July in Florence: Be.Green, choose sustainable transport

The best of this July 2025 in Florence with #EnjoyRespectFirenze!

The Florentine summer is in full swing: concerts, cultural festivals, kiosks on the Arno, romantic dinners at sunset...what a dream! But also: it's time to be green! July in Florence sees many events, trips and visitors, making it the perfect opportunity to talk about one of the main topics of the #EnjoyRespectFirenze campaign: sustainable transport!


As our friend Leonardo da Vinci, who enjoyed inventing totally green means of transport, reminds us, it’s important to "visit Florence on foot, by bike, or by public transport!". This ensures the city doesn’t get clogged up with cars and pollution, locals are able to find parking outside their homes, and the artistic heritage remains rich and eternal.


  • Florence is an easily walkable city
  • The city has 120km of cycle paths and was the first European city to experiment with Ridemovi bike sharing!
  • Tip tap on all public transport! Hop on buses and trams at any time, just have a contactless card with you and voilà!

UNMISSABLE EVENTS THIS JULY 2025 IN FLORENCE!

MusArt Festival – July 17 to 26, 2025


The historic summer festival returns to the stunning Medici Park of Pratolino with performances by Loredana Bertè, Roberto Vecchioni, Nino D’Angelo, Diodato, Giovanni Allevi with the Italian Symphony Orchestra, I Gatti Mézzi, and Manu Chao. MusArt supports #EnjoyRespectFirenze and offers free shuttle buses from Campo di Marte station to the park for all Trenitalia passengers attending the Allevi and Manu Chao concerts.

Palazzuolo Strada Aperta – until July 27, 2025


The urban art festival returns to the historic San Paolino district of Florence, organized by the A Testa Alta E.T.S. Association. The shutters of 18 local shops and businesses will be transformed into site-specific street art by renowned Italian artists. A group exhibition, curated by Street Levels Gallery, will also be hosted at the gallery’s venue on Via Palazzuolo 74 ar.

Festival au Désert Firenze – July 23 to 25, 2025


The Festival au Désert celebrates its 16th edition in Florence, curated by the Fondazione Fabbrica Europa per le Arti Contemporanee ETS. Events will take place in the evocative Parco delle Cascine. This three-day event blends musical cultures and traditions from Africa, the Mediterranean, and Europe, featuring artists such as Zawose Queens, Kalifa Kone, and Riccardo Onori.

Florentine Mountain Festival – July 11 to 20, 2025


The second edition of this festival takes place in the towns of Londa and San Godenzo, just 40 minutes from Florence, offering two weeks of events celebrating the life and culture of the "mid-mountain" in the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines. Surrounded by greenery at the edge of the Casentino Forests National Park (Monte Falterona and Campigna), visitors can enjoy the lively atmosphere of local villages, with a rich program of music, art, outdoor activities, and an explosion of traditional flavors waiting to be discovered.


JULY EXPERIENCES IN FLORENCE

For an green  unforgettable July, Destination Florence recommends:

Tastings

Fiesole: Half-day e-bike ride through the Tuscan countryside

Just outside Florence, a fully customizable e-bike tour to learn about Tuscany's countryside.

Tastings

Bike Tour Through the Tuscan Hills – Montespertoli and Villa F ...

Enjoy an e-bike tour along the Florentine hills around Montespertoli, overlooking the beautiful landscapes of T ...

E-Bike tour

Bicipedia - E-Bike tour with guide in Chianti Rufina

Organize your e-bike tour with an expert guide in Chianti Rufina. Contact Bicipedia!

Walking tours

E-bike tour above Florence: The Secrets of Villa Demidoff and ...

E-bike tour on the hills of Florence to reach the historic park of Villa Demidoff, where you will encounter the ...