Florence is an unforgettable city with a ton to do. Now you can spend a lot of money when visiting or un po ( a little). We’ve rounded up 15 Free Things To Do Florence. Oh and don’t worry it’s things you’ll actually want to do. Take it from someone who lived in Florence, you don’t need a ton of money to realize la vita è bella ( life is beautiful).
15 Free Things To Do Florence
1. Hike to the Piazzale Michelangelo and watch the sun set over Florence.
2.Have a picnic on one of the bridges over the Arno.
3. Explore the leather markets and catch up on your bargaining skills.
4. Sun bathe on the pop-up beach along the Arno river.
5. Take a hike to San Miniato for an incredible view of Florence minus the crowds.
6. Experience the local nightlife frenzy especially around Santo Spirito.
7. Walk the Ponte Vecchio and window shop the jewelry shops.
8. Marvel at the Ponte Vecchio from Santa Trinta.
9. Experience live music in a piazza or on the Ponte Vecchio.
10. Visit the San Miniato Al Monte which is free to the public.
11. Visit the Mercato Centrale and oh and ah at all the amazing food and produce vendors.
12. Marvel at the Duomo church itself is free to enter.
13. Take a free walking tour and learn about the history of Florence.
14. Visit Santa Maria Novella which houses pieces of Giotto and Masaccio.
15. Stroll the Arno river and smile because you’re in Florence.
La vita è un sogno – Life is a dream
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Hi, I’m Jay. A twenty-something-year-old living in New York. There’s not all that much to say about me other than; I love to eat, drink and travel. I’ve lived in some incredible cities from Paris to New York to Florence, and along the way, I’ve crossed off a ton on my bucket list. I hope we inspire you to go out there and see for yourself, just how beautiful life can be.
30 Comments
Cassie Nugent
June 22, 2017 at 8:15 amThese pictures make me want to go to Italy so bad!
Jay
June 23, 2017 at 10:43 amThanks Cassie !! Me too :*(
Brianna
June 22, 2017 at 11:50 pmI am studying abroad this is gonna be sooooo helpful thanks girls !!!
Jay
June 23, 2017 at 10:43 amSo happy to hear that !! Feel free to email us with any questions !!!
Madison
June 23, 2017 at 8:52 amUgh you’re making me wanna just hop on a plane right this second!!
Jay
June 23, 2017 at 10:46 amsorry the blog should come with a warning ” you may experience a strong desire to travel” 😉
Anna
June 23, 2017 at 9:33 amI went to Florence a few years ago but didn’t know they had a popup beach, how cool!
Jay
June 23, 2017 at 10:54 amI know how cool !! I found it randomly one day by total accident 🙂
Liz
June 23, 2017 at 9:35 amI wish I saw this before I went to Italy, these are so good !!
Jay
June 23, 2017 at 11:01 amWell you’ll just have to go back to Florence 😉
Emma
June 23, 2017 at 9:40 amLove your pictures! Definitely makes me want to go to Florence right now!!
Jay
June 23, 2017 at 11:01 am🙂 thank you !!
Laury
June 23, 2017 at 9:59 amThese photos are so beautiful! I really hope to visit Italy someday!
Jay
June 23, 2017 at 11:01 amThank you doll !!!
Jennifer
June 23, 2017 at 10:06 amThis is so good! Florence is on my bucket list and I can’t wait to go and do all these things! Great post!
Jay
June 23, 2017 at 11:01 amJennifer thank you so much !! You must go its the best 🙂
Sarah
June 23, 2017 at 10:07 amI want to go back to Florence someday. As a broke college grad, this list is perfect for me! Love it!
Jay
June 23, 2017 at 11:02 amI know the struggle all too well !!
MacKenzie
June 23, 2017 at 11:19 amI’m been other places in Italy but never Florence…seriously these pictures have me dying to go, can’t wait to try out all your recommendations when I do!
Jay
June 24, 2017 at 10:52 pmYass Mackenzie !!! You have to go and when you do let us know 😉
Katie B | and then monday.
June 23, 2017 at 5:05 pmOMG.. Now I’m craving the fresh seafood I had at the Mercato Centrale. Beautiful photos; you’re making me fall in love with Florence all over again!
Jay
June 24, 2017 at 10:52 pmKate you’re the sweetest 😉 Glad you loved it doll
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Jay
June 24, 2017 at 10:52 pmYou girls are the best!! Thanks for sharing our blog 🙂
Mary Osadolor
June 25, 2017 at 6:37 amWow, your post on 15 things to do in Florence Italy is so informative and enlightening. Surely going to share with my friends who are planning to visit Italy this summer. Thanks.
Jay
June 26, 2017 at 9:13 pmWow thanks for you sweet words Mary !!! Safe travels to your friends 🙂
Nicole
June 25, 2017 at 8:55 pmThis is an amazing list for broke college students ( like me) xxx
Jay
June 26, 2017 at 9:14 pmHahah we know the struggle all to well Nicole
Blair villanueva
July 1, 2017 at 4:14 amI would be happy to have a picnic with my Amore near the Arno River. And have a stroll arounf Florence. It looks romantic!
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July 6, 2017 at 7:59 amI love italy.