Florence Italy Vlog: Uffizi Gallery, Academia, Where To Eat & Day Trips

[@DanaBerez]

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[@NaskoČašić]

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[@izzypoo22]

Headed to Italy in October. Currently binging all of your Vlogs- Love them! Al coming up to take your photo was just the sweetest. Thanks for sharing and linking everything.

[@carolynbowles]

Yes, loved the behind-the-scenes of this mini photo sesh!

[@cathymeyer9722]

I was just on a tour in Italy in late May. Florence was beautiful. However, there was a major sporting event when we were there, so it was very crowded. On our second day, we had a tour to San Gagimania, which I truly enjoyed revisiting in your vlog. Wish we had more time with less crowds in Florencia. So beautiful ❤🎉

[@afmdq]

My wife and I are going to italy for 2 weeks, in September we really enjoy watching your videos… you always find the most beautiful places to eat Keep up the good work, say hi to Al from us

[@chetmorris5587]

My wife and I were in Florence at the same time as you were I believe. We absolutely loved it. We were there partly for the Firenze Rocks concert, which featured Metallica. Our favorite place in all of Italy was Cinque Terre. So beautiful.

[@Cheetah88]

Went there about four years ago, and wow did this bring back great memories. We went to many similar places. Went to the Uffizii, went to see David (paid ahead and went in when it opened so practically had it to ourselves), La Buchetta, Gelateria Dei Neri, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset, got a driver to take us to Siena where we saw the duomo (my favorite church ever), San Gimignano where we had Dondoli gelato, and stopped at Pisa on the way to Cinque Terre. What a dream trip. Now you made me want to go back!!!

[@pritigrng7763]

Love your travel vlogs! My favourites are the Italian series!!

[@DanaBerez]

Yay! Thank you!

[@SivanIlan]

💖 This was such a fun video to watch!! I felt transported from my couch in Brooklyn all the way to Florence!! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@DanicaWhatica]

I’m watching this in 2024 and it’s so funny because this is almost my exact itinerary from when I went to Florence in May 2023. I ate at Shake Cafe everyday I was there. La Bucchetta was the best meal of my whole Italy trip. Went to Uffizi, Galleria Academia, and even the same Tuscany, Sienna, San G, Pisa trip! It was like I was watching my own trip :) I didn’t know about Piazza Michelangelo and have added that to my list for my next trip if I’m so lucky to go again!

[@marinadevir2807]

Great video, very interesting, informative and humble. You should have at least 1M subscribers! Nicki brought me here.

[@reycosep5916]

What a Beautiful places historical ❤😮❤❤❤

[@mariazak37]

as italian it's amazing for me to see how you both love my Country , so proud♥ the "perfect" season to visit all the italians major cities are the mid seasons: early spring and fall, not too croudy, beautiful weather and the hotels rates are less expensive :D Pisa and S. Gimignano were lovely the quality of your videos is stunnig, love also seeing the shooting backstage ♥

[@ashleyterepka3091]

Who doesn't love Italy? It's the best!

[@mariazak37]

@@ashleyterepka3091 ♥

[@multa7053]

@@ashleyterepka3091 Let's be honest, it's not the best. Just an example. You could basically remove the whole southern parts and it wouldn't even change that much when it comes to the total GDP. Lombardy alone is like 40% of Italy's economy. And then there's a lot of fascists and such political parties would most probably be illegal in most other European countries such as Germany, Austria etc. Just look at some football clubs in Rome or Mussolinis great greatson and why he even has the surname. And keep in mind that southern Italy's economy is even more broken. Lots of people there have pretty useless jobs from the state itself. We're talking about jobs like calling companies and asking them some basic and useless tax information that the account submits anyway. Or the foresters in Sicily. I think there were more foresters in Sicily only than in whole Canada. Then there's problems with the system of justice. Italy has the longest processes in whole Europe. They're so long that lots of them barred or they had to offer 50% amnesty when accepting jail sentence. Then there's the missing dual citizenship in Trentino for the German- and Ladin-speaking people but Italy is offering Italian citizenship to Istria and basically everyone who had some Italian ancestor a few hundred years ago (yes, I know that Italy is younger than that). Then there's problems with lots of grant fundings like the Superbonus 110, strange laws like the one that new drivers can't drive cars with more than 90 HP. Guess why? Yeah, there's some car company called FIAT. Now young people have to purchase some shit cars without airbags. Fun fact: The drivers exam is done with more than 90 HP and you can drive more than 90 HP while having the foglio rosa which is basically the temporary drivers licence until you get your real one after the exam. Italy is a big mess. Especially in the south where young people can't even tell you 2 English words because the teachers studied French and not English. Yeah, that happened quite often.

