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13 Tips for a FANTASTIC Trip to Florence
One of the most beautiful and historically significant cities in the world…join me as I help you decide what to do, where to go, where to stay, and what to eat in stunning Florence.
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Intstagram: mattstraveltips
Music by:
www.epidemicsound.com
Thanks to Audrey Kennedy for the help! If you need a travel agent, she's the best!
onthemaptravel.com/
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How to Get into the City:
- From Pisa Airport (Gallilei Gallileo Intl Airport): Take the Pisamover to Pisa Centrale Station, and buy a ticket to Florence (Santa Maria Novella Station)
- From Florence Airport (Peretola)
Cheapest option is the new Tram from T2 to Santa Maria Novella Station in Florence.
Or just hop in a cab)
How to Skip The Lines:
(VERY IMPORTANT TO AVOID SPENDING HOURS IN LINES!)
- The most user friendly website for reserving skip the line reserved ticket times (for the Uffizi Gallery and the Academia Gallery (Michelangelo's David) is:
www.florence-tickets.com/florence
(But you’ll pay more of a fee…but it is user friendly)
- The official ticketing website for the Uffizi Gallery and The David is B-ticket:
www.b-ticket.com/b-ticket/uffizi/default_eng.aspx
(Less user-friendly, but a cheaper ticket price…and it’s not that hard to figure it out)
- The official site for reserving a climb for the Duomo is here (this will also include entrance into all of the attractions of the Duomo):
grandemuseodelduomo.waf.it/en/cumulative-ticket-great-museum-of-the-cathedral-of-florence
- You can also call to book a time at the Uffizi and David by calling this number from a US phone:
011-39-055-294-883
- Or this number from an Italian phone:
055-294-883
You can also sometimes book through your hotel (if you’re staying at a hotel)
Or go with a small group tour like ArtVivia (more expensive, but highly recommended):
www.artviva.com/
Food:
- All’Antico Vinaio
- Gustapizza
- Le Volpi e L’Uva
- Trattoria Mario
- Trattoria Za Za
- Zeb
- Cibrèo Trattoria
- Osteria Santo Spirito
- L’Osteria di Giovanni
- Trattoria Giovanni
Gelato:
- Venchi
- Vivoli
- Gelateria La Carraia
- Gelateria Artigianale La Strega Nocciola
- Gelateria Santa Trinita
- My Sugar
- Gelateria Dei Neri (one of my two favorites)
- Perché No (my favorite)
Neighborhoods/Piazzas/Sites:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio (Make sure to climb to the top)
- Oltrarno (Across any of the bridged on the other side of the Arno River)
- San Frediano
- Santo Spirito
- Walk along the Arno River
Markets:
- Mercato Centrale
- Mercato di San Lorenzo
- Loggia del Mercato Nuovo
- Sant’Ambrogio Market
Michaelangelo’s David:
Galleria dell’Accademia
(Again…make sure to book an advanced entrance time)
Other Museums/Art/History:
- Uffizi Gallery (BOOK AHEAD)
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Palazzo Pitti
Churches:
- Duomo di Firenze, also the Crypt below, the Baptistry, and Giotto’s Bell Tower (though as I said in the video…you’ll get as a good a view of the city from climbing the Palazzo Vecchio with FAR FEWER crowds)
- Basilica di Santa Croce (burial site of famous Italians)
- Medici Chapel (also the family tomb for the Medici)
Parks/Nature:
- Boboli Gardens (Beautiful impressive huge park)
- Giardino Bardini (My favorite park in the city)
- Rent a bike and ride through the hills above Florence. Best route (in my opinion) Head across the Ponte all Grazie (Bridge), and bike up the hills above Piazzale Michaelangelo.
Views of the City:
- la Rinascente (4th floor…up the green stairs)
- Rooftop bar of the Westin Excelsior
- Watch the Sunset on the St Trinity Bridge
Tuscany:
(I rented a car…I think it cost me around 50 Euros for the day)
- Day Trip/Wine Tour of Tuscany (There are many options for tours…I loved the small group half/day tour with Prestige rent…I found it on Trip Advisor (linked here):
www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g187895-d11458040-Small_Group_Wine_Tasting_Experience_in_the_Tuscan_Countryside-Florence_Tuscany.html
- Siena (if you only visit one town in Tuscany…make it Siena. Also take the bus, not the train)
- San Gimignano (Can be seen on the same day as Siena as they’re close by)
- Pisa
- Lucca (aerial shot of Lucca is from videoblocks.com)
PLACES I DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO FEATURE:
Restaurants:
- Osteria Vini e Vecchi Sapori (VERY POPULAR spot. Reservations are a must)
- Bella Donne (fantastic meatballs…or “polpettine”)
- Hostaria Il Desco (great little hidden gem near the Ponte Vecchio in a winding alley)
Other things to see/do:
- Bargello Museum
- Strozzi Museum
- Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (The Duomo’s museum)
MY EQUIPMENT:
- Main Camera: Panasonic GH5 (w/ Metabones Speedbooster adapter, and an XLR shoe mount for my lav mic)
- Second Camera (For Studio shoot): Sony FS5 with Canon 24-70 2.8
- Lenses: Panasonic Lumix 12-35 2.8, Panasonic Lumix 35-100 2.8, Sigma Art Lens 18-35 1.8, Canon 24-70 2.8
- Gimbal: DJI Ronin S
- Drone: DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
- Camera Slider: Rhino ROV Pro
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Komentáře

