Discover Florence’s 200 best Summer spots for your trip

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.

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.

Empire Rooftop View American Bar & Pool

★ 4.5 · 336 reviews

Discover Empire Rooftop, a Florence bar where the pool and the skyline share the same terrace. Order a cocktail at golden hour and watch the city shift from daylight to dusk.

Divina Terrazza Rooftop Bar

★ 4.1 · 278 reviews

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.

Santo Spirito

Settle into Piazza Santo Spirito, the sociable centre of the Oltrarno. Admire Brunelleschi's basilica, wander the artisan streets nearby, and join the terraces as the piazza fills in the evening.

Beppa Fioraia - Osteria con giardino

★ 4.1 · 3,285 reviews

Step into Beppa Fioraia, a Florence osteria with a garden made for lingering. Share platters, order a glass of wine and enjoy Italian mains in the leafy outdoor setting.

Angel Roofbar & Dining

★ 4.6 · 2,752 reviews

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.

Loggia Roof Bar at Hotel Palazzo Guadagni

★ 4.5 · 1,303 reviews

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.

Aria Rooftop by Iside De Cesare

★ 4.3 · 40 reviews

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.

La Terrazza Rooftop Bar

★ 3.9 · 431 reviews

Discover La Terrazza Rooftop Bar, a chic hotel terrace above Florence's centre. Sip signature cocktails like the gin basil smash and share bar snacks as the evening settles in.

Arno River Cruise with a Live Concert

★ 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.

Santa Croce

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.

Gustapanino

★ 4.8 · 12,197 reviews

Grab a table at Gustapanino, the small Florence trattoria with a terrace on the square and a devoted following. Tuck into homemade lasagna and tiramisu served by a team that makes you feel at home.

Osteria Santo Spirito

★ 4.4 · 3,956 reviews

Discover Osteria Santo Spirito, the red-walled Oltrarno favourite with a terrace on its namesake square. Sit down to home-style Italian dishes in a room that locals and returning visitors keep coming back to.

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 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.

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.

Piazza del Duomo

★ 4.8 · 143,777 reviews

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.

I Fratellini

★ 4.6 · 3,309 reviews

Squeeze into I Fratellini, the postage-stamp sandwich bar that has fed Florence for generations. Pick a schiacciata filling at the counter, add a glass of wine, and eat it street-side.

San Frediano

Cross the Arno to San Frediano, the Oltrarno quarter where artisans still work behind modest doorways. Meander its quiet lanes, pass the workshops, and settle into a local trattoria or bar as the evening begins.

Don Fefè

★ 4.4 · 560 reviews

Make an evening of it at Don Fefè, a relaxed Florence pizzeria that fills up fast after opening. Order a spicy nduja pie or a white pizza with black truffle and linger over dinner.

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.

Piazza della Signoria

★ 4.8 · 87,796 reviews

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.

Piazzale Michelangelo

★ 4.8 · 114,651 reviews

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.

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.

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.

Le Volpi e l'Uva

★ 4.7 · 1,316 reviews

Pull up a seat at Le Volpi e l'Uva, a snug Florence wine bar with sidewalk tables. Work through a meat and cheese platter while sampling whites and reds chosen with the staff's help.

Caffè Scudieri Firenze

★ 3.5 · 2,616 reviews

Take a break at Caffè Scudieri, a 1939 cafe facing the main entrance of the Duomo. Settle on the terrace with coffee and a pastry, or an Aperol Spritz later, and watch Florence pass by.

Caffè Gilli

★ 4.3 · 11,511 reviews

Pause at Caffè Gilli, Florence's oldest cafe, serving since 1733 beneath wood-paneled Belle Epoque interiors. Settle onto the covered terrace with coffee and a pastry such as a chocolate eclair or tiramisu while you watch the piazza.

Cafe Odeon

★ 4.0 · 765 reviews

Step into Cafe Odeon for an evening drink beneath vaulted ceilings in the heart of Florence. Order a cocktail or Tuscan dish, take in the old-world interior, and grab one of the outdoor tables if the weather allows.