The Giardini di Boboli offer a rare park in busy Florence—and the birthplace of opera—in terraces of greenery behind the princely Renaissance Pitti Palace
The statue-filled park behind the Pitti Palace is one of the earliest and finest Renaissance gardens, laid out mostly between 1549 and 1656 with box hedges in geometric patterns, groves of ilex, dozens of statues, and rows of cypress.
In 1766, it was opened to the Florentine public, who still come here with their families for Sunday-morning strolls.
The birth of opera
Just above the entrance through the courtyard of the Palazzo Pitti is an oblong amphitheater, modeled on Roman circuses and constrcuted in 1630–35 by Giulio and Alfonso Parigi. In the middle is a granite basin from Rome's Baths of Caracalla and an Egyptian obelisk of Ramses II from Heliopolis.
But before the 17th century trasnformation, this spot was, in 1589, the setting for the wedding reception of Ferdinando de' Medici's marriage to Christine of Lorraine.
For the occasion, the Medici commissioned entertainment from Jacopo Peri and Ottavio Rinuccini.
The composers came up with the novel idea of setting a classical story (Dafne) to music and having actors sing the whole thing.
We now consider this the world's first opera. (Later, the duo collaborated on a follow-up hit Erudice,performed here in 1600; it's the first opera whose score has survived.)
The upper, eastern end of the park
A terrace above the amphitheater with three Roman-era statues lead to a path climbing to the Neptune Fountain (1571) by Stoldo Lorenzi.
From here, you can angle back to the left (north) to find the rococo Kaffehaus, used for parties in the age of the Grand Dukes and still offering bar service in summertime.
Return to the Neptune Fountain and head straight up to the top of the park, under the city walls andjust below the hulking Forte di Belvedere batlments off to your left.
The giant Giambologna statue of Abundance started as a portrait of Franceso I's wife, Giovanna of Austria, and was later reworked by Giambologna's student, Pietro Tacca into this allegorical figure. The reason it is so large is that it was originally supposed to perch atop a column on Piazza San Marco; it was placed here in 1636 by Giovanna's daugher, Maria de' Medici (better known as Queen Marie of France, wife of Henry IV and mother and regent to King Louis XIII).
Pause to drink in the city views, then turn right and continue to the very tip-top of the Boboli Gardens.
Hard against the city walls you'll find the Giardino del Cavaliere, the Boboli's prettiest hidden corner. This tiny walled garden of box hedges and spring flowers offers private views over the wooded hills of Florence's outskirts. Also here is the faded pink building called the Casino del Cavaliere, once used for summer balls and today housing the Museo delle Porcellane tablewares collection.
The Viottolone and the Isolotto
Back to the central Neptune Fountain.
Paths lead to the fountain's southwest to the wide, cypress-lined Viotollone, the main drag of the Boboli.
This gravel path leads steeply down west toward the park's Porta Romana gate, passing dozens of statues in niches (some ancient Roman; others baroque era) and lots of tiny paths curling out from both sides, many of them tunnels under arbors of trained ilex trees (holm oaks).
It's a nice area to get lost for a while; in fact, these side paths did once comprise a trip of lanyrintths, but these were destroyed when the curving paths were added in the 1830s.
The Viottolone leads, eventually, to the pond around the Isolotto, a rose-garden island created by the Parigi in 1612 and dominated by the Fountain of Oceanus carved by Gimabologna for Francesco I de' Medici 1578 (this is a replica; the original is now in the Bargello for safekeeping).
An English-style garden called the Hemicycle extends form here toeard the park's western gate.
The grottos
At the northeast end of the park, down around the end of the Pitti Palace, are several fake caverns filled with statuary, attempting to invoke some vaguely classical sacred grotto.
The most famous, the Grotta Grande or Grotta di Buontalenti, was started by Giorgio Vasari in 1557, but finished by Bernardo Buontalenti between 1583 and 1593, dripping with phony stalactites (back in ducal times, it dripped with water, too, from hundreds of tiny jest and tubes) and set with statues by Baccio Bandinelli and frescoes by Bernardino Poccetti.
Cosimo I had Michelangelo's four unfinished Slave statues placed in each of the grotto's corners; they have long since been replaced by repilcas (the originals are safe in the Accademia.)
In the second chamber of the Grotto is a Paris and Helen marble grouping by Vincenzo de' Rossi.
In the third, tiny chamber of the grotto behind that are mosaic wall foutains and a central fountain with Giambologna's Mannerist Venus supported by satyrs.
Near the exit to the park is a Florentine postcard favorite, the Fontana di Bacco (Bacchus Fountain; 1560), a pudgy dwarf sitting atop a tortoise by Valerio Cioli. It's actually a portrait of Pietro Barbino, Cosimo I's potbellied dwarf court jester.
Eleonora di Toledo, the Spanish-born wife of Cosimo I de' Medici, initiated the landscaping of the Boboli Gardens in 1549. Niccolo' Pericoli, called il Tribolo, laid out the first axial development of the gardens, and Bartolomeo Ammanati and Giorgio Vasari took over upon his death. They extend over a vast area, forming an open-air museum filled with antique and Renaissance statues, grottoes, and large fountains.
Entrance to the Boboli Gardens includes entrance to the Silver, Porcelain and Costume Galleries in the Pitti Palace. These galleries, a portion of which are housed in the former summer apartments of the Medici dukes, are now used to display period furniture, costumes, silverware, carved vases, amber, gems, cameos, Chinese and Japanese porcelain, and enamels. The ticket also includes entrance to the panoramic Giardino Bardini with access from both Via de' Bardi 1 (Piazza dei Mozzi) and Costa San Giorgio 2. Please note that the Boboli Gardens have been reopened and the entrance is located at the Fort Belvedere. The public can only access the courtyard dell Ammannati and visit the Amphitheatre, the Neptune Fountain, the Sundial, the lawn of the chestnut, the Garden of the Knight and the Porcelain Museum.
