Florence has become very well-known for panini, different kinds of sandwiches stuffed with all things delicious.
Many visitors tend to flock in mass to the same Insta-famous shop, which is ok, but not worth wasting precious hours standing in line, when you could very easily just walk up to an even better establishment.
This is my ultimate list as a Tuscan native, with detailed descriptions and videos about what makes each panini shop unique ๐
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Italian Language 101: one panino, two panini.
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Tap here and scroll through ready-to-go maps featuring a local's top recommendations for the best foodie destinations in Florence. Alternatively, explore my 'Custom Italy Services' board for personalized recommendations and other services.
Foodie โข Wine โข Shopping โข Relaxation โข Budget โข Luxury โข History
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Explore Florence's food through the eyes of a native, local, professional foodie, as these locations are ones I keep visiting regularly, year after year.
This guide features:
- 5 breakfast spots,
- 4 gelato shops ๐ฆ,
- 2 markets,
- 15 Tuscan-focused dining options,
- 3 pizzerie ๐,
- 6 wine and cocktail bars.
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[cover image ๐ธ by @silviopalladino_]
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An Italian tour leader's favorite culinary destinations in Rome, including Italian breakfast spots, markets, street food, gelato, pizza, formal dining options and casual trattorie, and even a few local shopping recommendations. Purchase this map to feel extra confident about your upcoming trip to Rome!
Foodie โข Wine โข Coffee โข People & Culture โข Shopping โข Budget โข Boutique โข Luxury
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As a licensed Italian tour leader and frequent traveler who has lived in Italy for her whole life, I've seen my fair share of accommodations all throughout the country: hotels, hostels, Airbnbs, agriturismi, and more.
Scroll to learn about my favorites!
Arranged in alphabetical order by region, and by city/area of interest. Tap on the map icon to view all.
Included locations:
1. Campania - Naples
2. Campania - Amalfi Coast
3. Emilia Romagna - Bologna
4. Emilia Romagna - Parma
5. Lazio - Rome
6. Liguria - Cinque Terre
7. Lombardy - Franciacorta
8. Lombardy - Lake Como
9. Lombardy - Milan & Malpensa
10. Marche region
11. Piedmont region
12. Puglia/Apulia - Bari
13. Sardinia region
14: Sicily region
15: Tuscany - Chianti
16: Tuscany - Florence
17: Tuscany - elsewhere
18: Trentino Alto Adige - Bolzano/Bozen
19: Trentino Alto Adige - Trento
20. Umbria - Perugia
21. Veneto - Chioggia
22. Veneto - Venice
23. Veneto - Verona
Boutique โข Budget โข Luxury โข Romantic โข Relaxation โข Design
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A simple list and interactive digital map with 13 essential stops:
- 5 dining options;
- 2 drinks options;
- 2 sweet tooth options;
- 4 activities, including food shopping
- 1 hotel.
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In this list and interactive digital map you'll find my best tips on what to do during a weekend in Venice. It includes:
- 1 artisanal breakfast option,
- 3 aperitivo options,
- 2 restaurants,
- 3 off-the-beaten path activities.
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Adventure โข Foodie โข Coffee โข Slow Travel
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A native Italian tour leader's best recommendations to help you plan your trip to the Cinque Terre: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore.
The Cinque Terre are a very common day trip destination, but please note that youโll enjoy them so much more if you spend at least one night or, better yet, two or three or more. Thereโs so much to do and see in the area, and one day just isnโt enough to get the best value for your time and monetary investment. Also: since so many people come just for the day, by sunset, when the crowds leave, itโll feel like you have the villages all to yourself!
This map includes the following:
Monterosso:
- 1 hotel;
- 3 drinking and dining options;
- 1 beach club;
- 1 winery (transportation required).
Vernazza:
- 2 dining options;
- 1 gelato shop.
Corniglia:
- 1 dining option.
Manarola:
- 1 dining option with cooking classes.
Riomaggiore:
- 1 Airbnb studio apartment;
- 1 street food;
- 1 activity.
+ resources for how to move in between towns and hiking the trails.
