For those who intend to do a Uffizi-museums-palaces-churches marathon, the 72-hour Firenze Card is the way to go. You can visit as many places as you like within the 72 hours, but only one entry to each. And no bookings needed (except for climb up the Duomo), just skip the queues and walk right up to the entry points with your card. For the Uffizi, since it opens at 08:15, recommend waiting at the entrance by 08:10 and be one of the first to enter - you will have the place largely to yourself for about 30-40 minutes, before one huge tourist group after another start pouring in.

@pieezio1

6 жыл бұрын

Where can i get the Florence card? Hotels or paticular places? Planing to go to Florence i 2 weeks time. How do i book the climb to the Duomo? Price? All info will be much appreciated. Thz in advance!!

@theanxietywhisperer8504

5 жыл бұрын

Ken Lee or you can get the or eternal one

@elisabetaioan5854

5 жыл бұрын

@pieezio1 Check out their website for everything! www.firenzecard.it/index.php?lang=en

@nailekara

5 жыл бұрын

I did that and practically had to wait nothing any time... plus the hop on , hop off bus will make your tour way more comfortable, Also it helps you to get from one site to another while listening to great information and facts in your language via headphones.

I'm an exchange student from California and Im currently studying here in Florence. This video is 100% true of what it is like here.

You have helped my wife and I plan our trip to Florenz. Superb detail plus your energy is wonderful. Thanks!

Excellent video! I've been living in Italy for 2 years now. Your advice is spot on!

This advice is excellent. I'm English and have lived in Florence for the past 30 years; I can endorse what is said here - Brava!! Do be aware of the tourist crowds, mind you: Florence is small (fewer than 400,000 inhabitants), and 16,000,000 tourists come here each year.

@danielvinolo

5 жыл бұрын

hi, what made you move to Florence? I would love to do the same. I'm from Puerto Rico

@CommViewer

5 жыл бұрын

I6 million tourists sounds crazy !!

@ZipfelmannKD

5 жыл бұрын

those facts are completely wrong. Florence has about 4.5 million tourists every year

What a great video! I'm planning a trip soon and found all your advice really useful! xx

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Ah hii friend! So glad you found it helpful. Hope you're well xx

Very helpful video, a lot of really good advice and no filler material. Impressed by the amount of know-how you packed into this. Really great.

Thanks for the vid! We're heading off to Florence for a long weekend and your 9 points (excluding the airport one) are just so useful!

I am going to Florence for the first time this Feb 2023. Your tips are great!

@loveandlondon

Жыл бұрын

Nice! This video is quite old so just be aware :)

this is SUPER helpful!!! thanks so much!!

Great video. Thank you for the tips, and without the annoying music and clawing personality so many of these videos have. Loved it

I’m here in Florence right now watching this video!

I've just come back from Florence in January. You're definitely right about the time of year to go - it was comfortably warm (pretty lucky with the weather), it was a very quiet time of year. I didn't have to worry about pre-booking tickets which allowed me to be flexible each day. It only took me about ten minutes to get into both the Uffize and the Duomo. I adore Italy, but visiting the cities can be hellish in the Summer for both the unrelenting heat and the myriad toursts. In fact, late November to early February is always the best time to visit the cities (Venice in winter, although cold, is hauntingly beautiful). By the way, the taxis are not so expensive. If you can get a flight to the airport local to Florence, it's only €22 to the centre, and only takes about 20 minutes. The only other time I took a taxi was to go to Piazzale Michelangelo which is a bit steep to get to, which was about €10. Spectacular views first thing in the morning or as the evening draws in, and not too difficult to walk down from. Buon viaggio.

Thank you, very helpful and can't wait to do "happy hour!"

Great video. My first travel outside of the IS was England and I was so prepared thanks to your channel. Now I’m going to Florence and I’m so thankful for this video. Thank you so much

@loveandlondon

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!! Thanks for watching!

Thank you for your sharing. I am changing my travel plan to Florence for other time.

Thanks. This preps our visit! Good info!

I’m from Florence and this is a very accurate video

@pappuchak8605

2 жыл бұрын

How is the weather like in May in Florence?! Nice cool?!

This was great, thank you!

Very useful advice. Cheers

Brava ... well done. Good tips .. and I'm telling you as a 100% fiorentino from generations. cheers

Thank you for the information provided.

DO NOT let people at train stations "help you" with your luggage. Those are people do not work at the train stations but somehow still are allowed to be there. They are aggressive and will not go away if you don't give them money.

