Discover Florence’s 200 best Smart Adventurer spots for your trip

Giardino Corsini sul Prato

★ 4.6 · 14 reviews

Slip into Giardino Corsini sul Prato, a quiet historic garden tucked away in the city. Walk the statue-lined central avenue, admire the boxwood parterres and seek out the old citrus collection.

Cenacolo di Andrea del Sarto

★ 4.8 · 226 reviews

Seek out the Cenacolo di Andrea del Sarto, a peaceful refectory away from the Florence crowds. Spend a calm morning in front of del Sarto's Last Supper fresco, often with the room nearly to yourself.

Cenacolo di Santo Spirito

★ 4.0 · 57 reviews

Explore the Cenacolo di Santo Spirito, a 14th-century Gothic refectory in the Oltrarno. Browse the sculpture and artefacts donated by antique dealer Salvatore Romano in a calm, uncrowded hall.

Cenacolo di Sant'Apollonia

★ 4.5 · 257 reviews

Slip into the Cenacolo di Sant'Apollonia, where Andrea del Castagno's vast Last Supper fills a former convent refectory. Take in the vivid colours of this Renaissance fresco in near-silence, far from Florence's busiest queues.

Opificio delle Pietre Dure

★ 4.6 · 1,160 reviews

Seek out Opificio delle Pietre Dure, Florence's museum of pietra dura stone mosaics. Start with the video, then examine inlaid pictures and tables made from semi-precious stones in an uncrowded setting.

Horne Museum

★ 4.6 · 213 reviews

Slip into the Horne Museum, a collector's private palazzo turned into a quiet Florentine gem. Wander rooms of medieval paintings, sculpture and period furnishings, and enjoy the house itself as much as the masterpieces on its walls.

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.

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.

Collezione Casamonti

★ 4.5 · 165 reviews

Step into Collezione Casamonti, a contemporary art space tucked into central Florence. Wander through Arte Povera pieces and a large de Chirico, often with the galleries almost to yourself.

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.

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.

Stefano Bardini Museum

★ 4.6 · 532 reviews

Slip into the Stefano Bardini Museum, a quiet Florentine collection assembled by a legendary art dealer. Spend about 45 minutes among paintings, sculptures, weaponry and antiquities, hunting for carved grotesque faces and Renaissance chopines.

Museo di Palazzo Davanzati

★ 4.6 · 1,532 reviews

Step through the door of Museo di Palazzo Davanzati and into a 14th-century Florentine home. Wander furnished rooms, painted walls, lace and antiques at an unhurried pace, away from the busiest crowds.

Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze

★ 4.3 · 136 reviews

Discover the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze, a lesser-known museum of ancient treasures. Explore its Egyptian section and Roman galleries at an unhurried pace, away from Florence's busiest queues.

Museo HZERO

★ 4.8 · 1,529 reviews

Visit Museo HZERO, Florence's offbeat museum of trains and miniatures. Walk among tiny city scenes, try the interactive elements and chat with welcoming staff about how it all works.

Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo Visdomini

★ 4.2 · 58 reviews

Slip into San Michele Arcangelo Visdomini, a peaceful church a short walk from the Duomo. Take fifteen quiet minutes to look over its paintings and enjoy a calm break from the central crowds.

Cinema La Compagnia

★ 4.6 · 1,086 reviews

Settle into Cinema La Compagnia, a beloved old-school cinema where Florentines go for festivals and independent films. Catch a screening, grab a drink at the bar and enjoy a local evening out.

Fondazione Franco Zeffirelli Onlus

★ 4.7 · 490 reviews

Visit the Fondazione Franco Zeffirelli, a tribute to the Florentine director just off Piazza della Signoria. See how he shaped opera, theatre and film, away from the busiest museum crowds.

English Cemetery

★ 4.3 · 96 reviews

Seek out the English Cemetery, a quiet walled enclosure now ringed by traffic. Spend half an hour among decorative tombs and sculpture, including the grave of the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Chiesa della Natività di Cristo

★ 4.6 · 642 reviews

Seek out Chiesa della Natività di Cristo, a small Orthodox church tucked away in Florence. Step inside during a liturgy or feast day and see a living parish at worship.

Wild Buns Bakery- take away | via camaldoli

★ 4.7 · 720 reviews

Seek out Wild Buns Bakery on via Camaldoli for a Scandinavian twist on a Florentine breakfast. Pick up a tomato and goat cheese pastry or a vegan cinnamon bun and enjoy it with a latte.

Giardino dell'Orticoltura

★ 4.6 · 202 reviews

Take a pause in Giardino dell'Orticoltura, a local favourite in the Le Cure district. Wander past the elegant pavilion and metal statues, then rest on a bench or at the kiosk.

Teatro del Sale

★ 4.5 · 1,138 reviews

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.

Nokike | Gioielli Artigianali

★ 5.0 · 39 reviews

Visit Nokike, an artisan jewellery studio in Florence where handmade pieces carry a distinctive, slightly imperfect charm. Browse the collection or design something custom with Herika, right down to a small engraving.

Chiesa di San Frediano in Cestello

★ 4.5 · 280 reviews

Step into San Frediano in Cestello, a Baroque church tucked into the Oltrarno away from the main crowds. Spend twenty minutes under its grand dome, studying Gabbiani's frescoes and a few earlier 15th-century paintings.

Porta San Gallo

★ 4.3 · 31 reviews

Seek out Porta San Gallo, a little-visited medieval gate guarding Florence's northern approach. Circle the arch, enjoy the small park beside it, and imagine the travellers who once entered here.

Recollection by Albrici

★ 4.6 · 48 reviews

Wander into Recollection by Albrici, a Florence vintage shop housed in an impressive space. Browse racks of clothing, bags, hats and jewellery, mixing designer labels with unbranded finds.

Dolci e Dolcezze

★ 4.4 · 376 reviews

Stop by Dolci e Dolcezze, a charming patisserie near Piazza Beccaria loved for its tarts. Pick a custard and fruit tart or a rice pudding pastry, and eat at the bar or at an outdoor table.

Villa di Castello

★ 4.6 · 1,179 reviews

Wander the Renaissance garden of Villa di Castello, a former Medici estate on Florence's outskirts. Follow the terraces past fountains, statues, and citrus trees, and peek into the grotto along the way.

Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore

★ 4.6 · 796 reviews

Step through the plain front of Santa Maria Maggiore, an 11th-century church that surprises once you are inside. Spend fifteen minutes among Roman columns, faded Renaissance frescoes and large old paintings.