[@nicksolovastru5161]

I love your country and am actually quite jealous that I’m not Italian. 😂

[@janillesilva3565]

We’ll be in Florence next week and booked the same tour you did! Thanks to you and Al, looks like we’re going to love it!!! Grazie mille.

[@davidsayers6609]

Dana, you are all pure, natural class. Thanks for saving me heaps as I live vicariously through your travels. The production quality of your videos is so good I feel that I don't even need to go there. Mix up an Aperol Spitz put a Dana video on the big screen and its just like being there. More please.

[@mayanabranigan3452]

Putting together my Tuscany trip and your videos are life savers. Most informative and helpful. Thank you so much!!!!

[@DanaBerez]

Happy to help!

[@emilytattoo276]

Thank you for the video-Florence is my favourite city in the world- really classy video

[@63Littlemouse]

Dana that was such a good vlog I thoroughly enjoyed it. You & Al packed so much in to your 4 days & it is wonderful that you shared it with us. Oh my, all that yummy food, gelato, wine & cocktails, good job counteracted by all those 20K+ steps a day. Look forward to seeing you both in Positano :)

[@MichaelandJustin]

Hey Dana. First, just wanted to let you know we have just subscribed to your channel. We recently found you when browsing KZbin. And, we LOVE your videos. You are always such a pure delight to watch, and your camera work is AMAZING! If you are ever in Calabria, let us know...Baci Baci, and keep enjoying your travels. From Scalea, Italy, we send you hugs.

[@Ingrid0410]

Your friend is so cute in his panama hat! Great filming! Really loved this video! Your attention to all the beauty was refreshing and the history included with your video really great! Thank you

[@DanaBerez]

Thank you so much!!

[@gordoncallanan5869]

Just wanted to thank both you for putting out these videos with your commentary and information … Travelling to the Northern parts of Italy following a family wedding in Tuscany so really enjoy your informative along with your suggestions … Keep up the great work !!!

[@DanaBerez]

Our pleasure! Enjoy your trip :D

[@olgamarquez8778]

OMG, my husband and I were in Florence in March and it was so tranquil and not so busy; the weather was so beautiful too!

[@DanaBerez]

Yes lucky you!

[@aniveshika]

Amazing video, which really helped me plan my trip to Florence this year!

[@DanaBerez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vickifrancis8568]

Dana, I’m heading to Tuscany and Florence in October…. Watching your videos and taking notes!! Thank you so much for your attention to detail and style ❤️

[@DanaBerez]

You are so welcome!

[@patriciasing9502]

You've done a great job showing Florence! Very fun energy in this video!

[@DanaBerez]

Thank you so much!

[@samanthagolseth8476]

Really love the outfit details as I try to envision what to pack for Italy and look stylish while still dressing practical.

[@carolyn2488]

Not an appropriate outfit, tho for visiting the cathedrals.

[@debbiewood3104]

Love Love Love this video. Feel like I'm back in Italy.

[@DanielOppliger]

We did the same Tuscany in Day tour you did. We loved it. Well worth the money, and I learned how to pronounce San Gimignano . We are headed back to Florence in October. Thanks for the tips.

[@southerngirlinterrupted6572]

I’ve been trying to decide if we want to go to Florence next trip or not so thank you for this video! I’m so in love with the Amalfi Coast I want to go back there… so much more to see there that we missed! I met Nicki and Elisabeth and took a boat tour with Elisabeth and it was a highlight!! 🇮🇹 So many wonderful sights to see in Italy! Thanks for the vlog!!

[@teresaspeciale6425]

Love watching your videos they are so much fun.

[@Banjalucanka]

Another fantastic vlog, you and Al did a great job! 😊 And looks like you’re having a blast out there. I’m a little jealous of the gelato tbh 😁 it looks delicious.

