We Love —
- Staying in Florence's historic centre with a luxury city break at the Golden Tower Hotel & Spa 5*, set in the exclusive Piazza Strozzi.
- Treating yourself to a Golden Hammam spa ritual or a Coconut Scrub for a truly relaxing afternoon.
- Enjoying an elegant dining experience at The Golden Restaurant, promising an unforgettable Italian feast.
Customer reviews —
Golden Tower Hotel & Spa 5* —
Just for you:
- 5% discount at the spa for stays of 3 nights or more
- 8% discount at the spa for stays of 5 nights or more
Experience Florentine elegance at the Golden Tower Hotel & Spa 5*, a historic establishment boasting a privileged location in Piazza Strozzi. Enjoy luxurious accommodation with access to the hotel's equally lavish and unique facilities, including the only wellness centre in downtown Florence. Blissful afternoons in a Turkish bath and indulgent breakfast feasts at the Golden Restaurant await.
Your room —
This offer is based on a choice between a Classic Room, a Deluxe Room, a Luxury Room or a Two Floor Junior Suite.
Classic Room (19 m²)
With cosy furniture and traditional Italian designs, the Classic Room is the ideal base for any city break.
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Deluxe Room (29 m²)
Immerse yourself in the sumptuous setting of your stylishly decorated Deluxe Room, offering plenty of space and convenient facilities to accommodate up to two people.
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Luxury Room (29 m²)
This spacious Luxury Room has two beds and a marble bathroom with shower. The room's classic elegance is underlined by wooden features.
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Two Floor Junior Suite (25 m²)
The Junior Suite harmoniously combines comfort and privacy. Spread over two levels, it offers an ideal space, with a marble bathroom. The classic decor with wood accents and light colours gives this suite a warm and welcoming ambience.
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Your dining choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay.
Wake up to a delectable range of sweet and savoury delicacies every morning, as part of a rich breakfast buffet. Come the evening, enjoy a nightcap at the stylish hotel bar (open until 10 pm). If you prefer to stay in the cosy quarters of your room, then make use of the room service menu available 24 hours.
Your time
Just for you:
- 20% discount on spa services
- 20% discount on spa access
Step into the serene setting of Golden Beauty & Spa, a unique wellness retreat within Florence's enchanting historic centre. Visitors can expect a rejuvenating and relaxing session, with access to a list of facilities, including a Turkish bath, invigorating showers, a whirlpool spa and sauna.
Please note: The Spa is open from 2pm - 8pm and the Beauty Centre from 12pm - 8pm (reservation is required).
Your Optional Excursions —
Guided tour of the Academy Gallery
During your stay in Florence, don't miss a meeting with one of the most famous artists in the world: Michelangelo. Your guide will reveal the secrets of the creation of Italian artists' greatest masterpieces, such as the original version of the David. A must for anyone interested in Michelangelo's work. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stand in front of the impressive David. At the end of the guided tour, you will be allowed to stay in the museum for as long as you wish.
Guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery is the oldest art gallery in the world! A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and artistic past of Florence. You will be guided through huge and luminous halls while stopping in front of classic masterpieces such as Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation, or Michelangelo's Tondo Doni, among many others. At the end of the guided tour, you can continue to walk around the Uffizi Gallery until closing time.
Guided walking tour of Florence - In the footsteps of the Medici
Travel through 2000 years of history in the Renaissance capital through the eyes of an expert local guide who will lead you on an unforgettable day to discover the most beautiful monuments and places in Florence.
See Florence by multi-stop bus (24-hour transport pass)
Hop on and off the bus as you please to explore Florence and its monuments at your own pace with your transport pass! With comments available in 8 languages, discover the must-see places and monuments.
Important information:
Validity: every day (except in exceptional circumstances)
When you make your booking, you will be asked to specify a date in principle, but please note that you can use your voucher whenever you like (but not beyond the current year).
Validity: 24 hours
Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian
Timetable: first departure at 9am, last departure at 5pm
Frequency: every 30 minutes
Duration of tours: without getting off the bus, tour A lasts 1 hour / tour B lasts 2 hours
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility: yes
Free for children under 5 years of age
Price includes:
- 1 hour free wifi on board
- A multi-stop bus pass
- A map of Florence
- Multilingual audio guide
- Headphones
The price does not include:
- The services of a guide
- Tips and any other extras
Gallery of the Offices ticket (with audioguide)
Avoid the queues with a queue-jump ticket to discover the famous Uffizi Gallery. Wander past the greatest works by the Italian masters, while listening to the fascinating commentary on your audioguide.
