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Your Tuscany Travel Guide

WHAT TO PACK (TRUST US ON THESE)

  • Passport + Copies – Always. Digital + paper backup.

  • Cards & Cash – Carry small euro bills (€5/10/20) + coins for taxis, coffee, and gelato. Tell your bank you’re abroad.

  • Power Adapters – Italy uses Type C/L plugs, 230V. Bring a universal one.

  • Sneakers > Heels – Cobblestones will chew stilettos alive. Cushioned shoes are your best friends.

  • Layers + Jacket – October evenings are crisp. Add a scarf.

  • Rain Jacket/Umbrella – The weather loves surprises.

  • Hair Dryer – The Italian ones… don’t cut it. Pack your own.

  • Medications – In original bottles.

  • Reusable Water Bottle – Florence has amazing free fountains.

TECH & TRAVEL HACKS

  • Phone Plan – eSIMs work great if your carrier doesn’t include roaming.

  • Portable Charger – For long sightseeing days.

  • Offline Maps – Download Florence + Chianti before you land.

  • Notebook/Pen – For wine labels, phrases, or doodles after too much Chianti.

GETTING AROUND

  • Taxis – No hailing on the street! Head to a taxi stand or call +39 055 4242. Or use AppTaxi.

  • Florence Airport – 20 minutes from the city. There’s a night surcharge, so don’t be shocked.

  • Day Trips – Private drivers are brilliant if you want to do wine country without stress.

Where to Eat & Drink

FLORENCE (AND THE COOLER SIDE: OLTRARNO

  • Trattoria Cammillo – Old-school Florentine pasta & charm.

  • Il Santo Bevitore – Modern Tuscan with a chic twist.

  • Ditta Artigianale – Espresso heaven + hipster vibes.

  • Volume (Piazza Santo Spirito) – Aperitivo central. Sit outside and watch the square come alive.

  • Gelateria La Carraia – Must-have. Pistachio is the move.

  • Procacci – Tiny sandwiches stuffed with truffle cream. A Florentine ritual.

HIDDEN FLORENCE FINDS:

  • Sbrino Gelato Naturale – Seasonal, all-natural flavors.

  • Specchi di Rinaldi – Tiny antique mirror workshop.

  • Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio – Fresh market with fewer tourists than San Lorenzo.

IMPRUNETA (NEAR THE VENUE)

  • Piazza Buondelmonti – Classic piazza for cappuccino or aperitivo.

  • Trattoria La Loggettina – Rustic, family-run, delicious.

  • Terracotta Shops – Impruneta = world capital of terracotta. Gorgeous urns, tiles, and pottery.

  • Enoteca Falorni (Greve) – A short ride away, with hundreds of Tuscan wines to taste.

Final Tips

Pack sneakers, adapters, a real hair dryer, scarf, and rain jacket.

  1. Eat gelato every single day. It’s basically the law.

  2. Slow down. Tuscany is meant for lingering—over meals, wine, piazzas, and each other.