Free Time Suggestions: Florence

Art & Atmosphere

• Oltrarno neighborhood – Artisan workshops, leather, goldsmiths, quieter streets.

• Boboli Gardens – A peaceful escape from city crowds.

• Santa Croce Basilica (if interested in history figures like Michelangelo, Galileo).

Food & Local Life

• Mercato Centrale (upper level) for casual dinner.

• Wine windows (buchette del vino) – A uniquely Florentine experience.

• Gelato crawl – Focus on artisanal spots (look for muted colors, metal tins).

Evening

• Arno river walk at dusk – Especially beautiful near Ponte Santa Trinita.