[@littlecookingtips]

Thanx so much for the awesome tips! We didn't know about Gustarium and the original Tuscan panini - mini trattoria called Carnacchio! We'll definitely visit those next time we're in Florence. FYI you visited Florence at a good time, we went there about a month later (end of July) and the people on the streets were at least 4 times more!!! Kudos for the great work, Panos and Mirella, Greece.

[@myfocusonhiking]

Ahhh, Firenze!!! One of my favorite italian cities. But my absolute favorite is Siena. Love this vlog.

[@pamdlev]

I really enjoy your videos and find them so relaxing to watch

[@mariposa1933]

Marathon makes sense at night with that crazy heat! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️ 😆 Thanks for the video! Helping me out for my trip! 😍🥰

[@darrenmartin9785]

Truly enjoy your videos! We're on a 12 night fam cruise in August and your content makes me both excited for trip / great ideas of things to do! Appreciate you!!!

[@bethodell9165]

Love your narration and comments - thank you!

[@DanaBerez]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@colleeng8337]

A fabulous Florence Vlog!! So informative and love traveling with you!! 🙋‍♀️😎✌️

[@nydiamontanez8025]

Hi guys have been enjoying your Italy vlogs they' re amazing even though i would of liked to see more of botanical garden. I saw you spent time with Nicky in Positano, I love her and Carlo. I need to check if you put up a vlog from your visit there. Thanks from NJ for sharing....

[@susanmcloughlin3321]

Thank you for the memories, I first visited Florence in 1990 with my now husband of 29 years, we had an amazing time. TheTower of Pisa was under construction but still nice to see.

[@EmanuelaCherubini]

La torre di Pisa in costruzione nel 90 ? Ma stai scherzando !!! Forse stavano facendo manutenzione, perché la torre è vecchia di secoli !!!!

[@carollacoste532]

I love all the wonderful foods How amazing to taste all the options

[@Becka324]

Just found your channel through Niki Positano and I’m hooked your videos are great and so beautiful…thanks for all the travel vlogs so picturesque and stunning. 😊🥰

[@jaiostrea3570]

Going to Florence this weekend and staying in the same hotel! Great video! More power to you!

[@moiseslean6608]

What's the name of the hotel? Thanks

[@sandramarquez8343]

Great Vlog! I'm going in September that this was very informative! Thank you!

[@milagroshart8858]

Fantastico! Thanks Dana and Al for sharing.🌷

[@relaxingtravel-LosAngeles]

Florence is first class city. Love the content. we are subscribed.

[@Scubafi2h]

Love the video 😀So much information.I’m off to Florence in 3 weeks for 7 nights and it looks like we are in the same hotel.

[@kks-Italia]

Just an FYI - you were still in “Tuscany” when you were in Florence and Siena. Tuscany is the region.

[@DanaBerez]

Yes, I am fully aware of that. Thank you for pointing that out.

[@OEL35]

You watched the entire vlog just to point this out? Like really?

[@ashleyterepka3091]

Your videos are so enjoyable to watch. Loving all the food and wine 😀

[@CLIENMAR]

This vlog is so amazing! I was there back in 2019 and can't wait to visit soon!

[@nellasnaidero5238]

Fantastic video of my favourite city in the world❤️…it was wonderful walking around with you and seeing all my favourite sights💕

[@rongjia1322]

This was so thoughtfully put together (from a guide POV) and cinematically beautiful. Thank you Dana! ❤️

[@marvel4528]

No uq. Клоун тв им му Ким ха твоите ом помогне ит щ още

[@raquelgil1853]

Omg!!! Going to be there December 2022 and thank you you did such a great job with your videos. Thank you .

[@wejdr05]

Just found your channel and I absolutely love your videos. Keep them coming!

[@Ingrid0410]

Thank you for such a lovely vlog💜

[@carollacoste532]

What a fabulous trip

[@sabrinamandarello2410]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing. Your outfits are gorgeous 💙 what would you say was your top 3 things you did on your vacation?

