Top Things to do in Province of Florence
Top Restaurants in Province of Florence
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Province of Florence, Tuscany
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Florence, Italy including Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Accademia del Buon Gusto, Poggio al Bosco, Azienda Agricola Altiero (Winery), Fattoria San Michele a Torri, Lamole Di Lamole, La Matteraia, Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio.
Restaurants in Province of Florence
1. Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
2. Accademia del Buon Gusto
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 484 reviews
Reviewed By ladyvyper - Los Angeles, United States
What can I say? After 11 years of visits, still my favorite place in the world to taste wine. The owner, Stefano, is passionate about the wines and about life, and incorporates both storytelling and philosophy into his tastings. If you are in Panzano, walk up the hill and visit him. You won't be disappointed!
3. Poggio al Bosco
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 308 reviews
We invite you to enjoy a special Wine Tasting of our wines, and other typical products of Chianti. Surrounding by the flavors and aromas of our wine cellar, you will become the protagonist of an unforgettable experience.You could taste our best wines such as Chianti DOCG and IGT Toscana, combining a delicious and typical tuscan bruschetta with our fine extravergin olive oil.We will be glad to satisfy your curiosity on the world of wine, on the Chianti area and on all the Tuscan customs.
Reviewed By Arentsen_family - Delft, The Netherlands
On our last day in Tuscany we've had a wine tasting at Poggio al Bosco. Due to Covid-restrictions it was different than normal, but it was stil great. We all tasted 2 wines (each one could choose their own wine) which were really tasty. Of course we ended up buying wine, but you definately do not feel obliged to do so. Its a nice small family winery where you feel welcome and where they have great wine.
4. Azienda Agricola Altiero (Winery)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 166 reviews
We are a small company in the heart of Chianti Classico, family-run.We produce Chianti Classico and Riserva, Rosato, and IGT, extra virgin olive oil and a small line of totally natural and organic cosmetics, as the rest of our products. Is possible, only by reservation, to visit the winery and taste our wines accompanied by typical Tuscan products. this is NOT a RESTAURANT, our menu is limited to the use of local products. The management of any intolerances, allergies or food restrictions, can be facilitated by advance notice and in any case can not always be guaranteed.
Reviewed By FernandoT1942
This is our third year of wine tasting tours in the Chianti region and I can tell you that this is our best experience ever, Samuela was very careful in bio safety measures while explaining the domain history and while we were tasting her delightful wines and oil. If you want to visit a family domain with a personal treatment this is the place!
5. Fattoria San Michele a Torri
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By oybolshoi - O'Fallon, United States
This was the final stop on a private tour my husband and I booked while we were on a cruise docked in Livorno. What an incredible finish to a spectacular day ... this winery / farm is perched on a hill in the heart of Chianti and the location is just breathtaking. We had a tour of the cellars and learned so much about their various processes, which involve far more than wine. The farm also produces amazing extra virgin olive oil as well as grains and legumes; they even have an area that is dedicated to their Senese breed of pigs, who live free range on the property. We were fortunate to try their olive oil, some of their delicious pork, three wines, and a dessert wine. We enjoyed everything so much that we shipped a case home to the US - it arrived two weeks after our visit with no customs or delivery issues. Highly recommend a visit if you travel to this region of Italy - it's only about 15km from Florence and it is absolutely worth your time to stop and tour the farm and sample their delicious products.
6. Lamole Di Lamole
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 100 reviews
No photograph or article, however beautiful or well written, will ever be able to convey the full charm of this age-old village, with its vineyards, woods and olive groves. The best way to discover it is to follow the example of the ancient Romans and the thousands of pilgrims who have passed through it over the centuries, ascending from the Greve valley to the natural terrace of Lamole that overlooks the whole of the Chianti Classico zone. You can choose between two engaging tours that will introduce you to this stunning region. Share the history and explore the authentic winemaking vocation of Lamole di Lamole. Begin your tour in the historical vineyard, visit the winery, and finish at the Salotto di Lamole and our Bistrot for excellent food and wine samplings.
7. La Matteraia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
La Matteraia is a family-owned and operated vineyard, winery and guesthouse that produces exclusive wines of northern Italian origin and offers guests stunning views of the Mugello valley, and intimate wine and olive oil tastings in a friendly, relaxed environment. *Opening hours are flexible and varied as La Matteraia is a family residence. We welcome all visitors to stop by and visit us and are available via phone or email to ensure availability or to book off-hours tastings.
Reviewed By 862yardent
La Matteraia is a Beautiful farm owned by a local family. we love the wine tasting, in casual relaxing environment, we got some great quality wines and olive oil. the view in the farm is stunning: vineyard and apple orchard, as well as a beautiful scenery of the mountains. the property also has a guest house (agritourismo) and the hosts were sweet and accommodating and helped us knowing the area. it's nice to combine the visit in La Matteraia with a visit in the Charming village Viccio (with one piazza and a lake)
8. Gallerie Degli Uffizi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37,499 reviews
One of the great museums of the world, the Uffizi houses the premier collection of Italian Renaissance art, featuring works by such masters as Botticelli, Titian, Michelangelo and da Vinci.
