Every Florence Tourist Should Know These Tips In 2024 🇮🇹🤓
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- čas přidán 29. 07. 2023
- Explore Florence, a captivating Italian gem, steeped in history, art, and culture. Discover essential travel tips for your next visit. The best months to go, arriving by train at the Santa Maria Novella station or FLR Florence airport. Where to stay? That's covered. I'll also go over the must-see attractions like the Duomo, Uffizi, Statue of David, and Ponte Vecchio. And no visit is complete without eating local dishes like Bistecca Fiorentina, Schiacciata, and Gelato. We will also go over venturing to vineyards for wine tasting, Vespa tours, and exploring nearby towns. And where do you go after Florence, places like Bologna, Venice, Milan, or Rome.
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Don’t forget about the wine windows! Was such a hidden treasure to find on my trip 😊
@DandyDaniP Absolutely, the wine windows are indeed a hidden treasure! 😊 I'm planning a full video on this in the future. Stay tuned! 🍷🎥🌟
Gregor, you make a hell of a video. I spent a little time in Florence some years ago and LOVED it, so that gives me a better perspective for seeing how on-target you are with your advice and information in this video. Many thanks, and please keep 'em coming!!
On-Target! Thanks for the kind words!
Thanks for the positive vibes and sharing them here! 😎👍
It is a good life we lead brother
After watching one if your Florence video last year. I went to Florence and it was so easy, as your video explanation is so easy and helpful. Thank you for your time in making this incredible videos 📹.
You are so welcome!
Wow Gregor.. Great job, thank you so much..
Wow...this was really detailed and informative! No fluff, all useful info. Thanks much!!
You are so welcome!
Visiting in November. Thank you for all your recommendations. I’m so excited.
You are so welcome! I hope it helps!
Great video. I went to Florence in August this year. It was indeed raging hot, 40 Celsius +, but that didn’t adversely impact our visit. We stayed in Florence for 10 days, in a Airbnb just off Piazza St Marco - superb location. We flew into Pisa and got the train to Florence. We spent many days exploring Florence and still didnt see everything. Also visited Rome twice by train - 90 mins journey time. We went back into Pisa to see the tower. The food everywhere was absolutely fabulous and was offset by all the walking we did. Wonderful place.
That's the perfect length of time and I'm glad you had a good visit despite the heat and it sounds like you planned very well
i am going soon :) what are your top 3 things to see?
Love your energy Gregor. We plan to be in Florence in April. You are informative, down to earth and crystal clear. Thank you.
thanks for the kind words! Florence awaits with open arms in April. 🌺
I loved seeing your joy as that family recognized you! Thank you for this video!
You are so welcome!
Nice tour in Florence ❤ walking eating enjoy your tour.
Thank you! Florence is such a vibrant city, and there's always something new to discover around every corner. 🇮🇹🚶♂️❤️
Going to be there 3 days in November for a wedding. Will be visiting as many of these places as we can. Thanks for the tips and the preview!
so great. I'm glad it's helpful
Great information! We’ve visited Firenze 5 times in the last 12 years, more recently for two weeks and a full month. Gregor has really done an excellent job with his overview and suggestions. All of them are spot on. Great to hear your recommendations for the Santa Croce and San Niccolo areas - far enough away from large crowds yet offering great restaurants, bars, shopping and living like an Italian.
It's wonderful to hear you've enjoyed Florence so many times. Thank you for your kind words about my suggestions!
@@GregorBrown Hi Gregor, you know Firenze very well and the info you’ve provided is certainly of help to new visitors. Bravo! (Ive got a few tips to follow up on myself! Thank you.).
Great information , super pumped, Go Gregor
Thank you so much! Stay tuned for more adventures and tips. Your excitement fuels mine! 🚀
I’m currently planning my 40th birthday trip to Florence for 2024 so this video is sooo helpful! Thank you
Happy to hear. Great birthday present idea.
Excellent presentation. World Class
Glad you liked it!
Great suggestions!
Glad you like them!
