Eataly - Firenze, Florence
Situated just a short distance from the Duomo, Eataly is a sleek and contemporary establishment that belongs to a chain of gourmet food markets found in major Italian cities, as well as New York and Tokyo. Here, visitors can explore a high-end grocery store offering a wide selection of premium Italian ingredients, delectable edible gifts, and an array of kitchen gadgets. At the rear of the venue, there is a vibrant and modern dining area where tourists can indulge in a variety of dishes, including pasta, pizza, salads, and main courses.
In their own words: "Eataly Florence offers a true gastronomic experience in a fascinating and wonderful space where you can: drink an excellent coffee at our Bar, have an aperitivo with a view of the Baptistry, eat lunch or dinner at either our Piazza or our Restaurant, buy freshly baked products at our Bakery, experience a Cooking Class or Course, visit our Wine Cellar, purchase excellencies from all over Italy, organize a private event or an original birthday, and much, much more!"
In their own words: "Eataly Florence offers a true gastronomic experience in a fascinating and wonderful space where you can: drink an excellent coffee at our Bar, have an aperitivo with a view of the Baptistry, eat lunch or dinner at either our Piazza or our Restaurant, buy freshly baked products at our Bakery, experience a Cooking Class or Course, visit our Wine Cellar, purchase excellencies from all over Italy, organize a private event or an original birthday, and much, much more!"
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Eataly - Firenze on Map
Sight Name: Eataly - Firenze
Sight Location: Florence, Italy (See walking tours in Florence)
Sight Type: Food/Drink
Sight Location: Florence, Italy (See walking tours in Florence)
Sight Type: Food/Drink
Walking Tours in Florence, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Florence
Creating your own self-guided walk in Florence is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Florence Introduction Walking Tour
The city of Florence was founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC as a settlement for veteran soldiers. It was built initially in the style of an army garrison – with main streets intersecting at today's Piazza della Repubblica. The original name, Fluentia, stems from its location between the two rivers; later, it was renamed Florentia, which means “flowering” or “flourishing”.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
Duomo Walking Tour
Located in the very heart of historic Florence, the Duomo area is deservedly considered the city’s religious and civic center, replete with numerous landmarks. Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, the two most important squares in the city, are steeped in history and the sights and activities found here are truly endless.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Florence Food Tour
Food is one of the great Florentine passions, and the great thing about having a delicious authentic Tuscan meal, a snack, delicatessen, or a quality gelato here – besides the abundant variety – is not having to spend a lot of money for it.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Florence's Hidden Art Treasures
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Arno South Bank Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Dante's Florence Walking Tour
Dante Alighieri was arguably the greatest – albeit also most controversial – of Italy's poets. After having served as one of the six priors governing Florence, his political activities – including the banishing of several rivals – led to his own banishment, upon which he wrote his masterpiece, “The Divine Comedy”, as a wanderer, seeking protection for his family in one town after... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
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