We just got back from Florence. We were lucky enough to have Matt as a guide ( full disclosure, he is our son), and I can tell you he is as much fun to travel with as to watch. I highly recommend following his tips; it was the most memorable trip ever. Thanks Matt! 😘
Hi Kate, We love your son’s travel tips and his videos. One of the best we have ever seen. We miss him, will he be doing more videos? Toronto, Vancouver, etc.
Finally someone who makes a travel blog the correct way. Funny, informative and makes me want to be there. Thank you so much. Don't stop posting as I love being constantly inspired.
Trying to figure out why this video is so good. I think it’s the writing. So many TH-cam travel videos neglect it, but your writing made this video come ALIVE.
Man! Just discovered your video in preparation for my husband and I's trip to Florence April 2024. Fantastic video. We loved it because it's packed with -value-added tips about several subjects. We took written notes, and without a doubt we'll hit most of the things you described. Wait a second! Are you a tour guide?
As a young man born and raised in Florence, i can't do anything but praise you for this amazing video. You perfectly captured the essence of a trip in our town and indicated some really wonderful locations and activities that even specialized guides often forget. Thank you so much, next time you'll be here i'd be honored to show you many other great attractions and places 💪💪
I sincerely hope you continue to produce these videos post-COVID. Your videos are wonderfully informative and you really capture the essence of a place! Would be a shame to lose that kind of talent on TH-cam amidst the culture of aesthetics and Instagram!
Hey Matt, Just wanted to say this is one of the best travel videos I have ever seen: informative, funny and full of passion. It made me fall in love with the city even more. Are you planning to post some new travel videos?
@@MattsTravelTips i have spent my evenings watching videos on florence to prepare for our trip to florence in january. i can whole heartedly say that your youtube video completely surpasses all videos including rick steves!!! your authenticity and personality shines through, i honestly felt like i was in florence with you.. i smiled throughout the entire video! you have a great talent . thank you so much for creating this video and letting me experience florence/ tuscany with you
You are awesome at this. I love your travel videos. The only downside is that now my desire to travel and list of places to see far outstrips my budget. Damn details...
Planning a trip to Florence in May and basically watching every You Tube travel guide - most are just awful but this one is great! Only one that prompted me to actually leave a review. Great job Matt, will definitely look into your recommendations!
My wife and I were in Florence in early May 2019. Your tips and suggestions are all spot on IMO. Getting advance reservations for three major sites is the only way to bypass standing in lines to see the Accademia Gallery, the Uffizi Gallery and climbing the Duomo. One excellent and much less crowded museum to see is the Musee de Opera which is right next to the Duomo. No lines at all and it has many art works related to the Duomo including the models that were used by the dome architect, Brunelleschi and even his death mask. It also has the last Pieta carved by Michelangelo which he wanted to be used as part of his burial plot. He used his own face for the Nicodemus part of the statue. Keep up the excellent videos!
Bruce Fielder Thank you for the thoughtful and detailed comment! So glad you liked the video! Completely agree about the Duomo’s museum, and it would have made the video if not for time-constraints. But it’s a great suggestion! Thanks for watching! All the best, M
I have seen a lot of travel videos, this is by far “The Best”. Excellent cinematography, great scripts and music, very easy to follow and hit all of the best spots! We will be returning to Florence this Christmas 2022 and will take all your tips and advices. Thank you! 👏👏👏🇨🇦🇬🇧
This video is simply amazing!! I'm from Florence and I love it...and I'm in it,with my little dog,in the part where you are talking about my neighborhood,Oltrarno.🤣🤣
Thanks Matt, your video was very helpful on our recent 4 day visit to Florence - its so well organized and has great advice along with beautiful video work and we reviewed it multiple times during the stay. I don't usually comment on TH-cam, but this video really deserves praise.
My wife and I will be in Florence in three weeks. We have friends in Florence and we've been a few times. We LOVED your video. Thank you. Where can we find the list of restaurants and gelaterias you recommend?
I just watched your Florence, Italy video today while traveling from Venice to Florence, then went to one of your recommended restaurants for dinner, Trattoria Giovanni. You're right - it's exceptional! Thanks for the entertaining video and the terrific dinner recommendation.
Loved this video, very helpful as I plan my trip to Florence in May 2023. I’m only disappointed that you haven’t posted a video in the last 3 years, your content is excellent!
Hi Matt. I am sad to see that you are no longer doing videos. they are so entertaining and informative. my husband and I are here in Florence and going to the places you recommended. we love Florence and I hope you will reconsider in doing more videos. ana
My understanding is that first COVID interrupted Matt’s filming, and then the need to make a living interfered with Matt’s travel tips since he funds these productions himself. However, I heard rumors that there may be a travel tip’s planned for this summer 🤞
Absolutely LOVE this page! My wife and I viewed the Florence tips and they were invaluable. The past few days we did our own food tour of several recommended spots. They were spectacular, spot on recommendations. My wife practically cried over the sizzling gnocchi :) Can’t wait to return here next winter and eat at the places we didn’t catch this time. Heading back to Rome for a few days before flying home to Philadelphia. Thank you Matt!
