Category: Florence

On June 24th Florence celebrates San Giovanni with a day rich of events and official appointments both for Florentine people and visitors. Check out the main events! Saint John The Baptist became the patron of Florence during the Lombard times and since then he’s been much worshiped and honored. Noble and rich people of Florence…

Summer is the season of Florence boat tour: we organize cruises down the River Arno at sunset, when the sun colors up the city in gold. During the 1-hour cruise you see Florence from a completely different point of view and spot 3 things we suggest you take pictures of. 

The Boboli Gardens is one of the most beautiful gardens in Florence city center; it’s an open-air museum with antique statues, grottoes and fountains.

The Vasari Corridor is one the most renowned secret passages in the world: since the late Renaissance it connects the Uffizi Gallery to the Pitti Palace. Here we listed some curiosities and facts of this hidden passage of Florence!

UPDATES FOR 2023 COMING SOON The countdown for Christmas has officially started! Below you have all the major museums’ schedules during the upcoming Christmas holidays in Florence.

On January 2024, the Orsanmichele Museum in Florence reopened to the public. A captivating place, rich in history and artworks, with breathtaking views of the city. A must-visit destination in Florence!

In Italy, we celebrate Ferragosto on August 15th and it’s a catholic feast to celebrate the Assumption of Mary. This is a public holiday and most museums, offices, shops, and restaurants are closed. Here is a list of the museums in Florence opened on Ferragosto. (updated in 2024)