  • @aayushbhadani8351
    @aayushbhadani8351 Před 3 dny

    How to get around. Schipol station. Walking around. Very expensive. Rain and Wind. Bicycle city. Donkey republic. Explore r e light districts. No pictures. Dutch pancake. Pancake bakery. The pantry. Coffee shop katsu corree shop smoke then the market albert cyp market Anne frank house vong gosh museum after smoking party in nught boat tour some outside place tour

  • @dantheman8279
    @dantheman8279 Před 3 dny

    This is by far the very best travel Vlog made on visiting Florence that I’ve seen! Thanks a million!

  • @stevebartley628
    @stevebartley628 Před 3 dny

    Excellent

  • @rosacazares988
    @rosacazares988 Před 4 dny

    My dad and grandma who is from el Salvador left this world teaching me how to make perfect pupusas. Sadly both passed away. Miss them. 😢.

  • @GaryRessler
    @GaryRessler Před 7 dny

    looking forward tomytrip inJuly. thanks for info.

  • @nefariou5
    @nefariou5 Před 7 dny

    Many thanks for this video, it was instrumental in my holiday planning! Especially: travel advice, the pantry recommendation, vondelpark, albert cuyp market, and the raw herring recommendation (no other videos seemed to mention this) The balance of light-hearted humor and actual advice was great. Your weather warning was very accurate. I think it rained about 5 times per day we were there, sometimes the rain was absolutely torrential, and then it'd be sunny an hour later. Also, it's not your fault, but a year after this video was made Amsterdam banned dockless rental bikes, so the whole thing about renting a bike as a tourist is really not applicable anymore.

  • @jerrylorenzo
    @jerrylorenzo Před 7 dny

    Awesome! Thoroughly enjoyed your video! You are a pro and should do more travel videos.

  • @RolandYGOtv
    @RolandYGOtv Před 12 dny

    i fly tomorrow and this pops up hmmm... thank you!

  • @jayfron6012
    @jayfron6012 Před 13 dny

    Firenze is absolutely amazing

  • @Juju-wk7yv
    @Juju-wk7yv Před 17 dny

    Thank you , Matt! Simply beautiful.

  • @mynameischawla
    @mynameischawla Před 19 dny

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Super helpful.

  • @lindsaypodhajsky1032
    @lindsaypodhajsky1032 Před 21 dnem

    Your video clips of the city are stunning 👏🏼

  • @mikechan1295
    @mikechan1295 Před 22 dny

    Matt, its been awhile since you travel or made a travel video. Get your lazy ass up and start traveling again.

  • @ryankreutzer5844
    @ryankreutzer5844 Před 24 dny

    Matt! I wish you would do more videos. I went to Italy last September but I was only in Florence for 4 days and I ate at most of the restaurants you recommended (OMG the sizzling gnocchi..life changing!!) Watching this video certainly made my trip a success! I don't know why you stopped making videos but wishing you would change your mind. Take care!!

  • @christophercortes1524
    @christophercortes1524 Před měsícem

    Just booked our Airbnb just outside Otroarno! Driving into Florence from Castelnuovo…will keep the rental til we go back to Rome! Your videos are honestly the best out there (I’ve seen hundreds)! I nicknamed you the funnier and better (younger) Rick Steves ( the Chuck Norris of travel)! Keep It coming bro! If you’re ever in Oahu, Hawaii… hit us up! Aloha

  • @Arturro20091111
    @Arturro20091111 Před měsícem

    Unfortunately, after covid amsterdam became horrible scam and crime town , so sad , also dirty and rubbish everywhere.

  • @simplysourdough5444
    @simplysourdough5444 Před měsícem

    Love your tips Matt! Thanks so much.

  • @rika-ppe2065
    @rika-ppe2065 Před měsícem

    I know this video is 5 years old, pre COVID but I just wandered if the information are still the same or at least similar ? I am currently planning to visit HK in November, wanting to see old/ traditional side of HG.

  • @AlexandCrewMovies
    @AlexandCrewMovies Před měsícem

    Everything is better than Taco Bell

  • @heloizemarina7645
    @heloizemarina7645 Před měsícem

    Best vídeo about Amsterdam in CZcams 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Love it

  • @bassGST1
    @bassGST1 Před měsícem

    $1.25 taco each. man, i remember when they were like 50 cents!now its double the price. still worth

  • @pil7353
    @pil7353 Před měsícem

    There is absolutely NO OLIVE OIL in the cacio and pepe, tip #1.... that was not the right place ;-) Next time you come just tell me ahaha

  • @jorgiebutt
    @jorgiebutt Před měsícem

    I know this is 6 years ago, but wtf is kawbaysaw?

  • @jeanpaulfelix4095
    @jeanpaulfelix4095 Před měsícem

    amsterdams cannibus culture is beyond belief. the top.

