The Ultimate Florence Study Abroad Bucket List: 50 Things To Do Before You Leave
Florence is one of the most popular cities for study abroad students, and it’s not hard to see why! If you are studying abroad in Florence, then this bucket list is the perfect way to make sure you make the most of your time in this incredible city! How many can you check off before you leave?
- Hike to the Piazzale Michelangelo and watch the sun set over Florence
- Climb the Duomo’s cupola and the Bell Tower for an incredible view of Florence (tips here!)
- Enjoy aperitivo (the Italian version of happy hour) with friends
- Have a local take you to their favorite restaurant
- Enjoy the view of the Ponte Vecchio from the Ponte Santa Trinita
- Sip on a Spritz
- Befriend a barista-its official when you get a discount. Get started by visiting one of my favorite Florentine cafes!
- Take the bus to Fiesole for gorgeous views of Florence and stop by the Roman baths (see what else there is to do here!)
- Spend an afternoon soaking up sun at the beach along the Arno
- Visit David in the Accademia
- Head to San Miniato for an incredible view of Florence (and a less crowded sunset than Piazzale Michelangelo
- Spend the afternoon strolling around the Boboli gardens
- Explore the Pitti Palace
- Experience local nightlife around Santo Spirito
- Pick up fresh produce in Mercato Centrale
- Eat Gusta’s pizza, bonus points if yours is heart shaped
- Get lost in the city and discover something new
- Grab a burger from the Diner
- Wander the leather markets and bargain for a souvenir
- Ride a vespa through the Tuscan countryside
- Get a late night snack at the secret bakery
- Attend a mass
- Enjoy the beauty inside the Chiesa di San Lorenzo
- Get pooped on by a pigeon
- Arrange a wine tasting with Pino!
- Enjoy gelato on the steps of a Chiesa
- Spend a day marveling at the masterpieces in the Uffizi
- Order lamprodotto
- Explore the Medici palace
- Ride the carousel in Piazza Repubblica
- Explore Italy on as many awesome day trips as possible! Check out my favorite day trips from Florence here.
- Take a selfie with your favorite Florentine statue
- Drink a bottle of vino near Santa Maria Novella
- Climb the tower at Palazzo Vecchio
- Attend a Fiorentina Match
- Sample Limoncello
- Learn Italian, or at least enough to order an entire meal
- Order prosciutto e melone for your appetizer
- Find your favorite piece of street art
- Discover your favorite panini place (aka Pinos/Salumeria Verdi) and befriend the owner
- Enjoy some live music in a piazza
- Check out Donatello’s David in the Bargello
- Buy a rose from a vendor
- Hop on a bus (tips for bus riding in Florence here) and visit the nearby colossal statue!
- Enjoy the local specialty bistecca alla Fiorentia
- See a movie at the Odeon Theater
- Send a postcard home
- Fill up your water bottle near the statue of Neptune in Piazza di Signoria
- Hit one of Florence’s incredible rooftop bars
- Make the most of your time in this incredible city, explore as much as possible, and never be afraid of the next adventure.
How many can you check off? Let me know in the comments below!
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