Discover Florence’s 200 best Active Explorer spots for your trip

2-Hour Guided Sightseeing Bike Tour

★ 4.4 · 1,075 reviews

Hop on a bike for a guided two-hour ride through Florence. Cycle past the Medici Palace, Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce, then cross the Arno to explore the Oltrarno.

Guided E-Bike Tour to Piazzale Michelangelo

★ 4.4 · 1,549 reviews

Cycle Florence by e-bike and reach Piazzale Michelangelo without a struggle. Pass the Medici Palace and Santa Croce before enjoying the city view.

Parco delle Cascine

★ 4.3 · 15,775 reviews

Walk or cycle through Parco delle Cascine, Florence's big riverside park beside the Arno. Follow wide car-free avenues past historic monuments, joining local runners and cyclists as the river flows alongside.

Guided Bike Tour in Small Group

★ 4.6 · 435 reviews

Cycle through Florence on a classic Graziella bike with a licensed guide. Roll through its squares and quiet streets on a flat, easy route.

Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

★ 4.9 · 6,140 reviews

Choose your own Cinque Terre day from Florence, whether by train, on foot or paired with Pisa. Explore colourful clifftop villages with an expert guide or independently on the transport-only option.

Cinque Terre Day Trip with Street Food

★ 4.6 · 1,615 reviews

Spend a full day among the Cinque Terre's pastel villages on this coach trip from Florence. Pick your add-ons, from trains and ferries to a street-food tasting, and enjoy free time by the sea.

Parco dell'Anconella

★ 4.3 · 1,919 reviews

Head to Parco dell'Anconella, a spacious riverside park on the Arno. Stroll the trails past duck ponds and sports fields, with playgrounds nearby and the river as your backdrop.

Crazy Center - FIRENZE SUD - Climbing Gym

★ 4.8 · 127 reviews

Chalk up at Crazy Center Firenze Sud, a bright and modern climbing gym on Florence's southern edge. Work through creatively set boulder problems, then pick your next project from the central training area while the quiet crowd climbs around you.

TOSCANASUP - PADDLEBOARDING IN TUSCANY since 2012

★ 5.0 · 36 reviews

Paddle through the heart of Florence with TOSCANASUP, a guided stand-up paddleboarding tour on the Arno. Glide beneath the old bridges, take in Ponte Vecchio from the water, and pick up local stories from your guide along the way.

Virgin Active Firenze San Donato

★ 4.2 · 1,248 reviews

Squeeze in a workout at Virgin Active Firenze San Donato, a busy, well-kept fitness club with long weekday hours. Train alongside Florentine regulars in an energetic atmosphere, with early-morning and late-evening slots to fit around sightseeing.

Tuscan Countryside Vespa Tour with Tastings

★ 4.8 · 821 reviews

Hop on a vintage Vespa and leave Florence's traffic behind for the Tuscan hills. You'll follow your guide past villas, castles and vineyards, stopping for viewpoints before a terrace lunch with Chianti.

Piscina Goffredo Nannini

★ 4.1 · 1,104 reviews

Cool off at Piscina Goffredo Nannini, a riverside pool complex set in a leafy park across from the Arno. Swim laps in the 50-metre basin, let the kids splash in their own pool, then relax on the shaded lawns.

Chianti Vespa Tour with Wine

★ 4.8 · 1,049 reviews

Ride through the Chianti hills on a Vespa, scooter or electric car with an English-speaking leader. Stop at a winery for wine and olive oil tasting and a Tuscan meal.

Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip

★ 4.7 · 3,281 reviews

Leave Florence early for a day on the Ligurian coast and in Pisa. Ride trains between Vernazza and Monterosso, then see the Leaning Tower in Piazza dei Miracoli.

Pratolino Park

★ 4.7 · 2,055 reviews

Escape the city heat at Pratolino Park, a calm green pocket in the hills north of Florence. Stroll shaded paths, take in the fresh air, and stand beneath the colossal statue at the heart of the grounds.

Brunelleschi's Dome Climb Entry Ticket & Duomo

★ 4.5 · 6,168 reviews

Climb Brunelleschi's dome for a rooftop view of Florence. You will ascend 463 steps past the Last Judgement fresco, then use your three-day pass to visit the bell tower, baptistery and museum.

Giotto's Bell Tower and Cathedral Entry Ticket

★ 4.3 · 402 reviews

Climb Giotto's Bell Tower for a close look at the cathedral and Florence's rooftops. The same ticket then opens the cathedral, crypt, baptistery and museum.

2.5 hour Guided Walking Tour

★ 4.5 · 821 reviews

Explore central Florence on foot with a tour escort and audio headset. Walk from the cathedral square to the Oltrarno and Ponte Vecchio, finishing with a Tuscan food tasting.

Boboli Gardens

★ 4.1 · 31,149 reviews

Step into the Boboli Gardens, the grand formal park rising behind Palazzo Pitti. Follow gravel avenues past Renaissance statues and ornate fountains, pausing in shaded corners as the hillside opens onto the city.

Highlights Walking Tour with Expert Guide

★ 4.6 · 6,010 reviews

Get to know Florence on foot with a local guide. Walk from the Duomo to Ponte Vecchio and hear the stories of the Medici, Dante and Michelangelo.

Parco Villa Vogel

★ 4.4 · 1,828 reviews

Spend an easy hour at Parco Villa Vogel, a shaded local park with plenty of lawn. Let children loose on the swings and carousel while you stroll the trails or grab a coffee at the bistro.

Giotto's Bell Tower

★ 4.8 · 8,110 reviews

Climb Giotto's Bell Tower for a close look at the Duomo from above. Work your way up the narrow stairs, pausing at each level for views, until you reach the open terrace over Florence.

Brunelleschi's dome

★ 4.8 · 12,135 reviews

Climb Brunelleschi's dome, the Renaissance engineering feat that crowns Florence. Squeeze up the narrow stairs between its shells and finish with a view over the city's rooftops.

Day Trip with Free Time in San Gimignano and Siena

★ 4.6 · 2,284 reviews

Spend a day exploring San Gimignano and Siena at your own pace after a coach ride from Florence. Climb through medieval lanes, then reach Piazza del Campo.

Duomo Guided Tour with Dome Climb

★ 4.2 · 4,566 reviews

Get inside Florence Cathedral ahead of the queue with a local guide. After the half-hour explanation, you can climb the dome on your own if you chose the upgrade.

Cimitero delle Porte Sante

★ 4.7 · 160 reviews

Climb to Cimitero delle Porte Sante, a hillside necropolis behind San Miniato where mausoleums meet sweeping city views. Wander quietly among the tombs for about 45 minutes, away from the crowds below.

Le Cure

Step out of central Florence and into Le Cure, a calm residential quarter few visitors see. Wander its tree-lined streets, peek into local shops, and stop at a neighbourhood café among Florentines going about their day.

Orti del Parnaso

★ 4.6 · 830 reviews

Escape the crowds at Orti del Parnaso, a peaceful hillside garden above the city. Walk up to the viewpoint and look out over Florence's rooftops in near-total calm.

David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour

★ 4.7 · 520 reviews

See Michelangelo's David and Florence's cathedral complex on one guided walk. After the Accademia, stroll through Piazza della Signoria and finish at Ponte Vecchio.

Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Tour

★ 4.8 · 2,086 reviews

Meet near Piazza San Lorenzo and follow your guide through the streets that the Medici shaped. You'll learn to read the symbols on Renaissance facades, view the cathedral and its dome, and finish near the Uffizi.