Reviewed By sanju_222323 - New Jersey, United States
If art interests you, then Uffizi Gallery is one place that you should not miss on your Florence tour. It is one of the most interesting places to visit in Florence, Italy. Situated in the Piazza Della Signoria, it can be covered together with the L shaped beautiful square. With the world’s preeminent collection of Renaissance paintings from artists such as Botticelli, Raphael, Da Vinci and more, this is the obvious go-to museum for one day in Florence. However, it’s also enormous, with 101 rooms bursting with art. it still displays the Medici family's prominent art collection, which includes such masterpieces as Botticelli's "Birth of Venus," Raphael's "Madonna of the Goldfinch" and Titian's "Venus of Urbino." *** The 10 Most Important Artworks at The Uffizi Gallery ( just so that you don’t miss this, I did miss a few and found out when I was reading about it) The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli Coronation of the Virgin by Fra Angelico Laocoön and his Sons by Baccio Bandinelli Madonna with the Long Neck by Parmigianino Portrait of Pope Leo X with Two Cardinals by Raphael Head of Christ by Unknown Tuscan Master Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci and Andrea del Verrocchio Medusa by Caravaggio Doni Tondo by Michelangelo Venus of Urbino by Titian It houses a collection of awesome Renaissance time paintings of Botticelli, Da Vinci, Caravaggio, Giotto, and Michelangelo to name a few. A minimum of 2-3 hours is needed to explore all the paintings and sculptures. Don’t miss the courtyard outside. It houses statues of Galileo, Dante, Da Vinci and other greatest of Renaissance times. Online Reservation of tickets is available and I suggest buy skip the line ticket. This is a must-visit place in Florence and it will easily take 4-6 hours. Just to know Uffizi's place is among the handful of world's top art museums. So don’t regret if you come across something and think, S**t, I was there, why I did not see this.
9. Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,355 reviews
For preservation purposes, many significant works have been moved from the Duomo to this nearby museum.
Reviewed By PRS48 - Brisbane, Australia
Not to be missed! The main room on the ground floor contains Ghiberti's original bronze doors of the baptistery as well as the statues which adorned the medieval facade of the cathedral. A visit here is a logical step after seeing the interior of the Duomo and the museum has relatively short queues, especially as it opens at 9 a.m.
10. Palazzo Vecchio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,946 reviews
Florence's principal palace was begun in 1299 and built as the seat of the Signoria, the fathers of the city's republican government.
Reviewed By asiyahnoemik - Pula, Croatia
The beautiful Palazzo Vecchio offers us mysteries, riddles, secret passages and a trip back into history to three eras. Palazzo Vecchio offers to us Roman ruins, a Medieval fortress and amazing Renaissance chambers and paintings. A microcosm where art and history have been indissolubly bound for centuries. Its significance and beauty is immeasurable. And its history is extremely interesting. Palazzo Vecchio is the main symbol of civil power for the city of Florence, whose original project is attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio. Construction on the solid fortress began in 1299 above the ruins of the destroyed Uberti Ghibelline towers, testimony of the final victory of the Guelph faction. From the very beginning, the main section of Palazzo Vecchio was destined to host the city council which was composed of chief members the Guilds of Florence (the Priori) who governed the Republic of Florence. In 1342, the Duke of Athens, Walter VI of Brienne, enlarged Palazzo della Signoria towards Via della Ninna, giving it the appearance of a fortress and even adding a secret staircase for nightly exits. The Salone dei Cinquecento (Hall of the Five Hundred) was built from 1494 during the Republic of Fra’ (friar) by Girolamo Savonarola. The Hall is the largest and most important room in terms of artistic and historical value inside the palace. Paneled ceilings and large wall frescoes, golden decorations and imposing sculptures leave us breathless. When the court of Medici was transferred to Palazzo Vecchio (from Palazzo Medici-Riccardi), it was transformed into a fascinating labyrinth of institutional chambers, apartments, terraces and courtyards. All of the rooms (the so-called Quartieri Monumentali) are magnificently decorated by artists such as Michelangelo, Giorgio Vasari and Donatello. It is fascinating that Pier Soderini, who was named gonfaloniere for life, selected the two greatest Florentine artists of the time, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti, for the construction of two large murals to decorate the walls of the room, with battle scenes depicting victories of the Republic. Leonardo began to paint the Battle of Anghiari, while Michelangelo used another part of the wall for the Battle of Cascina. The two geniuses of the Renaissance would have had the opportunity to work for a certain period of time face to face, but none of their work had ever been completed.
