You'll soon find out why this Santa Maria Novella history-filled fortress is a hit with travelers. If you're searching for other things to see here, Ponte Vecchio, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Uffizi Gallery are in this area as well. They won't take you long to get to from Fortezza da Basso.

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Aurum Firenze

Historic Centre of Florence

$511

per person

Jan 29 - Feb 1

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Florence (FLR)

7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)

Close to train station and everything you need.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Aurum Uffizi

Historic Centre of Florence

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$696

per person

Feb 21 - Feb 27

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Florence (FLR)

7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

Breakfast was good. Staff super friendly. Overall the expected quality for the paid price.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Art Atelier

Historic Centre of Florence

$1,156

per person

Jan 14 - Jan 20

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Miami (MIA) to Florence (FLR)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

We loved how close everything is! The staff were quick to accommodate our needs and the complimentary breakfast was a nice addition to jumpstart our day.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

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Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside

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Farm To table Experience on an organic hilltop estate in Tuscany

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Florence: Pizza & Gelato Masterclass Morning, Afternoon or Evening Delight

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Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence

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Popular places to visit

Central Market

Feast on Italian cheeses, chocolates and authentic pizza and shop for leather goods at this indoor market and its surrounding street stalls.

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

Experience the splendor of a centuries-old church that inspired leading artists from the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

Medici Chapels

Generations of Medici dukes, princes and popes were laid to rest in a series of lavish chapels and crypts in the Church of San Lorenzo.

San Lorenzo Church

One of the oldest and largest churches in Florence is also one of the city’s earliest examples of Renaissance design.

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

Relax before or after a long trip in this renovated piazza just a few minutes from Florence’s main train station.

Piazza San Marco

Piazza San Marco is just one of the places to see in Florence, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches in this vibrant area.