- Wander all over the city and don't be afraid to get lost. Take a map with you; they're pretty detailed so they're easy to follow.
- Don't be conned into giving away your money. They're are a lot of gypsies in Florence and Italy for that matter. Be careful with all your belongings and beware of pickpockets. If you don't want to hand over your cash, give a firm shake of the head.
- Water and sunscreen. I swear I spent most of my money on bottled water. It can vary from 60c to 5 Euro. Shop around and don't fall for the expensive places. Go next door and you'll probably find one cheaper.
- Don't buy the first thing you see. There are hundreds of leather good stores around Florence. Make sure you look around before settling on the first item you see. Plus haggle a little bit. They're always up for negotiation.
- Beware of extra charges (cover charges, service to tables) etc
To begin the day we knew we wanted to visit the inside of the Duomo. We got there around 8:15am (it opens at 8:30am) and there was already a line back to the 'one hour wait' mark. Make sure you get to your attractions early, otherwise you could literally be waiting in line for 3-4 hours, easily. When we made it to the front of the line, we made our way up the 463 stairs to reach the very top. It was so small and claustrophobic on the way up but man the end result was so worth it. With 360 degree views of Florence, it is absolutely breathtaking.
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| On top of the Duomo |
We spent the rest of the day getting lost in Florence; in my eyes, the best way to see it. We found this gorgeous little cafe to have lunch where we got a traditional panini with water for just 4 Euros. Make sure you visit multiple cafes; there's no point going back to the same one. They're literally everywhere, I've never seen so many.
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