Matt, my wife and I just finished watching your fabulous introduction to Florence and we both gained 10 pounds just sitting watching from our sofa lol! We are planning our trip in three weeks and your post was so informative. We want to thank you for all of your suggestions!
I am living in Florence now & found myself taking 2 pages of notes on your recommendations. So well done, so thorough & so full of REAL, great, non-touristy tips. Thank you.
The Video was funny and informative but the real selling point that sets you apart from all the rest is the information is ‘all’ in in the description! Game changer. I can watch and enjoy without taking notes. Brilliant! Liked, subscribed, & shared.
I have a few questions, since you are from Florence, I hope you can help me, can you walk safe (4 ladies) from Piazzala Michelangelo Square Piazza to the city of Florence at any time, like I want to wait for the sunset up there, is that ok? Another question, should I rent a car in Florence and drive to Pisa, Siena, etc? automatic car, is parking easy to find in June month? Please I been to Italy but on the Amalfi Coast only and this city is really full of more people. Thank you
@@yusiS387 I saw now your questions, if you haven't yet been in Florence, I can help you (I'm from Florence) Generally don't worry about walking alone in the city, from Piazzale Michelangelo to the center...for sure you were not alone since it will be full of people that made this walk on sunsets. If you want to rent an automatic car ask for this because in Italy there are no quite common (and we don't love so much, many of us appreciate shifting gears by ourselves like a real pilot would do... 😀) and don't worry about parkings, it's full of them and cities are small so in a few minutes walk you'll be in town center. If you have time go to (o return from) Siena don't use the express way Firenze-Siena but take the SR 2 Cassia or SR 222 Chiantigiana, it will take a little more time but the landscapes are wonderful ( the SR 2 Chiantigiana will take you in the very heart of Chianti the world-famous wine region. If you need other tips contact me!
Matt, my wife and 12 year old son and I are in Florence right now, and we have watched your video several times and love your presentation and sense of humor, it is so well done! We are staying near the Oltrarno district, and are going tonight for appetizers and dinner and gelato. Ww will be visiting as many of your recommendations as we can while here through Easter weekend. Please keep making more of these, you have a great flair for this business. Usually we stick with Rick Steve’s, but you have new followers!
I'm preparing to travel to Florence (first time in Italy) later this month. This is one of the most informative and enjoyable Florence/Tuscany travel videos I've watched, and I've watched dozens. Educational, hilarious, and accompanied by astounding visuals. Haven't laughed so much during a travel video since Richard Ayoade's 'Travel Man' series. You have a wonderful sense of curiosity and culture, as well as keen sense of humor. I'm even more excited about my trip to Tuscany now. Grazie, Matt!
You forgot the small town of Orvieto! It is SO beautiful and charming with so many cool things to see. It is one square mile on the top of a plateau, the views are amazing! The caves below the city are cool, and the main church is gorgeous. Amazing shops and a clock tower to climb and see the countryside.
Thank you for posting this actually good video. Have jumped through a dozen videos which were all a waste of time. This one is getting saved and will watch again.
Wow im speechless with this video! I’ve been looking for good “tips” for Florence and I didn’t imagine to have all I was searching for in one video. 😱 I’ve never been there but I’ve always been in love with the city, now after watching this I can’t barely wait to set my feet there and experience this amazing places! And oh my god the food!!! I’ve got hungry just watching this incredible dishes you showed. I’m definitely writing them down! 👌🏻 Thank you so much for your recommendations, I’m subscribing to your channel and can’t wait to see your other videos!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I hope you make more of these in the future. Your video on Singapore helped me plan my last pre 2020 trip and this it looks like Florence might be a part of my first post 2020 trip! Honestly the best travel videos I've ever watched, helpful and entertaining. Thank you for all the work you put into them.
Thank you for the amazing and professional work👍! I just got back from Florence! This is a stunning, magnetic, beautiful and interesting city! I fell in love with Florence and want to come back again!❤
Наталья Светова Thanks so much! So glad you liked the video! And I agree...Florence is magic. I can’t wait to get back even though I just left 😊 All the best, M
I honestly love your HughGrantian humour. And as someone utterly in love with Florence who also spends a good amount of time and money there, I agree with most of what you said. Edit: alright, I got to the end of the video and I agree with absolutely everything, I would have just added the church of Santa Maria Novella as well.