@Lil_Angry_Bitch

6 жыл бұрын

GLADYMAR Rodriguez Did this happen to you? How did you get out of that situation?

@KingFuego

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah they are junkies. Just ignore them and stay away from shady people.

@oscarcheng5525

5 жыл бұрын

same in much of South East and South Asia

@SteppingStonevlogs

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wisdom!

@TheJunierBug

5 жыл бұрын

I literally had a guy try to “help” me. I said no, walked away. And literally took my €2 euro when the machine dispensed it. So pist.

Thanks for this very helpful specific information. I plan to book ahead as you recommend, because standing in long lines in the heat is not fun.

Very informative! Thank you!

Thank you I'm planing to visit Florence in August

I loved your advices. And will definitely watch this video again before visiting Tuscany and Florence. Well done :) A big like from me.

Really good video. Very useful tips. Thank you

i’m literally going to florence TODAY and now youtube decides to put it in my recommended

@juliatrim5491

4 жыл бұрын

I'm literally going today aswell❤

Heading there at the end of March, we can’t wait!

@loveandlondon

5 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Great info! Thanks!

I am planning to visit Florence in September. Your video is very helpful!

@BlueShoeMagoo

4 жыл бұрын

Sujata Purani same! Leaving on Sunday

Great video and super useful! Can't wait to goto Florence. 😀🇮🇹

Thank you for your video. I was trying to decide between two good places, one in Oltrano and the other in the historical district. Now I will choose Oltrano.

very interesting and helpful!!!!!!

visiting Florence in a few weeks. Can't wait, thanks for the tips. Was wondering where you got the different city prints on top of your shelf. They are fabulous.

Thank you very helpful. We are visiting Italy late September... Venice, Florence and Rome. will look for more of your videos!

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Lovely!

A day trip itinerary would be fantastic!

really great video!

Great tips, thanks!!

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

My family and I are heading to Florence in 2 weeks. Thank you for the tips. I'm hoping it's not too warm, but anything is better than this Arizona heat.

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Ah well have a great time Roshawn!

Great video! I will be traveling to Florence soon and you share some very insightful information. Thank you!

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome, have a great time!

In Florence there is an airport. It 's at 10 km from to the center and can get it by the tram.

Your videos are really good and helpful..Cheers

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome Hasan!

Florence has its own airport. Very nice airport. There are a lot of flights connecting large European cities with Florence. The taxi from Florence airport to the Firenze center takes about 20 minutes and costs 22.00 Euro.

Amazing!!

Great job. Informative w/o a lot of fluff. To the point. Going in October. First time to Italy. Staying in Lucca but will visit Florence.

Great video very informative! :) Awesome florence :)

I'm headed to Florence in 3 weeks. This video was super helpful. Would love your restaurant recommendations and lesser known sights to see.

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Chelsea, awesome! Glad it was helpful. I have a couple of blog posts on my website that will start you off, with more coming next week: loveandlondon.com/category/europe-tips/europe-travel-tips/italy/ If you signed up to the waitlist for my Florence 101 course then I'll send you emails when more Florence content gets published (link in description)

I just love u & all ur videos:) Good job! Already subscribed by the way.

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

Just came back from Tuscany and Florence and you are absolutely right on all 10 points. Unfortunately I only saw your video just now when we returned ;-)

train from Florence-Pisa every 20 mins it was 8 euros each way direct and took about an hour. The shuttle at Pisa train station goes to the airport every 10 mins for 5 euros, which took 5 mins. Pretty straightforward we found when there last week.

Hi, Thanks for an amazing and informative video... Any thoughts on Florence in December??

Thanks for the tips. In the train to the airport as we speak to visit Florence!

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@robertellis5359

6 жыл бұрын

MartinWB21 inj

Great video! I am visiting Florence for about week in July and I've never been to Europe. Thanks for the tips. Really hoping to find some more information about non-touristy gems.

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@onlyhappywhenitrains92

6 жыл бұрын

I was in Florence last Friday for a day, and it was beautiful!! I stayed in Rome for the rest of my European trip.

Love this! Headed there in a couple of weeks. Any tips on nightlife would be appreciated!

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Danica, head to Menagerie for nice cocktails. Enjoy and have a great time!

We will spend 6 weeks in Florence in 2020. November 1 to Dec. 15. We always book museums online a week or so ahead.

thanks going there in june 2018 , really helpful vid will keep your comments in mind .