Gardens, with their shady trees, fragrant flowers, and peaceful lanes, have always served as a counterpoint to the narrow, crowded streets of Florence's city center. During the Renaissance, a new form of garden-design came to the fore, heavily influenced by classical models from Roman villas. Florence, and its surrounding area, is a garden-enthusiast's paradise, boasting numerous Renaissance-style gardens, along with examples of 16th-century and English-style designs. This three hour Florence secret garden tour, led by a trained horticulturalist and garden designer, takes a look at Florence's two most stunning gardens—the Boboli Gardens, known to many, and Giardino Torrigiani, known to few. Florence Secret Garden Tour We will begin our walk in the Boboli Gardens, which cover the hillside behind the Pitti Palace (which we also explore on our Pitti Palace Tour)—a suitably grandiose complement to the expanding ambition of its Medici owners during the 16th and 17th century. The gardens developed from agricultural origins to the setting for dynastic marriage celebrations, with a formal network of grand avenues, vistas framed by Classical and Baroque statuary, dark bosquets and hidden lawns. Recent restorations have emphasized the masterpieces of architecture within Boboli, including the Mannerist Grotta Grande, built to house Michelangelo's famous Atlas figures, and the delightful Rococo structures of the Limonaia and the Kaffeehouse. Within the vast gardens are several “secret gardens,” housing precious botanical collections, proving not only the enlightened scientific patronage of the Medici and Lorraine rulers, but the passage of skills through generations of gardeners. An Exotic Experience Hidden behind a set of high walls in the same neighborhood of the Oltrarno (where our Florence Artisan Workshop Tour takes place) is the Torrigiani Garden, the largest private garden within city walls in Italy, which we will visit by special request. Originally planted by the founder of the Italian Botanical Society—the world's oldest—the garden still has an uncommonly wide variety of trees, especially exotic species, in keeping with its 19th century “English Landscape” style. Giardino Torrigiani has an intriguing air of mystery, as it is laid out as an initiation path with secret Masonic symbolism, and includes Gothic follies and the recurring theme of research and enquiry. There is no secret, however, in the dedication to the art and sciences, which are still the owners' guiding principles, as the Torrigiani Garden encloses a successful commercial nursery and regularly hosts lectures on the arts and gardening. Refreshments will be offered on the lawn, in the shade of a pomegranate tree.
Our Tour is perfect for families with kids who decide to explore the city in a different way. Through the gardens of the city, our kid friendly tour guide will present you with another perspective of Florence.
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Recommended in spring for the beautiful flowering of the wisteria tunnel, the tour is feasible in the other months of the year thanks to the breathtaking views of Florence.
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Stop At: Giardino di Boboli, Florence, Tuscany
Welcome to Giardino di Boboli, a historical park born as the grand ducal garden of Palazzo Pitti.
The Giardino di Boboli is one of the most important examples of a Renaissance garden organized in an Italian style. The Florentine garden has different species of plants and flowers that will enchant everyone with their colours and fragrances, and the greenery also houses a series of characteristic statues to be admired.
You will explore the Grotta del Buontalenti, an amphitheater with an Egyptian obelisk. This artificial cave is one of the most valuable environments of the entire garden of Boboli, a true masterpiece of Mannerist architecture and culture.
Then you will be pleasantly surprised by the panoramic view of the Florentine countryside that you can admire from the Giardino del Cavaliere. With our guide, you will also see a small room in the Porcelain Museum, containing collections of porcelain from the most important Italian and foreign manufacturers.
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Stop At: Villa Bardini, Florence, Tuscany
Linked to the Giardino di Boboli, you will find the Giardino di Bardini, with four hectares of forest, characterized by gardens and orchards, flanked by the medieval walls of the city.
Duration: 40 minutes
Tickets are included in the price so nothing to think about. Just take our tour and enjoy a special tour of Florence with a family friendly guide!
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Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
Your tour starts at Pitti Palaca, where your guide will show you the palce one the house of the Medici Palace
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Giardino di Boboli, Florence, Tuscany
At this point your tour proceed to the Boboli's garden where you can admire the beautiful garden, fountains and statues
Duration: 1 hour
The private tour is about 4 hours and includes all the entrance fees.
Meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel and from there start your visit of Florence discovering the Medici's dinasty and their palaces.
This is a 4 hours tour designed for those who love the history of Florence and the Medici dinasty. It includes two of the most popular museums of Florence: Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti where the Medici family lived for long time and the astonishing Boboli gardens.
Meet your official guide at the lobby of your centrally located hotel and start the tour from there.
The first museum that you'll visit is Palazzo Vecchio: it has been the center of Florence's civic power for more than seven centuries and houses the town hall. The striking building was built in the early 1300s, it dominates Piazza della Signoria and was decorated by the ruling Medici family in the 16th century when they lived there. Youll see decorated ceilings, frescoes by Vasari and statues by Donatello and Michelangelo. See the mysterious symbols and artworks that inspired Dan Browns novel Inferno (and the film of the same name), such as an inscription Cerca e Trova (Seek and you shall find) written atop a fresco by Giorgio Vasari. Learn about the buildings transformation from a medieval town hall into the private residence of Duke Cosimo I before the famous ruling family relocated to the citys Palazzo Pitti.
After Palazzo Vecchio, walk with your guide in direction of Palazzo Pitti, admire Ponte Vecchio and hear the history of the long Vasari Corridor, the walkway designed to offer secrecy and protection to the Florentine rulers.
