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Romantic Rooftops in Florence 🇮🇹: Terraces for Couples & Date Nights

Florence by moonlight is one of the most romantic cities on earth: discover the most intimate tables overlooking the Arno, secret terraces, and candlelit dinners for a proposal or an anniversary.

Rooftops & Panoramic Viewpoints in Florence 🇮🇹

Real places, with address and position on the map

9 Places

Fiesole and the Florentine hills — Photo: Gianni Careddu · CC BY-SA 4.0

Fiesole & Colline Fiorentine

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Eagle View of Florence from Fiesole€€€

Terrazza 45 (Fiesole Belvedere)

Located in the historic hilltop town of Fiesole, just 15 minutes above Florence. The panoramic dining terrace offers an eagle's eye view of the entire valley, the glowing dome of the Duomo, and the sunset reflecting off the Arno.

View: Entire City of Florence from Above & Tuscan Hills

All of Florence from AboveDuomo DomeArno RiverRoman Theatre of Fiesole

Price range:€18 cocktails / €60 - €85 Tuscan dinner

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Bellosguardo & Oltrarno Hills

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Renaissance Tower & Panoramic Park€€€€

Terrazza Torre di Bellosguardo

An aristocratic Tuscan country villa and 14th-century watchtower perched atop the Bellosguardo hill. Surrounded by private cypress groves, lemon trees, and olive orchards, its terrace offers an aristocratic, peaceful golden-hour vista over Florence without any city noise.

View: Entire Florence Valley, Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio & Tuscan Hills

Cupola del DuomoPalazzo VecchioPonte VecchioSanta Croce

Price range:€22 - €30 cocktails & Tuscan aperitivo

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Piazza Santa Maria Novella — Photo: Zairon · CC BY 4.0

Santa Maria Novella & Centro

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Historic Skyline & Tuscan Flavors€€€

B-Roof (Grand Hotel Baglioni)

An iconic institution on the 5th floor of the Grand Hotel Baglioni. Multi-level garden terraces lined with stone balustrades frame close-up views of the Renaissance domes and tile roofs of Florence.

View: Cupola del Brunelleschi & Cappelle Medicee

Cupola del DuomoCampanile di GiottoCappelle MediceeBasilica di San Lorenzo

Price range:€18 - €28 cocktails / €70 - €95 Tuscan dinner

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Ponte Vecchio and the Arno — Photo: MenkinAlRire · CC BY-SA 4.0

Oltrarno / Ponte Vecchio

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Art Collection Riverfront Lounge€€€€

Picteau Bistrot & Bar (Hotel Lungarno)

A breathtaking lounge terrace positioned right on the edge of the Arno river directly opposite the Ponte Vecchio. Named after Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau, whose original lithographs grace the walls, this venue offers an intimate nautical elegance, curated Tuscan wines, and unbeatable sunset vistas reflected in the flowing river.

View: Ponte Vecchio & Arno River Waterline

Ponte VecchioArno RiverVasari CorridorPiazza della Signoria

Price range:€22 - €32 per signature cocktail / €85 tasting bites

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Porta al Prato & Teatro del Maggio

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Rooftop Pool & 360° Panorama€€€

Terrazza Rossini (Hotel Kraft)

Set on the top floor of Hotel Kraft in a quiet residential district. Features a heated panoramic swimming pool, fine Tuscan cuisine by Chef Rossini, and 360-degree vistas stretching from Fiesole to the Duomo.

View: Florence Skyline, Duomo & Fiesole Hills

Duomo DomeTeatro del Maggio MusicaleTuscan Hills

Price range:€18 - €26 cocktails / €65 dinner

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Oltrarno / Ponte Vecchio

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Michelin-Starred River Terrace€€€€

Borgo San Jacopo Private Terrace

An extraordinarily romantic two-table wooden terrace jutting out directly over the waters of the Arno, adjacent to the Ponte Vecchio. Part of the Michelin-starred Ristorante Borgo San Jacopo (Ferragamo Group), it offers an unforgettable private gastronomic journey with front-row views of the historic arches and glowing reflections of Florence.

View: Ponte Vecchio Arches & River Waterline

Ponte VecchioArno RiverPonte Santa Trinita

Price range:€160 - €220 Michelin degustation tasting menu

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Cloister of San Lorenzo — Photo: Yair-haklai · CC BY-SA 4.0

Santissima Annunziata & San Marco

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16th-Century Convent Terrace€€€

Terrazza Loggiato dei Serviti

Dating back to 1527, this former convent terrace offers a quiet, spiritual atmosphere overlooking the terracotta roofs of the San Marco monastery and the Brunelleschi dome.

View: Loggiato di Piazza SS. Annunziata & Duomo

Piazza Santissima AnnunziataStatua di Ferdinando ICupola del Duomo

Price range:€16 - €24 per cocktail & appetizers

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Ponte Vecchio & Signoria

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Ferragamo Luxury & Medieval Tower€€€€

La Terrazza Lounge Bar (Continentale Hotel)

Part of the Ferragamo family's Lungarno Collection, La Terrazza sits atop the medieval Consorti Tower. Offers front-row views of Ponte Vecchio, the Vasari Corridor, and the sunset over the Arno.

