Top things to do in Florence and Siena

Have you heard about Florence or Siena? This article is about the top things to do in Florence and Siena.

Well, I guess you did! This region is a very important destination for tourists in Italy. WHY? Just to mention some of the reasons: the landscape, the world-wide known Brunello and Chianti wine, the marveling city of Florence and more…

By taking into consideration that the Tuscany region is one of the most proper places to visit in November, we are advising the top things to do in Florence and Siena below. Let’s start

What to do in Florence

1- Take a walking tour

Florence experiences quite warm temperatures during November and if your trip to the city center happens on a sunny day, then you might want to take a city walking tour before visiting the rest of our advised top things to do in Florence and the top museums of the city.

You will start the walking tour in the middle of the Medici district. It is called like that because of the Medici family, the earliest family that ruled Florence. 

After your stand-for-a-while at the San Lorenzo Square you will stop at the Medici Palace, where this family lived for centuries obtaining the power of Florence.  

Your guide has much more to tell about it so we are not revealing everything about it! On the following, you will make way to Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo.

Your last stand will be The Ponte Vecchio. You might have heard about Ponte Vecchio since it is one of its kind in the world and holds her own unique story. 

If you are staying just one day in the city then you can schedule and visit all the advised things to do in Florence from this article. But, a walking tour must be the first activity to start the day.

If want to see more, there is a better idea that you might plan for your holiday in Italy: spend 3 days in Florence to enjoy it in its fullest! We are also linking some suggestions about where you can spend the night.

2- Visit Accademia Gallery

Accademia Gallery is probably one of the most important museums in Florence. It is home to the mighty magical sculptures of Michelangelo, the world-wide known sculpture of “the David” and other famous pieces of art. 

Florence is a precious jewel to be discovered, and if you are visiting the city during November you will have the privilege of enjoying every single museum without being disturbed by crowds.

Art pieces like the ones inside the Accademia need their time to be admired so take all the time you want and enjoy! Art-works at the Accademia hold behind amazing histories, and for a better understanding you can book a guide, and believe me, I have seen museums with and without guides but there is no comparison! A guide is always a good idea!

Even if it is raining outside, you will feel even more relaxed! Just to share some of the amazing views and masterpieces inside the Accademia, we are leaving a bunch of photos below here!

3- You must see Uffizi Gallery

Uffizi Gallery is definitely a must-see destination we placed it the third from our top things to do in Florence. To make sure you are experiencing it in the right way, book a tour guide. Check out HERE a guide to skip the line. The Uffizi collects art pieces full of history and there is no need to rush, take your time inside the gallery. You may stay inside the museum until closing time. 

The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most famous museums in the world, and it is housed in the former “Uffizi” or “offices” of the Medici Family. Your guide will tell you about the works of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance: Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and others.

4- Do not forget Pitti Palace

Palazzo Pitti is one of the main attractions and the most visited point in central Florence. This palace is one of Florence’s largest architectural monuments. 

The original palace was built back in 1457 for the Pitti family. It was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and built by Luca Fancelli who was his pupil. Pitti Palace contains museums such as: on the first floor are the Palatine Gallery, containing a broad collection of 16th and 17th-century paintings (including works by Raphael), and the Royal Apartments, containing furnishings from a remodeling done in the 19th century.

Something Extra

Florence is home to miracles of history! We have selected only the top-of-top things to do in Florence. There is much more to see and do! You can check from our previous articles if you have more time to experience Florence: in facts, there are some other museums to visit in Florence.

Between top things to do in Florence, we can’t leave without mentioning the food! Guess what, we have mentioned foods that you must try in one of our previous articles.

Things to do in Siena

After all the above things to do in Florence, we are moving to the second most important city of the Tuscany region. Let’s start with what we advise to do in Siena while being there.

1- Walking tour in Siena

Siena is a treasure trove of historical, artistic, religious and cultural riches all to be discovered. The best way to do it is on foot, admiring the changes to the town over the centuries and enjoying the spectacular scenery and curious particulars. 

You will be able to appreciate the major tourist attractions like Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Comunale, the Cathedral, the majestic Basilica of San Domenico and many other magnificent monuments.

2- From Siena to Chianti (Chianti and Castle)

We would say that it is a quite good idea to explore the beautiful wine region of Chianti on a half-day Chianti & Castles Tour from Siena, and enjoy a Tuscan landscape of gently rolling hills and vineyards. During the tour, you will taste Chianti Classico wines and Tuscan local products.

We will lead you to the discovery of the breathtaking, uncontaminated landscapes that have been cradling the Chianti vineyards for centuries, presenting you a harmony of colors that can only be found in the hills of this region. The tour continues with a visit to a charming wine estate where you will take part in a guided tour of the wine cellars

During the tour, you will see the characteristic fortress of Monteriggioni. There you will find some shops specialized in typical Tuscan products.

3- A wine Tour, for sure

The town, its century-old fortress and the best wineries reviewed on specialized magazines are the main destinations of our outing. You will have the opportunity to taste prestigious wines in the best wineries on the territory and to discover Montalcino and its stronghold and taste the world-famous wines, like Brunello di Montalcino.

You cannot pass up the opportunity to taste some of the best wines in the world while in Italy.

Suggested article: What To See In Florence?

There are much more to do!

This region is where the countryside amusement takes place. You can do much more than what we suggested if you have the time to relax and enjoy. Take a look at the most preferred tours in the area and for sure, you must check out the main tour guides in Brunello and the main tour guides in the area. Trust me, you will be tempted to get everywhere around Tuscany!

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