Next, reach the Oltrarno district, the place where many locals live and where you finally see the imposing Palazzo Pitti, last residence of the Medici family and one of the most insightful visits you can enjoy in Florence.
This amazing museum has something for everyone: it was the Medici family Residence combined with gardens and a spectacularly beautiful art gallery, lavish rooms and views. Pitti Palace now houses several museums and a fine collection of paintings.
During the tour you'll visit Boboli gardens, the prototype of the Italian Formal Garden, no wonder it was recently added to the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Boboli is decorated with fountains, statues creating a real open-air museum with stunning view of Florence.
Then you have the opportunity to see the Palatine Gallery wich isn't an Academic museum, the layout preserves the character of a private picture gallery, the paintings are arranged to fit the space and the rooms decorations, revealing the tastes of the great collectors who lived in the palace. The paintings, which are sumptuously framed, cover the walls of the rooms in the style of traditional baroque galleries, following neither chronological order nor schools of painting. This peculiar arrangement brings the time of the Medicis to life, like an incredible trompe-loeil fresco, transporting us in another time.
The tour ends inside Palazzo Pitti, where you can stay until closing time visiting the other museums on your own.
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Stop At: Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence, Tuscany
The famous Church of the Medici family
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cappelle Medicee, Florence, Tuscany
The mausoleum of the Medici family and now amazing musuem
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence, Tuscany
The first residence of the Medici family
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza San Giovanni, Florence, Tuscany
Where you can admire the magnificent Cathedral, with its imposing Brunelleschis Dome, the Giotto bell tower and the Baptistery
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
The amazing open-air museum with its wonderful Palazzo Vecchio, Loggia dei Lanzi and Fountain of Neptune
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Church of Santa Felicita, Florence, Tuscany
The famous church which houses masterpieces by Pontormo
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Corridoio Vasariano, Florence, Tuscany
The spectacular elevated passageway used by the Medici family to arrive from
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
The oldest and most famous bridge in Florence
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
The third and the last residence of the Medici family.
Add to your Guided Walking Tour the entrance ticket to Pitti Palace and with your ticket you will be able to visit on your own Palatine Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, the Museum of Fashion and Costume, Treasure of the Grand Dukes.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Giardino di Boboli, Florence, Tuscany
Add to your Guided Walking Tour, the entrance ticket to visit on your own the Boboli Gardens, with Porcelain Museum and Bardini Gardens.
Duration: 10 minutes
In just 4 hours you will be an expert of the off the beaten track of Florence!
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Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
Your tour starts at the Renaissance palace Palazzo Pitti (Pitti Palace), where your guide will show you and explain the history of the palace. The Medici family moved there in 1549; since that moment Pitti Palace became the residence of the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. It is now the biggest museum in Florence, after generations of nobles collected here paintings, plates, jewelry, and luxurious objects.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Giardino di Boboli, Florence, Tuscany
Then, your tour will proceed to the Boboli's garden where you can admire the beautiful garden, fountains and statues the park houses.
Duration: 1 hour
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Pass By: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
Meet your guide in front of Palazzo Pitti at Pitti's Square!
Stop At: Giardino di Boboli, Florence, Tuscany
See the most famous open-air museum of Florence. You can admire beautiful statues walking through the gardens and nature.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Stop At: Florence Tours by Made of Tuscany, Florence, Tuscany
Pitti Palace and Boboli garden
Duration: 3 hours
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Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
Your private guide will meet you directly at the entrance of Palazzo Pitti. From here your tour starts for the visit of these amazing places. Your guide is a child friendly guide. The goal of our guide is to entertain all the family from the youngest to the oldest while giving you explaination.
Pitti Palace was a palace where nobles families lived such as Medici Family, Lorena family and others. The palace contains different museums: rooms, apartments, gallery of art, carriage museum and many others. Your guide will tell you al the secrets and the life of the nobles families and their rivalry.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Giardino di Boboli, Florence, Tuscany
After the visit of Pitti Palace you will proceed to Boboli Gardens. Your kids will be happy to be at the open air and to walk through a park. Misteries and secrets are hidden behind the grottoes and the statues of the gardens: ask your guide to tell you all of them!
Duration: 2 hours
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Stop At: Giardino di Boboli, Florence, Tuscany
Giardino Boboli
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
Palazzo Pitti
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Giardino Bardini, Florence, Tuscany
Giardino Bardini
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Stop At: Galleria Palatina in Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
Palazzo Pitti - Galleria Palatina
Duration: 2 hours
The Pitti Palace, and the amazing art collections contained within, stands as a strong expression of power of the Medici Dukes. The prominent family returned to Florence in the 16th and 17th centuries, after having previously led Florence through the Renaissance. During their second rule, the new branch of Medici transformed Florence into a monarchy, becoming the Dukes of Tuscany and undisputed rulers of Florence. They moved their household into an even larger, more extravagant palace—the Palazzo Pitti, a powerful symbol of wealth and influence. This three hour Pitti Palace tour, led by an art historian, explores the fabulous art and object collections of the several royal families who have made the mansion home—the Medici, Lorraine and Savoy—as well as the building's stunning architecture. Pitti Palace Tour While touring the Palazzo Pitti, the majority of our time will be spent picking apart the illustrious Palatine Gallery, once used as part of the Medici winter apartments, and now lined with the Medici art collection. The collection, anything but modest, boasts a hallway of ancient Roman statues from the Villa Medici in Rome, and walls filled with Renaissance and Baroque art, including works by Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Rubens, and Florentine artists Filippo Lippi and Andrea del Sarto, among others. The wall to wall art collection is all displayed in the royal setting of the palace, complete with luxurious drapery, antique furniture, and other remnants of the opulent life lived by the monarchy. Expensive Taste From there, time permitting, we may browse through the extensive collections of silver, mostly stemming from the Lorraine family, who received the objects as gifts from the bishop of Salzburg, jewelry from the most prestigious manufacturers in Europe, and a selection of Chinese and Japanese porcelain, collected by the Medici. If time allows and the group expresses interest, we will also take a peek in the Costume Gallery, which houses selections of the past 500 years of high Italian fashion. For more Renaissance splendor, try our Uffizi Tour. Beyond the Palace By the end of the walk, weather permitting, we'll wander into the beautiful Boboli Gardens, whose construction was started in 1549, under Grand Duke Cosimo I. We'll discuss how the gardens, once home to an ancient quarrying yard, whose stone was used for the Palace itself, are in themselves an expression of the Medici's power.