Practical information:
Valid from Tuesday to Sunday (except 1st Sunday of the month and exceptional cases).
The price includes:
- Ticket to the Uffizi Gallery
- Multilingual audio guide
- Reservation for access to the gallery
The price does not include:
- Pick-up from/to your hotel
- Tips (optional)
- Any other extras
Please note:
- In order to collect your audioguide, you will be asked to show proof of identity, which will be kept in exchange for the audioguide. You will get your ID back when you return the audioguide at the end of your visit.
- Any loss or damage to the audioguide will incur a fine of €250 per audioguide.
- The audio guide is not available for children under the age of 6.
Accademia Gallery ticket (with audioguide)
Avoid the queues at the entrance to the gallery - a must-see venue for Italian art and the works of Michelangelo. With an audioguide available in 5 languages, you'll learn more about the secrets of this world-famous gallery!
Practical information:
Validity: Tuesday to Sunday (except 1st Sunday of the month and exceptional cases)
Timetable: 9.15 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
Duration: you can stay in the Gallery for as long as you like
Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
Price includes:
- Unaccompanied admission to the Academy Gallery
- Audio guide in the language of your choice
Price does not include:
- Pick-up from/to your hotel
- Tips (optional)
- Any other extras
Tuscan cooking class with lunch and visit to the San Lorenzo market
Immerse yourself in Italian culture by learning all the secrets of its gastronomy. Accompanied by a chef, you'll go shopping at a local market before preparing a full menu and then tasting what you make in a friendly atmosphere.
Practical information:
Validity: every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (except in exceptional circumstances)
Duration: 5 hours
Starting time: 9.50 am
Language: French, English, Spanish, Italian. Depending on the composition of the group, the tour may be guided in 2 languages at the same time.
Minimum age: 8 years
Minimum number of participants: 2
Departure point: Piazza San Lorenzo, near the statue in the centre of the square
Price includes:
- The presence of a cook
- Lunch with drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
- A visit to the San Lorenzo market
- Recipes
The price does not include:
- Any additional purchases at the market
- Pick-up from/to your hotel
- Tips (optional) and any other extras
Trip around Florence: Siena, San Gimignano and wine tasting in the Chianti region
Discover the Chianti region from Siena to the medieval village of San Gimignan and enjoy a memorable unique day out in the beautiful countryside with wine-tasting and a 3-course Tuscan lunch.
Practical information:
Validity (except in exceptional cases):
- April to October: every day
- November to March: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
- Languages: English (every day), French (Tuesday and Sunday), Spanish (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
- Duration: approx. 11 hours
- Departure: centre of Florence
- Departure time: 8 am
- Minimum number of people: 2
Price includes:
- The tour guide throughout the excursion
- Return transport in a comfortable bus with WIFI on board
- Stopover in San Gimignano and free time on site
- Stopover in Monteriggioni and free time on site, from April to October only
- Visit to the city of Siena with a professional guide
- Admission to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (except Sundays and national holidays) in the Piccolomini bookshop in Siena
- Visit to a typical cellar and vineyard and tasting of local products and wines
- 3-course Tuscan lunch
The price does not include:
- Pick-up from/to your hotel
- Any activities during your free time
- Tips (optional) and any other extras
Your journey to Golden Tower Hotel & Spa 5* —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Florence —
Known globally as the "birthplace of the Renaissance", Florence is the astonishing, UNESCO-listed capital of Italy's stunning Tuscany region. Few historic cities across Europe, or indeed, the world, are able to offer quite as many impressive sites as beautiful Florence, and as a result, the city has welcomed record numbers of tourists in recent years.
From the enchanting alleyways and cobbled streets to the traditional trattorias and world-class art offerings, this city is packed with excitement, nestled alongside the banks of the glorious Arno river and promising a total immersion into the beauty of Italy's 15th and 16th centuries. From Botticelli to Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, the medieval and early modern state of the Republic of Florence welcomed a vast array of extraordinarily talented artists into the world, all of whom left their mark on this magical city, adding to the endless treasures of Florence's museums have to offer.
With marble basilicas, medieval chapels, elegant palaces and astonishing frescoes, the sensational city of Florence is bursting with life and is a fantastic option for a stylish, action-packed break in Europe.