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This is your ultimate food and wine map of the Val d'Orcia area of Tuscany with some of the best culinary options it has to offer: pastry shops, restaurants, wineries, cooking classes, and shops in Montepulciano, Pienza, and Montalcino.
Don't forget to save โ๏ธ this map for future use!
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Best of Panzano & Greve in Chianti for Foodies, a Local's Selection
A native Italian tour leader's food and wine map of Panzano in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, and of the nearby hills to help you plan your culinary adventure to the Chianti region of Tuscany: pastries, restaurants and casual eateries, wineries and wine bars, shops, activities, and a great hotel.
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Martina Bartolozzi
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Tuscany: Chianti and Val d'Orcia for Foodies, a Local's Selection
This is your ultimate food and wine map of Chianti and Val D'Orcia with all of the best it has to offer: restaurants, cafes, wineries, aperitivo stops, and even a few fun activities and local stores in Panzano, Greve, Siena, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, and Montalcino.
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A simple list and interactive digital map with 15 essential culinary stops, curated by a local:
- 3 breakfast options,
- 4 lunch spots,
- 4 dinner recs,
- 1 wine bar,
- 1 cocktail bar,
- 2 gelato shops.
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You won't find the Uffizi or any other must-sees in this list - I know you know about them!
What you'll find are a local's best off-the-beaten-path recommendations for what to do, see, and purchase in Florence:
- 5 food & wine activities, including tours;
- 4 cultural activities;
- 2 summertime live music and dancing spots;
- 3 free activities;
- 8 local shops.
Check out my "Custom Italy Services" board for custom recommendations and other services.
Don't forget to save โ๏ธ this map for future use!
Foodie โข Adventure โข Art โข Shopping โข People & Culture โข Wine
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Sicily is one of my very favorite Italian regions for its diverse beauty and unbelievably delicious foods.
This map hits my favorite destinations on the Western side of Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, and close nearby.
A preview of what you'll find: a breakfast spot, one of my favorite markets, pizza, fine dining options, a pub, a cocktail bar and a winery, and some must-see and off-the-beaten path monuments and locations.
Purchase this value-packed map for a culinary-centric guide to Western Sicily with all of my best recommendations or reach out for a Custom Map.
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Sicily is one of my very favorite Italian regions for its incredible and diverse beauty and for its unbelievably delicious foods.
This map hits my favorite Sicilian stops, West to East: Trapani, Palermo, Cefalรน, Salina Island, Catania, Siracusa, Noto, and Ragusa.
A preview of what you'll find: breakfast spots, markets, pizza, fine dining options, cocktail bars and wineries, must-see and off-the-beaten path monuments and activities, and local shopping recommendations too.
Purchase this value-packed map for a comprehensive, culinary-centric guide to Sicily with all of my best recommendations or reach out for a Custom Map.
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In this list and interactive digital map you'll find my favorite recommendations for a trip to Bolzano, one of Italy's northernmost pronvinces, so far up North that you'll likely hear a lot of locals speaking German to each other!
What's included:
- 2 accommodation recs;
- 2 pastry shops;
- 2 restaurants;
- 1 pub;
- 1 cocktail bar.
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In questa mappa troverai i miei migliori consigli su cosa fare e cosa mangiare a Napoli in 3/4 giorni.
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Dai un'occhiata ai miei "Custom Italy Services" (disponibili anche in italiano) per consigli personalizzati e altri servizi.
[Please reach out if you wish to purchase this list and map in English ๐ฌ๐ง]
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A simple list and interactive digital map with my favorite essential foodie stops for your time in Milan:
- 1 pastry shop;
- 1 bakery
- 6 dining options;
- 3 drink spots;
- 1 gelateria;
- 1 shop;
- 3 must-do activities;
- 1 off-the-beaten path activity.
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Download Thatch app to access the interactive map.
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A native Italian tour leader's best recommendations for a culinary-focused trip to Sorrento, Positano, Praiano and Amalfi itself.
What's included:
- 5 lovely restaurants;
- 3 on-the-go spots;
- 1 gelato shop;
- 1 must-visit pastry shop;
+ my favorite thing to do in Capri.
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Adventure โข Foodie โข Beach
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A native Italian tour leader's best recommendations for a trip to Trento, one of Italy's northernmost provinces.