Hello Matt !! I love your travel blogs. I was a Flight Attendant (1968 to January 2002) and traveled all over the world. There weren't as many tourists back in the day as there are now and it was so much more enjoyable with no lines and no crowds. Flights weren't completely full as they are now and flying was special , everyone dressed up and way more civilized. I traveled solo a lot and felt very safe. no computers, so you had to read lots of books and find travel info by word of mouth. Some hotels, lodges, camps, havelis, ect I stayed in were very special and I couldn't afford to stay in now. I was also lucky that my airline provided 5 star hotels which were a plus to get out and explore great cities. I didn't realize how lucky I was till I retired and reminisced about my past travels. I have traveled lots since my retirement and still marvel at the world and what a diverse place with all its cultures, history and people. Many cities I have visited in last 20 years have grown and changed so much since my early travels like Singapore, Moscow, Shanghai to name a few. looking forward to more travel blogs from you :)
Right on comment! I visit Florence in February, 1970 and never waited in line for the Uffizi, the Academia, the Duomo, etc. I was there again 4 years ago at Easter time and couldn't get in any of them without a prepass, unless I wanted to stand in line for HOURS!!
I've been watching travel videos on TH-cam for five years now. How did I never come across your channel?!?!? This is the best travel video I've ever seen! Please start making content again!!!!
I believe 2 more museums worth visiting are Palazzo Davanzati and the Bargello. The former recreates interiors of old Florentine homes (in an early Renaissance building) and the latter contains many astounding sculptures/statuary.
I demand all the money I spent to watch this video back! I kiiiiid, the vid's amazing. Well done brother! It's a crime I lost my travel bennies and couldn't join you! Next time pack me in your suitcase ;)
Sincere congratulations for your beautiful and exhaustive video about "my" Florence. You have made a journey through the history, art, cuisine and ultimately the life of the city, very captivating and precise. Your recommendations are excellent, both for Airbnb and for restaurants and places where you can shop and eat the best Florentine specialties..... ice cream, pasta, steak, etc. Let me just add to the places to visit in Florence, one of the oldest and most splendid churches in Florence namely, San Miniato al Monte, which is located on the right hand side of Piazzale Michelangelo. There you can also find the oldest and most important monumental cemetery in the city. The panorama from its churchyard, for me, is the most beautiful that can be admired over Florence, even better than the one you rightly mentioned, the one from the Bardini garden. Finally, don't forget the beautiful Forte di Belvedere, designed by the great architect Bernardo Buontalenti (hence the name of the ice cream flavour) which, from its hill above the Boboli Gardens, dominates the whole city. Heartfelt thanks from an elderly Florentine.🙂🙃😉
Thank God and travel video that is entertaining and informative. So many of them are “boring” and the hosts seem more interested in their appearance and presentation than the subject matter. FANTASTIC. I HAVE SUBSCRIBED
Omg this is just too beautiful. I have always heard that Florence is small and I should only spend 3 days here but you just showed me how much I can do at Florence! A pity I will be visiting in December, so I am really not sure if Tuscany is still worth a trip down.
Just finished watching your Florence video. My wife and I lived in Bagno a Ripoli for a year. Without doubt, this video is the best I’ve ever seen about visiting Florence. Congratulations!
Thank you so much for this great informative video of Florence. My husband and I will be there this coming April 2023 and staying for 3 weeks and you have provided us with such great information and we are now more excited and eager to visit!
I'm quite sad that you are no longer posting travel videos. But I'm also inspired because you only have a few videos on your channel and each one is a massive hit to viewers!
I rarely can sit through clips longer than 5min. But you made this easy and enjoyable not to mention so informative. I love your sense of humour. You know how to get your audience hooked. It worked! I’m going to use your advice and guidance when travelling to Florence this summer. You posted this video 4 years ago. I’m hoping the suggestions are still good at the present time. Cheers!
I absolutely love your content. So genuine and well informd. One can tell true travel passion is fueling this channel. A city not that well covered is Buenos Aires, with the peso in free fall it is actually kind of cheap in Argentina now adays. Would be awesome if you would visit it during the summer :) Either way, keep this great job up. Take care!
Brill thankyou, youre a natural, im going back for my 3rd trip, and going to try see the things i havent got too.. Like you my life has never been the same since visiting, this beautiful city..
Thanks for another wonderful video! I was thinking I needed to get back to Italy and this must be a sign, right?!? Lol. While I prefer the Duomo in Milan to Firenze and was a bit put off by the crowds at the Uffizi and Galleria dell’ Accademia, there's no denying how beautiful Firenze is and how easy it is to go in to sensory overload. I also had one of the best three meals of my life there at a little hole in the wall osteria. I don't remember the name as I stumbled upon it, but the reason I stopped was they had pappardelle with a cinghiale ragout, which, along with the stuffed and fried zucchini flowers and red wine, left me speechless and questioning my existence up until that point. Thank you again for all of your hard work and all the best to you and yours. Cheers!
Kayos501 Thansk so much for all your continued support over all these videos!! Always love seeing one of your comments pop up! I really appreciate it:) All the best, M
Finally! Thank you for making an informative video that doesn't go on and on about nonsense or how much wine someone drank. The humor in your videos is so engaging! I'm hooked!