Book your chosen private tour, and with your digital, SLR or disposable camera, or smartphone in hand, meet your guide in central Florence.
Start your walk and learn how Florence became a cradle of art in Renaissance times under its ruling Medici family, and how as a result, it offers countless photo opportunities for all levels of photographers.
Stop en route to capture the city's highlights on camera, as well as some lesser-known sights. Learn how to spot great photos, master light and composition, and get invaluable tips on how to use your camera settings to best effect.
We start the day at 9.30am with a food market visit followed by a leisurely walk through the old town, back to the cooking school, where we will make pasta , ravioli and various sauces.
When the cooking is done, we will enjoy our meal which will include an aperitif and tasting the dishes we prepared accompanied with wine, and we will end the day at around 3pm.
In this hands-on class, we will be make traditional pasta and ravioli from scratch, and also the classic sauces.
Our well-equipped cooking space is located in the old part of Florence known for its charm and beauty. We are a few steps away from Palazzo Pitti with its vast Boboli gardens and very close to Porta Romana.
From Ponte Vecchio you can reach Oltrarno, to reach the Boboli gardens that extend from the hill behind Palazzo Pitti. Go up the amphitheater, admiring enchanting fields, avenues, small groves and splendid panoramic views dotted with fountains, statues and caves.
After reaching its highest part, you will appreciate the Belvedere Fortress, used by Galileo Galilei for its astronomical observations, thanks to its strategic position.
You will enter the nearby Bardini garden, walking along the baroque staircase and the wisteria tunnel, both leading to the Kaffeehaus. Your "detoxifying" walk will end in Piazzale Michelangelo.
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Pass By: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
The Ponte Vecchio is one of the symbols of the city of Florence and is one of the most famous bridges in the world thanks to the presence of numerous goldsmith shops and the spectacular view of the Arno.
Stop At: The Boboli Gardens
The Boboli Gardens is a historical park in the city of Florence. Born as the grand-ducal garden of Palazzo Pitti, it is also connected to the Forte di Belvedere, a military outpost for the safety of the sovereign and his family. The gardens were built between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries, by the Medici, then by Lorraine and Savoy, and occupy an area of about 45,000 m². At the first "Italian-style" late-Renaissance style setting, visible in the nucleus closest to the building, new portions were added with different settings: along the axis parallel to the building the perspective axis of the viottolone was born, from which unravel gravel paths that lead to ponds, fountains, nymphaeums, temples and caves, the most famous is the one designed by the architect Buontalenti. Remarkable is the importance of the statues and buildings in the garden, such as the eighteenth-century Kaffeehaus.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Giardino Bardini, Florence, Tuscany
The Bardini garden is a historic garden of Florence that extends over a wide hilly area from the slopes of Piazzale Michelangelo up to the Arno and which can be accessed directly from the Boboli Gardens. The so-called hill of Montecuccoli, where the current park extends, belonged since the Middle Ages to the Mozzi family and bordered with their palace. Already in 1259 a walled vegetable garden is mentioned adjacent to the rear of the building (still far from the idea of garden that developed in the Renaissance), while the highest area of the park was destined to agriculture, with vineyards and other crops on some elementary terracing. In the nineteenth century Giacomo Le Blanc came into possession of the villa and transformed the park into an English garden, with woods, winding paths, statues and fountains. The Kaffeehaus dates back to this period, with a still existing cave, twinned with a similar structure in the part owned by the Mozzi. In 1913 the complex was bought by the antiquarian Stefano Bardini, which gave way to a series of major renovations and changes. The most scenic part of the garden is the large baroque staircase that culminates with a small building-lookout, from which you can enjoy a spectacular view of the city.
Duration: 1 hour
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Stop At: Romaetravel, Rome, Lazio
city of origin
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. It was named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also called Palazzo Vecchio. It is the main point of the origin and history of the Florentine Republic and still maintains its reputation as the political focus of the city. It is the meeting place of Florentines as well as the numerous tourists, located near Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo and gateway to Uffizi Gallery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Porta Romana, Florence, Tuscany
The Porta Romana, once known as the Porta San Pier Gattolino was the southernmost gate in the 13th-century walls of the Oltrarno section of Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Giardino di Boboli, Florence, Tuscany
The Boboli Gardens is a park in Florence, Italy, that is home to a collection of sculptures dating from the 16th through the 18th centuries, with some Roman antiquities.
Duration: 2 hours
Your independent day trip starts with hotel pickup in Livorno by your driver for the ride to Florence, the Reinassance heart of Italy.