What's included:
- 2 restaurants;
- 1 gelateria;
- 4 food & wine activities (car required).
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A native Italian tour leader's best recommendations for a trip to Perugia, Umbria, in the heart of Italy.
What's included:
- 1 must-visit cafรจ;
- 1 pizzeria;
- 1 traditional restaurant;
- 2 fun dining options;
- 2 must-do activities;
- 2 accommodation ideas.
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A native Italian tour leader's best recommendations for a trip to Parma, one of Italy's culinary capitals.
What's included:
- 3 on-the-go options;
- 1 must-visit wine bar;
- 2 lovely restaurants;
- 2 gelato shops;
- 3 culinary activities (Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma and culatello) [car required].
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In this list and interactive digital map you'll find my best tips for what to enjoy in Siena and San Gimignano.
It currently features:
- 3 sweet tooth stops, including a gelato class with a world-renowned Maestro Gelatiere;
- 7 dining options, including wine bars and traditional Tuscan restaurants;
- 2 free must-see locations.
Check out my "Custom Italy Services" board for custom recommendations and other services.
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My favorite locations to visit in Lucca, Pisa, Volterra, and nearby.
This handy digital map includes:
- 6 dining options;
- 1 bakery;
- 1 pastry shop;
- 1 cocktail bar;
- 2 farms;
- 1 of Volterra's specialties.
Purchase this list and map to take with you on your next trip to Tuscany or reach out for a Custom Travel Map.
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Your ultimate mobile-friendly map of the best summer hangouts far from the touristy crowds, divided by area: riverside Lungarno, hip Oltrarno, and the more residential "di qua d'Arno" (โthis side of the Arnoโ).
Learn what makes each spot special and which ones are best for each mood and/or occasion by scrolling down, or tapping on the map icon in the top right corner to see where everything is in respect to your location.
Foodie โข Budget โข Nature โข Wine
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A simple list and interactive digital map with my favorite stops for a traditional Tuscan meal in Florence, from the most affordable to great locations for special occasions.
Donโt forget to download Thatch app and to save โ๏ธ your board!
Scroll down to check out the various categories or tap on the map icon in the top right corner to see where everything is in respect to your location.
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A full survival guide from one study abroad student to another on how to navigate this city and make the most out of your time here, while keeping that college student budget in mind!
"Ciao! My name is Haley and I'm studying abroad here in Florence. Throughout my time here, I have learned so much about navigating this beautiful city. I hope to share my experiences with you so that you can spend less time searching, and more time experiencing.
Iโm sure youโre already well aware of the Accademiaโs David, Piazzale Michelangelo, and of course, the Duomo. But here are some staples in Florence that your Study Abroad program didnโt mention to you."
Inside you will find:
- 7 cafes for your morning coffee and/or free wifi,
- 3 affordable lunch options + a guide to Florence's 13 best panini shops,
- 2 spots for special occasions,
- 3 essential bars,
- 5 under-the-radar activities, including a day trip to the beach,
- 9 shops to cover all the essentials: clothes, food and, obviously, vino ๐ท
- and my own personal tips on safety, saving money and staying up do date with the best events!
Purchase this guide today at a lower price, and get free updates for life. Not ready yet? Save it ๐now for future use or send it to someone who might be interested!
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By Haley Rucker with Martina Bartolozzi
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A self-guided exploration of Florence's foods through the charming neighborhood of Oltrarno, in 5 stops: a pastry shop, a bakery, a market and/or aperitivo, lunch, and gelato.
In addition to each stop's details, this guide also includes information about Oltrarno, recommended foods to try, a quick guide to Italian coffee, what is "aperitivo", and historical information about Florence's famous wine windows.
Visit every stop, or pick and choose to your liking. Depending on how many stops you make and how long you stay, the tour lasts about 3.30 hours.
Total walking distance: about 1 mile on flat roads.
Tuesday-Saturdays only because most of the featured businesses are closed on Sundays and Mondays, in true Italian fashion. The tour is designed as a morning/lunch activity, but can also be adjusted for the afternoon/dinner.
Remember: come hungry!
$30.00
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