Well Done My friend holy Smokes beautifully edited... *Whats that* ? a *knock* ? ☞ Its NBC, they're waiting for you to sign your network contract ✍✍ Great recap !
I know at least some, maybe all, of those drone shots are on stock sites. According to my research you can't fly over cities. I'm not even gonna bring my drone cuz it doesn't appear I'll be able to legally use it much.
We just got back from Florence. We were lucky enough to have Matt as a guide ( full disclosure, he is our son), and I can tell you he is as much fun to travel with as to watch. I highly recommend following his tips; it was the most memorable trip ever. Thanks Matt! 😘
Kate Katims Love you mama-san:)
wow aren't you lucky!!!!!
You’re son is a GREAT tour guide. 🤣♥️🇬🇧
Hi Kate,
We love your son’s travel tips and his videos. One of the best we have ever seen. We miss him, will he be doing more videos? Toronto, Vancouver, etc.
This is so cute 😂
Finally someone who makes a travel blog the correct way. Funny, informative and makes me want to be there. Thank you so much. Don't stop posting as I love being constantly inspired.
Lee Chewbroccoli Thanks so much for the wonderful compliment!
All the best,
M
I agree 100%!!
Chewbroccoli totally agree!!
We're going to Florence, but these videos are so good that I would watch them just for the pure entertainment value and beauty
Incredible work, Matt
and then he never posted again!
I'm so grateful you gave the David the recognition he deserves.
My favorite piece of art in the world 😊
Trying to figure out why this video is so good. I think it’s the writing. So many TH-cam travel videos neglect it, but your writing made this video come ALIVE.
Thanks so much!! Glad you like it!
All the best,
M
@@MattsTravelTips Will you upload again in the future?
This is the BEST Florence guide out there . I hope you will come back sooon!!
Man! Just discovered your video in preparation for my husband and I's trip to Florence April 2024. Fantastic video. We loved it because it's packed with -value-added tips about several subjects. We took written notes, and without a doubt we'll hit most of the things you described. Wait a second! Are you a tour guide?
How was your trip lol
As a young man born and raised in Florence, i can't do anything but praise you for this amazing video. You perfectly captured the essence of a trip in our town and indicated some really wonderful locations and activities that even specialized guides often forget. Thank you so much, next time you'll be here i'd be honored to show you many other great attractions and places 💪💪
Hi Simone! We just arrived and can’t wait to explore your wonderful city!
I'm coming to Florence in spring 2023...would love a tour guide ;)
Hi Simone! I will be visiting for 10 days end of April and taking language immersion classes. : ) Ho bisogno di practicare!
Where do recommend to get a SIM card in Florence?
Hi Simone we are visiting Florence in January
Matt is right, The David is the single most amazing piece of art I have ever seen. If there is one thing you must see it is this!
Nice try, but it's fake, it doesn't really exist.
I'm from Florence and can feel the love that you have for the city, thank you 😊
Sara Degl'Innocenti I LOVE your city. So glad you appreciate the video! Always means a lot to get the approval of a local:)
All the best,
M
Che bel cognome che hai Sara 🤗🤩
Same same!! Great video!!
I am pleased to be visiting Florence this week end. :)
im going to Florence in 3days
Two minutes, forty five seconds into your first video I've seen, and I have subscribed. It's all about the gelato. Can't wait to see more.
Never have I watched a travel video and smiled. THANK YOU FOR THIS!
SB K Glad you liked it!!
Cheers,
M
One of the best travel vids I've seen...thanks Matt!
Thank you for the kind words! Really appreciate it! All the best:) - M
I sincerely hope you continue to produce these videos post-COVID. Your videos are wonderfully informative and you really capture the essence of a place! Would be a shame to lose that kind of talent on TH-cam amidst the culture of aesthetics and Instagram!
Hey Matt,
Just wanted to say this is one of the best travel videos I have ever seen: informative, funny and full of passion. It made me fall in love with the city even more. Are you planning to post some new travel videos?
Watch a lotta travel videos and yours are simply my favorite. Awesome work.
Patrick Phillips Thanks so much! Means a lot! Appreciate the support!
All the best,
M
TOTALLY AGREE!
@@MattsTravelTips i have spent my evenings watching videos on florence to prepare for our trip to florence in january. i can whole heartedly say that your youtube video completely surpasses all videos including rick steves!!! your authenticity and personality shines through, i honestly felt like i was in florence with you.. i smiled throughout the entire video! you have a great talent . thank you so much for creating this video and letting me experience florence/ tuscany with you
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@@MattsTravelTips ???
That’s a great tips video!!!!
Thanks so much!! So glad you liked it! Check out my latest Kauai video if you haven’t seen it:) All the best! - M
You are awesome at this. I love your travel videos. The only downside is that now my desire to travel and list of places to see far outstrips my budget. Damn details...