Florence boasts a wide range of monuments, gardens, shops, and restaurants that you can discover on your own upon arrival. Perhaps take a walk through Mercato Nuovo to find the Fontana del Porcellino (Piglet Fountain), or enjoy a magnificent view over the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Go through the Boboli Gardens, an open-air museum home to sculptures, statues, fountains, and oak trees, or check out the Uffizi Gallery, located off Piazza della Signoria and known for its thousands of artworks by masters such as Michelangelo, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Titian.
Walk across Ponte Vecchio, Florences most photographed bridge, built by the Etruscans and later rebuilt in the 14th century. And don't forget Santa Maria del Fiore, or the Duomo di Firenze, recognizable by its façade of marble in different shades of pink and green.
When your time in Florence is up, meet your driver to return to Livorno.
Please note: A tour guide is not included, so it is recommended that you bring a guidebook and/or prepare your exploration of Florence in advance. Remember to check websites for opening times of attractions and admission prices.
You can admire a fantastic view from the smoothy hills of the Gardens, rich in sculptures, nature and architectural design that inspired people from all over to get a similar one! NO way, you cannot miss it!!
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Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
The Renaissance garden made of sculptures, architectural design, Lemon houses, Cypress-trees, fountains, views and more
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Giardino Bardini, Florence, Tuscany
One of the most particular view of Florence. A mixture of Chinese style's gardens, Renaissance and Medieval Italian gardens. Absolutely amazing if you think that it's procteted by the medieval city walls
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Guida per Firenze, Florence, Tuscany
Your guide will meet you at a convenient place and she/he will introduce you the florentine gardens, connected with the city and our life-style
Pass By: Forte di Belvedere o di San Giorgio Firenze, Florence, Tuscany
The forteress build in the east part of the Boboli Gardens, located on the top of the hill, secret safe of the Medici's collections, symbol of the family wealthy
Get an up close and personal experience of Florence on this 2-hour walking tour. If you choose the Highlights of Florence option, you can visit the highlights of the city including the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Old Palace and the Ponte Vecchio.
Or, if you would prefer, you can choose the Oltrarno Slow Tour option and leave the most common areas of the city and cross the Ponte Vecchio and stroll to Pitti Palace. You can also choose to purchase a ticket to walk through Boboli Gardens and Bardini Garden. With this option, you can visit the famous church and the square of Santo Spirito.
Meet your private driver-guide as close as possible to your ship for the short drive to the 11th century powerful maritime republic of Pisa. Enjoy a driving tour of the city which will lead you to the heart of one of the most important monuments in Italy ... the breathtaking Piazza dei Miracoli with its Baptistry, Cathedral, Campo Santo cemetery and of course the Leaning Tower of Pisa. You are at leisure to explore some of the city on foot before meeting up with your driver for the journey to Florence, approaching the city through vineyards on the outskirts of the Chianti region and arriving into Piazzale Michelangelo which offers beautiful views across the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo and Giotto's Tower.
Once in the city centre discover the city's prominent landmarks without too much walking as your driver gives you historic and cultural background information. Visit the splendid Gothic church of Santa Croce with the tombs of famous artists and writers such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Dante as well as as its renowned leather school. Enjoy a stroll around the lively and colourful market of San Lorenzo where you will also find the Medici Chapels and the Loggia dei Mercanti. Discover splendid piazzas like Piazza del Duomo with the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Tower, Piazza della Repubblica - a lively shopping area, beautiful Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio with a copy of Michelangelo's David. If you wish to visit the Accademia museum to see the real Michelangelo David we can pre-book your tickets (at around 16euro per person) so you won't have to waste any time standing in long lines. Wander past the huge Uffizi museum and across the Ponte Vecchio with its exquisite jewellery stores towards Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens. Break for lunch (at your own expense) - your driver will make suggestions and point you in the right direction. You may be tempted to taste your way around the authentic central food market overflowing with cheeses, salami, proscuitto, bread, pasta, olive oil, wine. At around 15:30pm your minivan will be waiting for you to take you on the relaxing and comfortable journey back to your ship in the port of Livorno with arrival at around 1700.
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We will ensure your timely return to the Livorno port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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Stop At: Caf Tour & Travel, Florence, Tuscany
Our agency where we will be happy to welcome you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence, Tuscany
The Church of the Medici family
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Tuscany
One of the most important churches in Florence, located in the namesake square.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany
Where you can be fascinated by the magnificent Cathedral with its Brunelleschi Dome, the Giotto bell tower and the Baptistery
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Rome, Lazio
The site of the forum, the centre of the Roman city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Strozzi, Florence, Tuscany
Where a lot of exhibitions are organised, ranging from the art of the ancient world via the Renaissance to the modern and contemporary era.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
The oldest bridge in Florence, famous for its jewelleries
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
The third and last residence of the Medici family
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mercato del Porcellino, Florence, Tuscany
Where you can find the famous statue of a pig "porcellino", which hides an interesting and superstitious secret.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Giardino di Boboli, Florence, Tuscany
The most famous gardens in Florence
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany
Located nearby Piazza della Signoria it takes its name from the Basilica of Santa Croce that overlooks the square.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
The amazing open air museum, where you can admire Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia dei Lanzi and the Fountain of Neptune
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilica San Miniato al Monte, Florence, Tuscany
From where you have a wonderful view of Florence and its monuments
Duration: 15 minutes
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Stop At: Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence, Tuscany
The Church of the Medici family
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cappelle Medicee, Florence, Tuscany
The mausoleum of the Medici family
