahead of you and behind you, but there was NO waiting in lines! There's tons of workers that can guide you! Backpacks are a BIG no no! You can leave your bags for FREE with your ticket. They give you a key with a number on it and when you return back you simply give back the keys. The day that I went, tickets were ALL sold out a month in advance which is crazy because people are hoping to get in the day of, but you can't! The ticketing office had to turn away so many people. By the ticketing office, you will find restrooms to use. Unfortunately, there is a fee to use. They accept credit card. If you get the Brunelleschi pass (which I did!) you can go to the museum! Inside the museum, you can use the restroom for free only if you scan in! I'd definitely recommend securing the Brunelleschi pass and bring a bottle of water and comfortable shoes as you will be walking a lot of steps. It's not impossible as I saw many elderly people do it!