Greg Schulz Haha that’s always the case isn’t it? So glad you like the videos!! Thanks for the support!!
All the best,
M
We leave in less than 4 weeks and I can’t wait. Been there 26 years ago but can’t wait to go back ❤
Planning a trip to Florence in May and basically watching every You Tube travel guide - most are just awful but this one is great! Only one that prompted me to actually leave a review. Great job Matt, will definitely look into your recommendations!
Wonderful. My new home. Thank you so much, beautifully organized, colourful and informative.
So glad you liked it!!
My wife and I were in Florence in early May 2019. Your tips and suggestions are all spot on IMO. Getting advance reservations for three major sites is the only way to bypass standing in lines to see the Accademia Gallery, the Uffizi Gallery and climbing the Duomo. One excellent and much less crowded museum to see is the Musee de Opera which is right next to the Duomo. No lines at all and it has many art works related to the Duomo including the models that were used by the dome architect, Brunelleschi and even his death mask. It also has the last Pieta carved by Michelangelo which he wanted to be used as part of his burial plot. He used his own face for the Nicodemus part of the statue. Keep up the excellent videos!
Bruce Fielder Thank you for the thoughtful and detailed comment! So glad you liked the video! Completely agree about the Duomo’s museum, and it would have made the video if not for time-constraints. But it’s a great suggestion! Thanks for watching!
All the best,
M
I always love watching your videos 🎉🐹
I am from Florence and I totally agree with what you said in the video!
Pamela Mattii Thanks! Always means a lot getting the approval of locals:) So glad you liked the video!!
All the best,
M
It’s great Flores’s I love I it always for ever ⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏
Pamella ! you made my day!! I"ll make a trip to Florence asap !!! I LOVE ITALY !!!!! Matt-wonderful job !! keep doing it!!! Peace on you!! SHALOM!!!
David Lior Thanks!
I’m from Florence too. Absolutely agree with your recension. Good job 👌🏼
Matt your videos are very entertaining to watch and the content is great
I have seen a lot of travel videos, this is by far “The Best”. Excellent cinematography, great scripts and music, very easy to follow and hit all of the best spots! We will be returning to Florence this Christmas 2022 and will take all your tips and advices. Thank you! 👏👏👏🇨🇦🇬🇧
The visionary, the information, the banter, everything's so good! Would love to see more of you
This video is simply amazing!! I'm from Florence and I love it...and I'm in it,with my little dog,in the part where you are talking about my neighborhood,Oltrarno.🤣🤣
Francesca Benedetta Baroncelli Amazing!!! So glad you like it! And thanks for being in it haha. That’s great!
All the best,
M
florence one of my favorite cities ive been to
Thanks Matt, your video was very helpful on our recent 4 day visit to Florence - its so well organized and has great advice along with beautiful video work and we reviewed it multiple times during the stay. I don't usually comment on TH-cam, but this video really deserves praise.
Just wish I’d had you along to make the most of our visit to Florence. We stayed in Luca but only one day trip to Florence, nowhere enough. Thanks.
My wife and I will be in Florence in three weeks. We have friends in Florence and we've been a few times. We LOVED your video. Thank you. Where can we find the list of restaurants and gelaterias you recommend?
I just watched your Florence, Italy video today while traveling from Venice to Florence, then went to one of your recommended restaurants for dinner, Trattoria Giovanni. You're right - it's exceptional! Thanks for the entertaining video and the terrific dinner recommendation.
Loved this video, very helpful as I plan my trip to Florence in May 2023. I’m only disappointed that you haven’t posted a video in the last 3 years, your content is excellent!
Matt you are probably the best at this I wish you could do more of them we need this Thank you!
Hi Matt. I am sad to see that you are no longer doing videos. they are so entertaining and informative. my husband and I are here in Florence and going to the places you recommended. we love Florence and I hope you will reconsider in doing more videos. ana
My understanding is that first COVID interrupted Matt’s filming, and then the need to make a living interfered with Matt’s travel tips since he funds these productions himself. However, I heard rumors that there may be a travel tip’s planned for this summer 🤞
@@katekatims7189
that would be great. we have been using a lot of his tips. we are in love with Florence. we wish him well.
Absolutely LOVE this page! My wife and I viewed the Florence tips and they were invaluable. The past few days we did our own food tour of several recommended spots. They were spectacular, spot on recommendations. My wife practically cried over the sizzling gnocchi :) Can’t wait to return here next winter and eat at the places we didn’t catch this time.
Heading back to Rome for a few days before flying home to Philadelphia. Thank you Matt!
I can’t express how much I enjoyed this video. I smiled from beginning to the end. We are going in a few weeks and I’m SO excited! Thank you Matt!
Matt, my wife and I just finished watching your fabulous introduction to Florence and we both gained 10 pounds just sitting watching from our sofa lol! We are planning our trip in three weeks and your post was so informative. We want to thank you for all of your suggestions!