Thank you for these videos Gregor! I am dreaming my first trip to Italy
Dreaming of Italy is the first step to visiting! Hope your trip is everything you wish for. 🇮🇹🌟
Exiting airport don’t turn right to the taxi rank, turn left to the Tram, cheap, quick, easy. Buy a ticket (€9 I think) before you board. Only a few stops to the station.
yeah, definitely the cheaper way of doing it ;)
€1.50 for a single when I was there 2022
@@MrVK1980 yes, it’s 1.5Euor, if I am not mistake the tram #4.
1,50 for the tram T2, last stop right at S.M Novella!! It's the same ticket for the bus system, so if you are already planning on buying a lot of those, I suggest the app at bus, the official one where you can get packs of 15 ticks for a cheaper price than many individual ones!
Thank you!!!!
No problem
Thank You Gregor!! Im going with my friends the second week of October!! How is the weather then? They are also watching your videos for Italy!!❤😊
I'm super happy to hear that you and your friends are watching all of the content and hopefully it's entertaining and helpful for you and as far as October weather goes it can be hit or miss just depending on the type of season it is
We visited Florence in June 25!! It was packed because of the Saint Festival. We enjoyed the visit but for me was too much people around. I follow up with your suggestions, we stayed at an AirB&B just a few steps from the Pitti Palace, we travel from Venezia to Bologna and then Florence. We stayed 5 days and has plenty of time to visit the principals museum’s and churches. And visited Pisa, too. It was great!!
The Insurance recommendation is a must!! Staying there our son got sick, but because of the insurance we did an appointment with a doctor and get some prescriptions and he did just fine!!👍🏼
hey hey, happy to hear that all worked out for you, and you had insurance as well to be covered. Yeah, fitting in Pisa is an easy sidetrip from Florence. Glad you had a good time, and sounds like you stayed in my neiborhood!
I need to watch ALL of your video's for sure - I am thinking of coming when lines are short (end of Sept/early Oct?) But I DO hope you answer a few questions for me. 1) I have some "free" stays I want to use with Hilton - there are 2 outside of Florence. Would you know "if" I go to either one, is there easy transportation to the city center from there? Would you also recommend those to be "out" of the crowded area as you say (I want to just explore tiny streets, etc. where more locals are - OR - should I also do 1/2 of trip very close to the center also? I'm thinking of just doing a few "day" trips (bus) and one day to Pisa (train) - I'd LOVE to hear your thoughts as I will be going solo - Hugs, Yana
Awesome video, thanks for all the info! Do you have any recommendations on how to find a pasta making class?
For pasta making classes, I recommend checking out local cooking schools or Airbnb experiences in Florence. They usually offer a variety of classes that provide a hands-on experience with making authentic Italian pasta. Enjoy! 🍝👩🍳
Love these vids - heading over in a couple weeks - any food tips for Milan?
I hope to be making a video about my lawn sometime soon but definitely go see The Last Supper and climb up to the top of the cathedral
The food recos are the best@@GregorBrown
Good Appetite!
Thanks 😊
This video was very informinative! I'll be going to Firenze on next Monday! How long are the queues for the attractions like the duomo and uffizi gallery? I prebooked the tickets.
If you have your time slot, it's not that bad. Also I am revisiting David in Academia 2 weeks from now. :)
Dude, you look and sound like James Woods in "The Boost" (1988). Great movie, btw. And great tips on Florence.
Haha, thanks, I guess, I don't know that person 😎👍
Buongiorno = good morning
Buonasera = good evening
I love watching your videos! Very informative hence very helpful! We are planning our Florence trip this summer ,, we are planning to stay for a week I have a question.. is it worth it to get a Florence travel pass? Thank you ❤
Glad it was helpful! thanks for joining along in the journey!
Hi,
Just wanted to know, what is the best time to visit Uffuzi and Galerria Academia? In the morning or afternoon. We will be in Florence on April next year.
Thanks
For sure early in the morning
well am coming in December
I'm going to Florence in October for 4 days. Would you please suggest an itinerary?
Prefer to live like locals thus I'm staying at an airbnb.
Would you recommend to book a day trip group tour to explore nearby towns/winery? Or do you have a way for self-guided travelers? I don’t plan to rent a car...thanks!!