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Hi. Great video and advice. Planning on taking the family to Italy in June (yes I know it will be hot, but schedules are not going to allow us to go in the cooler months). Looking to spend 3 days in Florence, 3 in Rome and 2 at the Amalfi Coast. Any suggestions for sites to see outside the cities?

hey this was great!! did you end up going closer to Genoa and Camogli?

Agree on Jan. Was almost zero celcius. Walked straight into every site including David. All leather shops were more than 50% off. I brought a leather jacket for £200 that was easily £800-1000 high season. You just need to barter. Was my most expensive clothes purchase ever but is still my go to 10 years later and is still amazing. On a whole just do Europe in winter. Xmas markets, mulled wine, ice rinks, no crowds, locals etc. It just paints everything in this magical light that you just don't get in the overcrowded heat of August.

I’ve just got back from Florence, there are two direct trains from Pisa to Florence SMN every hour.

Awesome tips! We're visiting Florence soon. What do you recommend for Food Tour? We have two small children. Thanks!

Great ! Would like a video of Venice, sienna an Rome ! Thks

I would like to tell everyone that the light rail t2 from Florence airport to the city center has been built. It takes less than half an hour to get there. The ticket price is 1.5 euros

Hey your videos are amazing. I am going to visit Italy during October. Can you please film a clothing look book during October?

Thank you. Maybe if you could cover some special events like neighborhood swap meets and parades or other events.

Hi I'll be visiting Florence in a month...so can you tell me some budget friendly places to eat and shop. Also are the outlet malls worth visiting and how far are they from city centre

Thank you for sharing. Do you see any issue with taking the city bus with luggage from Santa Maria 20 minutes to the East side of the city? One carry on and one larger bag. early Afternoon weekday

Very nice video! l am from Florence and l agree with all you say, just two remarks: at 7pm you can definitely eat in a restaurant just do not expect a crowd, therefore it can be kind of weird but nice. Not earlier though. Food specialties: you forgot my favorite one, tipical of Florence, thr Pappa al pomodoro (or pappa col pomodoro). Do not miss it 😉

@CodyDunlap

5 жыл бұрын

Elena Mancini agreed. It seems like you can eat 12-3 then 6-2am with there being no crowd from 6-8. Very interesting how nobody eats breakfast here.

First of all, thanks for your incredibly informative and helpful videos. One thing I am really nervous about is getting trains and buses right. We are flying into the Rome Airport (we used miles and this was the only way to make the amount we had squirreled away and extra fees manageable). We had thought taking a train straight from the airport was possible, but there seem to be only two and our arrival time seems to eliminate both as options. Since we would rather avoid extra stops from an already heavy travel day, we were instead thinking about the newer Fiumicino Express bus. Do you know anything about this and especially whether or not these need the same kind of validation stamps the train requires? Also, would you know if these can be pre-purchased from the US before going? Again, thanks so much for your insights and insider tips; they are enormously helpful and I've already learned a ton, thanks to you!

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Adela! I believe there's still a direct train from Fiumicino to Rome's main terminal. It will be quicker than the bus, but cost more. No validation needed for the bus but you'll have to check on the bus website to see if you can buy online, last time I used it, you could easily buy tickets at counter. Hope that helps!

How is the pick pocketing situation in florence? Is it less compared to Rome? You mentioned you like Florence in October. Does it get significantly cooler then? I'm thinking of going in October 😄

Thanks for the video. Can you please advise best transportation from Assisi to Florence? Thanks.

We're going to Umbria this weekend but won't have time to see Florence - I'm so disappointed! It looks beautiful 😍

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Oh that will be lovely !

My husband & I are headed to Italy in September.. Florence, Rome & Amalfi Coast. First time abroad for both of us! Excited and nervous! 😁

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

No need to be nervous! You'll have a great time.

Great tips, planning to visit Rome, Florence and Venice next summer (yeah summer, our daughter is off so no choice but summer)

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome Jason, you'll have a great trip!

So much to look at there I bet

Heading to Italy with my wife for our 30th wedding anniversary. Our first time to Europe. Visiting Florence, Rome, and Positano. Your videos and blog posts are very helpful. Thanks!

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, what an amazing trip Don! Have a great time.

Regarding the airports, Pisa airport no longer has train tracks, they've been ripped up. There is a shuttle bus going between the airport and Pisa Centrale. I usually prefer to use Florence airport though, much more convenient, and you can get some good deals if you book early.