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence, Tuscany
The first residence of the Medici family located in San Lorenzo district
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza San Giovanni, Florence, Tuscany
The wonderful square in which you can admire the magnificent Cathedral, with its imposing Brunelleschis Dome, the Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
The famous square where you can find Palazzo Vecchio, the second residence of the Medici family
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Church of Santa Felicita, Florence, Tuscany
Above this wonderful Church you can see the Vasari corridor, a secret and comfortable passageway used by the Medici Grand Dukes of Tuscany, to move between the Palazzo Pitti, their third residence, and their offices located inside the Palazzo Vecchio, without being seen by the citizens
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
The oldest bridge in Florence and also the most famous
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Giardino di Boboli, Florence, Tuscany
The Boboli Gardens is a historical park in the city of Florence, born as the grand-ducal garden of Palazzo Pitti
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
This famous palace is the last Florentine residence of the Medici
Duration: 15 minutes
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Stop At: Caf Tour & Travel, Florence, Tuscany
Our agency where we will be happy to welcome you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence, Tuscany
The Church of the Medici family
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Tuscany
One of the most important churches in Florence, located in the namesake square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany
Where you can be fascinated by the magnificent Cathedral with its Brunelleschi Dome, the Giotto bell tower and the Baptistery
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Tuscany
The site of the forum, the centre of the Roman city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Strozzi, Florence, Tuscany
Where a lot of exhibitions are organised, ranging from the art of the ancient world via the Renaissance to the modern and contemporary era.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
The oldest bridge in Florence, famous for its jewelleries
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany
The third and last residence of the Medici family
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mercato del Porcellino, Florence, Tuscany
Where you can find the famous statue of a pig "porcellino", which hides an interesting and superstitious secret.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Giardino di Boboli, Florence, Tuscany
The most famous gardens in Florence
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany
Located nearby Piazza della Signoria it takes its name from the Basilica of Santa Croce that overlooks the square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany
The amazing open air museum, where you can admire Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia dei Lanzi and the Fountain of Neptune
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilica San Miniato al Monte, Florence, Tuscany
From where you have a wonderful view of Florence and its monuments
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Discover works of art by the most important Renaissance artists, at your pace and in total freedom
Duration: 2 hours
Let your imagination run wild and make the famous status come to life on a private family friendly experience around Florence. Our local is a devoted mom and thanks to that, she know the best way to show the city to your kids, in a fun and entertaining way.
Florence has plenty of statues and monuments and behind all of them, and interesting story is waiting to be uncovered. Go on a fun treasure hunt through the unique city gems of the city and discover together with your family, using your imagination, the treasures enclosed in every stop.
Hear stories of Greek gods at Piazza della Signoria, an indispensable stop full of stunning statues. Hear, your local has a fun activity for you and the kids, a game of statues that will help tell the stories of the Greek gods and the connection with Florence. Cross through the famous Ponte Vecchio and spot the statue of Bacchus by Giambologna, hidden gem of the city. And then, take a quick break and enjoy a sweet treat: gelato! Then, follow your local to Boboli Garden, a city gem where you can find more statues and a cute fountain that decorates it. This place is full of myths, feeling curious?
This tour is created specifically for your family and your local will make sure everyone is involved and having a good time. She can't wait to show you Florence!
Attention: The tickets to Boboli gardens for adults are not included, the cost is 10 euros per person.
Tour will start from the Ferragamo Museum, documenting the entirety of Salvatore Ferragamo activities, since his return from the US to Italy in 1927 until his death and hear plenty interesting stories about this fashion house.
Very important to visit next is the Palazzo Pitti with magnificent Costume Gallery. There, approximately six thousand pieces, ancient and modern clothes, accessories and theater costumes. Considered the only museum of the history of fashion in Italy and one of the most important one. Also a stop by Museo degli Argenti - Silver Museum, with the jewelry collections of Medici and Lorraine. The most important there to see is the "Scaramazza Pearl" of Anna Maria Luisa, the last of the Medici dynasty.
The visit will end with an introduction to the Boboli Gardens famous Italian garden.
Alternatively to the visit of the Costume Museum Gallery, Silver Museum and Boboli Gardens you may choose to visit the Gucci Museum, created two years ago by the great Florentine Maison within the Mercatanzia Court, one of the most influential public institutions of the Middle Ages.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Giardino di Boboli, Florence, Tuscany
You will walk through the beautiful paths of the garden where also the Medici family used to spend their leisure time
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Giardino Bardini, Florence, Tuscany
A visit to a nice and relaxing Romantic gardenwith a faboulous overlook on the city
Duration: 1 hour
Inferno tour of Florence based on Dan Browns famous book. Follow Robert Langton's tracks in Florence starting from the Boboli gardens, admire the grottoes and the fountains mentioned in the book such as the Cerchiata dei Lecci and Buontalenti Grotto.
Cross the Ponte Vecchio and arrive to the Palazzo Vecchio.
The palace offers the opportunity to admire some of the most remarkable masterpieces as paintings and sculptures of the Renaissance, amongst them the Genius of Victory by Michelangelo.
See the death mask of the famous poet Dante Alighieri, who wrote the Divine Comedy, and inspired Dan Brown's book.
Walk in the area where Dante Alighieri lived and visit to the Baptistery admiring its fabulous Mosaics.
Private tour on the tracks of of Dan Brown's Inferno book
Inferno tour of Florence based on Dan Browns famous book. Follow Robert Langton's tracks in Florence starting from the Boboli gardens, admire the grottoes and the fountains mentioned in the book such as the Cerchiata dei Lecci and Buontalenti Grotto.
Cross the Ponte Vecchio and arrive to the Palazzo Vecchio.
The palace offers the opportunity to admire some of the most remarkable masterpieces as paintings and sculptures of the Renaissance, amongst them the Genius of Victory by Michelangelo.
See the death mask of the famous poet Dante Alighieri, who wrote the Divine Comedy, and inspired Dan Brown's book.
