Tours and activities for solo travellers in Florence
Setting off on a solo travel adventure is an exciting undertaking with many highlights.
There are many things to do in Florence for those who set off on a solo travel adventure - an exciting undertaking with many highlights. We've plenty of ideas on ways to spend your trip, bringing you to meet like-minded travellers and allowing you to discover all the wonders of the city.
Get cooking
Nothing bonds you together with fellow travellers like the love for Italian food. The Wanna Be Italiano cooking class, and Florence food market tour is a surefire way to find fellow Florence lovers. Get the help of an expert chef to pick out the best ingredients at the city's largest market, making a mouth-watering meal accompanied by Chianti wines to complete the culinary experience. Pizza and gelato have to be two of the quintessentially Italian foods: pick up the skills on how best to make them while you're here – undoubtedly time well spent!
An unforgettable tour
When you'd prefer some company while wandering around Florence, the perfect solution is slotting into a tour group, benefitting from an expert guide to ensure you make the most of your trip. From The Boboli gardens and the San Niccolò artisans area to Brunelleschi's Dome, there are tours available in English, whatever your interests.
No trip to Florence is complete without a visit to Michelangelo's David! Take a tour of the Accademia Gallery, allowing you to explore all of the museum's magnificence. History buffs will want to follow in the footsteps of the Medici, or maybe you're more interested in learning about the great women of Florentine history – there are endless options available.
For Active Adventures
A fun thing to do in Florence is grab a bike and ride around, weaving your way through the streets of the city center . It's the perfect solo activity, yet you'll enjoy the company of your group as you wheel through the narrow alleyways, spotting the amazing monuments and seeing the main sites, making sure to take an obligatory gelato break!
Florence For Nature Lovers
So, you've covered the cobblestones and worked around Florence's main spots – time for some nature! Fattoria di Maiano is just a short distance from Florence and home to the largest botanical garden in Italy. Spend a day immersed in this location's natural and refreshing beauty, where you can choose between trekking, a visit to the oil mill and olive grove, and saying hello to the resident bees, chickens, and donkeys.
Further afield
Set off to Siena and San Gimignano with dinner in The Chianti Region. This special trip features the best of what Tuscany has to offer. From a guided walking tour, wine tasting at a traditional winery, and a typical Tuscan dinner in the Chianti countryside. You'll return to Florence having experienced a wonderful and complete tour of two stunning settings, sharing the company of fellow travellers.