[@RissAndCo]

You two are such a delight to watch! Thank you for adding the names of each restaurant on the screen! So helpful. New subbie here! About to binge your vids, we’ll be in Italy in Jan ❤🎉

[@brianminish-malinconico4498]

We will be in Firenze in September for 4 days and then to Napoli for 4 days. Great information.

[@DanaBerez]

Thanks Brian! Have a great trip!

[@foodandtravelwithmegis]

Italy is realy amazing country... 👍

[@Ingrid0410]

Where so you get the tickets for everything?oooh that BRAC FLORENCE LOOKS GREAT! Will note! Thank you! Your skin is gorgeous ! Skincare routine video? Thx so much!

[@liebet9491]

Dana, love watching your travel videos. Will you tell me which canon camera you were using on this trip? It looks like a great size to carry. Thanks. Also do you guys use a SIM card in your travels or just your phone carrier intl plan?

[@MrsTenaa]

I'm going to Florence in 2 weeks and was thinking about going on a day trip to Tuscany, so this was very helpful! Also very interesting, you're an excellent vlogger!

[@zenrelax4619]

Amazing adventure! Thank you for such a great vibes, Dana❤️

[@gianlucavisca3419]

Florence was the Cradle of Renaissance but it was also a Power of Commerce. Banks "Banco", fundament of the western societies born in Florence aorund 12th century and the strenght of the Florentine Bankers created that Jewel called FLORENTIA...FLORENCE.

[@limousineB]

Hi your video is so helpful! Did you use the audio guide or did you have a live guide in the Uffzi and Accademia? I booked the Uffzi at 8.15 and David at 2.45 with the audio guide.

[@Trophywifey22]

Hi Dana, where did you return your car before arriving in Florence ? Love all of your travel Vlogs...keep them coming please !

[@DanaBerez]

Thank you! I returned the car in Chiusi

[@rebeccaswift7889]

Where is your necklace from please? It's beauuuutiful!

[@saborisaha1789]

Love your vlog

[@DanaBerez]

Thank you Sabori!

[@wisey1022]

Great vlog, hope you guys had a great time! Do you have the link to the hotel you stayed at in Florence, with the rooftop? I'm such a sucker for a rooftop. :)

[@DanaBerez]

Yes it's in the description box!

[@wisey1022]

@@DanaBerez So sorry to be a dummy - I haven't used the physical youtube website in a while, and I couldn't find the description box! It used to be above the comments, and so I thought maybe the box was accidentally blank or something!

[@paullee4210]

Hey Dana. Thanks for lots of good information. On average, how much in advance should one purchase tickets to enter these museums and places like Ufizzi and Academia? And how to get the tickets? After purchasing tickets online, do you have to go somewhere to pick up the physical tickets or do they send them to you so you’ll have them on your phone?

[@veramakayan5914]

My favorite Italian city 😍… been there twice and would definitely return again 😊. We were there in May and it was already crowded and very warm. San Gimigiano is a favorite and Gelateria Dondoli is the best gelato ever had 😋😋😋

[@deniseburgess.5082]

Italy 🇮🇹🥰🍾💞loved your site seeing thanks for sharing 🥂cheers

[@LioVegas]

Great video and vlog!

[@latifa1020]

hi Dana, hope you made it into All'antico Vinaio to try their innovative sandwiches; many delicious vegetable spreads & combos (cooked eggplant, zucchini) as well as meats & cheese...also Santa Croce and the leather school in the basement and at least one of the historic Farmacias with their natural oils, soaps and perfumes...Bon Voyage..

[@Ingrid0410]

What are the best things to buy in Florence? Going next month! Thx! Its been 30 years since i was there

[@AllNaturalSkinCare1]

Awesome luv watching 😘😍

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Great info!!!

[@PressCraftBooks]

I will be there in august

[@keithdaniel3405]

Hi from Austin, TX. My wife and I were there for a second time this last May. Was glad to see you both went to the same winery and then to San Gimignano. Same Gelato shop. Main thing is, when you both went to Loggia Roof Bar, you sat at the same table we did. Small world. Was a great video. Our daughter and her husband live in NYC and we enjoy getting to look thru your camera when you both travel around. Keep up the good work. Thanks

[@moiseslean6608]

Great blog. What's the name of the hotel in Florence? The link only takes you to Booking searching on Florence. Thanks

[@DanaBerez]

Thank you for the comment!! Glad you found the hotel name. The links works for me and goes directly to the hotel. Have an amazing day!

