A Guide to Florence's Historic Center

Attached is my walking guide to Florence’s historic center— available to paying subscribers.

More than once I’ve met people who visited Florence for a day and didn’t realize there’s a river (with some pretty special bridges) just beyond the super-touristed streets. And dozens and dozens of times visitors to Florence have told me that while they found it gorgeous, it was also incredibly crowded and they were at loss as to how to negotiate the center—how to appreciate it.

This walking guide I’ve created leads you through the main squares (piazze) and then to the river, sharing historical anecdotes that will make the locations more meaningful. Along the way, I point out places to eat from simple panini to Michelin-starred, as well as some attractive bars for the wonderful Italian tradition of aperitivo.

Become a paying subscriber and get my walking guides to neighborhoods of Rome and Florence. The same will be coming down the pike for Venice too! 😃