Florence Tours & Holidays
Join us on a holiday to Florence
There aren’t many cities that can inspire like Florence. With its illustrious artistic history and deep connection to the Renaissance, this Italian city is home to some of the most beautiful, iconic pieces of art ever created.
On top of all it, it also has architectural wonders that can blow even the most hardened of travellers away. But Florence holidays have so much more to offer than a tour through the city’s storied past.
The meandering River Arno snakes through this enchanting city, which is full of excellent bars, restaurants, and cultural institutions to sink your teeth into. Florence tours with Newmarket Holidays allow you to see the best of this plethora of attractions, from the lush, manicured gardens that dot the city to the unbelievable Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, which towers over it.
Florence is so full of highlights that you might end up missing something that in any other city would be the main attraction. Guided tours of Florence can help to take away some of the choice anxiety, but even so there are some classic sites that must be seen. Just as important is indulging in the local food and drink, which is phenomenal even by Italian standards. It may have been at its height during the Renaissance, but Florence is still thriving to this day.
Popular Florence tours
Experience Italy’s Renaissance city on one of our tours filled with charm and authenticity.
- 3 Excursions Included, 14 Meals Included
- Flights Included - 5 Airports
- 34 Dates - Jun 2024 - Oct 2025
Things to do in Florence
Don't miss out on this Italian gem's wealth of food, culture, and sights.
The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is exciting enough to gawp at from afar, but if you’re up for a walk up the 463 steps to the top, you will be rewarded with an astounding view that’s well worth the trek. You can also stroll across to the belltower for some even more unbeatable views.
Mercato Centrale
A meander through Mercato Centrale will go some way to showing why Italian food culture is renowned across the world. The massive market serves businesses and households alike, delivering ultra-fresh produce right into your hands.
Fiesole
Seeing the best of Tuscany usually means renting a car, but from Florence you can take the number 7 public bus right to Fiesole, a hilltop town that has panoramic views of the Florence valley.
Things to see in Florence
Soak up the heart of the renaissance in beautiful Florence.
Food and Drink in Florence
Florence gets hot, and there’s no better way to combat that than with a hand-crafted Gelato.
A delicious dessert many believe was invented in the city; there are hundreds of great spots selling the icy treat, but Vivoli has nearly a century of scooping behind it, so you know it’ll be top class.
Chewing your way through a Bistecca alla Fiorentina is a rite of passage for any visitor to the charming city. The large steak is always rare, and usually served per kilo, so it’s definitely one for sharing. At the best places they bring you the uncooked meat first, so you and your dining partners can marvel at it before it’s slapped on the grill.
While Florence is full of beautiful squares heaving with great cocktail bars, a visit to the quieter Piazza Santo Spirito for an aperitivo will give you a more authentic Florentine experience as you rub shoulders and clink glasses with the locals.