Come back and tell us how it went! I'm going in five months with my husband. :)
In Firenze now! Great video!! Thanks!!!
When we were in Florence we went to this beautiful and delicious restaurant called trattoria gozzi and trust us you won’t regret it
My trip is booked in a few weeks and I already want to plan my next visit. Thanks for the video and tips
I am living in Florence now & found myself taking 2 pages of notes on your recommendations. So well done, so thorough & so full of REAL, great, non-touristy tips. Thank you.
Hello Nicole..
The Video was funny and informative but the real selling point that sets you apart from all the rest is the information is ‘all’ in in the description! Game changer. I can watch and enjoy without taking notes. Brilliant! Liked, subscribed, & shared.
Matt, thanks for sharing your beautiful videos. We love you here in Iran. 🇮🇷
Stay well. Lots of love and respect from here in Iran
Nyx Doc Thanks so much! So glad you liked the video!! All the best,
M
After watching Florence vids for the last 3 months, this is still my favourite for insight and tips!
i'm italian and I live in florence and I can say I agree with everything you've said
Gaia Marconcini Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!
All the best,
M
I have a few questions, since you are from Florence, I hope you can help me, can you walk safe (4 ladies) from Piazzala Michelangelo Square Piazza to the city of Florence at any time, like I want to wait for the sunset up there, is that ok? Another question, should I rent a car in Florence and drive to Pisa, Siena, etc? automatic car, is parking easy to find in June month? Please I been to Italy but on the Amalfi Coast only and this city is really full of more people. Thank you
@@yusiS387 I saw now your questions, if you haven't yet been in Florence, I can help you (I'm from Florence)
Generally don't worry about walking alone in the city, from Piazzale Michelangelo to the center...for sure you were not alone since it will be full of people that made this walk on sunsets.
If you want to rent an automatic car ask for this because in Italy there are no quite common (and we don't love so much, many of us appreciate shifting gears by ourselves like a real pilot would do... 😀) and don't worry about parkings, it's full of them and cities are small so in a few minutes walk you'll be in town center.
If you have time go to (o return from) Siena don't use the express way Firenze-Siena but take the SR 2 Cassia or SR 222 Chiantigiana, it will take a little more time but the landscapes are wonderful ( the SR 2 Chiantigiana will take you in the very heart of Chianti the world-famous wine region.
If you need other tips contact me!
@@yusiS387 Sorry I wrote my answer from my nephew's account ( Oliwia Kotarba ) if you need more help contact me at this acount, ciao!
@@Oli44355 Thank you Oliwia great tips, I will write all down. Many blessings
Matt, my wife and 12 year old son and I are in Florence right now, and we have watched your video several times and love your presentation and sense of humor, it is so well done! We are staying near the Oltrarno district, and are going tonight for appetizers and dinner and gelato. Ww will be visiting as many of your recommendations as we can while here through Easter weekend. Please keep making more of these, you have a great flair for this business. Usually we stick with Rick Steve’s, but you have new followers!
This has made me so heartsick for Florence. Greatest place on earth!
He right on with his restaurant tips. Been to all of them so great!
I'm preparing to travel to Florence (first time in Italy) later this month. This is one of the most informative and enjoyable Florence/Tuscany travel videos I've watched, and I've watched dozens. Educational, hilarious, and accompanied by astounding visuals. Haven't laughed so much during a travel video since Richard Ayoade's 'Travel Man' series. You have a wonderful sense of curiosity and culture, as well as keen sense of humor. I'm even more excited about my trip to Tuscany now. Grazie, Matt!
Have a wonderful trip!!! It’s a magical place. Eat all the food:)
All the best,
M
Probably the best one ive watched
Amazing! I was captivated the whole time!
Know Nonsense Thank you so much! So glad you liked it!!
All the best,
M
This is best Florence travel tips video I’ve come across on TH-cam. Thanks for sharing all your tips in such a fun, charming way, Matt!
You forgot the small town of Orvieto! It is SO beautiful and charming with so many cool things to see. It is one square mile on the top of a plateau, the views are amazing! The caves below the city are cool, and the main church is gorgeous. Amazing shops and a clock tower to climb and see the countryside.
Orvieto Is about 200 km far from Florence, actually in another "regione"!!!!!.. Nothing to do with Florence and Tuscany....Sorry....
Thank you for posting this actually good video. Have jumped through a dozen videos which were all a waste of time.
This one is getting saved and will watch again.
Wow im speechless with this video! I’ve been looking for good “tips” for Florence and I didn’t imagine to have all I was searching for in one video. 😱
I’ve never been there but I’ve always been in love with the city, now after watching this I can’t barely wait to set my feet there and experience this amazing places! And oh my god the food!!! I’ve got hungry just watching this incredible dishes you showed. I’m definitely writing them down! 👌🏻
Thank you so much for your recommendations, I’m subscribing to your channel and can’t wait to see your other videos!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
My first time here. I LOVE the video! What a great capture of the soul of Florence!
