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Sipping in the city: cocktails on Florentine rooftops, and more

Hot spots for fun drinks and experiences in Florence

Soaking up the sunshine with a glass in hand, or gazing at the sunset from a rooftop bar are some of the greatest joys of being in Florence. Venues all over the city and beyond are well aware of the charms and have put together some unmissable experiences which we’ve put together for you here!

Cool cocktails at panoramic rooftop bars

A fresh breeze running through your hair with the magnificent city sprawled out beneath you: that’s what awaits you at one of Florence’s best panoramic rooftop bars. The Aperitour makes sure you get to see the best spots in the city, with a table reserved for you at three of the best bars on top of Florentine hotels, all just within a few minutes’ walk from each other in the historic centre. A drink and snack will be on offer for you in each spot, with the secret locations only revealed to you just before your tour, making sure these exclusive venues retain their special something! 

Gourmet delights

There’s even a Aperitour Deluxe version, for those seeking a little more to bite with their tipple! Three top-tier venues in Florence will be revealed to you by your guide who will be on hand to tell you more about Florence and all it has to offer! They’ll bring you to and from where you need to go, leaving your mind fully focused on relaxing and soaking up the city. With a drink and snack for you in the first two spots, a gourmet aperitivo awaits you in the final venue, allowing you to savor some culinary delights all while gazing at the starlit city below. 

Sidecar cruising and gin tasting

For something a little more off the beaten track, whip around the Tuscan countryside in a sidecar. It’s definitely something that ought to be top of people’s wish lists and is only made better by a gin tasting with offerings by “Peter in Florence”, and a guided tour of the distillery.

Departing from Florence, you will coast through the idyllic fields with mesmerizing views at every angle. You’ll no doubt make unforgettable memories that you can toast to once you reach your destination, Podere Castellare in Pelago, an eco-sustainable resort nestled into the hills above Florence. Once there, you can indulge in a Florentine-inspired ‘London Dry Gin’ that has added iris petals, as well as 14 botanicals that include bergamot, lavender and rosemary, almost all of which are grown on site. 

There’s nothing left to do other than decide when you want to go! Cin cin!