Best Parks nature in Florence
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From the classic Boboli Gardens and Giardino Bardini, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 4,812 reviews
Wander the terraces of Giardino delle Rose, a free hillside garden just below Piazzale Michelangelo. Stroll among rose bushes, find the Japanese garden's small cascade and spot Folon's sculptures with the city behind them.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.1 · 1,381 reviews
Step into the Giardino dei Semplici, the University of Florence's quiet botanical garden near the centre. Follow its paths past large trees, duck into the hot houses and enjoy the calm.
★ 4.7 · 1,415 reviews
Step into Villa medicea della Petraia, a Medici villa perched above Florence with free entry. Admire the frescoed covered courtyard, tour the interiors, and finish with a walk through the romantic garden.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.3 · 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
Florence · 🌳 Nature
Boboli Gardens
1h30
Giardino Bardini
1h
Giardino delle Rose
30 min
Florence · 🧭 Tours
Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa
10h
Parco delle Cascine
1h15
Villa di Castello
Pratolino Park
2h
Orto Botanico Giardino dei Semplici - Università di Firenze
Villa medicea della Petraia
Orti del Parnaso
45 min
Giardino Corsini sul Prato
Giardino dell'Orticoltura
Parco Villa Vogel
Parco dell'Anconella
Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip
Florence · 🏛️ Landmark
Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens Ticket
3h
Cinque Terre Day Trip with Street Food