I just fell in love with Florence My wondering mind has contemplated visiting Florence, but now my heart wants to take there!!! Thanks, for the 411 ❤️
Beautiful city😍👍
I do not know anything about Florence except David. Thank you for this. So helpful. I’m especially excited for the food.
I hope you make more of these in the future. Your video on Singapore helped me plan my last pre 2020 trip and this it looks like Florence might be a part of my first post 2020 trip! Honestly the best travel videos I've ever watched, helpful and entertaining. Thank you for all the work you put into them.
Amazing video Matt. Plan on making any more? Hope all is good with you!
From Scotland
Thank you for the amazing and professional work👍! I just got back from Florence! This is a stunning, magnetic, beautiful and interesting city! I fell in love with Florence and want to come back again!❤
Наталья Светова Thanks so much! So glad you liked the video! And I agree...Florence is magic. I can’t wait to get back even though I just left 😊
All the best,
M
Thank you, Matt. Best travel video I have watched. And I have watched many, for my planned trip to Italy.
I honestly love your HughGrantian humour. And as someone utterly in love with Florence who also spends a good amount of time and money there, I agree with most of what you said.
Edit: alright, I got to the end of the video and I agree with absolutely everything, I would have just added the church of Santa Maria Novella as well.
I would have added San Miniato al Monte. Most beautiful little church in the city with one of the best views.
Don’t we all ..🤷♀️
We will return in the middle of next year, frankly it is the best video providing useful help to enjoy more in florence
Hello Matt !! I love your travel blogs. I was a Flight Attendant (1968 to January 2002) and traveled all over the world. There weren't as many tourists back in the day as there are now and it was so much more enjoyable with no lines and no crowds. Flights weren't completely full as they are now and flying was special , everyone dressed up and way more civilized. I traveled solo a lot and felt very safe. no computers, so you had to read lots of books and find travel info by word of mouth. Some hotels, lodges, camps, havelis, ect I stayed in were very special and I couldn't afford to stay in now. I was also lucky that my airline provided 5 star hotels which were a plus to get out and explore great cities. I didn't realize how lucky I was till I retired and reminisced about my past travels. I have traveled lots since my retirement and still marvel at the world and what a diverse place with all its cultures, history and people. Many cities I have visited in last 20 years have grown and changed so much since my early travels like Singapore, Moscow, Shanghai to name a few. looking forward to more travel blogs from you :)
Phyllis Watts Thanks for such a thoughtful comment! So glad you like the videos:) Glad to heat you’re continuing to adventure:)
All the best,
M
Right on comment! I visit Florence in February, 1970 and never waited in line for the Uffizi, the Academia, the Duomo, etc. I was there again 4 years ago at Easter time and couldn't get in any of them without a prepass, unless I wanted to stand in line for HOURS!!
I've been watching travel videos on TH-cam for five years now. How did I never come across your channel?!?!? This is the best travel video I've ever seen! Please start making content again!!!!
You need a travel channel show, great work!
Joseph Virzi Thanks! Appreciate it!
Cheers,
M
Appreciate the summary notes in the description box. Nice detail. Well done.
I believe 2 more museums worth visiting are Palazzo Davanzati and the Bargello. The former recreates interiors of old Florentine homes (in an early Renaissance building) and the latter contains many astounding sculptures/statuary.
Ken Lee Good suggestions!
Best travel video full of personality and humour.
I demand all the money I spent to watch this video back! I kiiiiid, the vid's amazing. Well done brother! It's a crime I lost my travel bennies and couldn't join you! Next time pack me in your suitcase ;)
Done and done. You'd fit so easily! Love ya brother;)
Sincere congratulations for your beautiful and exhaustive video about "my" Florence. You have made a journey through the history, art, cuisine and ultimately the life of the city, very captivating and precise. Your recommendations are excellent, both for Airbnb and for restaurants and places where you can shop and eat the best Florentine specialties..... ice cream, pasta, steak, etc. Let me just add to the places to visit in Florence, one of the oldest and most splendid churches in Florence namely, San Miniato al Monte, which is located on the right hand side of Piazzale Michelangelo. There you can also find the oldest and most important monumental cemetery in the city. The panorama from its churchyard, for me, is the most beautiful that can be admired over Florence, even better than the one you rightly mentioned, the one from the Bardini garden. Finally, don't forget the beautiful Forte di Belvedere, designed by the great architect Bernardo Buontalenti (hence the name of the ice cream flavour) which, from its hill above the Boboli Gardens, dominates the whole city. Heartfelt thanks from an elderly Florentine.🙂🙃😉
I'm glad you liked my city)
Valёk I LOVE your city. It’s amazing.