I have a lot of videos with ideas. I hope they are hopeful ;)
Please do a Florence guide for where to relax, where the local do- im going in september after a week af tourist 130% (and did Florence tourist a few years ago) but its imposible to get inspiration for any thing thats not museums and shopping
I'm gonna make a list of the top free things to do
I love all your videos. I bought the combo guide but I still haven’t receive the digital guide. Please help!
I wish I could see your computer to know for sure but you should have the availability to download it as soon as you purchase so I would recommend checking back at the spring store
Update me later and let me know if you were able
Is the entry inside the Duomo free (without the climb)? We were not able to to get the tickets for Duomo.
Yes, entry to the main floor of the Duomo is free, but climbing the dome or visiting other parts like the bell tower requires a ticket. Hope you get to visit it next time! 🇮🇹⛪
check out this video for free entry: czcams.com/video/yQt6r30xoI4/video.htmlsi=uuuwTpSC72eJYbfT
Planning a trip in Nov 2024 we will have 14 days to visit. Struggling on how many cities to try to see and the regional to target during that time. If you could give some helpful advise it would be great. We were thinking Rome Florence Venice…. Would it be worth heading south for a few days too??
try watching this video for some help
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I think 3 cities is enough. Going south to Naples and Sorrento ( my favorite) needs more time than you have.
Will be in Florence in November on a cruise for 8hrs. What are the must see and eat places? Love to hear your suggestions. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed the content and I hope you found a helpful and check out some of my other videos for ideas
There's a restaurant on the top hill in Florence that is very good for dining with amazing view over the whole city. Price is reasonable ad wine in Florence is so cheap. Coming back soon in a few weeks. Even I go each time for 3 weeks visiting europe countries, I still pack only one carry-on and carry all my essentials, passport, glasses, credit card, sunscreen..,. in a fanny pack across my shoulders to avoid pickpocketing . Very important to feel free and light to enjoy the vacation and be alert the surrounding
you're packing is spot on! Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy to hear your thoughts!
@@GregorBrown thank you!
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thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is the name of the restaurant please on the top of the hill?
1:56 - Actually Italy does have Uber; at least in Rome they do. Also, there are airport transport options available as well.
In Florence it is essentially non-existent. The taxis rule and they are expensive.
I was wondering that as well!! Thank you both
In fact, in Italy you can pick up both Uber and Taxis from the Uber app.
In Florence we were told Uber was forbidden-only local taxis.
What is closed in July?
What about driving to Firenze? Where is the best place to park?
Driving to Florence 🚗? For hassle-free parking, consider using one of the many "Park & Ride" lots located on the outskirts of the city and then hop on public transport 🚌 to get into the heart of Florence. The Piazza Michelangelo also offers a great parking spot with a stunning view of the city 🏰, but it can get crowded!
3:47 caught me off guard lol
first time I heard that. :)
In Italy you DO have Uber. I don’t know about Florence. But I used Uber in Rome, Milan and Turin.
Yes, Uber and other share apps are not widespread though, the Taxi unions ensure that.. 🚖🇮🇹
The Power : Clan Medici --> Ordine dei Cavalieri Templari --> H.Q dell'Ordine dei Cavalieri Templari a Londra ( The Crown ) --> City of London .
Fascinating! The Medici's influence certainly spans far and wide, a testament to their historical significance. 🇮🇹🤓
Will I need long trousers to enter all churches .
Yes, most churches in Italy require modest dress, including long trousers for men. However, I entered the duomo recently in shorts. So who knows. 🇮🇹👖
My biggest tip?
Don't go in July if possible. I was there 3 weeks ago and it was really hot and really packed. I still love Florence, buy never during summer again
yeah. I mention that in my tips on when to visit. thanks for bringing that up again and sharing with the community.
@@GregorBrown I commented before I had seen the entire video 🤷♂️
Do the locals speak English?
50% will
Basically avoid summer and spring. Too many tourists.
In Florence born the sorbet, gelato born in Sicily
Sorry, but my sources are all pointing to Florence for the birthplace of gelato. However, I'm always up for a good, healthy debate with a scoop of history on the side! If you've got links or sources that highlight Sicily's role in the gelato saga, I'd love to see them. Let's unravel this delicious mystery together! 🍨🔍🇮🇹✨