Outdoor adventure · Florence

Outdoor adventures near Florence

Getting out of Florence for the weekend — hikes, trails, paddling and the day trips locals do when the city gets loud.

Curated by localsFrequently added to plans

Top spots in Florence

  • Boboli Gardens

    Outdoors

    Oltrarno

    Medici hillside gardens behind Pitti Palace — cypress allées and panoramic fountains.

  • Ponte Vecchio at Sunset

    Outdoors

    Lungarno

    Gold-and-jewel shops on a 14th-century bridge — best photographed from Ponte Santa Trinita.

  • Piazzale Michelangelo

    Outdoors

    Oltrarno

    Hilltop terrace with the postcard view — bring wine and stay for sunset.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Ponte Vecchio at Sunset, Piazzale Michelangelo, Boboli Gardens. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Florence and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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