Florence tour review

My 2025 Review: Is the Off the Beaten Path Florence Tour Worth It?

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My 2025 Review: Is the Off the Beaten Path Florence Tour Worth It? You know, everyone talks about Florence, and they basically show you pictures of the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio. And honestly, those places are just swarming with people, pretty much all the time. Getting that perfect photo without a stranger’s elbow in it is, like, a real challenge. I was in Florence last spring, and, as a matter of fact, I was looking for something a little different. So, I found this walking tour for 2025 that was supposed to show you a side of the city …

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A 2025 Florence Kickbike Adventure: My Honest Review of Seeing Italy with Locals

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A 2025 Florence Kickbike Adventure: My Honest Review of Seeing Italy with Locals You know, Florence is one of those cities that, like, captures your heart before you even arrive. I had, for a long time, held this image in my mind of ochre-colored buildings and the stunning Duomo against a clear blue sky. The reality, obviously, is that and so much more, but it also includes some pretty intense crowds, especially around the main attractions. Frankly, I was looking for a way to experience the city that felt a little more personal, a bit more real. I really wanted …

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My 2025 Florence Drunken History Tour Experience

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My 2025 Florence Drunken History Tour Experience So, you’re thinking about a trip to Florence, right? I mean, it’s a city that more or less feels like a living museum. To be honest, I was looking for something a little different than your typical gallery visit. I found this ‘Drunken History Walking Tour with Open Bar’, and frankly, the name alone was pretty much enough to get my attention. Basically, the idea is you walk around Florence, you know, and a guide tells you all the scandalous stories from the past that they sort of skip over in the history …

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