San Giovanni Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Uffizi Gallery which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people
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Florence which includes religious elements, a church or cathedral and a city
Ponte Vecchio which includes a city, street scenes and street performance

Popular places to visit

Uffizi Gallery

Uffizi Gallery

4.5/5(55 reviews)

A visit to Florence’s famous art gallery will bring you face to face with some of the world’s best-loved masterpieces.

Uffizi Gallery
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore showing a city, religious elements and heritage architecture

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

4.5/5(58 reviews)

The magnificent dome of Santa Maria del Fiore provides the Florentine skyline with one of its most iconic outlines.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza della Signoria which includes art, a city and outdoor art

Piazza della Signoria

4.5/5(72 reviews)

Meet up with Michelangelo’s David, check out one of the world’s most prestigious art galleries, and soak up the ambience of this favourite Florentine meeting place.

Piazza della Signoria
Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio

4.5/5(80 reviews)

After visiting Palazzo Vecchio, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Florence. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Repubblica

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Florence when you take a trip to Piazza della Repubblica. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza San Firenze

Piazza San Firenze

You can learn about the history of Florence when you stop by Piazza San Firenze. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches in this vibrant area.

Piazza San Firenze

Activities

Skip-the-Line Duomo: Priority-Access 30-Minute Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour

AU$37
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Best of Florence Walking Tour

Best of Florence Walking Tour

AU$35
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Best of Florence Walking Tour
Pisa and Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence

Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence

AU$157
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence
Florence half day combo tour with David, Uffizi & Duomo

Florence Half Day Tour with Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David & Accademia

AU$76
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Florence Half Day Tour with Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David & Accademia
Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour

Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour

AU$39
per adult
Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour
Florence Handmade Pasta Lessons, No Limit Wine, Tiramisu

Florence Handmade Pasta Lessons, No Limit Wine, Tiramisu

AU$94
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Florence Handmade Pasta Lessons, No Limit Wine, Tiramisu
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Our pick of the best San Giovanni Hotel Deals

Hotel De La Ville

Hotel De La Ville

4 out of 5
Piazza Antinori 1, Florence, FI
The price is AU$305 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$305
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews)
"Really nice hotel, great location - close to all the good stuff but on a quiet street with almost no traffic. Room was a little small but it’s okay."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel De La Ville
Grand Hotel Cavour

Grand Hotel Cavour

4 out of 5
Via del Proconsolo 3, Florence, FI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$535 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$535
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The place is beautiful, comfortable and well. Kept and the host was amazing. She helped us book a dinner and gave us some great insight in the community. Can't wait to go back."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Cavour
Hotel Pendini

Hotel Pendini

3 out of 5
Via Strozzi 2, Florence, FI
The price is AU$321 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$321
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star boutique hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
"The Hotel Pendini was elegant and accommodating for my family. We stayed in the family room which was two rooms in a suite separated by a short hallway, with a shared bath at one end of the hall. Both rooms were lovely. The hotel offered free coffee and tea all day long in the comfortable lounge. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Hotel Pendini
Hotel Calimala Florence

Hotel Calimala Florence

4 out of 5
Via Lamberti 5, Florence, FI
The price is AU$411 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$411
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (918 reviews)
"The hotel was everything I could have wanted, staff was amazing and checking in and out was fast"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Calimala Florence
Helvetia & Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione

Helvetia & Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione

5 out of 5
Via Dei Pescioni 2, Florence, FI
The price is AU$708 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$708
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Excellent spa and restaurant. Excellent staff."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Helvetia & Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione
Maxim Axial

Maxim Axial

3 out of 5
Via Dei Calzaiuoli 11, Florence, FI
The price is AU$124 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$124
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Excellent staff. We appreciate Simone’s help during our stay."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Maxim Axial
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Other neighbourhoods around San Giovanni

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Duomo

4.5/5(143 area reviews)

Visitors to Duomo rave about its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore or Uffizi Gallery while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Duomo
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Historic Centre of Florence

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Historic Centre of Florence. Top attractions like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Historic Centre of Florence
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Oltrarno

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Oltrarno is a destination visitors seek out for its fascinating museums, picturesque gardens and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Pitti Palace or Pitti Vintage while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Oltrarno
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San Frediano

San Frediano is known for its stunning river views, and you can plan a trip to Piazza Santo Spirito and Santo Spirito Basilica while you're in town.

San Frediano
Pisa featuring a river or creek and heritage architecture

San Niccolò

If you're spending some time in San Niccolò, Arno River and Piazzale Michelangelo are top sights worth seeing.

San Niccolò
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Sant' Ambrogio

If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio and Jewish Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Sant' Ambrogio

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