Calcio Storico: Florence’s Exhilarating Local Game
May 6th, 2022Florence like you’ve never seen it before! Don’t miss the chance to experience the powerfully traditional Calcio Storico games. ... Read More
A Florence Walking Tour with Beautiful Views
February 25th, 2022There’s no better way to see Florence than by walking through its charming streets. Explore the history and charm Florence on our favorite walking tour with beautiful views. ... Read More
6 Hidden Gems in Florence
September 9th, 2021Florence is full of world famous sights to see, but here are some of our favorite small museums and churches in Florence to deepen your experience of the city’s rich history. Even if you think you’ve seen all there is to see in Florence, these hidden gems might just have you planning a return trip! ... Read More
Visiting the World’s Oldest Pharmacy: Santa Maria Novella in Florence
April 21st, 2021In Florence, the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, the oldest pharmacy in the world, has been crafting beautiful fragrances, remedies and herbal products since 1221. A visit to this one-of-a-kind place offers the chance to step back in time and bring home a scent of Florence that will transport you right back to Italy! ... Read More
Discovering the Historic Santa Croce Neighborhood in Florence
March 31st, 2021Florence is a city of beautiful squares, from the buzz of Piazza del Duomo to sweeping city views from Piazzale Michelangelo and the historic grace of Piazza Santa Croce. Come along on a journey as we delve into the history of Piazza Santa Croce and share our favorite things to see and do in this lively Florence neighborhood. ... Read More
Movies and TV Shows to Inspire your Trip to Italy
February 5th, 2020There is so much information to plow through when you are planning a trip to Italy. Do you head to your local library or bookstore for a pile of guide books? Maybe you prefer Instagram, saving posts that catch your eye. There are blog posts to read and podcasts to listen to. Now you can ... Read More
What to do on a Rainy Day in Florence
January 8th, 2020Planning your vacation in Florence during the winter and spring months is a great idea. You miss the summer heat and the high season crowds. It is the best time of year for hearty food like pappardelle al cinghiale and glasses of deep Tuscan red wine. Most of your days will be sunny and crisp ... Read More
Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Harvest Time in Tuscany
July 5th, 2019Summer is traditionally the most popular time to visit Italy, but we’re here to make an argument in favor of autumn in Tuscany. Autumn means harvest time when many of the country’s most popular food and drinks are produced for the rest of the year. If you plan your trip right, you could be in ... Read More
Taking a Vintage Vespa Tour of Tuscany
January 16th, 2019Italy Perfect Reservation Team member Kelly shares her fun experience of taking a vintage Vespa tour of Tuscany from Florence. ... Read More
6 Free Things to Do in Florence
December 19th, 2018Florence is a once-in-a-lifetime type of place, and you want to make sure you see it all while you’re there. We understand the potential stress of narrowing down an itinerary that fits with your budget, and so we’ve created this handy list of six free things to do in Florence! From world-famous museums to delicious ... Read More
Announcing Felicita, Italy Perfect’s Newest Florence Apartment
September 11th, 2018The newest addition to our Florence luxury apartments is Felicita, a bright and beautifully laid-out 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom apartment in a fabulous historic center location. Views? Check! Terrace? Check? Lovely decor? Check! Elevator? Check! Air Conditioning? Check! We love the Oltrarno area of Florence, just on the other side of the Ponte Vecchio bridge but ... Read More