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Zante, they now have a shuttle train to/from pisa airport to pisa centrale.

@Zante_on_google

6 жыл бұрын

Since when? I fly to London every month, but for just over a year I've been using Peretola only, so it must be quite recent. Last time I went through Pisa it was June 2017 and there were no tracks.

@SC-ew7pm

5 жыл бұрын

There is the Pisa mover. This is a service that runs from the airport to Pisa centrale train station it costs €2.50 and takes about 5 minutes. I've used it every time I've visited.

Please can you recommend restaurants and more dishes to try in Florence?

Grazie

While on vacation, I flew in to Florence Peretola airport and took the tram to the city center. It was only a 20 min ride... and cheaper than a taxi.

Could you please share the link to book the tickets for museums online? Going in two weeks!

Hi there, thank you. I will be visiting Florence in March. Can you please tell me where I can buy souvenirs?

Loved your video, informative as usual. I was wondering if you know anything about the bagbnb in front of the Santa Maria Novella train station? Specifically, if you've read any reviews regarding if it was user-friendly, indeed locked and without theft, etc.

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what a bagbnb is :)

@kv-vt1wh

6 жыл бұрын

Love and London Here is the link: bagbnb.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA_c7UBRAjEiwApCZi8SVmqiQwHk0vCgnMNk-s6Yq7zv0UVvrIoomdMNJBgelX5ATyQXutfxoC0gUQAvD_BwE

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

I've never used it but I'm sure it's ok :) I personally would prefer to leave it rather than have to drag it along with me all day.

I don’t see a link for the tours to sign up for! Can you give me some guidance on how to book more than one museum at a time? Is there such thing as a package for the museums?

Where did you buy the “major city decor frames” in the background? Amazing decoration idea I’d like to copy!

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Ronak, thanks! They're from this Etsy shop: fave.co/2k0oSZ1

I'm planning to visit Florence by the end of this August. It must be hot. Is there any tip for visit only in one day.

Flying from Sicily, I always fly to the Florence airport without a problem.

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you do!

Ma mi potevi avvertire... Sarei stato un'ottima guida!!! Baci da Firenze!!!

@loveandlondon

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

I will be visiting Florence next week , any recommendation for nice Florentine steak? Thanks

such perfect timing!! currently planning my Europe trip for October/November and this quick video on Florence is amazing!!

@loveandlondon

6 жыл бұрын

Wooohoo!

I found Florence safe at all hours.

I’m going this July for 3 days. I’m kinda concerned about the heat. I’m from South Texas where summers get pretty hot and humid. What type of hot should I expect? And also I’ll be by myself. Any tips for me to do and not do?

Hi and thanks for the weather hot tips. I've travel to Europe before and some of the places don't have a/c . this doesn't seem to bother most Europeans because they are used of the cold and heat without proper modern equipment so be aware if you travel to Europe. This June I 'm traveling to Cinque Terra and it will be hot but I'm staying in the upper hills less humid.

@Ionabrodie69

Жыл бұрын

Is that right.. ?🙄perhaps we’re not whinging bastards like you yanks.. We are more than used to modern Equipment .. we even have ELECTRIC.. 😮🙄🇬🇧

Regarding transfers from Pisa airport to Florence: You can no longer take the direct coach to the center of Florence. They broke that once very convenient and comfortable transfer into several steps (in order to get more money out of tourists I suppose). You now need to take a train shuttle (takes literally two minutes and obviously costs money) to the new, external coach stop. Then you take the usual coaches to Florence. But surprise: it drops you outside the center - actually not far away from Florence airport - where you then need to take the tram (stuffed with people and super slow) or pay for a taxi. Great!

Is the end of May pushing it in terms of crowds and heat?

Hi, I will be traveling to Europe for the first time (Madrid, Paris, Florence, and Venice) I am so overwhelmed not completely sure what to do/see. People I am traveling with have all different interests (tourist traps vs local environment) but would love some suggestions if you have a chance. Also, I have a huge fear of pickpocketing and standing out as a tourist via apparel or behavior. Any tips, suggestions, food recommendations, etc would be greatly appreciated!!

Ciao! Great video! Visiting Rome, Florence in a couple weeks with my wife and 2 kids (6 and 4)...looking for kid friendly ideas to help balance mom and dad sight seeing...any help would be great! thank you! :-)

Love Florence