Walk in the area where Dante Alighieri lived and visit to the Baptistery admiring its fabulous Mosaics.
Pisa and Florence Private Shore Excursion from Livorno
After having met your driver at the cruiser terminal in Livorno (welcome sign with your name), sit back and enjoy your drive through the Tuscan countryside towards Florence .
Driving up the beautiful Viale Galileo and Viale dei Colli, we reach the marvellous terrace called Piazzale Michelangelo Here you get the most impressive view of the city.
Driving down from the Piazzale passing the old gate to the city, the Porta Romana, we come Pitti Palace, which hosts many galleries and museums and a magnificent park called the Boboli Gardens.
Next we head for the city center, to the Piazza della Repubblica, surrounded by the historical literary cafés, where long ago important intellectuals gathered together.
Following the Via DeCalzaiuoli, which connects Piazza del Duomo to Piazza Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi , etc.) you will be able to admire the best masterpieces of Renaissance art, breathing in the magical atmosphere that only Florence can offer.
Our driver, completely at your disposition, will be more than happy to take you to Piazza Santa Croce to visit the Santa Croce church, where many famous Italians are buried, and then take a must-deserved rest, or to the elegant Ponte Vecchio, meaning old bridge, dates back to 1345, when it was built to replace a bridge that was swept away by a horrible flood; today, the bridge is visited by many tourists, and is home to gold and jewellery vendors.
Few cities of comparable size can boast such a profusion and variety of high quality goods with Italian design. The most important street for shopping is Via De Tornabuoni with designer boutiques like Prada, Gucci, Armani, Ferragamo, Valentino, Vuitton, Damiani, Cartier, Trussardi, Eleuteri, Buccellati, Coveri, Versace, Tiffany, YSL, Zegna, Desmo, Chopard, Tods, Cavalli etc.
We can also see what the local craftsmen have to offer in the small local workshops in the Santa Croce or Santo Spirito neighborhoods, or practice your bargaining skills at the San Lorenzo outdoor market.
In the afternoon, you will leave Florence and enjoy the 50 minute drive to the university town of Pisa where you will have a brief stop by the Field of Miracles for photographs and to marvel at the exterior of the Campanile, better known as the Leaning Tower.
This famous Bell Tower leans over 16 feet out of perpendicular! Efforts to stabilize the building are made constantly together with a continued monitoring process of the structure.
After your tour of Pisa, relax on the half hour transfer back to your ship in Livorno.
Lucca and Florence Private Shore Excursion from Livorno
After having met your driver at the cruiser terminal in Livorno (welcome sign with your name), sit back and enjoy your drive through the Tuscan countryside towards Florence .
Driving up the beautiful Viale Galileo and Viale dei Colli, we reach the marvellous terrace called Piazzale Michelangelo Here you get the most impressive view of the city.
Driving down from the Piazzale passing the old gate to the city, the Porta Romana, we come Pitti Palace, which hosts many galleries and museums and a magnificent park called the Boboli Gardens.
Next we head for the city center, to the Piazza della Repubblica, surrounded by the historical literary cafés, where long ago important intellectuals gathered together.
Following the Via DeCalzaiuoli, which connects Piazza del Duomo to Piazza Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi , etc.) you will be able to admire the best masterpieces of Renaissance art, breathing in the magical atmosphere that only Florence can offer.
Our driver, completely at your disposition, will be more than happy to take you to Piazza Santa Croce to visit the Santa Croce church, where many famous Italians are buried, and then take a must-deserved rest, or to the elegant Ponte Vecchio, meaning old bridge, dates back to 1345, when it was built to replace a bridge that was swept away by a horrible flood; today, the bridge is visited by many tourists, and is home to gold and jewellery vendors.
Few cities of comparable size can boast such a profusion and variety of high quality goods with Italian design. The most important street for shopping is Via De Tornabuoni with designer boutiques like Prada, Gucci, Armani, Ferragamo, Valentino, Vuitton, Damiani, Cartier, Trussardi, Eleuteri, Buccellati, Coveri, Versace, Tiffany, YSL, Zegna, Desmo, Chopard, Tods, Cavalli etc.
We can also see what the local craftsmen have to offer in the small local workshops in the Santa Croce or Santo Spirito neighborhoods, or practice your bargaining skills at the San Lorenzo outdoor market.
In the afternoon, you will leave Florence and enjoy the 50 minute drive to the university town of Lucca where you will have time for photographs and to marvel at the exterior of the Duomo andNapoleon Square. If you are bike lovers you can enjoy a beaitiful bike tour
After your tour of Lucca, relax on the 45 minutes transfer back to your ship in Livorno.
Tips
Get into Palazzo Pitti for free (and skip the line at the ticket booth) with:
- Firenzecard: Free; Skip the line
Budget at least two hours for a cursory visit of just the Galleria Palatina and Appartamenti Reali.
If you plan to venture into the Boboli Gardens, give it another hour.
If you have only passing interest in the other museums, each will take about 20 minutes.
Note that the last entry for every museum or part of the Pitti complex is 45 minutes before closing.
The Boboli Gardens close one hour early.
