What to do
Florence is a fairly small city but there’s still many things to see with their tight passageways, shops and restaurants. The main plaza is Piazza della Signoria, filled with shops, restaurants and stop for gelato where you can walk along the Arno River a beautiful scenic walkway. In the middle of the city you can find the Piazza del Duomo, where you’ll see the beautiful paper like architecture of the famous Duomo and the gates of paradise.
Where to eat gluten free
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Florence was definitely a staple for my best friend and I. All these place are all celiac safe so no need to stress.
- Grom: 100% gluten free gelato with a wide variety of flavours.
- Mama eats: has non gluten free food but has a separate kitchen, and everything on the menu can be made gluten free.
- Osterio dello Sgrano: our favourite spot of the trip we came back basically every night. It’s 100% gluten free and they offer a variety of pasta dishes, tartar, sandwiches as well as alcoholic or virgin cocktails for drinks.
What to expect
Everything is walking distance for the most part. A mistake we made was relying on uber to get around, which is difficult with the crowded streets and narrow alleyways, making it not only more time consuming, but it will cost you more in the end. You’re better off renting a scooter or bike if your destination is too far on foot.