[@liubovsakharova1645]

thanks it was interesting

[@rena750]

Hi. How early did you have to buy the tickets to see The David ? Before you left home ?

[@DanaBerez]

Hi Rena, I bought the tickets a few weeks in advance if you have a preferred time and want to have fast entry. All of the tickets are timed. The further out you book, the more timed entry options you will have.

[@aeep0820]

So beautiful and fun to watch! Curious, do you and/or Al speak Italian? Is it hard to get around if you don't? Have fun!

[@DanaBerez]

Thanks Arielle! We do not but we have been to Italy quite a few times over the years and when we go back a lot of the basic conversational phrases come to back to us. But we are challenging ourselves to learn this year and have beginner/intermediate proficiency by next year 🤞🏻. Also, I took Italian (barely remember in college) and Al speaks Spanish fluently so I like to think we have a bit of a head start. To answer your second question, it is not hard if you are going to the bigger Italian cities and resort town. But the more off the beaten path you get, the less English is spoken so that’s when there is a challenge and google translate becomes handy. It definitely challenges us in the best way though to find a way to communicate with the locals

[@aeep0820]

@@DanaBerez thanks so much for the response! I have an intermediate proficiency in French, but zero Italian. I love that you both see if as a way of growing (to learn another language) rather than just relying solely on other people knowing English. Love your content and hope you guys have an awesome rest of your trip!

[@briannabac]

Do you use your American bank card to pay for things or do you have to exchange money? Also, what would you recommend for phone service?

[@DanaBerez]

Yes, I have a credit card that offers no foreign transaction fees and I use that. Before any trip to Europe I exchange some currency for my trip depending on the budget I set. It’s also good to have local currency for places that are cash only.

[@DanaBerez]

For phone service we have an unlocked cell phone (you can also buy one at your destination) and use a local SIM card with cell and data service. It’s okay as you go and they also have a tourist SIM at airports. The one we use is TIM phone company in Italy n

[@Jasmine-ek4hg]

Hi I'm planning on visiting Florence in December? Any tips?

[@brianminish-malinconico4498]

Which hotel did you stay at. love the rooftop area

[@DanaBerez]

In the description

[@Soso-ok8jz]

Where would be buying tickets in advance? Thanks

[@yasminwarmuth6941]

Loved your shoulder pad V neck top, time 13:42 in the video. I know the video is one year old but may I ask where did you get it from?

[@DanaBerez]

Yes here is the link it is a set: o.bttn.io/0PWZUeJaytd

[@JoyousSerendipity]

So fun! This sounds like what we went on in 2018! We went to the same places!! What was the name of your guides?

[@DanaBerez]

Sara! I forget the one from Siena

[@JoyousSerendipity]

@@DanaBerez that’s her! We went to the same winery! Wish I had filmed that trip. Thanks for sharing your experiences

[@AliciaCotoruelo]

MOLTO BELLO FIRENZE AND SIENA.

[@travelmoreworkless9776]

If you had to choose one of the art museums, which one would it be?

[@Chantress]

You should go to The Wine Country In California.

[@carolyniannello7409]

😍 Awsome

[@JohnSmith-ms3wb]

Thank you very nice.

[@javiermarcialcespedesberne8575]

Hola, como van?, Los mejores y más cordiales Saludos desde puente piedra, lima, Perú, ojalá que puedan venir nuevamente en algún momento a mi país y que disfruten de la solidaridad, amabilidad, y fraternidad para con la gente que no gusta de la guerra y sus consecuencias, aqui podrán difrutar mucho de todo por aquí, con la familia y los amigos, felicidades por sus vídeos y que ustedes y los suyos esten bien, sean bienvenidos siempre....

[@Soso-ok8jz]

How’s the weather at the end of September? Thanks

[@DanaBerez]

Not sure never been in September. I imagine still warm

[@marydanessa]

I think you have a very keen eye for aesthetics

[@farookbapi672]

Nice

[@DianeStansbury]

What hotel did you stay at in Florence?

[@paullim1933]

@:19 you know that's Siena.... Right?