Routey

Florence

1 day

4 stops

2.2 hours

All Season

214

ABOUT THIS TRAIL

The Arno river runs right through the center of historic Florence and is a beautiful area to walk along during the day. It gets you out of the congested streets of the city and you can have a beautiful view of Florence while enjoying a nice glass of Chianti and Tuscan cuisine.

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POINTS

Ponte Alle Grazie

Golden View

La Carraia Gelateria

Ponte Vecchio

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<<Ponte Alle Grazie>>

Stop 1

10 minutes

All Season

Ponte alle Grazie 3571 Florence Italy

Description: Begin your walk by crossing the Ponte alle Grazie toward the neighborhood of San Niccolo. Before its destruction in WWII, this bridge was known for its convent held within little solitary houses along its length. Now, it has been reconstructed and has a beautiful photo op of the famous Ponte Vecchio down river. If you take a left off the bridge, you'll head towards the tower of San Niccolo that was once an entryway into the walled city. In the summer, you can pay for a tour of the tower. Instead on this route, we'll head to one of my favorite spots for a light lunch: Golden View.

<<Golden View>>

Stop 2

90 minutes

All Season

Via de' Bardi 52 Florence Italy

Description: Golden View and Open Bar are two locales in Florence that sit right on the Arno and look out over one of the most unique views of the Ponte Vecchio - the only bride to survive WWII. This restaurant opens at 12pm and has a full menu from appetizers to dessert. The decor leans more towards a modern look instead of the traditional Tuscan, but with the backdrop of the Uffizi, the atmosphere is still breathtaking. They even have a pizza menu. In the summer, the restaurant opens the windows out onto the water and in the evening, you can even watch the sunset if you think this walk would be better in the evening. In the winter, you'll still be able to enjoy the view while staying nice and warm. Spend as much time as you'd like, but remember to tip graciously for good service!

Sunday: 12:00 - 00:00
Monday: 12:00 - 00:00
Tuesday: 12:00 - 00:00
Wednesday: 12:00 - 00:00
Thursday: 12:00 - 00:00
Friday: 12:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00

<<La Carraia Gelateria>>

Stop 3

20 minutes

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Lungarno Soderini 1 Florence Italy

Description: Finish your walk with a reward of some of the best and well-priced gelato in the city at La Carraia. Still family-owned, you can't go wrong with any of their decadent flavors like a traditional chocolate to their famous cheesecake. Cones cost only a few euros depending on how many flavors you want. Take your cone outside and sit on the bridge to admire the city while you taste it at the same time.

Sunday: 11:00 - 00:00
Monday: 11:00 - 00:00
Tuesday: 11:00 - 00:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 00:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 00:00
Friday: 11:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 00:00

<<Ponte Vecchio>>

Stop 4

10 minutes

All Season

Florence Italy

Description: Now that you've admired the Ponte Vecchio from up-river and through lunch, you'll be able to walk across it and see the beautiful treasures held in the jewelry shops that sit on each side.