View: Ponte Vecchio, Corridoio Vasariano & Arno

Ponte VecchioCorridoio VasarianoFiume ArnoPalazzo Pitti

Price range:€25 - €38 per cocktail & luxury finger food

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Below Piazzale Michelangelo — Photo: Txllxt TxllxT · CC BY-SA 4.0

Oltrarno & San Niccolò

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Wisteria Gardens & Michelin Star€€€€

Terrazza Panoramica di Villa Bardini

Perched on the hill of Costa San Giorgio above the Oltrarno. Renowned for its blooming purple wisteria tunnel in spring, expansive manicured Italian gardens, and Michelin-starred dining overlooking the Florence skyline.

View: Palazzo Vecchio, Duomo & All Florence Monuments

Palazzo VecchioCupola del DuomoSanta CroceGiardino Bardini

Price range:€18 cocktails / €120 Michelin dinner

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Cocktail Bars & Aperitivo in Florence 🇮🇹

Locals’ favorite spots in Trastevere, Monti and the historic center

4 Venues

Florence Cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore — Photo: Jordiferrer · CC BY-SA 4.0

Piazza della Repubblica / Duomo#1

€14 - €18 signature cocktail or glass of Chianti Classico€€€

Caffè Gilli 1733

The oldest café in Florence: historic Belle Époque stuccos, Murano chandeliers, and a monumental carved wood counter. Here the ritual of the Negroni has deep historical roots.

Must try: The classic Florentine Negroni prepared to perfection with Tuscan botanicals

Local tip: Take an outdoor marble table at golden hour to admire the illuminated triumphal arch of Piazza della Repubblica.

Via Roma 1r, 50123 Firenze

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Piazza Santa Croce — Photo: Palickap · CC BY 4.0

Santa Croce / Bargello#2

€22 - €28 experiential signature cocktails€€€€

Locale Firenze (World's 50 Best Bars)

A Renaissance palace featuring frescoed ceilings on the ground floor and 13th-century medieval cellars below. World-class avant-garde mixology led by master cocktail creators.

Must try: Renaissance cocktail served inside the 13th-century subterranean vaults of Palazzo Concini

Local tip: Ask the bartender for a private view of the medieval stone cellars excavated in the 1200s.

Via delle Seggiole 12r, 50122 Firenze

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Santa Maria Novella / Piazza San Pancrazio#3

€12 - €16 cocktails with rare Italian artisanal spirits€€

Manifattura (100% Italian Spirits & Amari)

A tribute to the excellence of Italian herbalism and historic distilling. 1950s walnut bar counter, vintage vinyl gramophone sounds, and passionate staff.

Must try: Twist on the Negroni made with artisanal Tuscan vermouth and alpine herbal bitters

Local tip: Zero foreign spirits: this temple serves exclusively vermouth, amari, and botanical distillates from the Italian peninsula.

Piazza di San Pancrazio 1, 50123 Firenze

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Piazza Santo Spirito, Oltrarno — Photo: Armin Kleiner · CC BY-SA 4.0

Santo Spirito / Oltrarno#4

€16 - €20 bespoke prohibition cocktail€€€

Rasputin (Secret Speakeasy)

Florence's premier authentic secret bar: crimson velvet, dripping wax gothic candelabras, and vintage jazz for an intimate, timeless evening.

Must try: Smoked oak rye cocktail with amber vermouth and botanical bitters

Local tip: Look for the discreet brass bell beside an iron grate near Santo Spirito; knock softly.

Piazza Santo Spirito area (Secret Oltrarno Doorway), Firenze

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Recommended Experiences & Activities in Florence 🇮🇹

Free tours, art masterpieces and wellness, picked by the editors

4 Experiences

Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo — Photo: Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 4.0

Art & Museums

€45 / person (ticket included)2 hours

Uffizi Gallery: Masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo with Art Historian Guide

Priority skip-the-line access and guided tour of the treasures of the Uffizi Gallery. Discover the secrets of Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera, Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation, and Michelangelo's Tondo Doni.

Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, Florence Center

Booked priority skip-the-line access

Detailed explanation of Botticelli's Venus

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Unique Experiences

€38 / person1 hour 45 min

Brunelleschi's Dome & Secret Terraces of the Florence Duomo with Exclusive Climb

Climb the 463 steps between the two shells of the largest masonry dome ever built in the world. Admire Vasari's Last Judgment frescoes up close and enjoy the highest panoramic view over all of Florence.

Piazza del Duomo, Florence

Reserved climb without waiting through medieval secret passages

View just centimeters away from Vasari's frescoes

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Art & Museums

€32 / person1 hour 15 min

Accademia Gallery: Michelangelo's Original David and the Prisoners

Experience the thrill of standing before Michelangelo's original David, sculpted from a single block of Carrara marble. Discover the unfinished masterpieces of the Prisoners and the 19th-century plaster cast gallery.

Via Ricasoli 58/60, Florence

Priority skip-the-line ticket

All the anatomical and historical details of David

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Food Tours

€55 / person (all tastings included)2 hours 30 min

Street Food & Historic Trattorias: Lampredotto, Schiacciata, Cantucci, and Chianti DOCG

A culinary journey through the popular neighborhoods of San Lorenzo and Sant'Ambrogio. Taste the lampredotto sandwich with green salsa, the famous stuffed Tuscan olive oil schiacciata, Pienza pecorino cheeses, cantucci with vin santo, and a glass of Chianti in historic wine bars featuring a wine window.

Mercato Centrale / San Lorenzo Neighborhood, Florence

6 culinary stops with over 8 authentic tastings

Visit to the legendary working wine window

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