  • @littlems323
    @littlems323 Před měsícem

    Matt is hilarious! 😆

  • @calise8783
    @calise8783 Před měsícem

    We just got back from Florence. We flew into the Florence airport (53 minute flight from Munich) and took the tram to and from the tiny airport. We stayed right near the Cattedrale. Loved how walkable the city was. Booked all our tickets ahead right on the official sites. Food was good everywhere as long as you don’t go to the most touristy places. Loved using my Italian.

  • @DrChadJohnson
    @DrChadJohnson Před měsícem

    great video, Matt!

  • @ruotaquadrata4860
    @ruotaquadrata4860 Před měsícem

    Hai nominato solo posti da turisti e il gelato con il mascarpone 😂😂😂😂 che non èun gelato ma un dolce semifreddo è veramente da americani! Dimmi come mangi e ti dirò chi sei. 😂😂😂😂 Certo che per degli ignoranti come la maggior parte dei turisti che vengono a Firenze e che a casa loro mangiano spaghetti e trippa in scatola tutto va bene anche il copertone di una vecchia macchina fatto alla brace! 😂😂😂😂

  • @nazligul13
    @nazligul13 Před měsícem

    The most wholesome and useful Florence video ever! Good man! Well done 🎉

  • @juliataylor948
    @juliataylor948 Před měsícem

    You are absolutely amazing! Thank you so much

  • @garryhallett4964
    @garryhallett4964 Před měsícem

    Loved it, thank you.

  • @2727ELE
    @2727ELE Před měsícem

    We are planning to travel by car from the Netherlands. Can we park easily in Florence? What do you recommend? Stay in the city old town as well?

  • @lindavillalobos8999
    @lindavillalobos8999 Před měsícem

    Matt I loved your video I’m gonna be turning 70 and that’s my dream trip is there do you have any plans to do an updated video of the island Traditional places to eat and see I would truly truly appreciate it I’m going in may of 2025 thank you

  • @hitops2hihats24
    @hitops2hihats24 Před měsícem

    Typical mainland haole video… Basic tourist spots. Sooo glad you never mentioned the real Hawai’i… that only the Kanaka Maoli know. Half the Hawaiian/local words you say in this video are mispronounced… Hawai’i nei is about the PEOPLE. The CULTURE. The ALOHA. Are you just taking from the aina and the people? What are you doing to give back? Working in a lo’i while you’re there? Learning the language? Learning REAL the history? And until you spend significant time with the families of Nanakuli, Kalihi, Hauula, Lai’e… You don’t know the island ‘like the back of your hand’.

  • @MrMarkcalland
    @MrMarkcalland Před měsícem

    That Hollywood Thai place is one of the worst

  • @NicoleLee14147
    @NicoleLee14147 Před měsícem

    Thx for this great sharing! It really helps a lot! It is never too late to learn more about travel tips! I would add one more saving tip here. For tourist and person who live here, the travel fee is really insane… I found an app that has discount on every journey within eu and uk and I really like to share the discount code with u if u need it!! I've spent 35% less each time I've travelled. I hope this is helpful for other people traveled on budget~ Thank u again for everything u shared!!

  • @jeffreycooley2032
    @jeffreycooley2032 Před měsícem

    As an L.A. native, and Chef, i think his choices were pretty spot on, and yes we have an incredibly diverse food scene. Thank you

  • @flomacomo
    @flomacomo Před měsícem

    Thank you for the tips.I find you video informative. Thanks you for the links on the description.I will be in Florence in October.

  • @jessicarodrigueslopes6825

    Best video! ❤

  • @denisemcguirk
    @denisemcguirk Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks Matt, I really enjoy yr videos and hvng been to sm of the places agree 100% Good fun to watch too 👌

  • @deepdimpledchocolate
    @deepdimpledchocolate Před 2 měsíci

    Im going in a week to visit family there. Im so excited 🎉

  • @willjackson1485
    @willjackson1485 Před 2 měsíci

    This shit ass

  • @nickia8955
    @nickia8955 Před 2 měsíci

    I rarely can sit through clips longer than 5min. But you made this easy and enjoyable not to mention so informative. I love your sense of humour. You know how to get your audience hooked. It worked! I’m going to use your advice and guidance when travelling to Florence this summer. You posted this video 4 years ago. I’m hoping the suggestions are still good at the present time. Cheers!

  • @angelineMcqueen
    @angelineMcqueen Před 2 měsíci

    thanks, This video makes me wanna cry 😭

  • @joelian9749
    @joelian9749 Před 2 měsíci

    Sauce made out of sex?

  • @user-xz3yv9qh5j
    @user-xz3yv9qh5j Před 2 měsíci

    Medici family

  • @connienkosi4200
    @connienkosi4200 Před 2 měsíci

    Matt please help me Plan my Birthday in Singapore at the end of May 2024

  • @marshachilds9445
    @marshachilds9445 Před 2 měsíci

    Please make more videos you are AMAZING !!!!

  • @NConkins
    @NConkins Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent video!

  • @duanegirardin3262
    @duanegirardin3262 Před 2 měsíci

    great video