Valentine's day when you're single? Florence is the perfect plus one
Spend Valentine’s Day solo in Florence indulging in art, food and the ultimate relaxation.
Elizabeth Gilbert wrote Eat, Pray, Love as a way to find inner peace and love herself again. It’s something that can be accomplished in Florence on Valentine’s Day, especially if you’re single.
Picture this. You arrive easily by train in the city center with Single Ladies playing in your ears and the impression that all this beauty for waiting for you and you alone. Florence is the plus one that everyone would love to have.
4 things to do on your own in Florence
1. Choose a hotel with a spa
Indulge in total relaxation: comfort, breathtaking views, cozy beds, TV series and a spa. Nothing could be better for your wellbeing this Valentine’s Day. A dream hotel where you don’t have to make decisions, but just enjoy the downtime you deserve. Read our hotel recommendations for a romantic spa break. (All that’s missing is you!)
2. Self-guided tours
Art always provides introspection. Even when you visit a museum with other people, everyone needs their own time to savor the works and every work offers something different to each individual. Art is an intimate experience, so don’t miss a self-guided tour of the Uffizi or Accademia for your solo Valentine’s Day. Michelangelo’s gorgeous David and Botticelli’s Venus will become your companions!
With skip-the-line tickets and an app-based guide, you’ll have everything you need on your cell phone. We recommend that you visit both museums on the same day by getting to the Accademia at 9.30am and then, after lunch and a nap, visiting the Uffizi at 3.30pm.
3. Book a table at a traditional Florentine trattoria
Enough of all these romantic restaurants! The perfect blend of Florence and food can be found in the city’s traditional trattorias where you can spend a truly authentic night. While it’s true that you might not be able to eat a T-bone steak by yourself, these restaurants recommended by Destination Florence have a far greater variety of local specialties. These are historic institutions where the menus are perfect for solo diners too. Are you a foodie? A trip to Florence will be paradise: see these dream breakfast and brunch places!
4. Events in Florence
More importantly, it’s time to have fun! Take your pick from all the exhibitions, nights out and concerts in Florence. Check out the events calendar for 2023 and book your spot right now. It’s a great way to meet new people – who knows what might happen next!
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