Best Things to Do in Florence for Multigenerational Groups
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From the classic Museo Leonardo Da Vinci and Florence Official Grand Panoramic City Tour by Golf Cart, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.7 · 52,447 reviews
Enter the Museo Leonardo Da Vinci and step into the mind of a true master. Handle machines built from his sketches and learn about his life, background and many talents.
★ 4.3 · 917 reviews
Ride an electric golf cart from Lungarno Vespucci up to the hills above Florence. Enjoy panoramas from Piazzale Michelangelo and finish with a Tuscan tasting of olive oil and truffle specialties.
★ 4.7 · 21,611 reviews
Dive into the Leonardo Interactive Museum and meet da Vinci the inventor rather than the painter. Operate working replicas of his machines, study his designs and see his ideas move in front of you.
★ 3.8 · 7,355 reviews
See Florence from the top of an open-top bus and hop off wherever you like. Ride to Piazzale Michelangelo or take the second line up to the hills of Fiesole.
★ 4.8 · 523 reviews
Escape Florence for a private ride up to Fiesole in an electric golf cart. Stop at hillside viewpoints and walk through the Roman theatre.
★ 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.
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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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
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Head to il Mercato Centrale Firenze, the historic market with a lively gourmet food hall upstairs. Sample dishes from many vendors, from truffle pasta to international fare, and explore the leather stalls outside.
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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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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.
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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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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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Enter the Uffizi Galleries, Florence's temple of Renaissance art inside a 16th-century building. Spend a couple of hours moving through Primitive and Renaissance masterpieces, sculpture and city views from the upper floors.
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Stand before the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence's marble landmark beneath Brunelleschi's dome. Circle the polychrome exterior, then step inside and take in the vast interior.
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Plan your visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia, where Michelangelo's David stands at the end of the Prisoners hall. Walk past the unfinished sculptures to the statue, then explore the paintings and instruments.
★ 4.1 · 452 reviews
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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Step into Palazzo Vecchio, Florence's fortified 13th-century palace. Tour its richly decorated chambers and courtyards, then climb the tower for views across the city and the Duomo.
★ 4.8 · 4,329 reviews
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.
★ 4.9 · 1,676 reviews
Escape the city for a Tuscan farm class that mixes cooking with countryside. Make gelato, then craft your own pizza or pasta with professional chefs and enjoy the meal together over wine or beer.
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Discover the Stibbert Museum, Florence's offbeat home of armor, weapons and global curiosities. Stroll through furnished rooms of European and Japanese armor, porcelain and costumes, then unwind in the garden outside.
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Enter Florence Cathedral with a guide and without the main queue. Hear how Brunelleschi built the dome and what the Last Judgement fresco shows, then linger in the nave afterwards.
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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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Meet your guide for a timed visit to Florence's Accademia Gallery. Follow the live commentary through the galleries, with a headset in your ear, to stand before Michelangelo's David and the museum's other Italian masterworks.
★ 4.5 · 6,538 reviews
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.
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Enter the Accademia at your reserved time and meet Michelangelo's David face to face. Continue to the unfinished Prisoners, Bartolini's sculptures and historic instruments, with a digital audio guide on your phone.
★ 4.5 · 1,554 reviews
Step into La Specola, Florence's 18th-century natural history museum, for a change from Renaissance art. Browse mineral cases, animal collections and anatomical wax models, and look out for the botanic garden connection.
★ 4.8 · 1,721 reviews
Step under the arches of the Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence's free sculpture gallery beside the Uffizi. Look closely at the carved details and read the boards explaining each statue's story.
★ 4.3 · 1,255 reviews
Spend a half day at Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens on one ticket. Tour the palace galleries first, then follow garden paths, fountains and viewpoints, finishing with Tuscan tastings.
Florence · 🎨 Museum
Museo Leonardo Da Vinci
1h
Florence · 🧭 Tours
Florence Official Grand Panoramic City Tour by Golf Cart
Leonardo Interactive Museum
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
3h
Private Golf Cart Tour from Florence to Fiesole &Roman Sites
Florence · 🌳 Nature
Pratolino Park
2h
Florence · 🏛️ Landmark
Piazza del Duomo
30 min
Parco Villa Vogel
45 min
Florence · ⚽ Sport
Piscina Goffredo Nannini
1h30
Florence · 🛍️ Shopping
il Mercato Centrale Firenze
1h15
Ponte Vecchio
20 min
Boboli Gardens
Florence · 🍽️ Food
Farm Tour, Wine & Pasta in the Tuscan Countryside
5h
Piazza della Signoria
Uffizi Galleries
2h30
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
Heart of Dinner and Three Tenors Concert Ticket
Palazzo Vecchio
Florence · 🎭 Entertainment
Arno River Cruise with a Live Concert
Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato at a Tuscan Farm
4h
Stibbert Museum
Duomo Cathedral Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Piazzale Michelangelo
Accademia Gallery David Guided Tour & Timed Entry
Giardino Bardini
Timed Entry to Michelangelo's David + Audio App
Museum of Natural History, La Specola
Loggia dei Lanzi
15 min
Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Ticket
