Best Things to Do in Florence for Couples
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From the classic Piazzale Michelangelo and Arno River Cruise with a Live Concert, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
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Climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for the classic panorama of Florence. Take in the Duomo and Arno from the terrace, and see the bronze David standing above the city.
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Glide along the Arno on the electric Arnoboat as evening settles over Florence. Pass under Ponte Vecchio and two more historic bridges while a live musician plays, with the city's lights reflected on the water.
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Dress up for Enoteca Pinchiorri, Florence's three-star temple of fine dining. Work through a tasting menu of refined Tuscan-inspired plates with matching wines in an elegant, old-world setting.
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Treat yourself to Atto di Vito Mollica, a Michelin-starred dining room in Florence's historic centre. Settle in for a long, beautifully served evening meal with attentive staff.
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Climb to Basilica di San Miniato, the Romanesque church watching over Florence from its hilltop. Step into its hushed medieval interior, then look out across the rooftops from the terrace.
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Dress up for Il Palagio, the Four Seasons' Michelin-starred restaurant in Florence. Work through a multi-course Tuscan tasting menu in an elegant room or on the garden terrace.
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Hear Italian opera inside the fifteenth-century church of Santa Monaca. Professional singers and a grand piano fill the small space with Verdi, Puccini and Rossini, and your ticket also covers a look at Nico Paladini's Battle of Anghiari.
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Stand in Piazza del Duomo, where marble facades and Brunelleschi's dome rise above the crowds. Circle the cathedral, baptistery and bell tower, and decide which monument to climb or enter.
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Settle into the intimate church of Santa Maria al Tempio for an evening of opera near Santa Croce. Hear professional singers and a pianist perform arias by composers like Mozart, Verdi and Puccini from just a few metres away.
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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.
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Cross Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge that defines the Florence skyline. Stroll past the jeweller-lined shopfronts and stop at the river's edge for views along the Arno.
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Reserve a table at Ristorante Santa Elisabetta, a tiny fine-dining room inside a medieval tower in the centre of Florence. Savour inventive Italian-inspired dishes such as pigeon and mullet in an intimate, unusual setting.
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Treat yourself to Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura, where Florence's most fashionable dining room meets playful Italian cooking. Sample tasting-menu twists on classic dishes in a lavishly designed space.
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Discover Aria Rooftop, a Florence cocktail bar set high above the old town. Order a drink at a table facing the Duomo and take in the wide panorama before dinner.
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Discover Divina Terrazza, a Florence rooftop terrace overlooking Santa Maria del Fiore. Sip a well-made cocktail at sunset while the city rooftops spread out below.
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Cross the river to Oltrarno Ristorante Toscano for a Tuscan meal in a cosy, well-run dining room. Order the truffle ravioli or a Florentine steak and enjoy a glass of Chianti Classico at an outdoor table.
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Settle into Cantinetta Antinori, a Renaissance-style mansion turned wine-led restaurant in Florence. Enjoy refined Tuscan dishes and a long list of wines under warm lamplight.
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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.
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Find the hidden door to Rasputin, a speakeasy buried in a 14th-century cellar in Florence. Ring the bell, descend below street level and settle in for cocktails in a candlelit-feeling underground room.
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Trade the city for an organic Tuscan farm in Fucecchio, where vines and olive groves set the scene for a slow, rewarding day. You will walk the grounds, taste five organic wines and roll fresh pasta before sharing it at a long communal table.
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Pair a Tuscan dinner on Piazza della Signoria with an evening of tenors in one of Florence's historic halls. You will eat a three-course menu, then walk over to hear opera arias and Neapolitan classics.
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Climb into Giardino Bardini, a hillside garden above the Arno with a restored villa at its heart. Stroll its terraced paths, then settle on the cafe terrace to take in Florence spread out below.
Walk into Piazza Santa Croce, the broad heart of Florence's eastern quarter. Take in the basilica's facade, then explore the surrounding lanes of leather workshops and trattorias.
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Climb up to Loggia Roof Bar at Hotel Palazzo Guadagni for a rooftop pause above Florence. Pair a cocktail with caprese or Mediterranean dips while the skyline unfolds around you.
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Enter Piazza della Signoria, the beating heart of Florence beneath the Palazzo Vecchio tower. Walk among the statues and fountain, then take a seat nearby to watch the square come alive.
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Pause on Ponte Santa Trinita, the Arno's most refined crossing, for a quieter view of Florence. Walk to the middle of its three arches and frame Ponte Vecchio against the river's golden light.
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Discover Angel Roofbar & Dining, a Florence rooftop where the Duomo anchors the skyline. Settle in at sunset for fresh Italian plates and a drink with a wide city panorama around you.
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Spend an evening at Teatro del Sale, where a Tuscan buffet and a live show share one room. Sample dish after dish with the other guests, then stay for the performance.
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Discover Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina, a wine bar facing Palazzo Pitti in the Oltrarno. Work through Tuscan wines matched with regional courses, guided by staff who know the cellar well.
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Discover Jazz Club Firenze, a small late-night venue in Florence's historic centre where live music sets the pace. Squeeze in with the crowd, order a drink and sing along to a mix of English and Italian favourites.
Florence · 🏛️ Landmark
Piazzale Michelangelo
30 min
Florence · 🎭 Entertainment
Arno River Cruise with a Live Concert
1h
Florence · 🍽️ Food
Enoteca Pinchiorri
3h
Atto di Vito Mollica
2h30
Basilica di San Miniato
45 min
Il Palagio
2h
Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket
1h15
Piazza del Duomo
Opera Concert Entrance Ticket
Florence · 🧭 Tours
Tuscan Countryside Vespa Tour with Tastings
7h
Ponte Vecchio
20 min
Ristorante Santa Elisabetta
1h45
Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura
Florence · 🍸 Drinks
Aria Rooftop by Iside De Cesare
1h30
Divina Terrazza Rooftop Bar
Oltrarno Ristorante Toscano
Cantinetta Antinori
Chianti Vespa Tour with Wine
6h
Rasputin
Farm Tour, Wine & Pasta in the Tuscan Countryside
5h
Heart of Dinner and Three Tenors Concert Ticket
Florence · 🌳 Nature
Giardino Bardini
Florence · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Santa Croce
Loggia Roof Bar at Hotel Palazzo Guadagni
Piazza della Signoria
Ponte Santa Trinita
15 min
Angel Roofbar & Dining
Teatro del Sale
Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina
Florence · 🌙 Nightlife
Jazz Club Firenze