Cheers,
M
Thank God and travel video that is entertaining and informative. So many of them are “boring” and the hosts seem more interested in their appearance and presentation than the subject matter. FANTASTIC. I HAVE SUBSCRIBED
Omg this is just too beautiful. I have always heard that Florence is small and I should only spend 3 days here but you just showed me how much I can do at Florence! A pity I will be visiting in December, so I am really not sure if Tuscany is still worth a trip down.
I have been many places in Europe, but Florence forever will be my favorite ❤ The art, food, people, and the city is a walking museum in itself.
I’m in Florence now! Handy tips for my remaining two days.
Henry Yu Awesome! Have a blast!!!
Cheers,
M
Just finished watching your Florence video. My wife and I lived in Bagno a Ripoli for a year. Without doubt, this video is the best I’ve ever seen about visiting Florence. Congratulations!
This is a brilliantly and beautifully made video.
Rushil Khokhar Thank you so much! So glad you appreciate it :)
All the best,
M
Thank you so much for this great informative video of Florence. My husband and I will be there this coming April 2023 and staying for 3 weeks and you have provided us with such great information and we are now more excited and eager to visit!
I'm quite sad that you are no longer posting travel videos. But I'm also inspired because you only have a few videos on your channel and each one is a massive hit to viewers!
I will be posting more videos as soon as I’m able to travel again. Thanks for the comment:)
All the best,
M
@@MattsTravelTips That's good news! Hope you're staying safe
Your VDOs have freshened up my memories of visiting Italy in 1970.
Ahh i remember climbing and running in the roofs of Florence
Tf, do you play Assassin's Creed ors something?
or don't watch 'the tourist'
This has been so helpful it nearly bought a tear to my eye - I wish I was kidding - THANK U FOR PUTTING ALL THE DETAILS IN THE DESCRIPTION
Been waiting for this one - Let me pause put pop corn in the microwave and enjoy!
I rarely can sit through clips longer than 5min. But you made this easy and enjoyable not to mention so informative. I love your sense of humour. You know how to get your audience hooked. It worked! I’m going to use your advice and guidance when travelling to Florence this summer. You posted this video 4 years ago. I’m hoping the suggestions are still good at the present time.
Cheers!
What happened to Matt?! He is incredible and I haven't seen any new videos...
Amazing guide. I hope to see more Matt's travel videos in the future.
I absolutely love your content. So genuine and well informd. One can tell true travel passion is fueling this channel.
A city not that well covered is Buenos Aires, with the peso in free fall it is actually kind of cheap in Argentina now adays. Would be awesome if you would visit it during the summer :)
Either way, keep this great job up.
Take care!
Brill thankyou, youre a natural, im going back for my 3rd trip, and going to try see the things i havent got too.. Like you my life has never been the same since visiting, this beautiful city..
Thanks for another wonderful video! I was thinking I needed to get back to Italy and this must be a sign, right?!? Lol. While I prefer the Duomo in Milan to Firenze and was a bit put off by the crowds at the Uffizi and Galleria dell’ Accademia, there's no denying how beautiful Firenze is and how easy it is to go in to sensory overload. I also had one of the best three meals of my life there at a little hole in the wall osteria. I don't remember the name as I stumbled upon it, but the reason I stopped was they had pappardelle with a cinghiale ragout, which, along with the stuffed and fried zucchini flowers and red wine, left me speechless and questioning my existence up until that point. Thank you again for all of your hard work and all the best to you and yours. Cheers!
Kayos501 Thansk so much for all your continued support over all these videos!! Always love seeing one of your comments pop up! I really appreciate it:)
All the best,
M
This video made me so excited for my trip to Florence!!! Thank you for creating this. Super insightful and nicely done
Lmboooo this was great and funny
Sundai Love Thanks!
Cheers,
M
Thank you. We leave tomorrow and had no time to plan. This was super helpful. I am so excited.
Wow the videography is astonishing!
You can easily replace Antony Bourdain:)
Can’t wait to see what you have to say about Ukraine :)
Finally! Thank you for making an informative video that doesn't go on and on about nonsense or how much wine someone drank. The humor in your videos is so engaging! I'm hooked!
Well Done My friend holy Smokes beautifully edited...
*Whats that* ?
a *knock* ?
☞ Its NBC, they're waiting for you to sign your network contract ✍✍
Great recap !
Blake Sanden Haha. Thanks bud! Really appreciate it! Glad you dug the video.
Hope you’re well man!
All the best,
M
You are definitly the best travel youtuber ever! you are funny, informative and make everything clear. Love to see!!! really love!!!
Thank you so much! Appreciate it:)
Best,
M
Did you get a permit for your drone? Or did you get away with it?
Just curious, because I live in Florence; and I’m a photographer.
Figurati...
I know at least some, maybe all, of those drone shots are on stock sites. According to my research you can't fly over cities. I'm not even gonna bring my drone cuz it doesn't appear I'll be able to legally use it much.