How to Plan Your Magical Day in Florence - a Travel Guide

Florence, in Italy, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Yet unsurprisingly, this Tuscan gem is often very crowded. To make your visit unforgettable, follow the tips by DW's Sarah Hucal. The Florence insider shows you her favorite spots, how to eat like a local and how to avoid spending your day in lines.

00:00 Intro
00:55 Florence Cathedral
01:20 Old Town, the Medici
03:28 Ponte Vecchio
04:00 Uffizi, Galleria dell'Accademia, the statue of David
05:36 Oltrarno district
06:15 L'Ippogrifo etching atelier
07:33 Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato with Trio Chitarristico Fiorentino

CREDITS:
Report: Sarah Hucal
Camera: Neven Hillebrands, Carlos Vasquez
Editing: Neven Hillebrands
Supervising Editor: Christina Deicke
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[AbbyYoung-Powell-iogl]

This has made me really want to go back to Italy. I didn’t realise how big the Michael Angelo statue is! Florence looks so classy. I want that dinner!

[Thepriest]

My wife, son and I went 2 years ago. Awesome place. We will go again.

[GDLP]

I was there four years ago, when the EU closed its borders to travelers from outside the region. It was the height of summer and the city was practically empty. I loved how surreal it was.

[mikeshawn]

In 1995 while you were sleeping movie, “If there was one place in the world would you go?” When asked, “Florence” Sandra answered. Just like her, I had no clear idea, but it seemed a place to visit. I finally found a chance to vacation in Europe one month before COVID-19. Yup.😊

[geoffperrin]

Awesome video, I can't wait to visit! Very slick production! Also that bridge is incredible

[___beyondhorizon]

I have been to Florence 3 times, but I still haven't seen everything yet 😊 i walked passed the dormo but didn't get a chance to see the inside! I spent most of my time walking around the square, and the David museum, im surprised she didn't mention that no camera/picture allows to take a picture of the real David. So i took many pictures of the replicas on the square 😊
Italy cities needs time to be appreciated! 2 weeks is still too rush for me 😊 to visit Rome, Napoli, Milan, Florence, and i spend the most time in Venice!!!
Uffizi museum is such an amazing place to see all the Renaissance paintings, i remember the Venus painting!

[MrMasvel]

Firenze is amazing!
Very useful tips!
Super funny (but real!) the way she starts the video: the city is a bit overcrowded but has a lot of things to find out and enjoy!

[SusanneFalck]

Awesome Video, awesome City and awesome Sarah❤

[JenHartleyCreativeLearning]

What a great intro to one of the most beautiful cities! Sarah, I’d travel with you any day!!!

[mariehucal]

A really great tour of the city and awesome tips!

[alicegini]

I'm planning a trip to Florence right now!!! This video is really helpful. GRAZIE!!!

[itziarleso]

Beautiful video! How it shows some well chosen details as well as the most popular ones in a special way. It was very fun to watch!

[anamingote-zmzd]

Amazing tips thanks!! I really want to go to Florence now!!!

[martafergua]

I loved it! Very informative and fun, and beautifully recorded!

[effiekeramyda]

What an awesome video!! Very informative!! Great job!! 🎉🎉

[Ana-Ag.M]

Amazing city! I definitely have to go there soon, thanks for all the tips, great video!👏

[courtalaneriz]

Seeing the work in the engraver’s shop was so amazing!

[deglioifly]

I'm Fiorentino.... bellissimo il video e bravissima la giornalista.... TUTTO MOLTO BELLO 💜

[theoztreecrasher]

My favourite City in Italy. A pity that there was no mention of the Pitti Palace Art Museum once over the Ponte Vecchio. Less crowds than at the Uffizi and the Titian and Raphael paintings are unmissable as are the Bobboli Gardens stretching up the hill behind. The glimpse of Leonardo's "Lady with the Ermine" at about 5.45 made me wonder if it was back on loan from its usual home in Krakow before I realized it was just a poster.
Something not to be missed on any trip to Italy is a view of a display of music and flag tossing by the groups of kids in medieval tights. Was lucky enough to chance on such a festival day in the Piazza della Signoria on my second to last visit to Florence. Unforgettable!

[chrisalfonso]

Grazie DW for this inspiration. I’m planning a trip to Florence soon and this affirms that it’s a good choice 🙏🏻🙌🏻