Useful Italian for sightseeing
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| Where is?... | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| ...the museum | il museo | eel moo-ZAY-yo |
| ...the church | la chiesa | lah key-YAY-zah |
| ...the cathedral | il duomo [or] la cattedrale | eel DUO-mo [or] lah cah-the-DRAH-leh |
| When is it open? | Quando é aperto? | KWAN-doh ay ah-PAIR-toh |
| When does it close? | Quando si chiude? | KWAN-doh see key-YOU-day |
| Closed day | giorno di riposo | JOR-no dee ree-PO-zo |
| Weekdays (Mon-Sat) | feriali | fair-ee-YA-lee |
| Sunday & holidays | festivi | fe-STEE-vee |
| ticket | biglietto | beel-YET-toh |
| two adults | due adulti | DOO-way ah-DOOL-tee |
| one child | un bambino | oon bahm-BEE-no |
| one student | uno studente | OO-noh stu-DENT-ay |
| one senior | un pensionato | oon pen-see-yo-NAH-toh |
Basic phrases in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | pro-nun-see-YAY-shun |
| thank you | grazie | GRAT-tzee-yay |
| please | per favore | pair fa-VOHR-ray |
| yes | si | see |
| no | no | no |
| Do you speak English? | Parla Inglese? | PAR-la een-GLAY-zay |
| I don't understand | Non capisco | non ka-PEESK-koh |
| I'm sorry | Mi dispiace | mee dees-pee-YAT-chay |
| How much is it? | Quanto costa? | KWAN-toh COST-ah |
| That's too much | É troppo | ay TROH-po |
| Good day | Buon giorno | bwohn JOUR-noh |
| Good evening | Buona sera | BWOH-nah SAIR-rah |
| Good night | Buona notte | BWOH-nah NOTE-tay |
| Goodbye | Arrivederci | ah-ree-vah-DAIR-chee |
| Excuse me (to get attention) | Scusi | SKOO-zee |
| Excuse me (to get past someone) | Permesso | pair-MEH-so |
| Where is? | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| ...the bathroom | il bagno | eel BHAN-yoh |
| ...train station | la ferroviaria | lah fair-o-vee-YAR-ree-yah |
| to the right | à destra | ah DEH-strah |
| to the left | à sinistra | ah see-NEEST-trah |
| straight ahead | avanti [or] diritto | ah-VAHN-tee [or] dee-REE-toh |
| information | informazione | in-for-ma-tzee-OH-nay |
Days, months, and other calendar items in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| When is it open? | Quando é aperto? | KWAN-doh ay ah-PAIR-toh |
| When does it close? | Quando si chiude? | KWAN-doh see key-YOU-day |
| At what time... | a che ora | a kay O-rah |
| Yesterday | ieri | ee-YAIR-ee |
| Today | oggi | OH-jee |
| Tomorrow | domani | doh-MAHN-nee |
| Day after tomorrow | dopo domani | DOH-poh doh-MAHN-nee |
| a day | un giorno | oon je-YOR-no |
| Monday | Lunedí | loo-nay-DEE |
| Tuesday | Martedí | mar-tay-DEE |
| Wednesday | Mercoledí | mair-coh-lay-DEE |
| Thursday | Giovedí | jo-vay-DEE |
| Friday | Venerdí | ven-nair-DEE |
| Saturday | Sabato | SAH-baa-toh |
| Sunday | Domenica | doh-MEN-nee-ka |
| Mon-Sat | Feriali | fair-ee-YAHL-ee |
| Sun & holidays | Festivi | feh-STEE-vee |
| Daily | Giornaliere | joor-nahl-ee-YAIR-eh |
| a month | una mese | oon-ah MAY-zay |
| January | gennaio | jen-NAI-yo |
| February | febbraio | feh-BRI-yo |
| March | marzo | MAR-tzoh |
| April | aprile | ah-PREEL-ay |
| May | maggio | MAH-jee-oh |
| June | giugno | JEW-nyoh |
| July | luglio | LOO-lyoh |
| August | agosto | ah-GO-sto |
| September | settembre | set-TEM-bray |
| October | ottobre | oh-TOE-bray |
| November | novembre | no-VEM-bray |
| December | dicembre | de-CHEM-bray |
Numbers in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| 1 | uno | OO-no |
| 2 | due | DOO-way |
| 3 | tre | tray |
| 4 | quattro | KWAH-troh |
| 5 | cinque | CHEEN-kway |
| 6 | sei | say |
| 7 | sette | SET-tay |
| 8 | otto | OH-toh |
| 9 | nove | NO-vay |
| 10 | dieci | dee-YAY-chee |
| 11 | undici | OON-dee-chee |
| 12 | dodici | DOH-dee-chee |
| 13 | tredici | TRAY-dee-chee |
| 14 | quattordici | kwa-TOR-dee-chee |
| 15 | quindici | KWEEN-dee-chee |
| 16 | sedici | SAY-dee-chee |
| 17 | diciasette | dee-chee-ya-SET-tay |
| 18 | diciotto | dee-CHO-toh |
| 19 | diciannove | dee-chee-ya-NO-vay |
| 20 | venti | VENT-tee |
| 21* | vent'uno* | vent-OO-no |
| 22* | venti due* | VENT-tee DOO-way |
| 23* | venti tre* | VENT-tee TRAY |
| 30 | trenta | TRAYN-tah |
| 40 | quaranta | kwa-RAHN-tah |
| 50 | cinquanta | cheen-KWAN-tah |
| 60 | sessanta | say-SAHN-tah |
| 70 | settanta | seh-TAHN-tah |
| 80 | ottanta | oh-TAHN-tah |
| 90 | novanta | no-VAHN-tah |
| 100 | cento | CHEN-toh |
| 1,000 | mille | MEEL-lay |
| 5,000 | cinque milla | CHEEN-kway MEEL-lah |
| 10,000 | dieci milla | dee-YAY-chee MEEL-lah |
* You can use this formula for all Italian ten-place numbers—so 31 is trent'uno, 32 is trenta due, 33 is trenta tre, etc. Note that—like uno (one), otto (eight) also starts with a vowel—all "-8" numbers are also abbreviated (vent'otto, trent'otto, etc.).
