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
76% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

AU$27
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
Pisa and Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence

Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence

AU$159
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence
Best of Florence Walking Tour

Best of Florence Walking Tour

AU$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Florence Walking Tour
Florence half day combo tour with David, Uffizi & Duomo

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

AU$73
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
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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$308 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$308
12 Nov - 13 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! (990 reviews)
"Tutto bene"

Reviewed on 6 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$435 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$435
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautifully well kept hotel, walking distance to all sites, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Cavour
NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa

NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa

5 out of 5
Via Porta Rossa 19, Florence, FI
The price is AU$612 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$612
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (981 reviews)
"A Truly Exceptional Stay at NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa From the moment we arrived, everything about this hotel exceeded expectations. The location could not be better. It's perfectly central and walkable to all the beautiful sights, shopping, and incredible restaurants in Florence. The staff ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa
Hotel Calimala Florence

Hotel Calimala Florence

4 out of 5
Via Lamberti 5, Florence, FI
The price is AU$446 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$446
2 Nov - 3 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! (906 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, perfect location
"We loved our stay at Hotel Calimala. The hotel & rooms are beautifully decorated, the staff were friendly & attentive, and location is perfect with everything on the door step."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel Calimala Florence
Hotel Pendini

Hotel Pendini

3 out of 5
Via Strozzi 2, Florence, FI
The price is AU$316 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$316
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Everything about this jotel is beyond reproach. Marvelous room, great view, helpful and friendly staff, location, breakfast, level of cleanliness. I couldn't recommend it enough. Thank you Pendini!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hotel Pendini
Helvetia & Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione

Helvetia & Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione

5 out of 5
Via Dei Pescioni 2, Florence, FI
The price is AU$729 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$729
12 Nov - 13 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! (533 reviews)
"Amazing staff , Location and room so beautiful"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Helvetia & Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione
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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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