The Ponte Vecchio is one of the most recognizable bridges in Europe and just footsteps from the Uffizi. It is even connected to the Uffizi by the Visari Corridor created by the Medici. If you are in the area and hungry you are probably nervous about stepping into a tourist trap. For this reason, we've deployed our local guides and created this list of the best restaurants near Ponte Vecchio in … [Read more...] about The 10 Best Restaurants Near the Ponte Vecchio in Florence
The 8 Best Restaurants Near Santa Croce in Florence
The Santa Croce Neighborhood is considered one of the more local neighborhoods in the center of Florence. It is only a 10-minute walk from the Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio but does not get the same level of traffic. This may be the reason why the area has a high concentration of great restaurants—some of the best in Florence. We deployed our local guides and asked them to compile a list of the best … [Read more...] about The 8 Best Restaurants Near Santa Croce in Florence
The 10 Best Restaurants in Santo Spirito and Oltrarno in 2026
Visiting or just visited the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens in Florence? Staying in Santo Spirito or Oltrarno? Museum-ing can definitely work up an appetite, and now you're looking for a place to eat. You are in luck! Our local guides in Florence built this amazing list of the best restaurants in Santo Spirito and Oltrarno this year. Travel Tip: The toggle menu below connects all of … [Read more...] about The 10 Best Restaurants in Santo Spirito and Oltrarno in 2026
9 Great Restaurants Near the Accademia Gallery in Florence
Near the Accademia and looking for a bite to eat but unsure if you’re standing in front of an authentic Trattoria or a tourist-trap? We've been there before so we created this list of the best places to eat within a short walk from the Accademia and Michelangelo's David with locals from Florence. Pro Travel Tip: Bookmarking helpful articles in your browser is my favorite tip. If … [Read more...] about 9 Great Restaurants Near the Accademia Gallery in Florence
How to Visit the Uffizi Gallery: Tickets, Tours & Tips
The Uffizi crams 1,200+ masterpieces into a maze-like corridor—blink and you’ll miss Leonardo, double-back and you’re lost in medieval saints. Most visitors shuffle out wondering what they just saw. In this how to visit the Uffizi Gallery guide, we map the must-see rooms, what to skip, and the best guided tours to take. Consider your Renaissance overload cured. Your quick answer: … [Read more...] about How to Visit the Uffizi Gallery: Tickets, Tours & Tips
How To See Michelangelo’s David: Accademia Tickets, Hours, Tours, and More
Around 1.5 million people visit this tiny museum each year to see Michelangelo's David. Standing 17 feet tall, it's not hard to understand why everyone wants to see this statue. However, that means long lines, crowds, and congestion—unless you plan ahead. In this guide, we share everything you need to know about visiting the Accademia to see Michelangelo's David. Pro Tip: Planning your … [Read more...] about How To See Michelangelo’s David: Accademia Tickets, Hours, Tours, and More
