Florence
Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, is a stunning and historic city that is renowned for its art, architecture, and rich cultural heritage. With its iconic landmarks, museums, and charming streets. The city boasts famous landmarks such as Florence is the Duomo, or Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Uffizi Gallery, which houses an impressive collection of Renaissance art, and the Accademia Gallery. Of course the cusisne is unmatched. For those who love the outdoors, Florence is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and vineyards, where visitors can go on wine tours and enjoy breathtaking views. Florence mixes in the old with the new and it is an experience one should have in their life.
Tipping.
Restaurants and bars- Tipping in bars is not expected in Italy, but leaving change for your server is not uncommon. Many locals tend to simply round off the bill.
Taxi- It is not necessary to tip taxi drivers; in fact, it is recommended you get the balance change you have to.
Hotels- Tipping at hotels in Italy is not necessary but it will be appreciated. You can tip the porter around 5 euros and concierge about 1 to 2 euros.
Lingo in Florence.
The big cities such as Rome, Milan and Florence are easy to visit as you can get by with speaking English. Most locals know the basics and sign boards are too translated. However if you like to have an authentic experience you might need to know a little Italian. So lucky for you, we got you covered. Here’s a couple phrases to help you get by.
General lingo.
Buongiorno= Good day
Buonasera= Good afternoon
Ciao! Ciao!= Bye! Bye!
Grazie = Thank you
Arrivederci! = Goodbye (informal)
Ciao = Hello
Eating out/ shopping lingo.
Parla inglese? = Do you speak English?
Dov’è il museo? = Where is the Museum?
Posso guardare? May I just look?
Quanto costa? = How much?
Fammi un prezzaccio! = Cmon! give me a good deal
Get your flirt on!
Ciao bella! = Hello beautiful
Prendiamo un caffè insieme? = Would you like a coffee?
Posso offrirti qualcosa da bere? = Can I get you a drink?
Il tuo post su Instagram mi è piaciuto! = I liked your post on Instagram
Che ne dici di mangiare una pizza insieme?= What about going for pizza?
Mi manchi tantissimo! = I miss you so much
Transport from Florence Airport.
There are 2 ways to get from Florence Airport to city center - by bus and taxi
Bus.
The only bus service available from Florence airport to the centre of the city is the Volainbus shuttle. The trip starts from the airport bus station and ends at the Santa Maria Novella train station. Services from the airport are offered every 30 minutes from 05:30 to 23:00, without a night service. Tickets for the shuttle bus cost €6 one way and the journey lasts approximately 25 minutes.
Taxi
Taxis from Florence airport are usually white with the distinctive black and yellow taxi roof sign. Additionally, the vehicles carry the company logo along with various contact and fare information. Taxi services are available 24/7 at the airport and trips to the central district of Florence will normally last 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the traffic. Finally, prices among taxi companies do not vary significantly, with an average rate of €25.
Welcome pick up transfer.
Book a trained, English-speaking taxi driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular cab from the line
Best time to travel.
The best time to visit Florence is between May and September when warm weather ushers in the kind of perfect Italian sunshine.
