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4 Reasons to Take This Day Trip From Florence

Day trips, Florence, TuscanyJune 15, 2019 By walkswriter

A trip to the countryside completes your Tuscan itinerary. Overflowing with culture and history, Florence is the iconic urban gateway to Tuscany. Though many…

7 Things You Didn’t Know About The Incredible Florence Duomo

FlorenceDecember 6, 2016 By Gina Mussio

Florence is chock full of Italy’s finest Renaissance art, history and architecture. It’s a must-see for visitors to Italy and one of the world’s…

Murano glass worked by the hands of a skilled artisan is an incredible souvenir to bring home from Italy.

The 8 Best Souvenirs from Italy and Where to Buy Them

All around Italy, Amalfi coast, Art & culture, Florence, Food & Wine, Rome, Traditions, Travel tips, Tuscany, VeniceOctober 20, 2016 By Gina Mussio

Italy has world-class souvenir shopping – and we don’t mean plastic trinkets. Think world famous markets, delicatessens packed full of local specialty foods, and…

How to Make the Most Out of One Day in Florence

Florence, How toSeptember 6, 2016 By Gina Mussio

One of the questions we’re asked most at Walks of Italy HQ is: What’s the best way to spend one day in Florence? Our…

Fountain of the Four Rivers and the church of Sant'Agnese in Agone in Piazza Navona.

The 14 Italian Piazzas that Every Traveler Should See

All around Italy, Art & culture, Florence, Rome, Sicily, VeniceAugust 9, 2016 By Gina Mussio

Italian piazzas, or squares, are the beating hearts of every Italian town and city. They can be big or small, intimate or dramatic, humble, opulent,…

Where to Stay in Florence: How to Choose the Right Neighborhood for Your Visit

Florence, HotelsJune 14, 2016 By Gina Mussio

For such a small city, Florence packs a formidable punch. With incredible Tuscan cuisine, world-class art and architecture, and Renaissance history seeping from every…

Il Grande Museo Del Duomo is the best new museum in Florence.

Why You Need To Visit Florence’s Incredible New Museum: Il Grande Museo Del Duomo

All around Italy, FlorenceOctober 28, 2015 By Walks of Italy

Walks of Italy runs a range of walking tours around Florence and some of the other most beautiful destinations in Italy. Take a moment and…

The 8 Italian Places To Visit Before You Die

All around Italy, Alps, Florence, Milan, Rome, VaticanSeptember 2, 2015 By Gina Mussio

Walks of Italy runs a wide range of immersive, small group walking tours in Italy. Whether you’re coming to Italy for the first time or…

Delicious Florence Food Tour

Florence, Food & WineJuly 9, 2014 By Tiana Kai

One amazing aspect of traveling around Italy is having the opportunity to eat some of the best and freshest food in the world. Every…

The 4 Best Streets for Shopping in Florence

Florence, Travel tipsApril 3, 2014 By Tiana Kai

Traveling to Italy? Our free online travel guide will answer any question you might have and if you want to experience some of Italy’s top…

1 Walks of Italy The Best Amalfi Coast Towns for Every Type of Traveler

Hi Javeed, We're happy to hear you enjoyed the post. Choose a town based on the things you like that you found in this blog post: all the towns are…
2 Walks of Italy Introducing La Befana: An Italian Christmas Tradition (with Video!)

Hi Lina, Thank you for pointing that out to us, we'll get right on it! In the meantime, you can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meR3gMhtfPE
3 Walks of Italy The Biggest Mistake People Make When Planning A Trip to Italy (And How To Avoid It)

Hi Rashi, This article on Where to stay in Florence might help you. We also have one on where to stay in Milan! Have a great trip!